Immanuel Bible Institute & Seminary Graduates 104 Pastors
The Immanuel Bible Institute & Seminary which is affiliated to the Immanuel Bible Institute & Seminary, Brooklyn, New York, USA, over the weekend passed out and graduated a total of 104 trained theologians.
Some of the graduates received Doctor of Theology Degree Certificates as well as Master of Theology Degree Certificates while others received Bachelor of Theology Degree Certificates.
Immanuel Bible Institute & Seminary offers a broad range of Bachelor, Master's and Doctoral degree programs that represent numerous opportunities in one's area of calling and ministry.
Over the past years, the institute's academic offering is virtually the cutting edge of change because it offers sound biblical, theological and leadership education which is relevant for critical thinking.
Speaking at a colourful graduation ceremony, the Chancellor of Immanuel Bible Institute & Seminary, Brooklyn, New York, USA, Dr. Fred Opoku-Gyimah, indicated that time spent at Immanuel Bible Institute & Seminary represented a precious opportunity for one to gather knowledge, skills, personal strength and resolve for a future that offers unimaginable opportunities in the Lord, God.
'The faculty and staff are made up of highly qualified professors, who are focused on providing students with the necessary guidance and direction to discover God's plan for their lives and become more effective in their areas of calling and ministry.
In this regard, Immanuel's education is designed to provide one with spiritual skills and knowledge as well as an educational foundation upon which one can build his or her future,' Dr. Fred Opoku-Gyimah stressed.
To the graduating class, he urged them to go out there and let their lights shine in all dark places and become ambassadors of the God who called them.
'I urge you to be faithful in all you do and may the good Lord bless you in all things,' Dr. Fred Opoku-Gyimah emphasized.
Dr. John Agyemang Boateng, the National Director of Immanuel Bible Institute & Seminary, taking his turn to speak, revealed that education at Immanuel Bible Institute & Seminary allows a person to develop a mastery of the skills necessary in one's respective calling and further provides the foundation for life-long learning.
'At Immanuel, you will have the resources to acquire the knowledge and skills to accomplish the goals you set for your life. The challenges you will meet here will also present numerous opportunities; you will be exposed to new ideas by the faculty and classmates that will broaden your horizon and enhance your ability to participate in the world,' Dr. John Agyemang Boateng disclosed.
He said Immanuel Bible Institute & Seminary does not only offer degree certificates but rather ushers learners into new environment that encourages personal growth and development.
'Individuals are encouraged to maintain high standards of personal and organizational discipline that are consistent with Biblical teaching and the character of Christ. While holding a strong commitment to foundation truth, we at Immanuel maintain a posture of humility which permits the Spirit of God to lead our students into new areas of service and deeper understandings of God's ways and purposes,' Dr. John Agyemang Boateng stressed.
He continued: '..To those who sense the call of God upon your lives and know that God has higher purposes for your liveswhatever your specific calling maybeImmanuel Bible Institute & Seminary can help you start fulfilling those purposes. I encourage you to get acquainted with ImmanuelA place where God is preparing Christians for worldwide revival ministry. Let us help you shape your future and discover God's purpose for your life.
Dr. John Agyemang Boateng maintained that the best place at the moment to discover the person God wants you to become is nowhere than Immanuel Bible Institute & Seminary.
In a word of appreciation, the Head of the Graduating Class, Mr. Samuel Tetteh Appertey, who happens to be the General Overseer of Living Praise Charismatic Church as well as the Founder of Samer Royal Academy in Odumase-Krobo in the Eastern Region expressed his profound gratitude to the leadership of Immanuel Bible Institute & Seminary for their immense support and encouragement that went a long way to develop who they really were.
'I would at this point thank our Chancellor Dr. Fred Opoku-Gyimah and the entire leadership of the institute not forgetting Dr. John Agyemang Boateng for their immense support and encouragement which has brought us this far today,' Mr. Samuel Tetteh Appertey indicated.
He further challenged his colleague graduates to put to good use whatever has been taught throughout the academic year which he, believed, could go a long way to make positive impacts and touch distressed lives.