11-12 Student Handbook - Word of Life Bible Institute

H. Spanish Ministry
Summary:
Fall: This ministry has the goal of going into areas where Spanish is known and used. This will usually be the
metropolitan New York City area. The ministry there is a full week long with the privilege of going into Spanish
churches and from there reaching out to the neighborhoods and winning souls. There are times when the
team members will participate in other Spanish-related ministries in and around the Word of Life Bible Institute
area. The students should know Spanish, but it is not necessary.
Spring: The students go on a one-week trip during the spring semester. They may also be involved in
teaching Sunday school and participating in inner-city church services. The students will need to make up
the classes and assignments which they have missed, as well as take an elective for each semester in
which they go on ministry. The elective will make up for the guest lecture that is missed. The students will
be involved in Snow Camp during the winter.
I. Sports Ministry
Summary - The sports ministry has an incredible opportunity for discipleship and evangelism through the
avenue of sports. This ministry is available for those students who have special abilities in the area of
athletics. Tryouts are necessary to select the students who will form the teams that represent the Word of
Life Bible Institute. A bulk of our games will be played against the secular colleges in the area. Along with
the scheduled games that compose the athletic season, there is the opportunity to participate in running
various high school tournaments that are held on our campus. These tournaments give our athletes the
opportunity to referee, keep score and even have one-on-one input into the lives of the high school athletes
who attend. Another opportunity for some of our players is that of going into prisons at various times to play
the inmates and have a chance to witness and disciple in this field of evangelism.
Sports Offered:
1. Men’s Basketball
2. Women’s Basketball
3. Men’s Soccer
4. Women’s Volleyball
Requirements - The student desiring to be in the sports ministry must first try out for the team. Once on
the team, you will have to maintain an acceptable Grade Point Average (GPA) as determined by the Word
of Life Bible Institute Administration throughout the athletic season. The students will participate in this
ministry in the fall, with the exception of men’s and women’s basketball, which continues into the winter
season. The men’s soccer and basketball teams will participate in sports outreach in New York City in the
spring. The women’s volleyball and basketball teams will participate in Open Air Evangelism in the spring.
During the winter season, all men’s and women’s sports teams will be involved in Snow Camp. The cost for
warm-ups and uniforms is $150. Students may keep their warm-ups
J. On campus Ministry Teams
Summary -Teams will have the opportunity to serve during various on campus retreats and events.
Opportunities include: outdoor activity leader, teaching children, leading music, service area leaders and
other various needs.
K. Travel Ministry Team
Summary -Teams will travel to churches and other Christian ministries to assist with a local church in their youth
ministry, spend a weekend serving at a local camp or assisting various organizations with operational or maintenance
needs. Teams will also provide essential campus support while the second year students are on Missions Reality.
L. Community Service Teams
Summary - Teams will participate in multiple community service events and meet needs within the local
community. These events will take place on various Mondays or Saturdays. Community Service Teams
will also be the backbone of on campus support while the second year students are on Missions Reality.
M. Elderly Ministry
Summary - This is a ministry to elderly residents of Schroon Lake and the surrounding community.
Students will regularly visit elderly School Lake residents, as well as coordinate nursing home visits for
other students interested in this ministry.
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