Man, I didn't realize that some of us that worked at Bible Colleges and feel that to be our calling and passion were beneath contempt to so many.
I have neither the time nor the inclination to get into a discussion about Bible Colleges and whether they are scriptural or satanic; whether they serve any good purpose or are only a roller coaster to marriage; but let me make a couple of salient points (not that it will really matter): I well realize that BC's are not accpetable to many in the Pentecostal ranks. No problem. Just don't want to argue with folks over it. Personally, when allowed to serve their real purpose BC's serve a definite good.
None of the UPCI Bible Colleges are accredited nor will any of them most likely be in the next few years. Gateway, like most other BC's have nearby accredited colleges where one can take classes simultaneously..
Bible College serves a far greater purpose in the lives of thoe CALLED TO MINISTRY than just Biblical education:
It also has more value than somewhere to find a spouse (although it can be a great place to find one.)
There are relationship and people skills that are developed in a BC setting that really is quite unique and can't be matched in man other places.
World views are expanded in an exponential way in a BC setting for many people.
I am not against secular education. I am against the mentality of telling a God called minister to get an "accredited" degree so they have something to fall back on. God has a degree in faith that has to be learned and earned somewhere, especially for those in the ministry.
After reading some of the repsonses on this thread it is little wonder to me why we are lacking young people with a deisre to pursue ministerial calling.
Now, I shall go find a corner to build an altar and repent for wasting my prime years investing my life, my anointing, my God given knowledge and ability into the hearts and lives of the next generation of ministry.
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