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Chicagoland Baptist Institute
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And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also II Timothy 2:2
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The Chicagoland Baptist Institute exists for the purpose of training the lay leadership of the local church. Every local church has a core of dedicated workers, serving as deacons, Sunday School teachers, youth leaders, bus workers, etc. We want to strengthen the doctrine and practice of this core group of people, establishing them firmly in “the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.”
Our faculty consists of Chicago area pastors with a wide range of experience. Our class size is small allowing for personal interaction with the teacher. Our structure is almost collegiate and yet flexible. Our mindset is independent, fundamental Baptist. Our desire is to advance the Kingdom of Christ, glorify God, and edify the local church.
Semester
Information, Fall 2007
Dates –
Fridays, September 7 through December 14
Time –
Two fifty minute classes offered at 7 PM; One fifty minute class
offered at 8 PM
Tuition - $50 per class;
$25 per class on an audit basis
Location – Maplewood
Bible Baptist Church, 4956 W George Street, Chicago
Registration –
There is no fee aside from the tuition. Applications must be received by August 31 st.
Classes
Offered, Fall 2007
- Bible Doctrines I – Pastor Charlie Ravago, 7:00 PM to 7:50 PM
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Containing an introduction of the purpose and meaning of Theology, along with the study of Pneumatology (The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit), Hamartiology (The Doctrine of Sin), and Angelology (The Doctrine of Angels, Demons, and Satan). -
Hermeneutics – Pastor Tom Brennan, 7:00 PM to 7:50 PM
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Principles for understanding and applying the Bible, with special attention paid to the proper methods for developing Sunday School lessons, sermons, etc. This is an absolutely vital class for any Christian who regularly teaches the Bible in any format. -
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Baptist History –
Dr. Phil Stringer, 8:00 PM to 8:50 PM
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A survey of the history of Baptists from the time of Christ to the modern day, including their various names, primary teachings, chief leaders, and persecutions, along with how they have influenced religion and government.
Faculty
Information
Pastor Phil Stringer
Pastor of
Ravenswood Baptist Church |
Dr. Phil Stringer is the pastor of the Ravenswood Baptist Church of Chicago. He is the former president of Landmark Baptist College and he is an active Bible Conference speaker, having spoken at over 325 churches, camps, Christian schools and colleges. He has spoken in forty-six states and eleven foreign countries. He has appeared on over 30 radio and television programs.
He is an adjunct professor for the Landmark Baptist College of Haines City, Florida and a visiting professor for Asia Baptist Bible Seminary (Manila, Philippines), Landmark Baptist College (Manila, Philippines), Midwestern Baptist College (Pontiac, Michigan), and Dayspring Bible College (Lake Zurich, Illinois).
He serves on the Advisory Councils for First Light Baptist Mission, the Graceway Bible Society (of Canada) and the Dean Burgon Society.
A published author, his books and booklets including: The Faithful Baptist Witness, The Transformation, Fifty Demonstrations of America’s Christian Heritage, The Bible and Government, The Culture War, The Real Story of King James I, Biblical English, The Means of Inspiration, A History of the English Bible, In Defense of I John 5:7, Misidentified Identity, Many Infallible Proofs, The Westcott and Hort Controversy, Verbal Preservation, Ready Answers and the DaVinci Code Controversy.
He has also written several Christian school curriculums on such subjects as Baptist History, Current Events, U.S. History, U.S. Government, and U.S. Presidents.
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Pastor Charlie Ravago
pastor of
Berean Bible Baptist Church |
Pastor Charlie Ravago is the pastor of the Berean Bible Baptist Church in Chicago. He was saved in the Philippines as a young man and served 20 years with the United States Navy. While in the Navy he became very active in independent Baptist church in the Waukegan area, heading up the sailor ministry, being a deacon, conducting home Bible studies, etc. Out of a desire to serve the Lord more, he resigned from the Navy, and his success in the sailor ministry led him to believe the Lord could use him to reach people and preach the Scriptures in spite of the lack of a formal Bible college education.
