About BiblicalTraining.org
The face of education is changing. In large measure, current forms have failed, and people called and gifted for the ministry are crying out for new forms that include both academic and theological excellence as well as practical ministry preparation that allow them to stay in community and not go into debt. They are longing for the mentor/apprenticeship model that supplied the church for centuries. BiblicalTraining.org exists for this very purpose, to help train people holistically in a relational context. With your help, we can meet these goals.
VISION: Where we will be in 5 years
We want every Christian around the globe to experience a deep relationship with God by understanding the life-changing truths of what God tells us in Scripture.
MISSION: How we will get there
BiblicalTraining.org provides a comprehensive Biblical education from world-class professors to encourage spiritual growth and equip leaders in the church. BiblicalTraining will encourage your spiritual growth by helping you learn the Bible as you study in community, learning to ask what each biblical passage teaches you about God, yourself, and others.
WHO ARE WE?
BiblicalTraining is a team of distinguished professors, pastors, and authors providing high-quality biblical teaching for free for every Christian, everywhere, forever.
Distinctives
World Class — Our professors are among the best academics in the world and know how to teach.
Trustworthy — all of our classes are controlled by our Statement of Faith.
Holistic — We want to see students move through content to deep reflection and application. We want them to ask what they learn about God, themselves, and others at the end of every lesson.
Accessible — BiblicalTraining is a web-based ministry whose content is free. We are fully donor-based.
Community-based — We encourage people to learn together, in mentor/apprentice relationships. We encourage people to listed to the lessons on their own and then use small group time to deal with application.
Broadly evangelical — Our materials are broadly evangelical, governed by our Statement of Faith. Our professors range from Calvinists to Wesleyans, men and women.
Multi-tiered - We provide three levels of classes to ensure that people of all academic backgrounds have the opportunity to learn and grow (see below).
Comprehensive - We offer comprehensive programs of study, covering a wide range of subjects that are essential for any Christian to know.
Four levels of training
Because no one level of teaching works for all people, we offer four. Basics is the entry point for new Christians or those curious about Christianity. Foundations is appropriate for all Christ–followers. Academy is university–level for those wanting to go deeper, especially lay leaders. Institute classes are graduate–level seminary classes.
MAJOR PROJECTS
We are actively seeking major funding for the following projects.
A class on every book of the Bible
Translating our core classes into nine languages and developing relationships with indigenous ministries to use and distribute those classes. This means we can provide biblical instruction to 3.8 billion people.
Strengthen our infrastructure, especially donor development, so we can be stable and growing.
Create a catechism that students answer for themselves as they attend classes.
Hire staff to help churches implement our discipleship and leadership programs.
Hire staff to conduct online cohorts and vet and supervise others to run online cohorts .
For more information, you can download our one-page summary and our six-page brochure.