November 5, 2026
Not Just on Sunday
Lonetta McKee
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Education
Education highlights organizations and institutions dedicated to training and equipping believers for faithful ministry and lifelong spiritual growth. This organization type includes colleges, seminaries, training programs, and learning platforms that provide biblical instruction, leadership development, and practical ministry preparation serving churches by developing informed, skilled, and mission-minded disciples.
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Church of ChristTexas International Bible InstituteTexas International Bible Institute (TIBI/IBIT) is a South Houston, Texas-based Churches of Christ training institute offering…Church of Christ · Education
Texas International Bible Institute
Texas International Bible Institute (TIBI / IBIT) — Organization Profile Texas International Bible Institute (TIBI)—also known as IBIT in Spanish (Instituto Bíblico Internacional de Texas)—is a Churches of Christ-sponsored Bible training institute based in South Houston, Texas, providing theological and…
Texas International Bible Institute (TIBI / IBIT) — Organization Profile Texas International Bible Institute (TIBI)—also known as IBIT in Spanish (Instituto Bíblico Internacional de Texas)—is a Churches of Christ-sponsored Bible training institute based in South Houston, Texas, providing theological and ministry education for Christian leaders across Latin America and other Spanish-speaking contexts. The school’s stated mission is to make disciples who will make other disciples, with a particular emphasis on strengthening ministry leaders who can plant and nurture churches that are biblical, evangelistic, mature, and relevant. TIBI operates primarily through an online model, describing its approach as “theological training done in context.” Rather than requiring students to relocate, TIBI uses live, interactive video conferencing to connect with students in their…
Texas International Bible Institute (TIBI / IBIT) — Organization Profile
Texas International Bible Institute (TIBI)—also known as IBIT in Spanish (Instituto Bíblico Internacional de Texas)—is a Churches of Christ-sponsored Bible training institute based in South Houston, Texas, providing theological and ministry education for Christian leaders across Latin America and other Spanish-speaking contexts. The school’s stated mission is to make disciples who will make other disciples, with a particular emphasis on strengthening ministry leaders who can plant and nurture churches that are biblical, evangelistic, mature, and relevant.
TIBI operates primarily through an online model, describing its approach as “theological training done in context.” Rather than requiring students to relocate, TIBI uses live, interactive video conferencing to connect with students in their local settings—often in living rooms or church classrooms—so they can remain engaged in their home congregations and apply learning in real time. This structure is designed to reduce the barriers that often keep capable leaders from formal training, especially when family, work, and local church responsibilities make long-term travel impractical.
Alongside online delivery, TIBI is incorporated in Texas as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and operates under the oversight of a board of directors supported by churches and individuals. The institute also describes an international network that has grown steadily since 2009, allowing collaboration with teachers, ministers, and partner schools connected to Spanish-speaking ministry training. Through this networked model, TIBI can draw on instructors with experience in biblical studies, congregational ministry, missions, church planting, and spiritual formation.
TIBI lists multiple study options, including degree and certificate pathways designed to meet different needs and ministry callings. These include a Bachelor of Ministry and Biblical Studies, a Bachelor of Biblical Studies, and certificate-level programs such as a Certificate of Biblical Studies and a Certificate of Christian Worker. TIBI also connects students to additional resources through its online courses platform (IBIT en Línea), extending access to recorded and live instruction for students and churches.
People can engage with TIBI in several practical ways: prospective students can explore study options and enroll in online learning; churches can encourage emerging leaders to pursue structured training while remaining active in local ministry; and supporters can partner through prayer and financial gifts that sustain instruction, technology, and student support. TIBI also points to transparency practices and public reporting through nonprofit profiles, reflecting an emphasis on accountability to supporters and churches that invest in its work.
