Eternity Bible College

Eternity Bible College
Type Bible College
Established 2004
Location Simi Valley, CA, Boise, ID, Distance Education/Online, United States
Website eternitybiblecollege.com

Eternity Bible College (EBC) is a Christian college in Simi Valley, California, United States. It was founded by Francis Chan, a former pastor of the church, in 2004.[1] Eternity Bible College has received accreditation through the Association for Biblical Higher Education, in May 2016.[2]

History

EBC was founded by Francis Chan as a ministry of Cornerstone Community Church.[3] In 2001, Cornerstone launched a Bible Institute to better equip its members for ministry. In 2003, they resolved to turn this into a college. Over the course of the next year, Cornerstone gathered personnel and resources, and launched the college in 2004 with a class of 100 students.

The faculty consists of pastors serving in local churches in the greater Los Angeles area.

The college offers a Bachelor of Biblical Studies and a Certificate of Biblical Studies.[4] The emphasis of these programs is on studying the Bible for the purpose of applying biblical principles to all areas of life and ministry.[5]

As of May 2016, EBC has graduated over 200 students. Its graduates are currently serving as missionaries (in Israel, France, India, Hungary, and Iraq), pastors, youth pastors, are pursuing seminary-level education, or have joined the workforce in a variety of capacities.

Mission

The school's mission statement is: "As an institution of Christian higher education, EBC exists to glorify God through graduates whose lives are transformed by rigorous study of the Bible as Scripture, impassioned love for God, and gracious service in the church for the world."[6]

References

  1. ↑ Chan, Francis. "about EBC: a message from our founder". Eternity Bible College. Retrieved 11 June 2009.
  2. ↑ "Association for Biblical Education Accreditation" (PDF). Abhe.org. Retrieved June 1, 2016.
  3. ↑ "Cornerstone / Home / Welcome". Cornerstonesimi.com. Retrieved 2014-02-21.
  4. ↑ Archived January 29, 2009, at the Wayback Machine.
  5. ↑ "Local Bible college offers lifechanging lessons | www.simivalleyacorn.com". Simi Valley Acorn. 2009-02-27. Retrieved 2014-02-21.
  6. ↑ Archived June 18, 2010, at the Wayback Machine.

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