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Bible Institute.
Go deeper in God's Word. The Bible Institute is a two-year school that teaches biblical principles in a concentrated format — open to anyone who wants to grow. Registration is open now, and there's no payment to sign up.
01What it is
A foundation that holds
The Bible Institute is a two-year school of twenty-four classes, each teaching the Word of God on a specific subject in a concentrated format. It's a place to slow down and build a foundation that holds — for your faith, your family, and your everyday life. It would take years of Sunday mornings alone to receive what these two years will give you.
- Twenty-four classes across two years, each on a specific subject in the Word.
- Open to anyone who wants to grow — no theology degree required.
- Classes meet Sunday afternoons, 2:15–5:30pm, with terms running August through May.
The vision
Raising a generation
The vision for Bible Institute is birthed straight from the Word of God — truth that will enable and equip you to accomplish all God has called you to do. It is part of FOC's vision and a great tool to equip all believers, so they can be discipled and become strong Godly church leaders.
02The studies
First year, then second year
Time in Scripture isn't information for its own sake — it's a life that stays steady when the ground shifts. Classes meet Sunday afternoons, quarter by quarter, and every quarter gathers for the School of the Spirit.
First Year
Start here. First-year classes lay the foundation in God's Word — studies like Prayer, Grace, Foundational Doctrines, Christian Living, and Christ the Healer.
Second Year
Go deeper. Second-year classes build on that foundation — studies like Faith II, Armor Bearer, the Love Walk, Ministry Gifts, and In Christ Realities — taking you further into who you are in Christ.
03From our graduates
Lives changed by the Word
We have so many testimonies of lives dramatically changed during these two years. Graduates talk about a deeper knowledge of the Word, understanding how to apply it in everyday life, increased faith, learning to be led by the Holy Spirit, and new confidence to share it with others.
Commencement
Two years, finished well
Every graduation day we celebrate a class that gave two years to the Word — caps, gowns, and a room full of family cheering them on. They didn't just finish a school; they built a foundation they'll stand on for the rest of their lives.
Your seat is waitingI was new at the church and a new Christian, and I feel that BI taught me how to live correctly for Jesus.
I understand things in the Word better than I did before going to BI. I am able to step out in faith more now that I have an understanding of what faith is.
I have much more confidence in sharing the Word with other people, and I have a deeper knowledge of the Word.
And you shall know the truth,
and the truth shall make you free.
John 8:32
04Register
Join the Class of 2026
Registration is simple and free — just your basic details, and there's no payment to sign up. Orientation is Saturday, August 15 at 10am in the sanctuary, and classes begin Sunday, August 16 at 2:15pm.
| Studies | Foundational Bible Doctrine |
|---|---|
| Terms run | August 2026 – May 2027 |
| Orientation | Saturday, August 15 · 10:00am · in the sanctuary |
| Classes begin | Sunday, August 16 · 2:15pm |
| Sundays | 2:15pm – 5:30pm |
| Cost to register | None — registration is free, no payment to sign up |
| Cost of terms | $140/individual · $240/married couple — payment plans available, and all costs include your books |
| Where | 3001 Wallace Avenue, Terre Haute, IN 47802 |
| Open to | Anyone who wants to grow |
No payment now — registration just reserves your spot. We'll confirm everything from an official church email. Orientation: Sat, Aug 15 at 10am (sanctuary) · classes begin Sun, Aug 16 at 2:15pm.
Take your next step
There's room at the table
Bible Institute is about making disciples right here in our community. Whether this is your first year or your second, we'd love to help you go deeper in the Word.