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IBBCAIndependent Baptist Bible College of Alaska

Dean:  John Carr

Start Date: 1995

Ministry Vision Verse:  “And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.” -II Timothy 2:2

Mission (Goal):  As the war with our enemy, the Devil, rages on, it is imperative that we not only prepare men for the ministry, but arm them for the battle (Ephesians 6:12).  Our immediate goals are to increase the variety of class offerings and continue with the tedious project of developing our own curriculum. We have several long-term goals, the first of which is to expand the current number of degree programs students may pursue.  Secondly, we would like to see the school grow to a four-year, in-resident College.  Our hearts desire is to one day see dorms, facilities, and students from across both Alaska and America in attendance.

Impact Since Start:  Since its conception by Pastor Roach, we have had the privilege to graduate numerous students.  Currently, there are graduates on the mission field, pastoring churches, and active in their local church ministries.  We have one recent graduate who, Lord willing, will be heading to Greece as a missionary.

Difficulties To Deal With:  There are several difficulties to deal with:  one, the scheduling of classes around other church ministries; two, finding qualified instructors with a burden for the student; three, finding doctrinally sound curriculum (King James only, not Baptist Bride, not Calvinistic); four, balancing the necessary study time for both instructor and student with family, other ministry involvements, and work. 

Special Notes (Things To Pray About):  There are many classes that we could and would like to add to the current collection; but, finding doctrinally sound curriculum is a great need.  Pray for the, already busy, students and instructors.  The classes are greatly rewarding to both student and instructor; however, at the same time, highly taxing on the individual.