Rhema Bible Training College

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A Remarkable
Journey
In May 1950, Kenneth E. Hagin
received a mandate from
Assembly in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where classes
God to “go teach My people
were first held. RBTC now resides on a beautifully
faith.” With the message of faith
landscaped 110-acre campus in Broken Arrow,
burning in his heart, he took
Oklahoma. In 2012, to help students earning credit
steps to fulfill the Lord’s mandate
at universities, Rhema Bible Training Center changed
by holding faith seminars across
its name, becoming Rhema Bible Training College.
the United States. However, on
many occasions Brother Hagin
While the school’s name has changed, RBTC is more
felt as though the seminars
determined than ever to see the message of faith
weren’t reaching enough
reach every corner of the earth. In 1975, 58 students
people.
graduated as members of the charter class with the
message of faith engraved on their hearts. Today,
He often cried out to God for
nearly 60,000 men and women have graduated
help, “The world must hear this
from over 130 RBTC campuses around the world.
message. It’s not my message—
it’s the Word of God. How can
Along with the Broken Arrow campus, there are
we get it out?”
currently Rhema campuses in Angola, Australia,
Austria, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia,
God’s plan for fulfilling the
Costa Rica, Cuba, Egypt, England, France,
mandate became clear during
Germany, Ghana, Greece, India, Indonesia, Italy,
the first Campmeeting in 1973.
Kenya, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherlands, Nigeria,
Speaking under the unction of
Northern Ireland, Papua New Guinea, Peru,
the Holy Spirit, Kenneth E. Hagin
Romania, Russia, Singapore, the South Pacific,
said, “. . . we’re going to start a
Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Ukraine, and Zambia.
Bible school.” Brother Hagin later
gave his son, Kenneth W. Hagin,
Today the influence of Rhema graduates is being
the task of starting Rhema Bible
felt worldwide. They are ministering in all 50 states,
Training Center. Sitting at a
and over 1,500 churches have been established in
makeshift desk with only a pad
the United States alone. In addition, Rhema has had
and pencil, his Bible, and his
a significant impact in at least 114 nations around
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the world. Since the first graduating class, the
Hagin put together Rhema’s
message of faith has been taken to six continents
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and the islands of the sea.
Rhema Bible Training Center
It has often been said that the sun never sets on
has traveled a remarkable path
a Rhema graduate preaching the Word of God.
since its humble beginnings. The
Working together, the Rhema family is leaving a
school long ago outgrew the
lasting mark on the world.
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Faculty
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Making a mark on the world doesn’t just happen. It requires training, and RBTC
students are trained by the very best. Our faculty members have proven track records
in their particular ministry areas and have more than 600 years of combined ministerial
experience. They lived it, they’re still living it, and they’re ready to share their expertise
with you.
“All of the instructors are awesome,” said one student. “They are so real. It never seems
like they are unreachable. They know what they are talking about and you can tell they
genuinely care about the students.”
Another student said, “The classes are packed with priceless gems of truth. It seemed as
though each class ministered to me right when I needed it.”
From its inception, RBTC has focused on teaching both the practical and spiritual sides
of ministry. Students are taught a balanced, Bible-based curriculum through which they
learn to rightly divide the Word of Truth and flow with the Holy Spirit. And outside of the
classroom, students have many opportunities to practice what they have been taught.
“It’s one thing for someone to
draw a map to a place they’ve
never been. It’s another thing
when someone who has already
traveled the course can share
with you things that aren’t on
the map.”
—Paul Favors
Rhema School of Pastoral Ministry
First Year: Fundamentals
“I knew that for me to get a kick-start on my life as an adult and as a carrier of the
Gospel, Rhema would be the place to get an awesome foundation,” said Lydia, a
first-year student. A strong foundation should never be underestimated. It’s the key to
success in whatever you do. RBTC’s curriculum is designed with a strong emphasis on
establishing students in the fundamental principles of God’s Word. The fundamentals of
faith, our righteousness in Christ, and God’s will concerning healing are among the firstyear topics.
Second Year: Advanced Preparation
Attending second year at Rhema was a no-brainer for Christi and her husband, Greg.
“Although we already had college degrees, we wanted specialized training for the
ministry,” she said. The second-year curriculum emphasizes the practical aspects of
ministry—building on the first-year program with advanced biblical study and intensive
course work. Rhema supplements the classroom experience with hands-on training
and a steady flow of guest speakers from around the world. Emphasis is placed on
the following ministry areas: Pastors, Missions, Evangelism, Children, Youth, Supportive
Ministry, and Biblical Studies.
