The second in a four-part introduction to the Scottish Covenanters, brought to life through the stories of four martyrs: James Guthrie, Hugh M’Kail, John Brown of Priesthill, and James Renwick. (Produced by the Banner of Truth)
Equipping the Saints: Episode 15
In this episode, Ramone and John discuss The Bible and Science, with special guest Professor Steve Taylor
The Covenanter Story. Part 1
The first in a four-part introduction to the Scottish Covenanters, brought to life through the stories of four martyrs: James Guthrie, Hugh M’Kail, John Brown of Priesthill, and James Renwick. (Produced by the Banner of Truth)
Equipping the Saints: Episode 14
John and Ramone continue to work through 1 John, this time looking at what it means to “love not the world” (1 John 2:12-17)
EBC Webinars: Esther in a Day
“Excellent”, “exceptionally brilliant”, “enormously helpful, and certainly the clearest and most detailed explanation of this most important book that I have ever heard, particularly in such a short timescale”. These were some of the responses received after our first monthly webinar last week when John Brand taught through Romans in a Day. Study booklets are still available for £6.50 (inc p&p) and a recording is available here.
We are now looking forward to our second monthly webinar on Thursday 26th February, from 9.30am, when John will be teaching through the book of Esther in a day. One of only two books in the Bible in which the name of God is not mentioned, Esther is not only a dramatic and powerful historical record but is full of lessons about God’s providence and purposes, not only on the national and international scene, but also in individual lives. There will be opportunities for asking questions as we go through the day.
Once again, there is NO CHARGE for the webinar, but registration is essential and can be done here. We have produced a small study booklet to accompany the day, with brief notes and space to add your own notes, and this is now available for £5.50 inc p&p. You can order it when you register or by emailing us.
We would love you to join us for this webinar and would also be grateful if you would make it as widely known as possible.
Equipping the Saints: Episode 13
In this week’s episode, Ramone and John examine three of the four tests that the Apostle John gives believers by which they may know that they have eternal life
Romans in a Day Webinar
Here is the recording of last week’s webinar – Romans in a Day. Unfortunately, for some unknown reason, the last hour of the webinar was not recorded, for which apologies. We still have copies of the accompanying study booklet available for £6.50 inc p&p. Just get in touch via the Contact page of this site and we’ll get one to you straight away.
A word from our new Principal
I am very grateful firstly to God for allowing me this awesome opportunity to serve at EBC. I am also very grateful to all of those who have supported me, including my wife, daughter, the Board and John Brand who has worked and is working with me as I take on this role. May the Lord be glorified through the work. Business as usual, perhaps, but I want to see the college continuing to grow under my tenure and continuing to reach many with solid theological training. Let us not forget the many years of hard work, dedication and service John Brand has put into the College; without which none of this would be possible. Thank you John, and may the Lord bless you richly as you obediently tend to what the Lord has called you to do for His glory.
EBC Has a New Principal!
Handing on the baton…
The key moment in any relay race is the handing on of the baton from one runner to another. With that in view, the Board of Edinburgh Bible College are very pleased to announce the appointment of Ramone McKenzie to succeed the current principal John Brand as he stands down. For the past six months Ramone has been working alongside John, ‘learning the ropes’ while operating as Vice-Principal.
The Board are enthusiastically unanimous in appointing Ramone as Principal from February 1st 2026. John will continue to serve, but this time in the role of Academic Dean of the College working alongside Ramone. The Board extends a warm welcome to Ramone as the new Principal and its thanks to John who has served as Principal unstintingly since the College was founded in 2012.
Ramone currently serves as an elder of the Kirkcaldy Baptist Fellowship in Fife, alongside Rev David Greenaway. Ramone holds a Bachelor in Theology (BTh) and has recently completed his Master’s degree (MRes) in Scottish Church History. He is excited to be taking up the role of EBC Principal and using his ministry gifts and training. He says, “I have found working alongside John Brand a blessing, but the job has its challenges. I look forward to taking the work of the College forward in 2026 and beyond”
EBC was established under John Brand’s leadership, by a group of church leaders who saw a need for a grass roots, church based, strongly biblical training facility. EBC graduates are now serving in several different countries around the world and there are currently some 45 registered students, about a third of whom are studying by distance learning and the others by involvement in online virtual classrooms. Our Diploma students are mentored by their local church leaders. Details of study options and courses available can be found on the College website at www.edinburghbiblecollege.co.uk
Professor Steve Taylor
EBC Board Chairman
Equipping the Saints Podcast
In this latest episode of Equipping the Saints – the podcast formerly known as ‘The EBC Podcast’, Ramone and John begin a series of studies in 1 John.