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The school is divided into three (3) areas of studies:1.Leadership and Helps MinistryCourses in this area of study are designed to show the establishment ofthe ministry of leadership and helps through practical applications andthe Word of God. Also, how leadership and helps can be effective in thelocal church and the Body of Christ. These courses provide insightwhich assist students in fulfilling their call in the ministry.2.Evangelism and Mission MinistryThese courses are designed to prompt, encourage and equip the studentto fulfill the command of Jesus to go “ into all the world and preachthe gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15). This will be accomplishedby teaching the student scriptural examples pointing directly to the valueof soul-winning and the elements which make for successfulevangelism. The student will learn how to become a successfulsoulwinner, how to train others for evangelism, and how to effectivelyevangelize all types of people.3.Biblical StudiesThese courses are designed to provide biblical insight into the books ofthe Bible and to give student a better understanding of biblical concepts.Faith Bible Institute reserves the right to modify or change curriculum,admission standards, course content, regulations, tuition, and fees. Theprovisions of this catalog do not represent a binding contract betweenthe student and Faith Bible Institute17

Financial Information / Student FeesBelow is a schedule of fees associated with classes and servicesat The Faith Bible Institute.Faith Bible College Life Assessment Evaluation Fee 100.00 one-time, non-refundableApplication Fee 30.00 one-time, non-refundableRegistration Fee 25.00 per quarterLate Registration Fee 10.00Tuition on-Campus 135.00 per course (3 credit hours)Tuition for livestream / Online 155.00 per course (3 credit hours)Tuition for Spouse (50% discount) 67.50Late Tuition Payment Fee 25. 0018

Make-up Exam Fee 15.00Textbooks Estimated cost 160.00 (per year) Students are responsible to purchase booksthat are required per course.Spouse DiscountA 50% spouse discount is given for Tuition fee only when yourspouse has ordered and paid in full for any course. Sometextbooks/ syllabus may be shared. (In other words, one personmust pay in full for the Assessment Evaluation Fee, ApplicationFee, Tuition and Registration Fee.Your spouse must pay the Assessment Evaluation Fee, theApplication Fee and the Registration Fee. However, they willreceive 50% off of their tuition.Veteran DiscountA 50% discount is given for Application, Registration andTuition fees. However, they must pay the AssessmentEvaluation Fee in full.Financial AidBecause of our affordable tuition, we do not offer Financial aid.19

Summary of Student FeesStudent Fees On – CampusFirst -Time / New Student One ClassFirst - Time / New Student TwoClasses 290.00 450.00Returning Student On – CampusOne ClassTwo Classes 160.00 320.00First Time Veteran On -CampusOne ClassTwo Classes 197.50 295.00Returning Veteran On -CampusOne Class 80.00Two Classes 160.0020

Summary of Student FeesFirst Time New Students/s Campus Fees with 50% SpouseTuition Discounted Fees for One ClassOne Class 512.50First Time New Students/s Campus Fees with 50% SpouseTuition Discounted Fees for Two ClassesTwo Classes 765.00Returning Student/s Campus Fees with 50% Spouse TuitionDiscount Fees for One ClassOne Class 252.50Returning Student/s Campus Fees with 50% Spouse TuitionDiscount Fees for Two ClassesTwo Classes 505.0021

Graduation Fee (If participating in ceremony in Missouri)Diploma in Biblical Studies 180.00Associate of Biblical Studies 210.00Bachelor 230.00Master 240.00Doctorate 250.00Degree Only 100.00Payment must be made when registering; applicants will receivereceipts for all payments. Please make all payments online.22