In July of 2001 his home church birthed a start up church out of a home Bible study in the Skokie area, and he became the pastor. Steady growth through the years, mostly due to home Bible studies, necessitated the purchase of some property. In March of 2006 he led Berean in the acquisition of a church building in Chicago, moving his congregation a number of miles without losing anybody. His goals include remodeling of the current property, and at some point becoming a full time pastor.
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Pastor Tom Brennan
Pastor of
Maplewood Bible Baptist Church |
Pastor Tom Brennan is the pastor of the Maplewood Bible Baptist Church in Chicago. He is a 1995 graduate of Hyles Anderson College, and in 1997 started the Lighthouse Baptist Church in Bessemer, Pennsylvania. After leading them to solid numerical, spiritual, and financial growth, he accepted the position as pastor of the Chicago church in 2004.
A pastor’s son, he has spent decades in every facet of church work, including music, teaching Christian school, youth work, bus ministry, etc. He has been preaching for over 20 years, and will this year preach his 2500th sermon.
He loves books, having acquired a library of nearly 1000 volumes. He publishes a quote list that reaches nearly 100 pastors daily via email. He is the author of the booklet Evil in the Midst, soon coming to publication. He is the founder of the Chicagoland Baptist Institute.
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Academic Information
- Each class successfully completed at the Institute will earn the student one credit. The individual class requirements will vary by teacher and class, but may include attendance, outside reading, notes, tests, projects, etc. Academic records will be maintained for each student. Upon acquiring 16 credit hours, the student will receive the Certificate of Scriptural Studies in a formal presentation.
Course Information
The following is a partial list of classes
the Chicagoland Baptist Institute desires to offer:
Baptist Distinctives A study of the particular beliefs that identify Baptists, and that distinguish them from other Christian and Protestant churches.
Baptist History A survey of the history of Baptists from the time of Christ to the modern day, including their various names, primary teachings, chief leaders, and persecutions, along with how they have influenced religion and government.
Bible Doctrines I Containing an introduction of the purpose and meaning of Theology, along with the study of Pneumatology (The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit), Hamartiology (The Doctrine of Sin), and Angelology (The Doctrine of Angels, Demons, and Satan).
Bible Doctrines II Containing an introduction of the purpose and meaning of Theology, along with the study of Christology (The Doctrine of Jesus Christ) and Eschatology (The Doctrine of Last Things).
Bible Doctrines III Containing an introduction of the purpose and meaning of Theology, along with the study of Soteriology (The Doctrine of Salvation) and Ecclesiology (The Doctrine of the Church).
Bible Doctrines IV Containing an introduction of the purpose and meaning of Theology, along with the study of Anthropology (The Doctrine of Man), Bibliology (The Doctrine of the Bible), and Theology Proper (The Doctrine of God).
Bible Geography and Customs A class that places the modern student back in the daily life as it was lived in Bible times and places. Such understanding helps tremendously when reading and studying the Scriptures.
Biblical Finances The Bible has much to say about money, and how it is to be used. This class will examine in a very practical, balanced, and Scriptural manner how you ought to structure your financial life.
Books of the Bible Individual classes taught on the following sections or books of the Bible: The Books of Moses, Psalms, Proverbs, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Minor Prophets, The Gospels, Romans, The Corinthians, Galatians and Ephesians, The Pastoral Epistles, and Revelation
Character Traits A class defining good character traits, modeling them from the Scriptures, and helping you to both incorporate them in your own life as well as instill them in the lives of other people.
Churches in the Bible An in depth examination of the strengths and weaknesses of the various local churches discussed in the New Testament.
Contemporary Theology A class designed to deal Scripturally with the trends of contemporary Christianity, and the controversial issues of our day such as versions, contemporary music, the emerging church, the prosperity gospel, calvinism, etc. This class is designed to equip you to recognize and discuss intelligently the religious trends of our day from a Scriptural perspective.
Creationism Containing a study of evidences and proofs, both scientifically and Scripturally, for Creation, additionally dealing with evolution, Intelligent Design, the Gap Theory, etc.
Cults/False Religions In which the main and influential cults and false religions of the modern day will be discussed, exposing their primary beliefs and turning the light of Scripture upon them. Special care will be taken to teach you how to deal with any members of these groups with whom you come in contact.
