Why Choose the Bear Valley Bible Institute?

Because We Train Preachers...

Today, as much as ever before, the church needs sound preaching. The lost are still lost and need the gospel. Even within the brotherhood, congregations are leaving the pattern of sound words contained in the Scriptures in hopes of attracting larger crowds and pleasing more people. This worldly approach takes the emphasis off of God, our Creator, and puts greater trust in what man wants. But, what man wants will not save him. “There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death” (Proverbs 14:12). The problem is growing and the threat is real.

Because We are Sound...

At the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver, we believe in the pattern of sound words that God has revealed to mankind in the Bible and each day we work to entrust this pattern to faithful men who will teach others also (2 Timothy 2:2). Since 1965, the Bear Valley Bible Institute of Denver has been training men and women for work in the Lord’s Kingdom. Our mission is to ground faithful men in the truth of God’s inspired word and to fan their desire to go out into the world and preach the good news.

Because We are Experienced...

With over 300 years of combined experience in preaching and teaching God’s word, our staff understands the importance of quality, sound Bible education. Our staff members are more than just classroom instructors. They have served as preachers, college professors, missionaries, teachers, elders, and deacons in a variety of locations -- from metropolitan areas to small country churches. This experience brings a new dimension into the classroom and allows us to teach not just the Book, but how it applies to real life situations.

We have been training men and women for full time ministry work since 1965. We have a long standing track record for this type of work and we are committed to continuing on. Starting in September of 2004, we begin our 40th year of training preachers.

Because We Care...

First and foremost, we care. We care about serving a mighty God, we care for His word, we care for the lost, and we care about the men and women who come to our school to be trained. In our estimation, there is no greater, more rewarding work, than preparing people for ministry in the Lord’s church. At the Bear Valley Bible Institute we have a passion for the Lord's Church and we strive, each day, to instill this same passion into our students.

Reasons to choose Bear Valley...

You will benefit from the strong Bible emphasis
You will receive an emphasis on preaching and ministry
You will have an accelerated and concentrated study, completing four years of study in two years, earning 128 semester hours
You will learn from teachers who are themselves preachers and strong role models. They have over 300 years of ministry experience
You will learn how to study the Bible, with specialized classes like Hermeneutics and Exegesis
You will be in an environment that is conducive to spiritual growth
You will be able to participate in evangelist campaigns
You will have opportunities to travel to and work in foreign mission works
You will have opportunities to work with Bear Valley’s foreign extension schools.
You will worship with a dynamic, spiritual church: the Bear Valley church of Christ.
You will have opportunities to preach and teach while in school.
You will grow intellectually
You will develop ministry skills for working with churches.
You will be preparing for the greatest work in the world: God’s work.
You will develop lifelong friendships
You will learn self-discipline
You will build self-confidence
You will learn how to work independently
You will learn how to work with people
You will develop problem solving skills
You will receive the personal attention you cannot receive in Colleges and Universities
You will have opportunities to learn the Biblical languages
Your wife (if you have one) will have opportunities to benefit from 18 specialized classes
You will be taught “all things that pertain to life and godliness” (2 Pet. 1:3)
You will be equipped to teach (Heb. 5:12; Eph. 4:11-16)
You will be preparing for an exciting future in the Lord’s church
You will learn how to deal with the religious thoughts of today’s religious groups
You will receive help after you graduate
You will learn how to best use technology in your ministry
You will receive a tuition free bible education
You will be awarded a valuable academic degree in biblical studies
You will be equipped to minister to all demographic groups in the church
You will be a positive example to others
You will begin developing resources for ministry (i.e. library, notebooks, etc.), as well as learning how to use electronic libraries
You will join a great host of alumni (more than 800 have attended BVBID)
You will be overseen by loving shepherds
You will be qualified to work with local churches and do mission work.
You will be making a choice that brings glory to God (Eph. 3:21)
You will be grounded in sound doctrine (Titus 1:9)
You will be prepared to make a difference in the world and in the church
You will be a part of a school that is forward looking, optimistic and goal-oriented, having developed a 50-year vision for the Bible Institute.
You will be blessed by attending daily chapel services.
You will be “seeking first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness” (Matt. 6:33)
You will be laying up treasures in heaven (Matt. 6:19)
You will grow in Christian graces (2 Peter 1:5-11)
You will develop beautiful feet in God’s sight (Rom. 10:10-17)
You will be prepared to save men from eternal damnation, “snatching them out of the fire” (Jude 23)
You will be pursuing the “attitude of Christ” (Phil. 2:5-8)
You will learn how to develop and preach sermons
You will be a part of God’s vision for His church
You will be able to study in one of the most beautiful places in God’s creation: Colorado
You will graduate from one of the most respected preacher training schools in the brotherhood
You will have opportunities to work with churches that only want a “Bear Valley man”
You will develop the talents and abilities God has given you