GENERAL STUDENTS INFORMATIONAdmission RequirementsAll students must:1. Be at least 18 years old2. Be born again and living a biblically clean, committed life.3. Be committed to the absolute Lordship of Jesus Christ through anongoing personal relationship with Him, and have a desire to reachgreater maturity in Him, in full obedience to His will4. Submit a completed application form along with the LifeAssessment fee of 100.00 (This fee is non-refundable)5. Furnish a current photograph with your completed applicationform (Head and shoulder photograph only) Photo will not bereturned.6. Be notified, in writing, of acceptanceDiscrimination PolicyFaith Bible Institute does not discriminate against or deny the benefits ofany program or activity at the School on the basis of race, color or ethnicorigin.Days, Hours and length of ClassesEach quarter is eight (8) weeks in length.Registration is at the beginning of each quarter.23

Classes are held on Saturdays8:00 AM - 10:00 AM10:00 AM - 12:00 PMEating and Drinking PolicyThere will be no eating or drinking in class, however water is permitted.TardinessStudents are Expected to be on time for classes. Late reporting two timeswill constitute one absence. Students must notify a member of theadministration team and or instructor by phone or text message that theywill be arriving late to class.AttendanceStudents must notify a member of the administration team and/ orinstructor by phone, text message, or email that they will be absent fromclass. If the expected absence is not communicated, the absent will beconsidered unexcused. Any student absent from two classes mustwithdraw as a campus student an finished the course on line. Thedifference in tuition should be paid at that time.Inclement WeatherIn the event of inclement weather and for the safety of our staff andstudents, school may be closed. We will keep you informed of weathercondition and advised according.24

DistractionsAlarm watches, cell phones, beepers, headphones, etc., can be verydisturbing. Do not use any of these items in class. If you must use them,put them on vibrate. We also request that student refrain from activitiessuch as text messages, emailing, participating in chat line conversations,surfing the Internet, social media, Facebook, tapping pencil's/pens,putting feet on chairs, chewing gum, and engaging in non-relative classconversation during the class.Grading SystemThe following grade symbols are used:AExcellent 90 –100B-Good80 – 89C-Average70 – 79D-Poor60 – 69I-IncompleteW-Official WithdrawalWF -Withdraw FailingStudents’ grades are based on the following formula:Attendance25% of GradeMid-Term / Quizzes25% of GradeHomework Assignments25% of GradeFinal Exam / Essay25% of Grade25

ExaminationsStudents are expected to take examinations at scheduled times. Latestudents’ examinations will be administered only to students who areabsent because of illness or emergencies. Examinations are to be madeup by that following Saturday. Failure to attend a make-up test willautomatically result in a failing grade for the test.A Late Fee of 15.00 will be applied for late examinations. The late feemust be paid prior to taking the examination.General Student Guidelines and Regulations:Change in address, telephone number, name, email address. etc.,should be reported immediately to Faith Bible Institute bycompleting the Name-Address Change form.Students with Special NeedsIf you have special needs, please advise a member of the Faith BibleInstitute Administrative Staff in writing.Withdrawal PolicyFaith Bible Institute takes withdrawals very seriously. Telephonecancellation or verbal agreement with instructors will not constitute anofficial withdrawal. Students must submit an official withdrawal inwriting.26

Withdrawal DeadlinesOn-line and correspondence students – The last day to withdrawacademic penalty is within one week after receiving the course syllabus.UnauthorizedA student who leaves during a quarter without officially withdrawingwill be administratively withdrawn. A grade of I (incomplete) shall beplaced on the student’s academic transcript for courses enrolled in thatquarter, unless the dean specifies that WF (withdraw failing) be posted.Drop / Add Policy1.A student may drop a class and enroll in another no later thanthe 2nd week of each quarter.2.All fees and tuition must be paid prior to or at the time ofdropping the class.27

Repeating a CourseA student who receives a grade of “D” in a required course must repeatthe course in order to graduate. A student may also elect to repeat anyother course in order to improve the grade assigned for that course.When a course is repeated, the last grade points and credit hours earnedwill replace the previous grade point average. However, all grade entrieson the transcript remain a part of the student’s permanent academicrecord.Refund Policy1.The refund policy is designed to be fair to both student andthe Institute. Refunds are granted on a quarterly basis in accordancewith the tuition payment plan Student fees, application fee, and cost of books will not berefunded2.Tuition that has been paid by another party, such as a friendor a relative (including parties who remain anonymous to thestudent), will be refunded to the paying party unlessotherwise stated.3.Refund Guidelines: Prior to the start of class: 100% of tuition During the first week of class: 80% of Tuition28

