11-12 Student Handbook - Word of Life Bible Institute

2. Students may listen to Christian Music in WOL vehicles if it is played by a Christian Radio station. The
team leader may approve CD’s and/or MP3’s to be played through the vehicles speakers if it is similar
music that is played at the Word of Life Bible Institute. With the exception of OAE, Students may listen to
music on headphones while travelling ONLY, if the trip is greater than 2 hours in distance, but must
respect the Team Leaders decision on time off from music for ministry preparation purposes.
3. You are to be prepared to give your testimony on a moment's notice. Your testimony is to be written out in
advance.
4. You are obligated to follow the Bible Institute rules and regulations on your weekend ministry. Your
conduct is to conform to Christian behavior as outlined in our Standard of Conduct.
5. After dark, girls should sit with girls and guys with guys.
6. You are to complete each decision slip legibly and accurately and turn the white copy to your group
supervisor before arriving back to WOLBI.
7. You are responsible for returning all unused literature to your Team Leader or his designated helper
before leaving the ministry vehicle on your return trip.
8. You are to be considerate of others at all times and in particular when leaving and returning to your dorm.
9. Ministry locations are off limits to students not assigned to those locations except with special permission
from the Dean of Ministries.
10. You are to stay with the group and participate in all activities. Any requests for exceptions should be run
through the Student Life Office (Special Permission Slips) 48 hours prior to departure for the weekend.
11. Part of your Christian Character grade will come from your weekend ministry participation. Your Team
Leader and/or Pastor will evaluate you.
L. Special Permission while on Ministry
Students may receive special permission to go home or visit family while on ministry such as OAE or weekend travel
groups. The student must provide the ministry Team Leader a written signed note from the Ministry or Student Life
Departments. Students may only leave AFTER their ministry requirement has been fulfilled.
M. Literature and Follow- Up
Literature, including Gospel tracts, Gospels of John, and follow-up material, is available at no charge to you
for your ministry only. Any tracts or material needed for your own personal use should be purchased at the
Bookstore. Occasionally, material is donated to the Ministry Department, and is available in the Ministry
Department or at the Command Center.
V. Ministries Available
Unless on a ministry that required tryouts, first year students will be assigned a ministry team for the fall
and take part in Snow Camp in the winter. First year students may join a second year ministry team in the
spring, if space is available. The following are some of the Ministries available:
A. Adirondack Club Ministry
Summary - This is a ministry that will allow our second year students who are interested in Local Church
Ministries to be actively involved in establishing and running a Bible Club Ministry. The student will be
involved directly under the leadership of the local Bible Club Director, and will receive training from him in
the specific requirements and functions of this ministry. The churches involved will be those that have
already had a prior connection with WOLBI. There will be weekly involvement through training as well as
the actual ministry at the churches. The students involved will be selected from those applying based on
prior ministry experience and performance. The student must be committed to this ministry and will have to
follow a standard. The student must be at all club meetings and activities. If classes are missed, all work
must be made up as soon as possible. The student must take the course: “Anatomy of a Word of Life Club”
as an elective.
B. Ministry Team
Summary - All first year students, not involved in a try-out ministry, such as Collegians or sports, will be
assigned to a ministry team for the fall term. These ministry teams will be involved in Open Air Evangelism, an
on-campus ministry, and some type of teen outreach or community service. For the spring semester, ministry
teams will be involved in civic functions, Local Church events as well as on-campus retreats.
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