From the Mailbox to the Baptistry: A Montana Family Finds Their Church Home
When Stephenie signed up on the World Bible School website to study the Bible by mail, she couldn’t have known where those lessons would lead. This summer, they led to
Tim Yaeger
Birmingham, Alabama
Chief Information Officer
Mentoring has always been at the heart of World Bible School. Study Helpers mentor Students, guiding them in learning about Jesus and His message. Coordinators mentor Study Helpers within their congregations, encouraging them to stay diligent in responding to Students—even when the Gospel isn’t always met with an eager response. Looking ahead, Coordinators also carry the responsibility of mentoring the next generation of leaders who will continue this vital work.
Ocean Bridge is transforming how WBS operates in countries where postal systems have become unreliable. Ocean Bridge relies heavily on the collaborative efforts of Service Centers and congregations to ensure everything runs seamlessly.
In this evolving process, key national Ocean Bridge technicians play a crucial mentoring role. They mentor volunteers and office workers, emphasizing attention to detail and efficient workflows. They also prepare future servants, ensuring that the work of WBS endures for generations to come. Office workers, in turn, mentor recruiters, evangelists and preachers, helping them maximize the potential of WBS tools to spread the Gospel further in their evangelism and church growth ministries.
Ocean Bridge continues WBS history of participating churches having the ability to tailor their programs to maximize their efforts. Some congregations, like the Mayfair church of Christ, have run successful programs for years. Others, such as the Concord Road church of Christ, have found Ocean Bridge to be the best way for their program to grow, allowing them to continue their mission despite postal challenges. These congregations are helping pave the way as we learn from their experiences. As your WBS program grows, Ocean Bridge may be helpful to your specific needs. Let us know if we can help you evaluate its potential for your WBS program. Call us at 512-345-8190 or email help@worldbibleschool.net.
WBS wants to improve our role in mentoring and supporting churches who want to make use of any of our WBS tools. From printing and grading to scanning and troubleshooting, we are here to ensure congregations have the resources and encouragement they need. Unlike with postal correspondence, with Ocean Bridge, we can now track progress, identify problems and grow in our ability to respond
So, who are you mentoring in your congregation? Are you preparing to pass the mantle of the Great Commission to the next generation? Each of us is called to share Jesus and to inspire others to do the same. Together, through mentorship and dedication, we can ever grow in reaching lost souls for Christ.
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When Stephenie signed up on the World Bible School website to study the Bible by mail, she couldn’t have known where those lessons would lead. This summer, they led to
This episode of One More Chapter continues the series on Bible study principles for bridging the gap between a passage’s original meaning and its application today. Hosts Brian Rex Davis, Noah Davis, and Bryson Davis review “purpose” and “principle,” then focus on “precedent”, emphasizing how approved apostolic examples establish binding patterns when they carry theological significance—while incidental details do not.
In this episode of One More Chapter, Brian Rex Davis, Noah Davis, and Bryson Davis continue their study of biblical “principle”, explaining how general teachings give inclusive guidance that can be applied in various ways, while specific commands are authoritative and must shape belief and practice.
This episode of One More Chapter continues the series on Bible study by introducing the idea of “principle” as a way to bridge what a passage originally meant and what it means today, after first stressing purpose and context. The team takes a long–but useful–detour into Bible translations and versions—covering textual preservation, the spectrum from word-for-word to paraphrase, group vs. single-translator work, Dead Sea Scrolls, and which editions they personally use (NASB 1995, ESV, NIV 1984, etc.). The discussion on ‘principle’ will continue in the next episode!