Education Opportunities

The growth and development of our pastors and church members in both discipleship and leadership is a high priority in Central Region. The old axiom, “Speed of the leader, speed of the team,” is true, and we want to have leaders who are setting the pace for our churches and communities. Listed below are several opportunities for discipleship, training, and ongoing education offered through Open Bible Churches:

INSTE
INSTE is an accredited distance education program that allows students to receive quality Bible and leadership training in the context of their local church. The mission of INSTE is to “foster excellence in knowledge, ministry and character-knowing, doing and being.” INSTE materials are produced in Spanish and English as well as several other languages. For more information about INSTE go to their website: www.inste.edu

New Hope Christian College
New Hope Christian College, located in Eugene, Oregon, is a four-year Christian college that serves as the official Bible college for Open Bible Churches. New Hope offers degree programs in five key areas: Theology, Ministry Leadership, Creative Arts & Technology, Business & Ethics, and General Education. For more information about New Hope go to their website: www.newhope.edu

Distance Education / New Hope Christian College
Extension courses are also available from New Hope. For more information about New Hope Christian College go to: www.newhope.edu/distance