Bible School

A two tier school consisting of: Glean Institute of Biblical Studies (1), and Glean Advanced Institute of Pastoral Studies (2).

(1). Glean Institute of Biblical Studies offers a diploma course to Christian leaders who will eventually become church leaders in the new church plants

Our emphasis is a hand on approach, although we believe in a solid theological education, yet we know that real theological education is the one that gives glory to God. As we train our pastors we stand with them in the field. We know from the scripture records that Christ poured himself into his disciple not by throwing the scriptures at but by living out the scriptures before them. He taught the scriptures, he demonstrated the scriptures, he imparted the scriptures and finally he empowered his disciples for the work of ministry.

Our approach – Prospective student into the GBSI program are admitted only on the basis that they will go on to pastor a new church plant. We employ a process of standing along side of our students, glean ministries is responsible for the initial process and planting of the church, the prospective student is then placed as the home group leader while in training .He gets a ministry mentor who will work with him for a period of three years while he leads the home group, it is expected for the home group to grow in this period, he will then be ordained as an associate pastor of the church. At this point glean ministries begin to wean him and the church gradually eventually at the fifth year the church will be fully handed over to the national. .

Duration – the programs spans over a three year period.

Eligibility

• Student are drawn from churches through a secondment program with Glean ministries, church planted through this program will be mentored by glean ministries.
• Through outreaches
• Advertisements 
• Direct enrollment
• Scholarship

Extension Details

Glean ministries takes into account the effect of the economic, geographic and socio-cultural situation of the student. In order to minimize the effect of these factors Glean Ministries structures the program in the following manner: the student school program is structured in such a way that he is gradually ushered into his pastoral role.

• The student spends two week on the campus 
• Two months away with his assignment on field

As a way to reduce cost the student gets his assignment in folders along with the audio of the class work, glean ministries is aware of the value of the spoken word.

Ordination

As part of our pastoral discipleship program, glean ministries does not consider the student a pastor in the process of training although he will be in charge of a home group will eventually be given an official church status. At the end of the three year program the student will be then ordained the associate pastor of the Home group.

Language of study

Glean ministries takes into account the cultural context of our prospective pastors, the courses are available in French, English and Yoruba as our mission extends to the Hausa speaking region the language of study will be made into Hausa language.

 

(2). Glean Advanced Institute of Pastoral Studies.

GAIPS is a special course designed for pastors who are already in ministry it is tailored to meet the busy schedule of the pastor.
This course is designed for pastors who need to sharpen their pastoral skills, without being taken away from their church responsibilities, it employs thematic approach which allows the pastor the opportunity to study or improve on a specific skills.
Along with our reputable partner a pastor can take as many courses enough to earn him a degree in a specific skill.