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Have your own
Of
Freedom Bible College & Seminary
Home Offices: 800-494-7497
church@freedomministries.com
Frequently
Asked Branch Questions
Eight Questions
that may Change your Life
Yes No
1. ___ ___ Has God given
you a vision to educate your people?
2.
___ ___
Are you a gifted teacher or preacher?
3.
___ ___ Are there gifted teachers
or preachers in your church that want to work for the Lord?
4. ___ ___ Do you have people in your church or ministry
that need to learn more about the Bible?
5. ___ ___ Do you have a building or classroom that
stands vacant two or more days each week?
6. ___ ___ Do you and your ministry have a desire to
see the world saved?
7. ___ ___ Do you believe the Matthew 29:19-20 Great
Commission is for today?
8. ___ ___ Do you
want to see your church or ministry grow?
If you answered "yes" to one or more of the
questions above, you may be a candidate to have your
own Franchised, Degree Granting, Resident Branch of Freedom
Bible College and Seminary!
You may qualify!
(Who should you trust?)
But why Freedom Bible College and Seminary?
Here are 14 reasons...
Reason # 1
There are several benefits of opening a franchised
branch of Freedom Bible College and Seminary
. Those benefits are part of the reasons why branches, affiliates and
training centers of Freedom Bible
College and Seminary are opening across the United States and in foreign
countries.
Reason # 2
FBCS, is a subsidiary of Concepts of Freedom
Ministries, Inc., a world-wide ministry.
Reason # 3
FBCS has a contemporary vision expressed
in the motto "Educating the World
to Save the World ."
Reason # 4
We believe that Christians of any doctrinal
background can work together to bring the Word of God to a lost
and suffering world.
Reason # 5
FBCS offers a very simple, yet complete,
Statement of Faith . It contains
only the basic essence of the Christian experience.
Reason # 6
FBCS is interdenominational. Among our membership
are those affiliated with many various denominations.
The list of organizations
include Methodist, Catholic, Assembly of God, Lutheran, Southern Baptist,
United Pentecostal, Independent Charismatic, Episcopal, Friend, Pentecostal
Holiness, Freewill Baptist, Missionary Baptist, Church of God-Anderson,
Church of God-Cleveland, Nazarene, David Wilkerson Ministries,
The Vineyard, Pentecostal Church of God, and more.
Reason # 7
It is easier than you may expect to establish
a branch of FBCS in your church or ministry. Since we have branches and
training centers across the nation and in foreign countries, most of
the legal procedures, policies and programs are already in place.
Reason # 8
A branch of Freedom Bible College and Seminary
is your own branch. We work closely with you in every phase of the establishment
to help you adapt our proven programs to your individual needs, but
the daily administration is yours. You will form your own board of directors,
choose teachers and professors and help to set tuition rates. But you
can be assured that we will be here to help you any time you need us.
Reason # 9
You can
offer college Degrees. In the vast majority of states your branch will be
able to offer accredited degrees (not D.O.E. approved) in various
major areas. A few "restricted"
states (New Jersey, Texas and Ohio) do not allow granting of degrees by privately
accredited bodies. In these states we gladly abide by their laws and regulations
by issuing diplomas instead of degrees. But, FBCS will take those diplomas
for full credit toward a degree.
Reason # 10
Freedom Bible College and Seminary will take care
of all the legal details.
Reason # 11
It is affordable.
It only cost $125 to get started. The only other costs involved is a one-time
branch fee of $750 plus a training fee of $750.
Reason # 12
You get professional
and legal training and advice to start and run your own accredited, degree-granting
college at a fraction of the cost that some charge. The total fees from
start to finish is $1,620 (plus your trip to Rogers). There are no hidden
or inflated fees. FBCS is a non-profit ministry dedicated to the mission
to "Educate the World to Save the World."
Reason # 13
FBCS has resident campuses around
the globe so our legal team has addressed most of the issues that inexperienced
organizations encounter. Be aware of those who charge thousands
of dollars to experiment on you.
Reason # 14
FBCS offers top-notched training. Your training
will take place at the FBCS Home Offices in Rogers, Arkansas and will
be under the direction of Chancellor Joel Philip Church.
Chancellor
Church
If an FBCS resident branch college sounds
like something your church or ministry has been needing,
please hurry to call us at 800-494-7497 or email church@freedomministries.com
You can download the information
below or request a package be sent to your home by postal mail.
Who can Qualify to have a Franchised Branch of Freedom
Bible College and Seminary?
You can an if ...
1. ...you are a Christian dedicated
to serving the Lord.
2. ...you can
provide an official transcript.
3. ...you have
a bachelor's degree or greater - or are willing to earn one.
4. ...you can provide a resume of your work and ministry
experience.
5. ...you
hold to the basic tenets of the CFM/FBCS Statement of Faith
.
6. ...you have a vision to train men and women
for God's service.
7. ...you have the ability to teach.
8. ...you have
the ability to lead an organization.
9. ...you are
willing to follow an approved, interdenominational curriculum.
10. ..you have a
place, or can obtain a place, for classroom meetings.
11. ..you can afford the Branch Fee and Training
Fee.
12. ..you can come to Rogers, Arkansas for training.
13. ..you are a trustworthy
keeper of records and finances.
14. ..you can follow the Courtesies
of the On-site Visit .
Eight things that set off
Red Flags
when you are ready to establish your own Bible College.
