LIVING FAITH BIBLE INSTITUTE

Today’s episode looks at the biblical perspective and Christian responsibility toward immigrants. While immigration is often framed politically, for many believers it’s also deeply personal—shaping families, churches, and the communities we serve. 

In this conversation we ask the following questions: What does Scripture teach us about migration, national identity, and the believer’s role in a world of shifting borders and political tension? What does it mean to be faithful, compassionate, and mission-minded in a society divided over immigration? How can the church avoid losing its voice by becoming entangled in worldly narratives?

For this conversation we have invited Pastor Mike Reneau of Living Faith Boston. Mike pastors a church congregation made up of many immigrants and has walked closely with those impacted by immigration laws.

Living Faith Bible Institute is currently seeking qualified and committed individuals to serve as Teacher Assistants (TAs) for upcoming courses. This is a unique opportunity to support the mission of LFBI while deepening your own ministry training and educational experience. TAs play a vital role in helping instructors manage the administrative and communication needs of their classes, ensuring that students receive timely feedback and support. For each course served, Teacher Assistants will receive a tuition-free course of their choice and a small honorarium at the conclusion of the semester.

To be eligible, applicants must have successfully completed at least five LFBI courses, hold a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and demonstrate strong administrative and organizational skills. If you meet these qualifications and are interested in serving in this important role, please email the Student Affairs Department at bbagunu@lfbi.org to express your interest and request more information. We look forward to partnering with you in training leaders for ministry.

Hello Students,

We know that AI is suddenly everywhere and is capable of doing amazing things. We also know that universities and workplaces have different policies and views on how it can and should be used. We wanted to take some time to remind you of our policy as a school so that there is no confusion.

ChatGPT or other generative AI softwares are not permitted in the content development of any assignment in the Living Faith Bible Institute. Utilizing AI software to generate ideas or content in order to pass them off as one’s own will be considered analogous to plagiarism and will be adjudicated as such by the board of formal review. All written assignments are reviewed through digital analysis and if an assignment has been found to have utilized AI, students will then be subject to any number of potential consequences, including: receiving an F for the course, academic probation, suspension or expulsion.

We ask that you take this as seriously as we do.

If you are curious about why we are so concerned about how AI impacts the integrity of our instruction or even the power of our ministry, read Pastor Brandon Briscoe's article "Does Artificial Intelligence Have a Place in Ministry". If you want to get more help with writing in order to avoid using AI or plagiarizing, consider taking Freshman Orientation or visit our online "Writing Helps" on myLFBI.

Thank you,

LFBI Staff

Hello Students,

Many LFBI students learn about this way too late, so we want to direct your attention now so you can plan your coursework accordingly. As you likely already know, every student needs 60 credit hours to complete the Associate of Divinity degree: 5-7 credits of Foundations, 24 credits of Bible Essentials, 26 credits of Leadership Prep, and 5-7 credits of Electives.

What many students don't know is that if you emphasize one category of Elective courses you can specialize your degree. You can choose from Ministry Leadership, Missiology, Biblical Studies, Theology & History or Biblical Counseling. If you complete all of the courses listed in each category alongside your Associate of Divinity, you will receive a "Design of Emphasis" award stating that LFBI recognizes you as proficient in your content area. Another way of thinking about it is that it is like graduating with a "major". It's not required, but it does give you an opportunity to dig deep on the subject area you are most interested in.

If you have questions about the "Design of Emphasis" check out the Program of Study page on our website and/or contact our Advisory Dept.