ABC has a variety of funds and ministries that can put your support to use for Gospel ministry. Among these: Appalachian Bible Fellowship missionaries. Approximately 2/3 of ABC's staff and faculty are missionaries, sent by and serving the local church; these are just a few.
Get to know ABF staff: abc.edu/abf
Donate: abc.edu/giving
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ABC News Archive - December 2020
Thinking of becoming a teacher? You have the unique opportunity to earn an accredited bachelor's degree with a double major in Elementary Education and Bible/Theology.
Gain a deeper confidence in the adequacy of Scripture and the certainty of the Church in today's culture. Dr. Anderson's graduate class can be taken on campus or live online from home; course work begins this month.
• 50% off first M.A. class
• 25% off for ABC alumni
• $70 per credit to audit
More info: abc.edu/graduate/course-schedule
Schedule your virtual or in-person visit with our friendly Admissions staff and earn a scholarship. We can't wait to meet you!
In the Camping ministry major's Caving skills course, students learn the basics of horizontal wild caving and standards published by National Speleological Society. An experienced caver, Mr. Skaggs stresses responsible, minimum-impact caving; sometimes that means cleaning up others' vandalism. Like every other part of God's creation, caves display his glory!
More about Camping ministry: abc.edu/camping
Pray for six ABC students who are serving in Togo, West Africa during this break between semesters. Missions and Elementary Education majors, they are teaching English as an avenue for sharing the gospel; they also did a sports outreach over the weekend, and toured a remote area where pagan religion dominates.
It's still in effect next semester! In response to the impact of COVID-19, the Servant's Support Scholarship covers 65% of Room & Board for ALL eligible full-time residential students. There's still time to apply for spring '21—with the fee waived using code FREEGIFT. Start here: abc.edu/sss
Hear from a few ABC students, and a recent grad, about their experiences and advice.
"When I decided to pursue full-time ministry I wanted to attend a school that was able to give me the best education I could receive. I was an older student and was leaving my vocation as a detective in a police department in Ohio. ABC equipped me with the foundation I needed to pursue God's leading. I have pastored three churches since graduation and I am currently serving as the pastor of Daniels Missionary Baptist Church here in WV.
"ABC has been a blessing to me over the years—they are part of my family. All three of my children have graduated from ABC with various degrees and are currently serving the Lord. There is not, in my opinion, a better school to receive training for a life of service."
- Timothy Dillon, Class of 1993
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It is a Christmas tradition at ABC: apply during December and have the $35 fee waived. That's 10 minutes well spent!
🎁 abc.edu/apply
Our Alpine Ministries is planning for a full camp season this summer, Lord willing! Here's a new option being introduced for junior campers.
Is the Bible truly sufficient for all of life and ministry? Explore the answer and its implications during this upcoming course in the ABC Graduate Program.
Among those serving internships over Christmas break, Missions senior Andrew is spending a few weeks experiencing ministry in Utah. Pray that each intern grows in his or her understanding of evangelism and church planting in a different culture.
Since we missed holding the annual Christmas concerts for our community this year, enjoy this clip from a previous concert. "Jesus, to Thee be all glory given!"
Are your 2021 plans up in the air? What if God has a year of Bible college in store for you? Applying to ABC takes only a few minutes and costs you nothing this month! Start here and use code FREEGIFT: abc.edu/apply. Share with your friends!
"While I did not graduate with an elementary education degree, I took several of these courses over my years at ABC. God has used these courses in my life as I now teach English online to children in China. While this is a secular job, I have been able to build a relationship with students that has extended to outside of the classroom. I have even been able to send a card to one of my students. Amidst real world issues like the coronavirus, I am able to provide care for my students. I pray that I am able to show God's love to these students in my teaching and interactions with them. ABC's teaching classes have been from a Christian perspective and have shown me how to incorporate Christ in even my teaching."
- Kayla, Class of 2019
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Congratulations to these diligent students who achieved the President's List during the fall semester on campus:
Dustin Anderson, Hannah Anderson, Abigail Davis, Zachary Grimm, Hilary Greenwald, Brittanie Hames, Grace Harding, Daniel Hilgendorf, Andrea Hixson, Daniel Kopasz, Lidia Kopasz, Benjamin Lewis, Gabriel Miller, Heather Nicholson, Allison Plaisted, Nathaniel Redka, Claire Rinker, Katelyn Robinson, Eileen Snowden, Courtney States, Andrew Taylor, Nathan Titus, Angela Wegner.
Congratulations also go to those who made the List in their online studies: Anna Maxwell, Mary Maxwell, and Rachel Mitton.