The Holy Spirit's Guidance

500 witnessed the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, yet there were only 120 waiting for the Holy Spirit in Acts 2. Where were the other 380? You may spend most of your ministry worried about the what, where and why of the 380; or you may spend your ministry rejoicing with the 120 and go about doing what you have been commissioned to do. I have learned to concentrate on what God has called me to do. Let the 380, and the Sanballats and Tobiahs of Nehemiah's day, file their petition and give their opposition. Every individual minister and ministry has its opposition; and offences will come. We bless our enemies and pray for them. We make sure that we are not quenching the Holy Spirit. We must all give an account to God. When seeking guidance about what seminary to attend, there are many opinions. The best denomination or non-denomination, the best local church, or the best seminary, is the one of which the Holy Spirit directs you to be apart.  In these last days, we must be about our Father’s business.

My personal advice to those called into ministry, is to connect with a local church and become active in ministry. Nothing can replace personal, on the job, experience. Then, either through distant learning or classroom participation, if possible, enroll in a seminary whose primary aim is to teach the Word of God.  There is a difference between learning about the Bible and learning the Bible. Our commitment at Southern Bible Institute and Seminary, is to teach and equip men and women with the Bible, rightly divided.

About Southern Bible Institute in Augusta, GA

Southern Bible Institute and Seminary is a non-profit organization located in the heart of the CSRA, offering traditional classes.  Online classes are available for students that cannot attend the traditional classes.  The South Carolina Commission on Higher Education has given exemption to Southern Bible Institute and Seminary to award biblical diplomas, associates, bachelors, masters and doctoral degrees.

SBIS is not seeking, nor has a desire, for state accreditation.  We believe strongly in the separation of church and state.  We do not believe the state/government has the authority to dictate what curriculum may be taught at a religious seminary.  We do not believe they have authority concerning the marriage ceremony.  We also do not believe the state has any authority concerning ministerial ordinations. SBIS does believe and adhere to accountability.  We accept Christian Accrediting Agencies and a Christian Board of Directors guide matters over the administration, finances, curriculum and professors.

Advice from Dr. Ron

500 witnessed the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ, yet there were only 120 waiting for the Holy Spirit in Acts 2. Where were the other 380? You may spend most of your ministry worried about the what, where and why of the 380; or you may spend your ministry rejoicing with the 120 and go about doing what you have been commissioned to do. I have learned to concentrate on what God has called me to do. Let the 380, and the Sanballats and Tobiahs of Nehemiah's day, file their petition and give their opposition. Every individual minister and ministry has its opposition; and offences will come. We bless our enemies and pray for them. We make sure that we are not quenching the Holy Spirit. We must all give an account to God. When seeking guidance about what seminary to attend, there are many opinions. The best denomination or non-denomination, the best local church, or the best seminary, is the one of which the Holy Spirit directs you to be apart.  In these last days, we must be about our Father’s business.

My personal advice to those called into ministry, is to connect with a local church and become active in ministry. Nothing can replace personal, on the job, experience. Then, either through distant learning or classroom participation, if possible, enroll in a seminary whose primary aim is to teach the Word of God.  There is a difference between learning about the Bible and learning the Bible. Our commitment at Southern Bible Institute and Seminary, is to teach and equip men and women with the Bible, rightly divided.