A.N.B.I. provides ...
...a non-accredited certification in Biblical Studies. Certifications can be used by lay ministers, or in various occupations that require them.
The Institute will also provide options for those seeking to be ministerial students that are called to become licensed ministers within The Wesleyan Church.
Our Pathways
We provide college level biblical classes in a casual setting. Whether your goal is to grow closer to God biblically, earn a non-accredited certificate in Biblical Studies, or become a ministerial student and pursue licensing; we will walk side by side with you.
Path One: Grow your biblical knowledge by auditing classes. The cost per class is $50 and no homework is required.
Path Two: Earn a certificate in Biblical Studies by taking our Six Core Classes. The cost per class is $75 and homework is required. This path takes a year-and-a-half consecutively and certifications can be used by Lay Ministers, Special Workers, and in other various nonprofit organizations that require them.
Path Three: Prepare for Ministry or Licensing by taking our Six Core Classes, and two additional electives. This path will take two years consecutively and cost $125 per class. Ministry Training Program level homework is required. Upon completion you may apply to the Wesleyan denomination for licensing. For non-Wesleyan Licensing, work with your church of choice.
Six-week classes offered in-person or online Monday evenings
from 6:30-8:30pm
Pathways can be adjusted to accommodate schedules and desires with the assistance of our staff
“Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading
of Scripture, to preaching and to teaching.”
-1 Timothy 4:13 NIV
Our Mission
The All Nations Bible Institute (A.N.B.I.) is a postsecondary school created by Kentwood Community Church. We provide biblical education and develop laborers to impact God’s Kingdom.
Our Vision
We believe that every Christian deserves to have the ability to grow in their faith, and become stronger followers of Christ, despite their skin color, ethnicity, socioeconomic background, age or gender. This is the way the A.N.B.I. strives to create accessible learning opportunities for all Christians who are hungry to deepen their intimacy with God.
Core Classes
Survey of Old Testament
Survey of New Testament
Introduction to Theology
Methods of Bible Study
Church History
Doctrine of Holiness
Licensing Additional Classes
Church Leadership and Management
Wesleyan Church History/Discipline
Elective Classes
Spiritual Formation
Global Missions
World Theology
Intro to Homiletics
Evangelism
Outreach
“The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.” - Luke 10:2 NIV
Curriculum Schedule at a Glance
Summer 2025 Elective Class
August 4 - September 15, 2025
2025-26
Fall Semester
October 13 - November 17, 2025
Winter Semester
January 12 - February 16, 2026
Spring Semester
April 13 - May 18, 2026
Summer Semester
August 3 - September 14, 2026
2026-27
Fall Semester
October 12 - November 16, 2026
Winter Semester
January 11 - February 15, 2027
Spring Semester
April 12 - May 17, 2027
Summer Semester
August 2 - September 13, 2027
2027-28
Fall Semester
Winter Semester
Spring Semester
Summer Semester
Other Training Opportunities
Denominational Ministry Training
Pastoral Residency Program |
Equips and develops participants to discover and fulfill their call in the full-time pastoral ministry through mentoring, instruction experience and modeling.
Internships Program |
Provides college students with valuable hands-on experience in a religious sector, and non-profits environment.
Leading Self |
Biblical Servant Leadership, Importance of Prayer, Spiritual Health, DISC personality assessment
Leading Others |
Leading Multi-Ethnic Teams, Effective Communication, Navigating Obstacles, Be a Leader People Want to Follow
Leading Teams |
Motivating/Developing the Team, Alignment of Teams, Biblical Servant Leadership,
Conflict Resolution
Leading Through Coaching |
What Exactly is Coaching, How to Connect and Ask the Right Questions, Coaching Roadmap, Coaching Across Cultures, Obstacles and Specialties
Leading Organizations |
Creating Culture in Organizations, Building an Organization, Leading Organizations through Change, Organizational Structure and Design, Partnering and Collaboration, Christian Morals and Organizational Ethics
All classes available online and in person, $20-$40 per person, offered several times per year.
Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU) in Marion, Indiana partners with Kentwood Community Church to provide a quality higher education at an affordable price. This partnership provides students with Christ-centered academics, relevant learning experiences, and a supportive community that will prepare students for a lifetime of service.