Third and Fourth Year: Added Training
For those wanting additional training, an optional third and fourth year of study is
available. Students may specialize in a particular ministry area by attending the School
of Worship, School of Pastoral Ministry, School of World Missions, or School of Biblical
Studies. Students may also enroll in the General Extended Studies program, a flexible
plan that allows them to select the first- and second-year courses of their choice—
thereby creating their own unique program.
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Taking Aim—Soaring High
Rhema’s athletes are right on target, competing
nationally in men’s and women’s basketball and golf.
The Rhema Eagles and Lady Eagles basketball teams
have posted some outstanding seasons since they first
laced up their high-tops. Since 1999, the squads have
won a combined total of 13 national championships. The
Rhema golf team proved that they can also hit the mark,
winning two national titles.
One of Kenneth W. Hagin’s favorite sayings is “I cannot
be defeated, and I will not quit!” That attitude is inscribed
on the hearts of Rhema students in the classroom and
during games and matches. Not only does it help win
competitions, it also propels our students to success long
after they have graduated.
For those who like sports but don’t play at the
intercollegiate level, RBTC offers intramurals in softball,
floor hockey, bowling, volleyball, flag football, and
basketball. You might see a few more gutter balls, air
balls, and strikeouts, but you’ll also make new friends and
have a lot of fun in the process.
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Tad Gregurich
Dean of RBTC
Few people know that
Dean
Gregurich
ran
a 5:11 mile during an
eighth-grade track meet.
Today, he’s not focused
on his race. He’s focused
on the race of every student who passes through
the doors of Rhema Bible
Training College. There’s a
big world out there, and
not everyone has heard
the Good News. There are
still plenty of people who
need to learn how to walk
in faith, understand their
authority
as
believers,
and know who they are
in Christ. Dean Gregurich
is determined to see that
RBTC students are able
ministers of the Gospel
upon
that
graduation,
every
and
graduating
class finishes the race God
has laid out for them.
The Ninowski Recreation Center
RBTC students have full access to the Ninowski Recreation
Center (NRC). The NRC is open Monday through Saturday
and has a regulation-size basketball court, a volleyball
court, four racquetball courts, an aerobics area, a weight
room, an indoor running track, a roller skating rink, men’s
and women’s saunas, and table tennis and foosball tables.
Target Practice
Although obtaining a college degree is a mark of achievement, true expertise
combines knowledge and experience. If you’re training to become a world-class
archer, it isn’t enough to know the distance to the target. You must be able to hit it. At
Rhema, we recognize that experience acquired through active, personal participation
is every bit as valuable as knowledge gained in the classroom. That’s why Rhema Bible
Training College makes it a point to offer volunteer opportunities to every student.
Volunteering allows students to discover what works in real-life situations.
Taking Aim
Rhema Bible Church is a vibrant local congregation meeting on the Rhema Bible
Training College campus. RBTC students are encouraged not only to attend Rhema
Bible Church, but also to volunteer in any of its many outreaches. Volunteering at
Rhema Bible Church gives students an excellent grasp of what ministry entails—in both
the big picture and the small details. Here are just some of the areas where students can
get involved:
• Kenneth Hagin Ministries Conferences
Each year Kenneth Hagin Ministries hosts Winter Bible Seminar, Campmeeting,
the Kindle the Flame® Women’s Conference, and the A Call to Arms® Men’s
Conference. These multiday gatherings draw thousands of attendees from around
the world. Student volunteers will gain an understanding of some of the logistics
involved in hosting large conferences.
• Community Events
Rhema’s annual Fourth of July celebration, Rockets Over Rhema, the Harvest Carnival (a Halloween alternative), and the nationally acclaimed Christmas Lights Extravaganza serve as local community outreaches. By volunteering, students see firsthand how community-oriented activities can effectively reach those who need Jesus Christ.
• Church Services and Outreaches
Rhema Bible Church offers many ways for students to help—
whether in areas close to their hearts or in ones that provide new experiences. Opportunities abound for ministry to children, youth, prisoners, nursing home residents, the lost, and many others.
•RBTC Internships
Rhema Bible Training College offers several unpaid internships. Students may apply for positions in many departments, including Student Ministries and Communications.
Whichever avenue students choose, they have ample opportunity to
participate in active ministry. They don’t have to wait until they graduate to
begin making their mark on the world.
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About
Broken Arrow
Broken Arrow marks the spot to which Kenneth E. Hagin moved Rhema Bible
Training College and his ministry offices in 1976. Since that time, 13 additional
buildings—including a prayer and healing center, a library, a recreation center,
student housing, and the current Rhema Bible Church facilities—have been built
or remodeled, expanding the campus to 110 acres.
