For more than 10 years now Grace Life Bible College in Webuye has been training pastors, missionaries, church planters, Bible teachers, and lay leaders in the church. We have developed a track record for winsomely equipping men for Christian service by means of a curriculum that is grounded upon the authority of the inerrant Word of God.

Our faculty is comprised of pastors-scholars many of whom are serving locally as pastors and all of whom embody what GLBC aspires to see in our students, namely, Bible Centered, Missional, Integrity, Servitude, and Excellence. And we have the privilege of doing all this in a region where doctrinal error is the norm of the day.

If you believe the Lord is calling you to pastoral ministry, or you already are serving as a pastor and need equipping then GLBC is both a spiritual and an academic environment for you.

As you begin to think through what you are looking for in a bible college, let me encourage you to focus on two main things:

1. Faculty

Without a doubt, the number one influence upon students during their time in seminary is the faculty. This means that you will need to make sure that the Bible College or seminary you choose to attend will have a faculty who love the church and have a pastor’s heart. Academic qualifications and achievements are important, no doubt. But that is only part of the equation.

If you are training for ministry, you need professors who understand ministry up close and personal. At GLBC Webuye our professors are all either currently serving or have served in the context of the local church. They are gifted scholars who understand the dynamics of ministry, and their class lectures reflect it.

2. Curriculum

At GLBC we are committed to the inerrancy of scripture, and we stand squarely within the tradition Sola fide, sola scriptura, solus Christus, sola gratia, Soli Deo Gloria through Faith alone, by Scripture alone, in Christ alone, by Grace alone, for the glory of God alone!

At GLBC Webuye we want to challenge you intellectually and spiritually, in such a way that you leave GLBC not only with a better grasp of the Bible, theology, and history but with a greater love for Christ and a deeper desire to serve Him as well by being a faithful interpreter of God’s word. 

3. Greek and Hebrew.

Understanding Greek and Hebrew is highly significant in the context of biblical exegesis, which is the critical interpretation and explanation of biblical texts. Here are some key reasons why these original languages are important for a student studying at GLBC enables delivery of the Bible’s message accurately:

1. Precision and Clarity: Greek and Hebrew, the original languages of the Bible, often contain nuances and meanings that are difficult to fully capture in translation. Words can have multiple meanings or carry cultural connotations that are lost or altered when translated into another language. Knowing the original language allows a more precise understanding of scripture.
2. Cultural Context: The languages of the Bible are intertwined with the cultural and historical settings of the times. Understanding the culture and idiomatic expressions of ancient Hebrew and Greek societies helps in grasping the context in which the texts were written.
3. Theological Insight: Many theological concepts and doctrines are deeply embedded in the linguistics of the original texts. Subtleties in verb tense, word choice, and grammatical structure can offer insights into theological implications that might be simplified in translation.
4. Identifying Literary Devices: Scripture uses a variety of literary devices, such as metaphors, poetry, and parallelism, which are embedded within the original languages. Recognizing these elements allows for a richer and more nuanced interpretation of the text.
5. Lexical Studies: Conducting word studies in the original languages can reveal deeper meanings and connections within the text. For example, one Greek or Hebrew word might encompass a range of meanings and themes that broaden the understanding of a passage.
6. Avoiding Misinterpretations: Translations are influenced by the perspectives and limitations of the translators. Having access to the original languages helps avoid doctrinal errors that can arise from translation discrepancies or biases.
7. Intertextual Connections: Understanding the original languages assists in exploring the interconnectedness of various biblical texts, identifying quotations and allusions throughout the Bible that may be missed without access to the original text.
8. Engagement with Scholarship: Much of biblical scholarship involves critical engagement with ancient texts in their original languages. By understanding these languages, scholars and students can actively participate in ongoing theological discussions and debates.

 Learning Greek and Hebrew, therefore, equips individuals with tools to engage more faithfully and deeply with the scriptures, fostering a more thorough and authentic delivery of the Bible’s message.