Fruit of the Spirit An in depth examination of the fruit of the Spirit, what it is, and how its graces are learned, displayed, and taught in the Christian’s life.
Hermeneutics Principles for understanding and applying the Bible, with special attention paid to the proper methods for developing Sunday School lessons, sermons, etc. This is an absolutely vital class for any Christian who regularly teaches the Bible in any format.
History of Chicago Containing some secular history but with its major emphasis on the great religious heritage Chicago has, paying particular attention to the major Christian organizations founded here, and the influential Christians who have called this city home.
History of Israel Outlining the Biblical history of God’s people, tracing the Diaspora, the founding of modern day Israel in 1948, its recent history and place in the world.
Homiletics The study of preaching, its art, content, delivery, priority, structure, etc. This class is designed to strengthen the lay preacher, and is only available to men.
Life of Christ A biographical study of His life, its chronology and events, His teaching and training, and how He changed His world and ours.
Lives of Great Christians Tracing the biographies of great Christians from the Church Fathers, the Reformation, the Great Awakenings, etc. including influential missionaries, evangelists, pastors, and authors right up through the Twentieth Century.
Mentoring and Modeling Containing an examination of the Scriptural methods entailed in changing a person’s life. This class is designed for Sunday School teachers, youth workers, soulwinners, etc. who long to be used of God to produce “fruit that remains.”
New Testament Survey I
New Testament Survey II An overview of the entire New Testament, by its authors, themes, and books.
Old Testament Survey I
Old Testament Survey II An overview of the entire Old Testament by its authors, themes, and books.
Parables Containing an examination of the Parables of Christ, their stories, interpretations, and applications.
Personal Evangelism Practical instruction on how to witness for Christ to your family, coworkers, neighbors, friends, and strangers. This class is not designed to motivate you to do so, but rather to instruct you point by point in how to do so.
Philosophy of Music An examination of the original intent of music, what it does, its blessings and dangers, along with a Scriptural development of a philosophy of music for you to incorporate in your own life and in the church. This class is not a music class in the sense of teaching music or singing, but rather it is designed to teach why and how to use and not to use certain types of music.
Prayers of the Bible A class designed to teach you how to pray by using the many prayers found in the pages of Scripture, both in the Old Testament and the New Testament.
Psychology from a Scriptural Perspective Psychology and psychologists are increasingly prevalent in modern society. This class will examine this prevalence, its cause and effect, and what the Scriptural approach to various problems psychology claims to address actually ought to be.
Scripturally Single Containing an examination of the benefits and challenges of being a single adult, examples of such found in Scripture, and how to structure your life to be Scripturally happy, effective, and pleasing to God. This class is only available to single adults.
Separation Giving an overview of the teachings in the Bible regarding separation, holiness, isolation, etc. It will touch on ecclesiastical (religious or church) separation but will focus on personal separation, why it is done, how it is done, and what are its benefits and costs. This class will give you the foundation to know the why behind the what of the “rules” in the Christian life.
Teaching Methods In which the teacher will be instructed on classroom method and procedure, but especially on how to effectively communicate and capture the attention and heart of the student.
The Apostles A biography of each of the Apostles, their strengths and weaknesses, and lessons gleaned from their lives.
The Fundamentals Containing a brief history of the origin and primary figures of fundamentalism, but emphasizing the great doctrines fundamentalists hold, what they are and why they are important.
The Ministry of Marriage A Scriptural approach to this most important of life’s relationships, its blessings and challenges, its structure and priority, and its potential and use. This class is only available to married or engaged adults.
The Ministry of Parenting A Scriptural approach to this most important of life’s responsibilities, its blessings and challenges, its structure and priority, and its potential and use.
What the Bible Says About Itself Containing an examination of the the many terms the Scripture uses to refer to Itself, what they mean, and how that meaning is applied in our life.
Which Bible? An examination of the reasons behind our stand on the King James Version, with a history of Bible translation, and an emphasis on the underlying doctrinal and textual issues.
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Questions/Applications
For an application or further information please contact Pastor Tom Brennan via email at tmajemma@gmail.com
or by phone at 773-545-6207. Deadline for registration for the Fall
2007 semester is August 31st.
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