The picturesque town of Broken Arrow was officially founded in 1902. Named
after a former Indian settlement, the once-small bedroom community to Tulsa has
grown into a suburban city of just over 97,000 and has received several honors.
• Family Circle magazine featured Broken Arrow as one of the 10 best towns
for families in 2008.
• A 2008 crime survey by CQ Press found Broken Arrow to be the 44th safest
city in the nation and the safest city in Oklahoma.
• Broken Arrow has been listed in Money magazine’s top 100 best places to
live in the United States in 2012, 2010, and 2006.
• In 2011, CNNMoney.com ranked Broken Arrow as the 8th best city to retire to
in the United States.
Broken Arrow’s revitalized historic downtown boasts a new three-story museum
to house the historical and genealogical societies, a farmer’s market and plaza,
and a performing arts center. Broken Arrow and Union public school districts serve
the thriving community and are considered among the best in Oklahoma. Both
have state-of-the-art football stadiums that are also used for other sports, band
competitions, and more.
Whether you want to relax in one of Broken Arrow’s parks, hike along a nature
trail, hit the links on any of the eight golf courses, swim in the aquatic center,
or simply eat at a great restaurant, there’s plenty to do after your day ends at
Rhema Bible Training College.
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Earmarked for Fun!
Although most students work full- or part-time jobs after morning classes, carving out time
for fun and fellowship is a high priority. Each month you’ll find many of our students at
Synergy, which includes high-octane worship, drama, preaching, and a variety of social
activities for singles of all ages.
Another place to form lasting friendships is through School of the Bible. Classes are
divided by age group and marital status and are designed to help people form
meaningful relationships with other church members. School of the Bible meets every
Sunday at 9:00 a.m. for fellowship and teaching, and classes gather at other times
throughout the year for special activities.
With more than 30 groups to choose from, Rhema Bible Church’s L.I.N.K. Teams enable
students to connect with others of similar interest. From paintball to photography, from
riding motorcycles to riding skateboards, students are sure to find something they like.
If you enjoy physical activity, there are late skates and family skates every month at the
Ninowski Recreation Center. Or you can play intramural sports. “I love the intramural
sports program,” one second-year student said. “Not only is it competitive, but it’s
something to do with friends beyond the classroom. It’s easy to see some people are not
called to be athletes, so it’s a good thing they’re here training for ministry!”
Developing Expertise
Pastors
Message Development and Delivery Caring for People God’s
to Supernatural Ministry On-Site Church Visitation Church
Planting Building a Pastoral Staff Church Administration
Way Keys
Rhema’s second-, third-, and fourth-year pastoral programs are designed to give
students many hours of hands-on training—both natural and supernatural—before they
ever step foot into a church as a pastor. Students study the fundamentals of pastoring,
visit local churches, participate in community outreaches, and learn how to be
shepherds after God’s own heart.
Missions
Cross-Cultural Ministry Survival Weekend Cultural
Immersion
Weekend The How-To of Missions The Missionary Family
Traveling Ministry
Although training for the mission field may begin in the classroom, it doesn’t end there.
During the missions second-year program, students learn the basic principles of living
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and ministering in a foreign country. Returning third- and fourth-year students take to
the woods for survival training and leave their comfort zones to participate in a cultural
immersion weekend. These experiences help prepare them for a one-month missions
internship they complete before graduation.
“Third year is
challenging,
but it will be
one of the best
decisions
anyone can
make.”
—Third-year graduate
Evangelists
Legal and Business Issues
Creative Teaching Principles Practical Ministry Skills Ministry of an
Evangelist Christianity and World Religions
Great Themes in Evangelistic Preaching
The second-year evangelists program gives students a general knowledge of how man
practices religion around the world and shares practical ways to reach other people groups
with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Students also receive a basic working knowledge of IRS and
state laws pertaining to tax-exempt religious organizations.
