To serve the twenty-first century Church with unmatched opportunities for ministry training and leadership development as we remain the world leaders in quality and affordable church-based theological education.

Statement of Purpose

Beacon Institute of Ministry was brought into existence for the purpose of preparing ministerial, educational and other Christian leaders and workers to fulfill the scriptural mission of the Church.

The specific purposes and objectives of the Institute are here stated so that all may know, both now and in the future, the reasons for which this institution was established. It is our prayer that these aims and objectives be recognized and, under God, honored by all who shall provide instruction, seek instruction, provide support, or in any other way be a part of the perpetuation of this institution.

The principal purpose of Beacon Institute of Ministry is the establishment and maintenance of a program of education in and for the members and friends of the local church. Working with ministry leaders, we will provide in-depth studies in Bible, Counseling, Christian Development, Church Growth, and related subjects.

These studies are designed to prepare Christian workers for pastoral, counseling, evangelistic, teaching, music, youth, children's and other ministries. They are also designed to enrich one's personal spiritual life and strengthen the local church's ministry.

Admissions

Beacon Institute of Ministry welcomes applications for admission from prospective students who possess the qualifications the institution considers necessary for those anticipating Christian service. An application packet may be obtained through each local learning center, which handles all matters related to admissions directly. Applicants are welcome to visit the local center to discuss the Institute program. Formal admission is required of all students intending to pursue studies at BIM.

Objectives

In the fulfillment of its purpose of enriching and training Christian workers for service, the Institute seeks to achieve the following specific objectives:To provide an institution of Christian education to serve primarily the local churches that are associated with the institution. Other students who are sympathetic and in harmony with the objectives of BIM may be served as conditions permit.To provide a Christ-centered and Bible-oriented curriculum that recognizes the Bible as the authoritative rule of faith and conduct, and which is designed to enrich the learning experiences of the student.To provide a very practical professional orientation designed to assist the student in acquiring the characteristics and skills that will prepare him or her for places of leadership in the church.To provide academic challenges that encourage the student to develop the skills of research and discriminating thinking into a lifelong process.To provide a spiritual environment in which the student will have an opportunity to develop the entire person as a man or woman of God; to increase his or her appreciation for a biblical sense of values; to nurture an appreciation for the importance of worshipping

God "in spirit and in truth" (John 4:23).To provide a missionary and evangelistic emphasis that will help the student to cultivate a Christ-like spirit of concern for those who do not know Christ, and a spirit of commitment to exert every effort to make Christ known to others.To instill a deep and abiding sense of the Holy Spirit's work of renewal in the church and revival in the world today.