Dear Students, Friends and Staff,

      I welcome you the wonderful family of Freedom Bible College and Seminary by sharing a few thoughts and highlights about this tremendous ministry.

The Vision:
      The vision of Concepts of Freedom Ministries is broad and vast.
      Remembering precisely when Vicki and I began hearing God speak a special vision of ministry into our spirits is difficult. Starting as a seemingly insignificant spark, this vision  grew through the years. By 1991 it had grown into a burning flame in our minds and spirits. It was during that year  that we went into action. Laying aside our personal preferences and walking in faith, we began to see the picture unfold.
      This vision became the life blood of Concepts of Freedom Ministries, of which Freedom Bible College and Seminary is a subsidiary.

The College:
      We have a genuine burden for ministers, priests, church workers and everyday Christians who desire a higher education. Because of time constraints,  inconvenience, or financial difficulties, many cannot attend a typical resident Bible college or seminary. Recognizing these restraints, Vicki and I realized the need for affordable, resident and nonresident, interdenominational, Bible colleges and seminaries. That dream seemed so far away. It appeared to be an unreachable goal. Nevertheless, as always, God provided the solution. In an almost overnight intervention from the Lord, our dream became a reality and Freedom Bible College was born. We are now officially known as Freedom Bible College and Seminary, Inc.
      From these beginnings we have grown until we have students from around the world. Presently, we  have resident campuses across the United States and in several foreign countries.
      Our Lord has been faithful to send God fearing, people loving and faithful men and women to become a part of the staff of this great ministry. I cannot thank Him enough for the quality workers He as placed with us as our co-laborers in the execution of this complex task.

 Dr. Joel Philip Church

Welcome to Freedom Bible College and Seminary.  I am very pleased that you have expressed an interest in learning more about Christianity for whatever service God has called you.  As you may be aware, FBCS is our ministry.  Educating the world to save the world is more than just a motto, it is our calling.

As you look through these pages, I hope that it is apparent that we are serious about that goal.  Our classes are numerous and our courses are not the easiest, but we are proud to offer them.  We are strong in the belief that by giving people a more solid Christian educational foundation, they will better be able to go through the world and spread His word.

Often we are asked what denomination we are.  I hope that from our course work, you will see that our personal beliefs are not important. Our goal is to offer an education that is truly interdenominational. I would ask that you take the time to look at the Freedom Christian Ministry Association information at the end of this catalog where I share more information on divisions within the Christian faith.  Our goal is to give you information on Christianity, to give you information on various denominational views and to give you the tools you need to make your own decisions.  Authors of our courses vary across the board on beliefs, and that is not by accident.  Learn the views of one and then the views of another so that you can follow the views you believe are true.

I've referred to our program but now would like to discuss some of the advantages in more particular.  Here are just a few reasons why we are set apart from others.

Resident (Assisted Academics SM) Branch Colleges:
Because of the tremendous growth of FBCS we are no longer able to individually list resident branches and affiliate colleges. You may call the offices to see if there is one near you.

For more information on establishing your own FBCS Branch College or Training Center, contact the FBCS general offices.  Also, existing Bible colleges, schools, institutes or other Christian establishments may apply for affiliate status.

Features:
We believe that FBCS is on the cutting edge of contemporary Christian education.  We understand that gaining an education can be very daunting, and in order to relieve some of that stress, we strive to afford each student with personal and intimate contact with staff members.  We have a variety of online programs to aid you in getting the support you need.  You could email several different types of tests to our office, have access to our chaplain as well as the dean of psychology and dean of undergraduate students, and I myself will be glad to address any concerns you may have either now or once your studies have begun.

When you complete your studies, which you will do at your own pace, you may choose to come to a scenic area in or around Northwest Arkansas in the spring of each year where we have graduation ceremonies and celebrations.  We also have class rings for those who wish to share with others their educational experience.

We offer two Regional Representative programs, one for part-time volunteers and one for full-time, self employed representatives. These programs are in place to reward students who share our ministry with others.  If you share our goal to help others learn more about Christ, this may be what you need.

 FBCS also offers a program for Learning Disabled adults. The Freedom Achiever's Program is designed to work with a pastor or sponsor. The student is assigned tasks that are within their abilities and upon completion, they are issued a prestigious certificate from FBCS.

Dr. Kevin Alton Church