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EducationThe Listener’s Commentary Online Bible Study PlatformThe Listener’s Commentary is an online Bible teaching ministry featuring Dr. John Whittaker’s audio, book-by-book commentary…Education · Independent Christian Church
The Listener’s Commentary Online Bible Study Platform
The Listener’s Commentary — Organization Profile The Listener’s Commentary is a digital Bible teaching ministry that provides clear, accessible teaching through the books of the Old and New Testaments in audio format. Rather than offering isolated topical messages, the ministry…
The Listener’s Commentary — Organization Profile The Listener’s Commentary is a digital Bible teaching ministry that provides clear, accessible teaching through the books of the Old and New Testaments in audio format. Rather than offering isolated topical messages, the ministry is built around sustained, book-by-book teaching that helps listeners follow the flow of Scripture in context. Its official materials describe the project as an “audio commentary,” giving users a way to engage substantial biblical teaching while commuting, walking, working out, or setting aside focused study time. That format makes it especially useful for people who want more depth than a short devotional but prefer listening over traditional print commentaries. The ministry’s core focus is helping people understand what the biblical…
The Listener’s Commentary — Organization Profile
The Listener’s Commentary is a digital Bible teaching ministry that provides clear, accessible teaching through the books of the Old and New Testaments in audio format. Rather than offering isolated topical messages, the ministry is built around sustained, book-by-book teaching that helps listeners follow the flow of Scripture in context. Its official materials describe the project as an “audio commentary,” giving users a way to engage substantial biblical teaching while commuting, walking, working out, or setting aside focused study time. That format makes it especially useful for people who want more depth than a short devotional but prefer listening over traditional print commentaries.
The ministry’s core focus is helping people understand what the biblical text is actually saying in its original setting and how that meaning connects to faithful Christian living today. On its About page, The Listener’s Commentary explains that it teaches through whole Bible books paragraph by paragraph, paying attention to historical context, culture, key words, and other details that shape interpretation. This approach positions the ministry as a resource for people who want to move beyond surface-level reading and learn how to read Scripture more carefully. Its stated purpose is not merely to distribute information, but to help people “learn and live the Bible” through teaching that is both thorough and understandable.
The Listener’s Commentary is led by Dr. John Whittaker, whose teaching anchors the resource. The broader ministry presence connected to his work describes him as a pastor and Bible college professor with many years of ministry and teaching experience. Within The Listener’s Commentary itself, that experience is translated into a structured audio library covering major portions of the New Testament and selected books of the Old Testament. The site currently organizes content into sections such as the Gospels, Acts, Paul’s letters, Hebrews, the General Epistles, Revelation, Genesis, and Exodus. Each section is arranged to help listeners move through an entire biblical book rather than consuming disconnected episodes, which is one of the ministry’s most defining strengths.
In addition to the public listening library, the organization provides supporting tools that extend its teaching model. The website promotes a free ebook for subscribers and offers access to a Study Hub that includes additional materials for deeper study. Public-facing descriptions of the Study Hub mention resources such as articles, maps, charts, pictures, and links to other study aids that help users study the Bible for themselves. The presence of English and Spanish language options on the site and app interface also suggests an effort to broaden accessibility for different listeners. Because the ministry is delivered online, its reach is not limited to one congregation or local region; it is structured to serve individuals, small groups, teachers, and church members online and, by its own support-page language, around the world.
The ministry also explains clearly how its work is funded and how people can participate. The Listener’s Commentary identifies itself as a listener-supported Bible teaching ministry and says the project is made available for free so that anyone who wants it can access it. Its giving page describes the work as crowdfunded and sustained by supporters who believe in its value for helping people grow through Scripture. Donations are processed in partnership with World Family Mission, and the ministry encourages recurring support as one way to strengthen and expand the work. People can also engage by subscribing for updates, listening through the website or podcast channels, downloading the mobile app, joining the Study Hub, and sharing the resource with others who want a more contextual and book-by-book approach to Bible study.
