ABOUT GRACE BIBLE INSTITUTE
AND SEMINARY (GBIS):
Grace Bible Institute and Seminary, under the auspices of Wholesome Words Mission
International (WWOMI), exists to prepare men and women for Christian service, and to train
God-called men and women that they might be watchmen upon the walls to proclaim the truth of
God’s Word, and to maintain an atmosphere where students might become established in an
experience of holiness and receive a Bible training that will make them effective instruments in
the hands of God, for the transformation of the world, as well as edification of the Body of
Christ.
EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOHY
Grace Bible Institute and Seminary has developed an effective philosophy of education that is
designed to develop a thorough understanding of Scripture, mastery of the art of ministry within
the calling of the student and proven scholarship within the student.
The first element in our educational model is “CONTENT”. This area specifically deals with
the gathering of knowledge by the student through class lectures, assignments, textbooks and
research. GBIS takes great care to insure that textbooks and research projects diligently cover all
subjects needed for the students to become proficient in their chosen fields of ministries.
The second element in this model is “APPLICATION” which involves practicum (mentorship),
field projects and supervision. Knowledge without practical experience can prove to be useless
in many ministry situations. It is our philosophy that only mentored application of knowledge
can true ministry skills be developed.
The third element is “REFLECTION”. Through journaling his experiences in both the
academic studies and ministerial application, the student gains new insights and integrates into
his theology. The goal is to see the student develop the concepts learned in his studies from
being abstract to practical in application.
The student then comes to full circle. His desire is to once again seek greater knowledge to
increase his effectiveness as a minister of Christ. Therefore, theological education in GBIS is
more than just reading a book or sitting in a classroom. When all the three elements of this
educational model are properly maintained, the product is a highly educated and proficient
practitioner of ministry.
GBIS has provided and is providing sound theological and ministerial education to thousands of
Christian Ministers and workers for the Body of Christ. Some of over one thousand graduates of
GBIS are serving God in important places of ministry in Nigeria, USA, and in the Republic of
Cameroon. GBIS has been identified as a mount of transfiguration because of the nature of its
theological education offered in a spiritual environment, as well as chapel services geared
towards liberating the total man. A lot of transformation has really taken place in the lives of
those who participate in one program or the other that we offer in this seminary. To God be the
glory!
GBIS EDUCATIONAL DISTINCTIVES
GBIS has some things that set it apart from other visions given to other people. GBIS is a Bible
College, yet it is different from other bible colleges – not in the sense that it is better than any
other Bible College, but it is different in its own way depending on what it has been
commissioned to do. There are three basic things that make GBIS distinctive:
1. Bible Based: At GBIS we are committed to making the Bible our basis for all truth,
based upon the wholesome Word of God. It must be our first strength, the foundation of
our character, as well as the secret of our greatness.
2. Christ-Centered: At GBIS, Christ must be the eminence in all things. Our education,
our life, our motives – must be centered on Him and Him alone. Man is not the center of
our education; even the church is not the center of our education, but Christ alone must
be made the centrality of life in all at GBIS.
3. People Oriented: People, not just students, are our concern in GBIS. People are the
purpose for our being. We do not consider anything as exciting as seeing lives being
transformed and changed positively. At GBIS, we do ministry to people.
GBIS THREE-FOLD PURPOSE
The proposed outcome in the lives of our students constitutes our three-fold purpose as follows:
1) Dedication to Service: In GBIS, we realize that zeal when awakened stimulates
motivation; and our calling is very important and it is the basis upon which we do
ministry. We are committed to live a dedicated life to God’s calling and service.
2) Purity of Life: God has called us to be holy because He is holy. That is, the model or
example in accordance with which we are to frame our lives should be the character of
that God who had called us into His kingdom and ministry. We are to be like Him.
3) Dynamism in Ministry: GBIS is a balanced school of thoughts. We believe that God is
holy and we also believe that God is power. We will not be closely associated with
anyone who denies the power of God which we have experienced and which is working
in our lives. Neither shall we be closely associated with anyone who operates the power
and speak in tongues but who is living a careless Christian life. We at GBIS believe that
the holiness of God goes with His power.
OUR AIMS
The aims and objectives for the establishment of this great institution are reproduced among
others as follows:
1) To prepare men an women for effective and efficient Christian service,
2) To prepare men and women to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and promote evangelism
according to the Scriptures.
3) To prepare men and women for anointed pasturing as well as the Biblical Church
Leadership and Educational Ministry of the Church.
4) To assist in developing spiritually mature Christian character and personality in the
students.
5) To teach, preach, hold seminars, conventions, revivals, camp meetings, crusades,
workshops and conferences on vital and practical Christian issues.
ACCREDITATION
Accreditation is the validation of an institution’s instructional program by an agency authorized
to render an academic evaluation of the degree granting process. It is to be appreciated that
GBIS is not preparing people for secular employment but for the church and therefore, we are
not bound by any form or standard required by any university in form of accreditation or
evaluation. However, having recognized that the pastor we train will be expected to be sound
academically and spiritually, we have an academic program that is nothing short of that.
AFFILIATION
GBIS is in affiliation with International Victory Bible Institute, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA. This
affiliation gives us the opportunity to recommend our qualified graduates to study abroad. By
virtue of this affiliation, GBIS curriculum has been merged with that of IVBI. All affiliated
courses have course materials directly prepared by the affiliate school and is at this moment
helping our faculty and students to fulfill the academic ideals of this great institution. We have
also a working relationship with Harvestime Network International, of Colorado Springs,
Colorado, USA. We are using the Harvestime materials along with others, for our Masters and
Doctorate Programs.