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STUDENT CATALOG2020-2021Listen – Read – Be Educated – Be Equipped2121 Corporate Square Blvd. Suite 175-AJacksonville, FL. 32225Phone: (904) 744-9773Fax: (904) 695-9742Email: RMCIjax@JTS.eduWebsite: RMBCJax.com

Table of ContentsIntroductionPage – 2Statement of PurposePage – 3International Board of AdvisorsPage – 4AdministrationPage – 5Academic StaffPage – 6Facilitator InformationPage – 12Doctrinal StatementPage – 13General InformationPage – 15AdmissionsPage – 16Financial InformationPage – 20Degrees OfferedPage – 22Associate Degree ProgramPage – 25Course DescriptionsPage – 27APPENDIX AApplication for AdmissionPage – A-1Form for Credit Card PaymentPage – A-7APPENDIX BFormat for Chapter OutlinePage – B-1Preparing an EssayPage – B-3Preparing a Written Book ReportPage – B-5Preparing a SummaryPage – B-9RMCI Catalog1

Revelation Message Christian InstituteDECLARING HIS NAMEThis catalog contains current information regarding admissions, degree requirements,fees, policies, and course offerings; it does not constitute a contract. The policy of RMCIis to give advance notice of change, whenever possible, to permit adjustment; however,the administration reserves the right to modify, revoke, or add policies or procedures atany time. If a student drops out of the Institute or becomes inactive and later decides toreturn, he/she will be under the jurisdiction of the policies and procedures of the catalogthat is current at the time he/she returns.Revelation Message Christian Institute does not require a student to have a high schooldiploma or a GED. RMCI provides a two-year program centered on Biblical Studies orChristian Ministry.Revelation Message Christian Institute is proud to announce that it also offers online,off-campus, distant learning studies. RMCI is registered with the Commission forIndependent Education of the Florida Department of Education as a Religious Institutionand therefore is exempt from licensing by state statute.We invite you to call and schedule a meeting with a representative of RMCI or pleasewrite, fax, email, or online-chat to us today!Address all Correspondence to:Revelation Message Christian Institute2121 Corporate Square Blvd. Suite 175-AJacksonville, FL 32216or contact us by phone at:(904) 744-9773 (Office)(904) 695-9742 (Fax)or email us at:RMCIjax@JTS.Eduor use our website:www.RMBCjax.comRMCI Catalog2

Revelation Message Christian InstituteSTATEMENT OF PURPOSERevelation Message Christian Institute is committed to the purpose of training believersfor a lifetime of productive service to the Lord Jesus Christ.Our courses are centered on the Bible, which we believe to be the Word of the Living God. Our endeavoris to create a hunger for His Word and a heart’s desire to live out what has been learned.Our degrees in Biblical Studies and Ministry will give a strong foundation from which the student cangrow in the knowledge of our Lord.All degrees of Revelation Message Christian Institute are of an ecclesiastical nature, and whether grantedor conferred, are in the restricted area of ministry, “For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of theministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come to the unity of the faith and theknowledge of the Son of God ” (Ephesians 4:12-13), and are not designed to be used in secularacademic circles.The staff of RMCI is proud of RMCI and considers it comparable to any other Christian Institute-anywhere! We are also proud that you are considering becoming a student. Let us know if we can beof assistance to you in any way. We desire to assist you in “Letting Your Light Shine before men thatthey may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:16)RMCI Catalog3

Revelation Message Christian InstituteINTERNATIONAL BOARD OF ADVISORSDR. LAWRENCE BURKESDR. ROGER CLARKDR. JAN GOODMAN, SR.DR. ERTA C. LIVINGSTON, JR.DR. SYLVESTER MCINTOSHDR. EDDIE MITCHELLDR. ALBERT SIMPSON JR.DR. TERRY LEE STAIR, SR.DR. IVORY SWINDLEDR. JOHN R. VICKREV. BRYAN LAMOUREUXBOARD OF DIRECTORSDR. FABIENNE M. NAOMIDR. R. CLIFTON DRAWDYDR. LEE BRANDTDR. JAMES H. VICK IIDR. LILLIE R. SWINDLERMCI Catalog4

Revelation Message Christian InstituteADMINISTRATIONDR. FABIENNE M. NAOMI, PresidentBachelor of Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Arts in Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy in Christian Psychology, Southern Bible SeminaryDR. JAMES H. VICK II, Academic DeanAssociate of Arts in Computer Science, Florida Technical CollegeBachelor of Arts in Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Arts in Christian Psychology, Southern Bible SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Southern Bible SeminaryDR. LEE BRANDT, ProctorBachelor of Arts in English Literature, Wofford CollegeMaster of Theology, Evangel, CollegeMaster of Ministry, Canon Bible CollegeDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy in Christian Counseling, Cornerstone UniversityDR. R. CLIFTON DRAWDY, Academic AdvisorBachelor of Science in Psychology, Inter American UniversityBachelor of Divinity, Luther Rice SeminaryMaster of Arts in English, Mercer University in AtlantaMaster of Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy in Christian Education, Southern Bible SeminaryONLINE SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATORSamuel C. OttoADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTAngela S. BatehShawn L. VickRMCI Catalog5

