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WELCOME:
Sunset International Bible Institute welcomes you to the Satellite

School External Studies program. Through the local SIBI Satellite
School, students will come into contact with other students, many times

of diverse backgrounds, to interact with Christian instructors, staff, and
administrators. SIBI and the local Satellite School provides an
environment that encourages academic achievement, spiritual

development, and high morals. We want to help each student develop
good methods of study, and to see the value in knowing God’s word. To
provide an atmosphere that enhances intellectual and spiritual growth.

Many lasting friendships will develop as one attends these classes.

INTRODUCTION:

The main purpose of a Satellite School is to equip the saints for the
work of ministry and the building up of the church. Ephesians 4:12.
A natural process of growth is expected by God from each of His

people and each congregation of His people. As the need for maturity
and growth becomes more critical, we become more aware of the need

for maturing and training the saints.
The church, in many instances, has developed to the point that paid

professionals are expected to do the work while the members sit back
and boast of their particular preacher or group of ministers. Because of
this attitude, which is not Biblical, many members are becoming weak,

illiterate and thus, useless in God’s kingdom and to the local
congregation where they worship. Often even the leaders, elders and
deacons are not mature and knowledgeable in the Scriptures. Today

many of our shepherds and preachers are no longer capable of convicting
the gain-sayer and other false teachers, thereby allowing false teachings

to be brought into the body. Titus 1:9-11.
If we are unwilling to obtain better training and better ways to
organize our own personal Bible study, then we will be no more

effective in our service to God than the farmer who has no knowledge
of farming.

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