Our most popular module this term has proved to be Pastoral Theology in which we seek to prepare and equip spiritual leaders for local churches. We’re opening up the next section of the course by offering a series of webinars on subjects related to various aspects of the life of spiritual leaders – their walk with the Lord, their trials, their leisure time, their reading and study, and their families; all led by men with considerable experience. These zoom based webinars are open to all, though registration is required (here), and there is a cost of £20 for each. Why not register for one or more and also make them known to others. Contact us for more information.
Vice Principal Ramone McKenzie BA, BTh, MRes
Our warmest congratulations to Ramone who yesterday was awarded his well earned MRes (Master of Research by Highland Theological College. Ramone’s research was on the subject of Robert Bruce of Kinnaird and the Resilience of Presbyterianism in Scotland 1610 – 1637.
Preachers on Preaching
Steve Auld of N Ireland is Principal John Brand’s latest guest Preacher on Preaching
The EBC Podcast
It’s just 8 days until the launch of the new EBC Podcast and we’re really encouraged by the interest that is already being shown in this new venture. Starting on Friday 24th October, the podcast will be live from 7.30 – 8.00pm and the plan is to do this on a fortnightly basis. It will be LIVE on EBC’s Facebook page and you will be able to interact with Ramone and myself and any guests we have on by texting in questions and messages. The audio will then be posted on three podcast channels – Podbean, Apple and Spotify – details of which will be available next Friday.
We would love you to make this as widely known as you can and if you have any suggestions as to things we could be talking about on the podcast, do let us know.
EBC Fleeces – Back By Popular Demand.
We are ordering another batch of exclusive EBC fleeces and are happy to make them available to anyone.
The fleeces come in the following colours: Black, Charcoal, Maroon, Red, Green, Royal Blue or Navy Blue and size options are:
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL |
| Chest to fit (inches) | 36-38 | 38-40 | 40-42 | 42-44 | 44-46 | 46-48 | 50-52 | 52-54 |
The price is £25 plus postage per fleece and if you would like to order one or more, please let us have your order by lunchtime on Friday 24th October, and remember Christmas is coming so why not buy one or more as a present for someone! Payment is not necessary until we get the fleeces.
Please email your request to info@edinburghbiblecollege.co.uk and detail your choice of colour and size for each fleece ordered.
Luther’s Wisdom
How prescient and wise Martin Luther was; though it is, of course, logical common sense.
One of the greatest reasons why the church of Christ in the west, at least, is in the woeful condition we see all around us is that men have been – and to this day are being – trained for ministry in institutions and by professors who are not themselves steeped in or committed to the authority of Scripture, not to mention unregenerate. Luther was right when he warned against sending men to secular training establishments – and yet churches still send them and individuals still go to them today, perpetuating the problem.
A Noteworthy New Diploma Student
We have just enrolled another student in our main training course, the Diploma in Applied Theology. What differentiates this Diploma from the alternative Diploma in Theology course is the ‘Applied’ element which involves practical training and ministry experience in the student’s home church, under the mentorship of an experienced Pastor. What makes this enrolment noteworthy is that Emmanuel is a member of the Africa Inland Church (South Sudan). Many of you will know that our Principal has had a long association and involvement with the AIC in Sudan and South Sudan, beginning in 2001 when he visited Khartoum for the first time to speak at a church conference. Over a number of years he conducted seminars in both Khartoum (Sudan) and Juba (now South Sudan), and maintains links with several of the students he taught in those years as well as others.
In the past we have tried a few ways to see if we can provide some training at a distance but none of them have worked for various reasons but now, with very good internet in Juba, Emmanuel is able to join some of our zoom classes and also do some modules by eLearning. We are hoping we may be able to help two or three other men as well.
As well as praying for Emmanuel and the many believers and churches in South Sudan, please pray for South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation which came into being in 2011. There is a fragile peace between warring factions within the country; a peace that is currently under threat because of treason and other charges which have been brought against the suspended Vice President, Riek Machar. (See BBC report). Emmanuel tells us that the streets of Juba, the capital, are filled with militia and military vehicles.
Also noteworthy is the fact that Emmanuel is one of 16 new students who have enrolled on various courses this autumn, the highest number of new students we have known in the 13 years we have been in existence. How grateful we are to God, as well as to you for your prayers for us.
Preachers on Preaching: Gary Brady
Principal John Brand continues his series of interviews with preachers around the world and his latest interviewee is Gary Brady, Pastor of Childs Hill Baptist Church in North London