Academic StaffDr. Terry Austin, Sr.Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, University of North CarolinaMaster of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. M. R. Burckley-Frost(In Memoriam)Bachelor of Ministries, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster in Christian Counseling, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Arts in Church Administration, Southwest Bible College and SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Southwest Bible College and SeminaryDoctor on Pastoral Ministries, Southwest Bible College and SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy in Clinical Christian Psychology, Jacksonville TheologicalSeminaryDoctor of Divinity, Southwest Bible College and SeminaryDoctor of Christian Therapy, International College of Christian Therapy and TheologyDr. William T. Burdette Sr.(In Memoriam)Associate of Science in General Studies, Mohegan Community CollegeBachelor of Science in Occupational Education, Southern Illinois UniversityBachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies, Logos Christian CollegeMaster of Theological Studies, Logos Graduate SchoolMaster of Divinity, Logos Graduate SchoolDoctor of Ministry, Logos Graduate SchoolDoctor of Religious Philosophy in Christian Counseling, Logos Graduate SchoolDr. Lawrence BurkesBachelor of Religious Arts in Biblical Studies, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Religious Arts in Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy in Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy in Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Divinity, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Ronald L. Campbell(In Memoriam)Bachelor of Physical Education, University of CincinnatiMaster of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Howard L. Carmicle, Jr.Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Campbellsville CollegeMaster of Divinity, Southern Baptist Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. David A. CarpenterBachelor of Psychology, Southern California CollegeMaster of Ministry in Christian Counseling, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Christian Counseling, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Michael ClarkAssociate of Arts in Nursing, Nash Community CollegeBachelor of Arts in Spanish, University of North CarolinaMaster of Divinity, Southeastern Baptist Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy in Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Roger ClarkBachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Orlando CollegeBachelor of Arts in Theology, Life Christian UniversityMaster of Arts in Theology, Life Christian UniversityDoctor of Philosophy in Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Jennifer CooperBachelor of Christian Education, Freedom UniversityMaster of Religious Arts in Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Religious Philosophy in Christian Education, Jacksonville TheologicalSeminaryRMCI Catalog6

Dr. Robert E. Dean(In Memoriam)Bachelor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. R. Clifton DrawdyBachelor of Science in Psychology, Inter American UniversityBachelor of Divinity, Luther Rice SeminaryMaster of Arts in English, Mercer University in AtlantaMaster of Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy in Christian Education, Southern Bible SeminaryDr. Nancy C. DrawdyBachelor of Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy in Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Ron E. DrawdyBachelor of Theology, International Theological SeminaryMaster of Theology, International Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, International Theological SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy in Christian Education, Logos Theological SeminaryDr. Dominic M. EspositoBachelor of Religious Arts in Biblical Studies, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Religious Arts in Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Max O. Flynn(In Memoriam)Bachelor of Divinity, Luther Rice SeminaryMaster of Theology, Southern Bible Institute and SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy in Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Divinity, Southern Bible Institute and SeminaryDr. Jack FoxBachelor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Lary GossBachelor of Biblical Studies, American Bible SeminaryMaster of Religious Arts in Biblical Studies, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Randy HayesBachelor of Theology, International Bible SeminaryMaster of Theology, International Bible SeminaryDoctor of Theology, International Bible SeminaryDoctor of Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Sharon HillBachelor of Psychology, Winsor University of South CarolinaMaster of Arts in Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy in Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Kurt Huth(In Memoriam)Bachelor of Christian Counseling, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Don JacksonBachelor of Biblical Studies, International SeminaryMaster of Theology, International SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Shelby Jeffcoat(In Memoriam)Bachelor of Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Christian Counseling, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Clinical Christian Counseling, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryRMCI Catalog7

