1950-1951 Baptist Bible Institute Catalog

were fraught with difficulties. Yet God graciously gave blessing and ictory. On June 4, 1946, nine splendid young people received diplomas, having satisfactorily completed the four years of re– quired work in the Evening chool. By the end of 1948 over 900 student received credit for units of comple ted work. On August 1, 1945, Rev. Kenneth A. Amsler was called to serve as full time Dean and Director of Promotion. Under his able leadership, the Institute moved forward under the manifest blessing of God. The curriculum was strengthened, the faculty increased numerically and scholastically, the constitution revised, a new Board of Directors elected and a Board of Reference ap– pointed. The spiritual and scholastic standards were raised and the entire ministry of the School extended. The personal witness, gospel team ministry, services and conferences conducted by both students and faculty have been a great blessing to many and have resulted in the salvation and edification of many souls. The Baptist Bible Institute of Cleveland is incorporated under the laws of the State of Ohio. The purposes of said corporation are stated in the articles of incorporation as follows: 0 To conduct a school or institute for the training and teaching of Christian w orkers, for the teaching and instruction of students in the fundamental truths of the Word of God; to distribute Gospel literature, conduct evangelistic meetings, worship services, and Bible conferences, and to engage in any activities for the further– ance of the Gospel; to receive, collect, and disburse funds, and to erect, acquire, own, manage or rent property, all in further· ance of the abov e purposes." In August, 1946, the Institute was approved by the Ohio State Department of Education for the training of veterans under Public Law 346. Later the Institute was also approved for · the training of veterans under Public Law 16. Full subsistence is granted to veterans who are enrolled under this training pro– gram. The Institute is on the approved list of educational institu– tions of the General Association of Regular Baptist Churches and is an active member of the Evangelical Teacher Training Association. In 1949, the Institute was accredited in the Intermediate Divi– sion by the Accrediting Association of Bible Institutes and Bible Colleges. The spiritual and mental qualities of the students com· ing from many different states have been unusually high. Donors and prayer partners are urged co pray for additional facilities, equipment and full-time faculty members to enable the lnsci– cuce to increase its effectiveness and to qualify for the granting of theological degrees. Page Twelve