Top Ten Reasons Believers Choose Our Daily Bread, Bible Institute's Training to Prepare for Ministry!
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1. Our commitment and Concern for you as an individual in the body;
There are many paths that one can take in life and we all have choices to make
along the way? Right? That sounds good but it is not scriptural. We care enough for you
to tell you up front that you need to know and make sure it was God that led you
here. While He is sending believers to us globally it is important for you to
know that you are going in the right direction.
Scripture tells us that those that are led by the Holy Spirit are the sons of God. You were bought with a very high price and we respect that, but as we were bought with a price then we you or us, are no longer your own will, but His. That really is salvation. It surrendering our lives to Him. It is seeking Him and His will and not ours own. You will find everything in ODB is about His will for the body and you and we all need to know where you stand. Scripture also tells us that the effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. Prayer is powerful in love and unity when we forgive, but also when we are going in the right direction. Righteousness is knowing which direction to go and going in that direction. Anything else is sin and deception. That is the difference between faith and wandering around in the desert for forty years. We want what is best for you.
We respect that you are here because this is where God wants you. This is something that He is doing and not us. We do not advertise. His people are led by God here and we respect everyone that He sends us as from Him.
2. His plan globally;
Our mission and you as a part of ODB, is to leave no stone unturned globally and
deny no one in need. That is a big statement to make but that is our purpose and
the only way to get the job done is by love and unity in the body. There is one
body, one temple, one covenant and just as in the Old Testament the Holy Spirit
dwelled in the temple. It is the same in the New Testament, but the temple is
not made of stone but out of flesh and blood. It is His blood that binds us
together and our flesh as we learn there is nothing good in us except for Him
and as such we surrender to His will as there is no other way to reach every one
globally and supply the needs of people. When the body is split then so is the
power. No one in ODB is over another, we are all here in a supportive position
and the position of each one of us is to edify the body.
3. His Plan for you;
He has a plan globally, but He also has a plan for you specifically and that is
the focus of the studies with ODB. It is all designed to help you find your
calling, purpose and gifts so you can operate in your calling by faith. Not
alone but the body walking with you each step of the way. You will learn how
things can get done in the kingdom of God and why sometimes they do and do not.
You will as a part of your studies as you are led by His Spirit to develop a His
plan for you, gathering the resources that you will need each step of the way
unto the point you are in ministry. This is not just about a degree or
certificate but being real and being led by His Spirit.
4. His plan for those you have been called to reach;
You will find that not only is ODB about helping you in your purpose but also
here to walk with you, each step of the way into ministry. You are not alone
unless you want to be. Prayer is a key! As you go out and reach people that you
are called to reach, some you will be able to help and some not as you may not
know what to do or how to help. At this point you can either take it on yourself
or hopefully let us know so we can pray for each one that you reach out to. The
power of prayer in love and unity is awesome. When you meet people in your
studies, as a part of your studies you will pray for them but also let us know
what the needs are so others can pray also. Scripture gives us a concept that
tells us that if two pray in agreement and touch anything it will be done. So it
is not just about two, or 200 or 2,000 but as many as 1 million praying for that
one person you are trying to help. That is the power of God and you will witness
it first hand. You will also be praying for the needs of others as you go along.
5. Real Relevance
The purpose of all of this is to bring the body together in love and unity so we
can understand the same things. You will receive not only studies but first hand
experience in your calling and purpose. In experiencing what is happening in
peoples lives as a result of His Spirit, you will receive wisdom and practical
application of scripture. Many can quote scripture backwards and forwards but
not sure how to apply it to their lives. In fact most believers spend more time
planning their vacation than they do planning and walking in their anointing and
calling. If we all did then this world would be different.
6. Depending on your needs as a disciple and student ODB has two paths to
take; Option 1: Certificate programs;
The first and the quickest way to get into ministry is by
enrolling in one of our certificate programs which will give you all of the
basic tools that you will need to get into ministry. Upon completion you will be
automatically enrolled in one of the ministerial associations which will walk
with you each step of the way to help you in your calling. The link to this page
is located here: Careers,
Opportunities in Ministry
The online application for the certificate programs are located here for you convenience: Credits from the certificate program are transferable in the Bible Institute for full credit towards a degree program if you wish. The big difference between the certificate programs and the full degree programs is that although the certificate programs are quicker as they compressed, somewhat self directed although you will be interacting with teachers, but also in the fully Bible Institute you have access to a student advisor as it is a broader path to take. To make sure you are suited for distance education please look at the Distance Learning Questionnaire.
7. Option 2, full
degree programs;
The other direction is to participate in on-line studies with
the Bible Institute to work towards either an Associates,
Bachelors, Masters or Doctoral Program. In order to enroll please fill
out the following paper work located at: Application
for Admission. Application
for Financial Aid: and the Recommendation
for Admission. In addition if you are looking for a grant in addition to
financial aid an application is located here: Grant
qualifications and application. Let us know with that you interests as far
as course of studies. Once we receive your application we will assign a student
advisor to you to help you with choosing courses and helping you create a plan
for completion.
8. Direction and support;
We take you step by step from study to what you are called to
do and provide with all the basics to help you get started. (i.e.
prayer support, studies for your particular calling, ministry plan, consulting
services, resources, support services, web space, free advertising, outreach
materials and show you how to raise funds, resume services, student services,
job classifieds or services offered listing).
9. Resources
and tools; Pastor:
General Category Pastor:
Pastoral Counseling Pastor,
Chaplain: Prison/Shut-Ins, Health Care, Police, Fire & Rescue &
Military Pastor:
Youth Pastor:
Women’s Ministry Pastor:
Men's Ministries Christian
Education Starting
a Full Line Bible School Teaching
Ministry: Teaching Basics Ministry
Office: Outreach Evangelism Ministry
Office: Administrations Ministry
Office: Prophetic Training Ministry
Office: Missions Training Author
Preparation: How to Write, Publish & Market Your Manuscript or
Book Study Course
You will find that as a part of ODB we have gathered most of the resources that
you will need to get into ministry on many different levels and paths. We
provide the training and many of the resources for the following:
10. Professional
Guidance
You may ask or wonder why we offer the
consulting? We have come to the realization that the only way
for things to get turned around is through Christ and learning to work together
to resolve local problems. We have come to understand in our walk, that
governments or social service organizations cannot meet the need. It is much
like the story of feeding people fish. If you feed people fish they will always
be hungry and will always be looking for more fish. The other method is while
you are feeding people it is equally important to teach people how to fish. Once
they learn how to fish they in turn can teach others how. Our salvation in part,
for the future comes from those that are helped. "What ever we do to
the least of these."
We have experience in the following areas:
How to start a local out reach
Assess local needs
Multiple methods of outreach
Increase church membership and participation in a church
Costs associated with outreach
Manpower requirements
Helping create a long term plan, mission, and vision statement
Fund raising and financing
Publishing and Distribution
Principles used in consulting:
HOW TO FIND THE VISION (God’ Plan at Work)
THINKING BEYOND BOUNDARIES (Faith in Action)
GROWTH IN THE BODY (Becoming Living Epistles)
REACHING OUT TO THE COMMUNITY (Coworkers with God)
HOW TO BRING THE VISION TOGETHER
PROJECT MANAGEMENT (Discipleship Training)
WORKING WITH PEOPLE (Taking care of the needs, body soul & spirit. Exhort One Another Daily)