Overall, The Listener’s Commentary serves as a focused online teaching platform rather than a broad institutional ministry with many unrelated programs. Its distinctiveness lies in its audio-first, commentary-style teaching through whole books of the Bible, its emphasis on context and practical understanding, and its effort to make substantial biblical teaching freely accessible. For Christians looking for a guided path through Scripture, the ministry offers a structured resource that combines digital accessibility with sustained exposition. That combination of depth, portability, and ongoing support materials helps explain why The Listener’s Commentary presents itself not simply as a podcast, but as a long-term Bible study tool for everyday discipleship.
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Church of ChristTri-Cities School of Preaching & Christian DevelopmentTri-Cities School of Preaching & Christian Development is a church-supported preaching school in Elizabethton, Tennessee, offering…Church of Christ · Education
Tri-Cities School of Preaching & Christian Development
Tri-Cities School of Preaching & Christian Development — Organization Profile Tri-Cities School of Preaching & Christian Development (TCSOP&CD) is a church-supported ministry training school based in Elizabethton, Tennessee, operating under the oversight of the Stoney Creek Church of Christ. Established…
Tri-Cities School of Preaching & Christian Development — Organization Profile Tri-Cities School of Preaching & Christian Development (TCSOP&CD) is a church-supported ministry training school based in Elizabethton, Tennessee, operating under the oversight of the Stoney Creek Church of Christ. Established in August 2001, the school exists to address what it identifies as a widespread need for stronger Bible knowledge and to help develop workers who can teach Scripture faithfully in local congregations and evangelistic settings. The core emphasis at Tri-Cities is training men to preach while also equipping Christians who want deeper Bible understanding for teaching, leadership, and service. The school describes its work as preparing “men of the Book,” with instruction intended to strengthen biblical literacy, sound doctrine, and…
Tri-Cities School of Preaching & Christian Development — Organization Profile
Tri-Cities School of Preaching & Christian Development (TCSOP&CD) is a church-supported ministry training school based in Elizabethton, Tennessee, operating under the oversight of the Stoney Creek Church of Christ. Established in August 2001, the school exists to address what it identifies as a widespread need for stronger Bible knowledge and to help develop workers who can teach Scripture faithfully in local congregations and evangelistic settings.
The core emphasis at Tri-Cities is training men to preach while also equipping Christians who want deeper Bible understanding for teaching, leadership, and service. The school describes its work as preparing “men of the Book,” with instruction intended to strengthen biblical literacy, sound doctrine, and effective communication of the gospel. In addition to classroom study, students are given opportunities to build practical ministry skills through preaching development, writing, and structured outreach.
Tri-Cities offers a Two-Year Bible Emphasis designed for intensive study, along with a Third Year Apologetics option for students who want additional training in defending the faith and addressing common doctrinal challenges. Beyond residential participation, the school provides free distance-learning courses through an online course catalog, enabling students and church members to enroll and learn without relocating.
A distinctive feature of the program is its media and communication component. Training includes practicing written and digital evangelism, supported by the school’s H.W. Simons Production Studios, where students can gain experience connected with teaching media. The school also maintains public-facing teaching content and media initiatives that extend learning beyond the campus setting.
Tri-Cities hosts an annual Lectureship held on the first full week of April, featuring lessons built around a theme and delivered by students, alumni, and invited speakers. The school’s broader teaching outreach includes Arise to Truth Radio, a live call-in Bible program produced from the school’s facilities and aired Tuesdays and Thursdays (2:00–3:00 PM Eastern). Together, these efforts reflect a strategy of combining structured training with ongoing encouragement and resources for churches and individuals.
People can engage with Tri-Cities by applying to the program, enrolling in free online courses, attending the Lectureship, and supporting students and school operations through giving. Churches can partner by recommending prospective students, providing speaking opportunities, and helping supply practical needs that support those in training.