Here
are the 8 things that you should watch for when searching for the best organization
with which you would open a
Bible college in your church or ministry.
1. Be cautious of those who do not use proper grammar,
English or capitalization.
This may seem elementary or even amusing that a so-called educator
makes these kinds of mistakes, but it does happen. One such group spelled
"Bible," as in Bible college, over and over with a lowercase b. The same
ones made numerous mistakes such as run-on sentences, dangling participles
and other basic grammatical mistakes.
Anyone can have an occasional typo, but when it is repeated, it says
something about the author. As an example, there is one self-processed
educator that self-published a book designed to be used as a textbook.
FBCS considered using the book until our staff began to see error after
error in the manuscript. Needless to say, they were returned to the author.
2. Be cautious of those that talk about establishing a
Bible college, but seldeom, if ever, mention the Bible, God or anything
to do with godly things.
You won't talk very long to anyone at FBCS before you hear something
about the Lord or His things. We have even had a number of potential students
saved over the phone after speaking with some of our staff.
3. Be cautious of those who preface their web pages "How
to Start your Own Bible College..."
These are commonly those who are offering a "kit" of solutions that
will cure all your problems when it comes to organizing the best institution.
They usually will want to charge enormous fees for application fees, training
fees, IRS fees, travel fees, accreditation fees, incorporation fees, processing
fees, Etc. This usually means they are finding every way to get another
dollar from you that they can get you to release. Some of these "scams"
add fees until you have reached $5,000 or more just to get started. And
this amount comes out of your pocket!
At FBCS we don't offer an easy "kit" for you to use to create the world's
best Bible college. We do offer everything you need to get you on the
right track that is above-board and honest. Other than a small application
fee, all you pay is the Branch Fee of $750 plus a training fee of $750.
It is clear-cut with no hidden or inflated fees. All that comes from your
own finances is a total of $1,620 instead of thousands. This is possible
because FBCS is a non-profit 501(c)3 ministry dedicated to promoting the
Lord to a lost and hurting world. The only fees you will ever pay is what
you spend when you come to Rogers for training. We do not waste your money
on fancy hotels, rental vehicles, drivers, 4-star restaurants and the like.
We realize that most pastors and ministry overseers are on a rather tight
budget and we respect that.
4. Be cautious of those who do not want to put their names
on the diplomas or transcripts.
After giving you your "kit" these groups cut you loose. You are on
your own. You are even expected to design and develop your own diplomas,
curriculum and teaching materials. It may be that their name is not a
respected part of the religious education community.
At FBCS we are proud to put our name on the diplomas that your students
work so hard for. The name Freedom Bible College and Seminary is highly
recognized as a respected institution of higher learning around the world.
FBCS diplomas are displayed in Governor's offices, world-renowned pastor’s
offices and in prestigious offices everywhere.
We do, however, include the name of your branch and you sign the diploma
along with President Church. We realize that people who work hard for
their degrees want it to stand for a worthwhile institution.
5. Be cautious of those who claim to cover legal issues
themselves.
Often, these are the ones that "fly by the seat of their pants." They
figure it out as they go, often at your expense. They may claim to know
the answers to all your issues, but usually they don't. I sometimes refer
to this type of person as a "Google" person - Whatever you plug in; you get
an answer - right or wrong. Unless you are paying for an attorney, be leery
of those who boast, "Get real legal training."
At FBCS we don't have all the answers nor do we claim to, but we do
have attorneys on staff that are knowledgeable in the field of education,
not contract lawyers. We have opened so many resident branch colleges in
so many different states that we have a good handle on what these states
require from you.
6. Be cautious of those who claim that once you get their
"kit" you will be Department of Education (D.O.E.) Approved.
The sad news is that you are not going to be D.O.E. approved without
going through an enormous amount of governmental process. You will have
to have a resident library, all your instructors will have to be certified
by the Board of Education, you will have to include math, science, and
other secular courses instead of only the Bible as you do at FBCS. You
will probably invest years, not hours.
7. Be cautious of those who make outrageous claims as
to their experience.
This is not a hard barrier to overcome. Just ask for documented proof
of their claims. Ask to see their college transcripts, employer evaluations,
and certificates of completion or other documentation of their experience.
Ask if they mind your contacting their past place of employment. Don't
be satisfied to see a few letters of recommendation. Ask for solid proof.
This is your right.
8. Be cautious of those who want to freely spend your
money on travel, rentals, hotel rooms, meals, entertainment and generally
have a good time at your expense in the name of coming to you for training.
At FBCS we do not come to your residence or branch. We open the doors
at our international offices to you. We are glad to have you visit our facilities
because we want to get to know you and we want you to know us. We do not
have immaculate offices, hot and cold running staff or whatever. But, we
do have a nice clean office building with ample training facilities. You
will take part in a 2-day training session conducted by Dr. Church himself
along with other staff persons. You will receive down-to-earth instruction
that you can take home with you. You will be given a quantity of forms and
materials that you can adapt to fit your own branch. You will also receive
a password protected online site that houses a wealth of information that
you can use in day-to-day operation of your branch.
At FBCS we are not miracle workers nor do we claim to be. We cannot
wave the magic wand and suddenly make you the president of a successful
and vibrant college, but we will give you the tools you need to succeed.
We are just hard working people who love the Lord and want to see others
succeed in accomplishing the Freedom motto, "Educating the World to Save
the World." Remember, at FBCS, we do not cut you loose to sink or swim. We
are always as close as your phone or email.
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