These six hours will give you a bigger Bible… 

(Rev Dr Sandy Roger)

• Do you know your Jeremiah from your Jeroboam; your Elisha from your Elijah?
• Do you know when the Exodus was, or the Exile?
• Where were Jerusalem, Jericho and Joppa?
• Who were Habakkuk and Hezekiah?
• Did you know that Adam and Noah were alive at the same time
• or what was the last letter Paul wrote?

 For many – perhaps most – Christians, vast sections of the Bible are either ‘no go’ or at least ‘not gone’ areas. They are strangers to much of God’s exciting and important revelation to us.

The Bible in a Day is designed to change all that.

• We will make you feel at home in the worlds of the Old and New Testaments and help you join up all the pieces in a clear and helpful way.
• We’ll give you the what, where, when, who and why of all the major events and  sections of the Bible.

 EBC Principal John Brand has presented this material in many local churches around the UK and is now presenting it online in a special one day seminar.

Presented over four 1.5 hour sessions on Saturday 3rd October, with opportunities for questions and interaction, this is a great way to really get to know your Bible – your whole Bible.

The cost is just £40 and includes a book containing all the taught material which will be mailed out afterwards

Pre-registration is essential and can be done here.

We all felt that John was extremely well at explaining the Bible and came across in an enthralling manner, keeping our interest at all times.

The McKernan family

To see what others have said about the seminar, click here

Having to move all our classes online last term because of the current pandemic has opened up for us new possibilities for making our teaching available to even more people. We trialled a few virtual classrooms in the summer term and, based on the very positive experience and feedback, we are going to continue to use this vehicle for ‘equipping God’s people for God’s purposes’.

When our new session starts at the end of September, several of our modules will be accessible via zoom so that anyone can join a class and study along with our Diploma students. You can, if you want, simply ‘attend’ the class and benefit from the teaching and discussion; or you can do the appropriate reading and study that goes with the teaching, complete the appropriate assignments, and earn study credits. It’s entirely up to you.

From tomorrow we will start posting details of the virtual classrooms that will be running this autumn, so make sure you check back here to find out what the options are.

For each subject, would be participants will need to pre-register and we will also be looking for a donation to cover the costs.

Caroline and I spent a couple of hours recently watching this stunning and compelling documentary and highly recommend it.

Tim Mahoney, an independent film maker and producer, sets out to examine why, by and large, archaeologists, scientists and even religious leaders are convinced that the Exodus, as recorded in Scripture, didn’t happen; alleging that there is simply no evidence for it. Mahoney examines the biblical detail and, using a scientific approach to consider the evidence, discovers that the evidence is there and is compelling.

Mahoney interviews a wide range of ‘experts’ and what is so clearly demonstrated is that they take a very unscientific, even, at times, illogical approach. The fact is that they don’t see what they don’t want to see;, whereas if you approach the subject with an open mind and are willing to follow the evidence, the biblical account is strongly corroborated by the evidence.

Everything about this film is excellent – the cinematography, the graphics, the scope of research and the conclusion.

Watch here: https://www.revelationmedia.com/watchexodus/RM13357/

Meet – and pray for – Jamie, another of our latest cohort of Graduates.

Because of the current lockdown restrictions we are obviously unable to publicly celebrate the achievements of our 2020 Graduates – at least for the time being. We are hopeful of being able to do so later in the year. But, in the meantime, we are featuring our 7 graduates of 2020 and commending them to your prayers. Perhaps, as you read their stories, you could see yourself as an EBC Graduate in 2021 or 2022! Why not get in touch with us and explore possibilities.

Jamie Gallacher

Jamie has also graduated with a Licentiate in Theology (with Distinction), having successfully completed our new Advanced Ministry Apprenticeship Programme (AMAP). This is a 9 month vocational training programme, conducted in diverse ministry settings under the leadership of EBC and external mentors.  (More details here)

Jamie says, “

“I completed the AMAP over 2 years whilst participating in a Pastor in Training role. The classroom environment was a very good supplement to my ‘on the ground’ training in the church. It gave me time for reflection on my experiences, as well as introducing new ideas for me to take back to my placement church and implement.

“One of the greatest benefits was the range of experiences that would be evident in every classroom. There were the lecturers drawing from many years of service, sometimes decades, in their field; and my fellow students who were finding some of the same challenges and having encouraging feedback. This made for a vibrant classroom environment leading to many helpful and challenging conversations”

Jamie’s prayer for himself – and you might like to join him – is the words of Colossians 1:10 – “…that I may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God”

Meet – and pray for – another of our latest cohort of Graduates.

Because of the current lockdown restrictions we are obviously unable to publicly celebrate the achievements of our 2020 Graduates – at least for the time being. We are hopeful of being able to do so later in the year. But, in the meantime, we are featuring our 7 graduates of 2020 and commending them to your prayers. Perhaps, as you read their stories, you could see yourself as an EBC Graduate in 2021 or 2022! Why not get in touch with us and explore possibilities.