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Church of ChristWest Virginia School of PreachingWest Virginia School of Preaching (WVSOP) is a Moundsville, West Virginia-based preacher training school overseen by…Church of Christ · Education
West Virginia School of Preaching
West Virginia School of Preaching — Organization Profile The West Virginia School of Preaching (WVSOP) is a preacher training school based in Moundsville, West Virginia, operating under the oversight of the elders of the Hillview Terrace Church of Christ. Its…
West Virginia School of Preaching — Organization Profile The West Virginia School of Preaching (WVSOP) is a preacher training school based in Moundsville, West Virginia, operating under the oversight of the elders of the Hillview Terrace Church of Christ. Its stated mission is “to save souls by training men to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ” (2 Timothy 2:2), with a structured approach that combines intensive classroom study and practical ministry experience. WVSOP offers a two-year, full-time program of biblical instruction designed to build a comprehensive understanding of Scripture. According to the school’s academic overview, classes meet six hours per day, five days a week, totaling thirty hours of instruction weekly, with additional chapel time. The school describes this schedule…
West Virginia School of Preaching — Organization Profile
The West Virginia School of Preaching (WVSOP) is a preacher training school based in Moundsville, West Virginia, operating under the oversight of the elders of the Hillview Terrace Church of Christ. Its stated mission is “to save souls by training men to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ” (2 Timothy 2:2), with a structured approach that combines intensive classroom study and practical ministry experience.
WVSOP offers a two-year, full-time program of biblical instruction designed to build a comprehensive understanding of Scripture. According to the school’s academic overview, classes meet six hours per day, five days a week, totaling thirty hours of instruction weekly, with additional chapel time. The school describes this schedule as rigorous and expects students to devote significant time outside class to sermon preparation, tests, papers, and other assignments.
Training at WVSOP is not limited to lectures and coursework. The school notes that students also receive preaching assignments with area congregations, giving them opportunities to develop experience for ministry pathways such as missionary work or located preaching after graduation. Alongside the core curriculum, WVSOP highlights resources meant to support ongoing learning and connection, including an on-site library and regular communications through its newsletter.
Beyond the day-to-day academic program, WVSOP hosts the Victory Lectures, a public lectureship held each year during the last full week of October. This event provides a way for the broader church community to engage with focused biblical themes and teaching sessions connected to the school’s instructional emphasis. WVSOP also publishes Publishing Peace, a newsletter intended to keep supporters and interested readers updated on school news, events, and circumstances, with options to receive it by mail or email.
Those who want to engage with WVSOP can do so in several ways: prospective students can apply for enrollment, congregations and individuals can support the school financially, and readers can follow its teaching content and updates through online media channels. With its base in Moundsville, WV, WVSOP serves West Virginia and surrounding regions—and connects with supporters beyond the area—through training, publications, and publicly available teaching resources.
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Church of ChristWorld English Institute and Bible Correspondence SchoolWorld English Institute & Bible Correspondence School (WEI) teaches English using Bible-based reading assignments, pairing students…Church of Christ · Church of Christ
World English Institute and Bible Correspondence School
World English Institute & Bible Correspondence School — Organization Profile World English Institute & Bible Correspondence School (WEI) is an evangelistic teaching ministry that uses English instruction as a bridge to Bible study. Its stated purpose is “proclaiming the gospel…
World English Institute & Bible Correspondence School — Organization Profile World English Institute & Bible Correspondence School (WEI) is an evangelistic teaching ministry that uses English instruction as a bridge to Bible study. Its stated purpose is “proclaiming the gospel throughout the world” by using God’s Word as the text to teach English grammar, helping students improve reading, writing, listening, and speaking while being introduced to Scripture through structured lessons. WEI’s model is built around a teacher–student relationship. Students enroll for free, work through lessons online at their own pace, and are paired with a volunteer teacher who reviews submitted work and provides encouragement. WEI describes this approach as a way for Christians to participate in missions from home, using…
World English Institute & Bible Correspondence School — Organization Profile
World English Institute & Bible Correspondence School (WEI) is an evangelistic teaching ministry that uses English instruction as a bridge to Bible study. Its stated purpose is “proclaiming the gospel throughout the world” by using God’s Word as the text to teach English grammar, helping students improve reading, writing, listening, and speaking while being introduced to Scripture through structured lessons.
