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FGBI IS FOR THE BELIEVER WHO DESIRES:





Personal growth and transformation in an intense and challenging biblical learning situation (Rom. 12:2 1 Peter 2:1 2 Peter 3:18)

To serve those for whom Christ died in specific ministerial roles

To willingly and seriously serve the Lord and His church with the right attitude by being faithful, teachable, and submissive servants of the Lord.

To demonstrate the above by submission to the Scriptures and the pastoral leadership of West Side Baptist Church (Heb. 13:17). The student must also be willing to serve in the local church.

To be rewarded at the Judgment Seat of Christ (2 Cor. 5:9-10) by fulfilling the primary mandate of the believer “to walk in a manner worthy of the calling with which you have been called” (Eph 4:1).


COSTS AND EXPENSES


Matthew 10:8 (NASB) Freely you received, freely give.


There is no charge of any kind for attending the Free Grace Bible Institute. We are a grace ministry operating entirely on the voluntary grace-giving of those who desire to give. When gratitude for the Word of God motivates a believer to give for the support of the materials disseminated by the school, or for other expenses, they can contribute directly through West Side Baptist Church to the Bible Institute ministry. FGBI is a financially self-supporting ministry.


The student will be expected to acquire certain textbooks and/or reading materials for classes and thus are responsible for any cost. We make every attempt to keep these costs at a minimum. Some books can be acquired for a donation to the ministry that provides them. In addition the student needs to acquire three-ring notebooks for the provided study notes.


If students or others wish to provide financial support to assist students in the purchase of textbooks, they are free to do so. A separate fund will be maintained for this purpose by West Side Baptist Church.


Unless they receive a waver from the Pastor-teacher, all students must attend West Side Baptist Church. It is expected of them – as all believers – to be motivated by gratitude to the Lord to financially support the on-going ministry of the church as well as the Bible Institute. However, this is a private matter strictly between them and the Lord and no accounting of any kind will ever be required.


All full time students are also expected to subscribe to and read the Journal of the Grace Evangelical Society. Their website is www.faithalone.org. Current cost is $18.50 per year.