Student Resource Guide

Men and women with a desire to minister on a leadership level.

Most importantly there must be a desire to serve God at a leadership level, including the ability to handle the responsibilities and time demands which go with a position of this type.

While we understand women are prohibited by scripture from preaching or pastoring, many will be in a position in the church to serve in a role with their husband or with other women requiring this type of training.  We comply with Paul's admonition to "let the women learn."

Tithing member of a New Testament, Bible-believing church.

While Heartland Bible Institute is primarily for members of our own church, other churches can benefit from our training.  Heartland Bible Institute training will help build church leadership, but the local pastor must recognize and be in agreement with what the student is being taught. 

Recommendation by BIBLE Fellowship pastor or the senior pastor of the home church.

Knowledge is not the key to working for the Lord rather it is the application of principles in the lives of others.  Each student's BIBLE Hour pastor or home church pastor must approve admittance into Heartland Bible Institute and will be asked to hold that student accountable to the principles being taught.

Involvement in ministry at home church defined as teaching of the Word of God in ministry

Each church has opportunities to get involved.  Some areas of involvement are service in nature and are a necessary part in keeping the church running efficiently.  Students in Heartland Bible Institute should be putting the Word of God directly into the life of another person either individually or through a group.

Yearly pastoral approval.

All students are required to submit an application each year for approval to attend Heartland Bible Institute.  This step will help keep the leadership aware of the individual students and their continued progress.