WEI’s model is built around a teacher–student relationship. Students enroll for free, work through lessons online at their own pace, and are paired with a volunteer teacher who reviews submitted work and provides encouragement. WEI describes this approach as a way for Christians to participate in missions from home, using the organization’s teaching platform to connect with learners from many nations.
Alongside its online learning site, WEI publishes regular updates and newsletters that highlight its work and share stories from students and teachers. The ministry also provides courses at multiple levels (elementary, intermediate, and advanced) and supplemental lessons, with certificates and diploma milestones described as part of its learning pathway. WEI emphasizes that the Bible reading components are integrated into the English lessons, aiming to place Scripture in front of students who may not otherwise engage it.
Administratively, WEI lists two primary offices and notes local church oversight connected to those locations. The organization identifies a Gresham, Oregon office (at Metro Church of Christ) and a Maryville, Tennessee office (at Maryville Church of Christ), reflecting an operational footprint that supports participation across the United States and internationally through the internet-based program.
People can engage with WEI by enrolling as students, registering as volunteer teachers, sharing the program with their congregations or communities, and supporting the ministry financially through its published giving options. For churches seeking a practical way to build outreach relationships, WEI positions its English-and-Bible lesson structure as a scalable tool that can be used for local ministry or global connection.
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Church of ChristYork UniversityYork University (YorkU) is a private university in York, Nebraska affiliated with churches of Christ, offering…Church of Christ · Education
York University
York University — Organization Profile York University (YorkU) is a private, faith-based university located in York, Nebraska, and affiliated with the churches of Christ. Since 1956, the university has maintained this relationship, noting that a majority of trustees and all…
York University — Organization Profile York University (YorkU) is a private, faith-based university located in York, Nebraska, and affiliated with the churches of Christ. Since 1956, the university has maintained this relationship, noting that a majority of trustees and all senior administrators are active members of a church of Christ, while also stating that there has never been a membership requirement for students. The university frames its identity around Christ-centered education and a campus culture shaped by Christian commitments. YorkU describes its mission as transforming lives through Christ-centered education and equipping students for lifelong service to God, family, and society. That mission shows up in both academic pathways and campus life, with undergraduate study supported by faculty and student services,…
York University — Organization Profile
York University (YorkU) is a private, faith-based university located in York, Nebraska, and affiliated with the churches of Christ. Since 1956, the university has maintained this relationship, noting that a majority of trustees and all senior administrators are active members of a church of Christ, while also stating that there has never been a membership requirement for students. The university frames its identity around Christ-centered education and a campus culture shaped by Christian commitments.
YorkU describes its mission as transforming lives through Christ-centered education and equipping students for lifelong service to God, family, and society. That mission shows up in both academic pathways and campus life, with undergraduate study supported by faculty and student services, and with intentional spiritual formation opportunities woven into the broader experience of learning and community.
In addition to traditional academic programming, YorkU maintains a visible set of resources that serve churches and ministry leaders. Through its Church Relations efforts, the university prioritizes strengthening ties with congregations by offering ministry-facing resources. These include a ministry job posting board (Ministry Openings) and events such as the Equip Conference, designed for church leaders, as well as an emphasis on supporting congregational leadership and ministry staff.
YorkU also operates programs that connect faith, service, and community impact. The university highlights Soul Quest, a summer camp for middle school and high school students, and notes that it has been held annually since 1981. For students pursuing ministry-focused study, YorkU also describes a Church Internship Program connected to its Bible department, with internships required for Bible majors and additional opportunities available for other students through summer ministry programs.
Supporters can engage with YorkU in practical ways through giving and partnership. The university’s giving initiatives include ongoing projects such as the Second Chance Program connected to the Nebraska Correctional Center for Women and the Alumni Love Project, alongside broader support such as scholarships. Prospective students and families can connect with admissions to explore enrollment pathways, and churches can engage YorkU through events, resources, and ministry connections tied to the university’s churches of Christ relationships.