During the second week of class: 50% of Tuition After the second week of class: NO REFUNDGraduation Requirements:1.A cumulative grade point of a C must be maintained. Anystudent with a grade point of a C who has failed to completea class, must make up the class prior to receiving a diploma.2.Evidence of true Christian character must be demonstratedduring the school year.3.All financial responsibilities to the school must be met.4.All requirements for Christian service must be satisfied.5.The required amount of credits to receive a degree must beacknowledged by Faith Bible College.6.Graduation ceremony will be held in Independence, MO inMay of each year.7.Students with enough credits may receive a degree withoutparticipating in the graduation ceremony. The required formmust be completed electing your choice not to attend.29

Transcripts:To request a copy of your transcript, please write toFaith Bible College210 S. MainIndependence, MO. 64050Phone: (816) 252-7710Fax: (816) 836-3221 EmailAddress:If you are writing a check, make it payable to Faith Bible College, alongwith your request and payment, and send to the address above.Official (issued to employer, colleges, institutions) 20.00Unofficial (issued to student) 10.00Student Code of EthicsChristian character is a vital concern. The following is the Student Codeof Ethics.30

ConductIt is important that we respect one another as members of the Body ofChrist. All FBI faculty and staff will be addressed by their proper title.Disrespect will not be tolerated.1. Student shall not divulge or discuss issues relative to Faith BibleInstitute with members of the general congregation or anyoneoutside of Faith Bible Institute.2. Students must willfully submit to the leadership of Faith BibleInstitute /or any rules, policies, or procedures that may bechanged from time to time.3. Students will at all times conduct themselves in a respectablemanner when interacting with one another, instructors and staff.4. All conversation and language must be fitting for a born-againbeliever.Morals1. Immoral living will not be tolerated. The following activities willnot be condoned or allowed: Insubordination of willful disregard for an instructor Homosexual activities according to scriptures Fornication Adultery Profane languages Intoxicants (including wine and beer)31

Habit-forming or illegal drugs Illegal firearms Involvement with pornography Involvement with illegal activity Vandalism or careless destruction of FBI property2. Students will not engage in any form of cheating or plagiarism.Decorum1. Students will at all times keep a good report, even in the midstof adverse circumstances. (Numbers 11:1)2. Students will at all times hold other congregations as well asother ministry schools in high esteem, recognizing that we areone in the body of Christ. (Eph. 4:3-5)Dress CodeStudents should dress in a manner that will display good taste and strongChristian character.Note:Students are expected to adhere to Faith Bible Institute policies andguidelines. Failure to do so will result in dismissal without process.32

Pastoral ReviewIt is important that each student’s pastor be involved during the course ofThe Faith Bible Institute school year and that Faith Bible Instituteleadership stays in communication with each pastor.The pastoral review accomplishes this, and is, therefore, an importantdocument that must be processed in a timely manner.1. Each student is required to give the Pastoral Review to his/her pastorto be filled out and email back to the schoolrtaylor@thefaithbibleinstitute.com(These reviews will be handed out twice during the school year.)2. The Chancellor / Dean must receive the Pastoral Review within twoweeks of the day that it was handed out. (It is the student’sresponsibility to communicate this to his/her pastor.)3. A student will not be allowed to continue attending Faith BibleInstitute if the Pastoral Review is not received.33

2019 - 2020 Description of CoursesDynamics of FaithThis course discusses in detail the dynamics of faith and theirrelationship to the believer. Living a life of victory, power, andsufficiency requires faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. This course teachesthe believer to walk the path of genuine faithThe Blood CovenantAn in-depth look at Blood Covenanting in the Bible with emphasis onthe Blood Covenant of Jesus Christ. The covenant of God to his peoplehas always been sealed with blood. The course of this covenant betweenGod and his people is demonstrated throughout the Word of God.Christ Our HealerAn introduction to the healing ministry of Christ.The Holy SpiritA Biblical examination of the Person, Works, Gifts and Ministry of theHoly Spirit.34