Gillian Glancy

Gillian has also graduated with a Licentiate in Theology (with Merit), having successfully completed our new Advanced Ministry Apprenticeship Programme (AMAP). This is a 9 month vocational training programme, conducted in diverse ministry settings under the leadership of EBC and external mentors.  (More details here)

Gillian writes, “My AMAP course experience at EBC this past year has helped me for the first time to have the confidence in prayerfully reading the Bible on my own, knowing that the Holy Spirit will help my understanding of God’s Word for his glory and my growing in Christ-likeness. 

“I have an increased hunger for knowing God’s Word in relation to decision making and pointing others to Jesus. God has grown me in my reverence for Him – I fear Him more than ever, whilst more able and willing to run into his arms because His mercies are new every day. In the words of the song, “our sins they are many, His mercy is more”. 

“What I love and think about often is God’s gentleness in teaching me which, in turn, God uses to teach me how to parent my autistic children, in a safe and God honouring way.

“My growing in understanding of God’s Word has better equipped me in dealing with conflict within relationships.

“God has shown me a deeper understanding of what it means to deny self and put the interests of others above my own, for His glory and the unity of the Body of Christ.

“My favourite classes this year were Knowing Mission and Spiritual Formation – I have grown in my relationship with the Lord in the area of repentance and identity in Christ which have both filled me with joy and a new awareness of purpose. I have never felt so excited about God’s rescue plan for all nations, and this has resulted in a renewed compassion for the lost as well as greater longing to be home with Jesus.”

Because of the current lockdown restrictions we are obviously unable to publicly celebrate the achievements of our 2020 Graduates – at least for the time being. We are hopeful of being able to do so later in the year. In the meantime, we are featuring our 7 graduates of 2020 and commending them to your prayers. Perhaps, as you read their stories, you could see yourself as an EBC Graduate in 2021 or 2022! Why not get in touch with us and explore possibilities.

Joshua Truesdale (from Northern Ireland)

Joshua has graduated with a Licentiate in Theology (with Distinction), having successfully completed our new Advanced Ministry Apprenticeship Programme (AMAP). This is a 9 month vocational training programme, conducted in diverse ministry settings under the leadership of EBC and external mentors.  (More details here)

“My placements in Rathfriland Baptist (NI) and Falkirk Free Church of Scotland were of great benefit to me. I gained experience in areas I hadn’t yet had, confidence in both my giftings and assurance of my calling, and encouragement from the people I ministered with. It all suddenly came to an abrupt pause and end, but it was a very worthwhile year. I appreciate your prayers as I seek God’s next step for my life. I have some ‘draft ideas’ as to what that may be, but I’m sure we’ve all learned over recent months that ‘My ways and thoughts are not your ways and thoughts.’ (Psalm 116:12)”

Because of the current lockdown restrictions we are obviously unable to publicly celebrate the achievements of our 2020 Graduates – at least for the time being. We are hopeful of being able to do so later in the year. In the meantime, over the next few days we will feature our 7 graduates of 2020 and commend them to your prayers. Perhaps, as you read their stories, you could see yourself as an EBC Graduate in 2021 or 2022! Why not get in touch with us and explore possibilities.

Meet – and pray for:

Gavin Dickson

Gavin is an evangelist with SASRA, The Soldiers & Airmen’s Scripture Readers Association. He has successfully completed our new Advanced Ministry Apprenticeship Programme (AMAP), graduating with a Licentiate in Theology (with Distinction). AMAP is a 9 month vocational training programme, conducted in diverse ministry settings under the leadership of EBC and external mentors.  (More details here)

Gavin writes, “Having moved from Germany to Edinburgh, I wished to continue studying theology. I was made aware of the AMAP course at Edinburgh Bible College and, noticing that this would meet requirements as Continual Personal Development (CPD) and being told that SASRA would fund most of the course, I jumped at the chance to study the Bible and develop skills and gifting in ministry.

“The program is primarily designed for those going into full time ministry and focused on those being called into the pastorate. However, the course is adaptable and as someone already in full time ministry as an Evangelist with SASRA the programme has been beneficial and has challenged me in some deep areas.

“The work with Heather Holdsworth on Spiritual Formation has been especially challenging. Delving into the whys of my personal life and going deeper into issues both realised and potential. For example, we did a lot of work looking at ‘blind spots’ and ‘weakness’ that might hinder or at worst destroy ministry.

“The AMAP course has helped further develop my ministry philosophy as well as helped in planning and resourcing ministry projects. My hope is that the knowledge and skills will help me reach more soldiers and airmen with the Good News of the Kingdom of God.”