Youth & Children’s
Ministry
Learning Styles
Mechanics of Youth
Children’s Ministry in a
Small Church Ministering to Youth in
Ministry
Children’s Ministry Fundamentals
Organizing Youth Events Ministry to
Preschool Children Building a Youth
Crisis
David Vasquez
Ministry Team
RBTC Alumnus
The second-year children’s and youth specialties focus
Senior Pastor
on giving students an overview of what it takes to
In Him Community Church
create successful children’s and youth ministries. These
programs emphasize what works. Classes cover legal
Life for David Vasquez is all
issues, the practical side of ministry, and how to reach
about moving forward. A
youngsters and teens in today’s society.
graduate from the pastor’s
group
in
2000,
David
remembers well the words
of RBTC instructor Doug
Jones: “If you don’t apply
what you’ve learned at
Rhema, you will revert back
to the same position and
person you were before you
came here.” Throughout his
years of ministry, David has
had
many
opportunities
to apply the wealth of
knowledge
and
wisdom
he learned at Rhema. “I
strongly believe I wouldn’t
be where I’m at today if
I had not applied what I
learned,” he says. Today
David pastors the thriving
In Him Community Church,
located
in
Glendale,
Arizona, where he teaches
his congregation to live life
on purpose. And as the
congregation applies what
they are learning, they are
moving forward into all that
God has destined for them.
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Developing Expertise
(cont.)
Worship
Charts Ear Training Practical Worship Skills Technical
Worship Skills The Heart of a Worshipper Piano
Music Theory
The third-year School of Worship program is designed to strengthen students both
naturally and spiritually. Classes in Piano, Voice, and Ear Training prepare budding
worship leaders for the practical side of ministry, while subjects such as Praise and
Worship in the Word teach students to rely on and follow the Holy Spirit.
A Mark
of Distinction
Graduation from Rhema Bible Training College sets you apart and marks you for life.
With the seal of faith engraved deeply on your heart, you’ll leave an able minister
of the Gospel, ready to fulfill God’s call. After graduation, your connection with
RBTC doesn’t have to end. By joining the Rhema Alumni Association (RAA), you’ll
receive continued communication and encouragement to help you maintain
family ties with your spiritual base.
As an RAA member, you’ll be entitled to:
•• Access our Ministerial Opportunities database.
•• Visit Rhema classes five days each quarter.
•• Receive Connections, our twice-yearly publication.
•• Enjoy the Ninowski Recreation Center when in town.
•• Connect with RAA staff regarding questions or problems in ministry.
•• Have the opportunity, when qualified, to receive credentials through Rhema
Ministerial Association International (RMAI).
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GI Bill/Voc Rehab
approved!
You bear a mark of distinction for serving our country. Now
God is calling you to “. . . press toward the mark for the
prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus” (Phil. 3:14).
As a military veteran, a member of the military reserve,
or an active duty service member, you can use your
GI Bill/Voc Rehab benefits for all four years of training
at RBTC. These benefits include tuition and fees paid
directly to RBTC, a monthly housing allowance, and an
annual book and supply stipend. For more information
regarding benefits provided under the GI Bill/Voc
Rehab, visit www.gibill.va.gov.
For more information about applying to RBTC under the GI Bill/
Voc Rehab, visit our website at www.rbtc.org/gi or contact
our admissions staff at (918) 258-1588, ext. 2260. We
look forward to guiding you through the exciting process of
attending RBTC.
S. (Pinkie) Fischer
RBTC Alumnus
Battalion Chaplain
6th Psychological
Operations
Battalion
1995 Graduate
U.S. Army Special Operations
Command
Veritos Vos Liberabit (The
Truth Will Set You Free) is the
motto of the 6th Psychological Operations Battalion stationed at West Point, New
York. It’s not by coincidence
that Pinkie Fischer is a battalion
chaplain. After learning the
truth of the Word of God at
Rhema Bible Training College
and graduating in 1995, Pinkie
joined the military. Drawn by
the disciplined Armed Forces
lifestyle, Pinkie wanted to help
soldiers and their families
become more disciplined in
their passion for God. “I felt
that if I could build a soldier
up spiritually, then he or she
would have the stamina to
overcome the challenges of
life physically and mentally,”
she says. And every day,
whether here in the United
States or on the battlefields
of Afghanistan, Pinkie is able
to share with soldiers the
truth that will set them free.
On Your Mark,
Get Set, Go!
Things to Do Before Applying:
Check out our website.
www.rbtc.org
We offer tours to prospective students throughout the year.
Every spring and fall, Rhema opens up the campus to prospective students. Sit in on classes, meet current students and instructors, enjoy campus and community tours, and get information on moving to Broken Arrow.
Visit the campus.
Check out RBTC during a Rhema College Weekend.
Attend a special event.
Plan on attending Winter Bible Seminar, Campmeeting, the Kindle the Flame® Women’s Conference, or the A Call to Arms® Men’s Conference. While you’re here, check out the campus.
For more information on visiting the campus, call our Admissions Office at (918) 258-1588,
ext. 2260, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. CST. For more information on Rhema
College Weekend or any of our special events, visit www.rhema.org/events.
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