God’s Authority in the BelieverThis course is designed to equip the student to understand and operateunder the authority given to us by Christ. The student will learn fromscripture the nature of Christ’s provision for us and our authority underHis Lordship to function as Kings and Priests.Understanding the Kingdom of God – Part 1This course will give you a comprehensive teaching on the Kingdom ofGod which is within you. It will show you how to walk in thesupernatural power of God.Spiritual Warfare IThis course will teach you how to break the strongholds of the enemyand it will also, cover the value of living the Spirit-filled and controlledlife. In addition, you will learn how to use the weapons of our warfare.Discipleship – Part 1This course will teach you how to become a true disciple of the LordJesus Christ, and it will give you the tools and skills you need to go outand make other disciples.35

The Faith Bible Institute Alumni AssociationThe objectives of The Faith Bible Institute Alumni Association, underFaith Bible College, are to unite the graduates who wish to associatethemselves for charitable, educational and literal purposes, and topromote the general welfare of the Faith Bible Institute AlumniAssociation.Membership in The Faith Bible Institute Alumni Association isconveyed automatically to anyone who has graduated from thisinstitution. Anyone who has left the school in good standing and whoseclass has graduated is eligible for membership.A governing board, composed of members, directs the activities of theAssociation. The voluntary leadership of the Association works closelywith the staff of the Office of Alumni Relations in carrying outAssociation affairs. The Association may be contacted through theOffice of Alumni Relations.Membership Requirements Maintain communication and interaction with The Faith BibleInstitute Alumni Association graduates Annual Association Fee of 25.00 due June 1 of each yearMembership Requirements Class visitation privileges of four (4) classes per quarter36

Reduced tuition of 75.00 per course (no credit towards a degreewill be received)37

FacultyDoctor Christopher Chappell – Founder and ChancellorDr. Christopher Chappell is the founder and pastor of the Grace Community Christian Church inKennesaw, Georgia, based in United States of America. Grace Community Christian Church has grownfrom its initial eight members in 2002 to over 2800 members in 17 years.Deemed as a modern-day Nehemiah by building lives and families, Dr. Chappell has served as a bridgebuilder between business, government, community, and the church.Dr. Chappell has authored three highly acclaimed books, receiving the 2014 Xulon Press Authors Awardfor his second book "Living to Win".Most recently, Dr. Chappell completed his latest literary work, "Family the Way God Intended', which isnow fatly approaching the New York Times best-sellers list. "Family the Way God Intended" was writtento inspire the family to "tone up their faith and tune up their family for incredible living."Dr. Chappell's life as a businessman, entrepreneur, author, conference speaker, evangelists, prophet,pastor, record producer and songwriter has afforded him many opportunities to teach and speakthroughout the United States, Canada, Israel, and Africa.He attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham where he majored in Business concentrating inMarketing, received a Certificate of Theology from Interdenominational Theological Center, Atlanta, GA;Bachelor of Arts, Trinity Bible College New Burgh, IN; and a Doctor of Theology from Saint ThomasChristian College, Jacksonville, FL.Dr. Christopher Chappell has received many awards for his civic commitment and communityinvolvement. But his greatest award is that of husband to Lynnon, and father to his five daughters,Christy, Cara, Kayla, Lauren and Brittney.38

Elder Lynnon Chappell - Co-Founder and Assistant ChancellorElder Lynnon Chappell is the First Lady of the Grace Community Christian Church. Lynnon is married toSenior Pastor Christopher Chappell and has

6 STATEMENT OF FAITH We believe the Bible to be inspired and the only infallible, authoritative Word of God. We believe that there is one God; eternally existent in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. We believe in the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, His bodily resurrection, His ascension to the right hand of the Father, and in the blessed hope