Mission Statement
Pikes Peak Bible Institute exists to equip Christ-followers spiritually and intellectually to serve God in their local church and community throughout their entire life (Eph. 4:12-13).

Student Competencies
Students receiving degrees, diplomas, and certificates from Pikes Peak Bible Institute should exhibit at least a basic mastery of a number of competencies that are necessary for carrying out an effective ministry, whether it be teaching a Bible study, working in a core program of a church, or filling a full-time pastorate. Such competencies are comprised of related groups of skills, knowledge, and values which are found in individuals who are considered to be excellent models of ministerial practice.

The following list was developed by instructors, students, and administrators of OBU’s MTI program and is held to by Pikes Peak Bible Institute’s leadership. This list reflects their understanding of what students need to know and practice as effective ministers of the tasks to which God has called them. Each course that students take incorporates learning goals which contribute toward the attainment of some of these competencies. Taken together, the courses will blend to provide students with an education which is designed to equip them to become effective ministers.

1. Bible Knowledge and Skills
Students will possess appropriate knowledge of the origins or Biblical content, the environment and historical context in which it was written, and it development. They will also be well acquainted with translation theory and historical factors that relate to current translations of the Bible. Finally, students will be able to understand the biblical message according to accepted principles of interpretation and lead others to apply it to their lives.

2. Knowledge and Application of Biblical Doctrine
A successful student will be able to articulate and teach Christian doctrine as Baptists have historically conceived and applied it to practice in the church. Using a biblical worldview, they will be able to competently explain the significance of various Christian doctrines as they relate to current American culture The student will help his or her listeners to effectively apply Biblical doctrine to their personal lives, and to the corporate life of the church. They will also be able to articulate and explain doctrines of other Christian and non-Christian groups and religions.

3. Interpersonal Relationship Skills and Values
A Pikes Peak Bible Institute student will exhibit a caring attitude and the ability to communicate and establish relationship with a variety of people. They can communicate and manage conflict with fellow workers, church members, or individuals in his or her community in a manner that leads to a redemptive resolution to those conflicts. Each student should know how to relate to unbelievers in a way that builds bridges of evangelism, and should know how to relate effectively to people of different cultural backgrounds.

4. Church-related Practices
Students will be able to organize and lead worship services for groups of varying sizes and make-up, and conduct ministry ceremonies and sessions appropriate to his or her ministry.

5. Administrative Skills
A graduate of our program will be able to lead a congregation or other group in strategic and long-range planning of its ministries and activities. They will be able to conduct organizational and executive meetings related to these. They will develop and administrate budgets and report their status to constituent groups within the church. They will possess adequate management skills for leading a church staff or other team.

6. Personal Christian Values and Discipline
Students are committed followers of Jesus Christ whole lives exhibit a faith-walk evidences by a consistent Christian example in words and deeds. They are those who possess skills and attitudes which are conducive to lifelong learning related for ministry.

7. Communication Skills
Students will be able to write in an effective and appropriate style for common ministry needs. They will possess public speaking skills which are proper and effective for the ministry which he or she carries out. They will relate to the larger community in which the church is situated in a manner that helps represent and promote the church’s ministries there.

8. Teaching Skills
Pike Peak Bible Institute graduates will have an effective knowledge of how to organize and facilitate learning in groups of varying size and make up. They will be able to organize and facilitate programs and activities of discipleship and Christian growth. They will also be able to develop leadership in their constituent group.

Statement of Faith
Pikes Peak Bible Institute subscribes to the Southern Baptist Faith and Message 2000.
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Pikes Peak Bible Institute's History
Pikes Peak Bible Institute began in 2003 as a training ministry utilizing Golden Gate Baptist Theological Seminary's Contextualized Leadership Development program. After holding classes for a year, the leadership of PPBI desired to move the school toward an accredited program with which students could work toward a degree. At the time, the best choice was to become part of Seminary Extension, which is a educational program developed by the seminaries of the Southern Baptist Convention. While this was a step in the right direction, it still fell short of the leaderships goal of an accredited degree program. In 2005, the leadership began a partnership with Oklahoma Baptist University's Ministry Training Institute. PPBI has been holding OBU MTI classes since that time. It is the leadership's desire to develop this program into a fully accredited undergraduate school in which students can complete an entire degree through PPBI.

Colorado is filled with people of every ethnic and cultural background under heaven. The good news of Jesus Christ must be presented in a meaningful way to each cultural group. Those trained to ministry in this diverse cultural setting will need to be uniquely equipped to lead in their varied contexts. Equipping leaders to minister to these people is at the heart of Pikes Peak Bible Institute.