Dr. Donna JohnsonBachelor of English in Secondary Education, Morehead State UniversityMaster of Elementary Education, Morehead State UniversityDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Clinical Christian Counseling, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Eileen Kelly-Cocke(In Memoriam)Bachelor of Social Science and Management, Port UniversityMaster of Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Church Management, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Sandra KirkmanBachelor of Religious Arts in Christian Counseling, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Religious Arts in Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Tom KitcheneBachelor of Biblical Studies, Eastern Illinois UniversityMaster of Theology, Cleveland State UniversityDoctor of Theology, Cornerstone UniversityDr. Craig LokkenBachelor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Beth McLemoreAssociate of Religious Arts in Biblical Studies, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryBachelor of Religious Arts in Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Religious Arts in Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Religious Philosophy in Christian Education, Jacksonville TheologicalSeminaryDr. William MahoneyBachelor of Science, North Carolina State UniversityMaster of Divinity, Southwest Baptist Theological SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy in Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Deborah B. MinucieBachelor of Economics, Longwood CollegeMaster of Ministry, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy in Ministry, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Mary W. MurrayBachelor of Early Childhood Education, Fayetteville State UniversityMaster of Education, National Louis UniversityDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Fabienne M. NaomiBachelor of Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Arts in Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy in Christian Psychology, Southern Bible SeminaryDr. Gail NeerAssociate of Arts in Administrative Science, Dutchess Com. CollegeBachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bryer State UniversityBachelor of Religious Arts in Biblical Studies, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Religious Arts in Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Religious Philosophy in Clinical Pastoral Counseling, JacksonvilleTheological SeminaryDr. C. Dean Newton(In Memoriam)Bachelor of Religious Arts in Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Religious Arts in Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Larry NylinBachelor of Computer Information Systems, DeVry Institute of TechnologyMaster of Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryRMCI Catalog8

Dr. Brenda A. PalmerBachelor of Education, Morgan State UniversityMaster of Education, Fitchburg State UniversityMaster of Christian Counseling, Bethany Theological SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy in Clinical Christian Counseling, Jacksonville TheologicalSeminaryDr. Jerry PhelpsBachelor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Ronald K. PowellBachelor of Biblical Studies, Southwestern Assemblies of God UniversityMaster of Divinity, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy in Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Frank RosensternBachelor of Science in Food Service Management, Indiana UniversityBachelor of Biblical Studies, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. E. Cecil RuffinAssociate of Biblical Studies, Mercer University in MaconBachelor of Education, Georgia SouthernMaster of Divinity, Emory University of AtlantaDoctor of Christian Counseling, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Annette SasserBachelor of Christian Counseling, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy in Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Yolanda SimmonsBachelor of Biblical Studies, Revelation Message Bible CollegeMaster of Ministry, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Ministry in Christian Counseling Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Albert Simpson, Jr.Bachelor of Religious Arts in Biblical Studies, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Religious Arts in Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy Pastoral Counseling, Suffield UniversityDoctor of Philosophy in Divinity, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Cynthia A. SimpsonBachelor of Religious Arts in Biblical Studies, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Religious Arts in Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Arts in Psychology Counseling, Rochville UniversityDoctor of Philosophy in Divinity, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Curtis SmithBachelor of Christian Counseling, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Candice SmithymanBachelor of Theology, International College of ExcellenceBachelor of Business Administration, James Madison UniversityMaster of Arts in Christian Counseling, Liberty UniversityMaster of Theology, International College of ExcellenceDoctor of Divinity (Honorary), Truth Bible CollegeDoctor of Ministry in Christian Counseling, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Terry Lee Stair, Sr.Bachelor of Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy in Christian Education, JacksonvilleTheological SeminaryRMCI Catalog9

Dr. Patrick J.O. Sturgil, Sr.Bachelor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Lillie R. SwindleBachelor of Theology, Friends International Christian UniversityMaster of Divinity, Friends International Christian UniversityMaster of Arts in Pastoral Counseling, New Orleans Inner-City SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy in Christian Psychology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy in Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryDr. Ric VealBachelor of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryBachelor of Theology, Southern Bible Institute & SeminaryBachelor of Biblical Studies, North Georgia Baptist Theological SeminaryMaster of Theology, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Theology, Southern Bible Institute & SeminaryMaster of Biblical Studies, North Georgia Baptist Theological SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Southern Bible Institute & SeminaryDoctor of Biblical Studies, North Georgia Baptist Theological SeminaryDr. Harold Vick(In Memoriam)Bachelor of Elementary Education, Gilford CollegeMaster of Religious Education, Luther Rice SeminaryDoctor of Theology, North Florida Baptist Theological SeminaryDoctor of Philosophy in Christian Psychology, Southern Bible SeminaryDr. James H. Vick IIAssociate of Arts in Computer Science, Florida Technical CollegeBachelor of Arts in Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Arts in Christian Psychology, Southern Bible SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Southern Bible SeminaryDr. John R. VickBachelor of Arts in Christian Education, Jacksonville Theological SeminaryMaster of Arts in Christian Psychology, Southern Bible SeminaryDoctor of Theology, Southern Bible SeminaryDr. Gloria WahrBachelor of Arts in Elementary Educati

Doctor of Christian Therapy, International College of Christian Therapy and Theology Dr. William T. Burdette Sr. Associate of Science in General Studies, Mohegan Community College (In Memoriam) Bachelor of Science in Occupational Education, Southern Illinois University Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies, Logos Christian College