Treasure Valley Baptist Bible Institute

Teach Others Also

the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
-2 Timothy 2:2

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About

Who we are and why

Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.
-2 Timothy 2:1-5

The goals of Treasure Valley Baptist Bible Institute are not numerous or elaborate. We don't promise success, recognition or fame. Rather, we aim to give every student the very best Bible education available. We offer to do that within the environment of a tremendous church, Treasure Valley Baptist Church.

We believe a thorough, in-depth education of Bible knowledge will be beneficial to a broad spectrum of Christians.

The Goals of Treasure Valley Baptist Bible Institute

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Prepare future missionaries, pastors and evangelists for the ministry

We believe God put the Local Church here to edify and perfect (not sinless perfection) His people as plainly stated in Eph. 4:11, 12. Any man called to one of the three ministries mentioned above will be better equipped to achieve the goal of edifying the Saints if he has a thorough knowledge of the Bible. If you are a ministerial student, you will be taught basic Bible doctrines and proper Christian living as well as how to prepare a sermon, found a local church and establish a mission work on a foreign field. Treasure Valley Baptist Church has congregants who have years of experience with establishing thriving mission works around the world.

Also, Treasure Valley Baptist Church has numerous veteran missionaries in to preach during the year or to present their fields during its yearly Missions Conference, thus giving students access to a wealth of information and experience.

2

Prepare church members to be a help and blessing in their local church

God does not call every Christian to preach. But we believe He desires all Christians to serve. There is no shame in being “just a church member.” Anyone, male or female, who attends TVBBI and returns to their home church, stands to be a help to his pastor not only through their knowledge of Scripture, but the ethics taught in the classroom.

FACULTY DIRECTORY

FOUNDER
Dr. Rick DeMichele

PRESIDENT
Dr. Sam Gipp

INSTITUTE ADMINISTRATOR
Titus Thomas

INSTITUTE SECRETARIES
Kathy Huddlestun

CHRISTIAN SERVICE ADMIN.
Jason Urquhart

TEACHING STAFF

  • Daniel Beck
  • Daniel Bollinger
  • Ben Brandt
  • Dr. Rick DeMichele
  • Kathy Gipp
  • Dr. Sam Gipp
  • Katie Hatley
  • Pam Murphy
  • Stephen Murphy
  • Rick Schworer
  • Ben Steinbach
  • Titus Thomas
  • Jason Urquhart
  • Luke Williams
  • Mike Wolski

ADJUNCT FACULTY

There are times during the year Treasure Valley Baptist Church is privileged to have visiting missionaries and preachers here for special meetings. The Bible Institute has had the opportunity to have them teach the institute students special classes and to have a time of visiting with the students, and allowing them to ask questions about their particular ministries and experiences.

About TVBC

Treasure Valley Baptist Church was founded in the early 1970’s. It has had the present pastor, Dr. Rick DeMichele for 35 years. When Dr. DeMichele took the church, it had a congregation of 175 people. Today it regularly hosts close to 1,000 people every Sunday. The congregation is outgoing, evangelical, and genuinely friendly to all who attend the services.

When Dr. DeMichele took the church in 1986 it consisted of one building. Since that time a new sanctuary was added to that building, followed by a free-standing gymnasium. In 2002 a 1,200-seat sanctuary was built near the original building. Then in 2018 another building was built to house the Christian School. Treasure Valley Baptist now consists of more than 13 acres of classrooms, offices, and the church sanctuary.

Anyone who attends Treasure Valley Baptist Church will enjoy

When Dr. DeMichele took the church in 1986 it consisted of one building. Since that time a new sanctuary was added to that building, followed by a free-standing gymnasium. In 2002 a 1,200-seat sanctuary was built near the original building. Then in 2018 another building was built to house the Christian School. Treasure Valley Baptist now consists of more than 13 acres of classrooms, offices, and the church sanctuary.

Anyone who attends Treasure Valley Baptist Church will enjoy spiritual growth due to the preaching and teaching of Pastor DeMichele and the guest speakers he invites in throughout the year. They will also enjoy warm, Christian fellowship with the members of the congregation.

It is not the goal of Treasure Valley Baptist Bible Institute or Treasure Valley Baptist Church to be a “Talent Magnet” which seeks to glean the most valuable graduates to keep to its own profit.

That is not the way Pastor DeMichele thinks or operates. He has often recommended talented and desirable graduates to return to their home church to be a help to their pastor. We are here to help our students not to capitalize on them.

Students are encouraged to return to their home churches but welcomed to stay at TVBC. Our primary hope is that they will follow however God leads.

spiritual growth due to the preaching and teaching of Pastor DeMichele and the guest speakers he invites in throughout the year. They will also enjoy warm, Christian fellowship with the members of the congregation.

It is not the goal of Treasure Valley Baptist Bible Institute or Treasure Valley Baptist Church to be a “Talent Magnet” which seeks to glean the most valuable graduates to keep to its own profit.

That is not the way Pastor DeMichele thinks or operates. He has often recommended talented and desirable graduates to return to their home church to be a help to their pastor. We are here to help our students not to capitalize on them.

Students are encouraged to return to their home churches but welcomed to stay at TVBC. Our primary hope is that they will follow however God leads.

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Academics

What we do

Students earning the required credits will qualify for a Bachelor of Divinity degree. (See Graduation Requirements for more details.) Since some classes are for men only, ladies can qualify for a full Bachelor of Biblical Studies degree by supplementing those classes with electives.

Part-time students are encouraged to attend and can earn a degree at their own pace.

The curriculum is a three-year rotating program. Fall Semester begins in August and lasts until approximately the second week of December. Spring Semester begins approximately one week into the new year and finishes around the middle of May.

Report cards are issued at the end of each semester. Transcripts may be obtained by writing the Administrator. Graduation takes place at the end of the spring semester. Your report card will not be issued if you have an outstanding balance.

CORE CLASS

Required for all prospective graduating students. (Classes with gender restrictions are allowed to be made up with electives for female students wishing to earn a degree.)

SPECIAL ADJUNCT

Adjunct classes will be held periodically specializing in Church Planting, Missions or other pertinent ministerial topics. Classes will be held on Sunday afternoon. While these are classified as elective credits, full time students preparing for ministry are expected to attend these classes. There is no fee for these classes.

CHRISTIAN SERVICE/OUTREACH

See Course Descriptions for requirements and expectations. There is no fee required for these credits. Our desire is for the student to learn to be an active member in their church.

THESIS

Approved study/thesis projects may count as Core or Elective at the discretion of Dr. Gipp.

Class Details

Year 1

1 & 2 Corinthians

1 Thessalonians Thru Titus (5 T’s)

Acts I

Church Administration

English

Gospel of John

Greek 1

Heart, Home, Helpmeet

Matthew

Music

OT/NT Survey

Prep & Delivery of Sermons

Year 2

Bible Doctrines/Dispensational Truth

Church History

Cults & Calvinism

Genesis 1

Greek 2

Life of Christ

Missions Advanced Studies

Problem Texts

Year 3

Advanced Greek

Archeology/Geography

Galatians-Colossians

Genesis 2

Hebrew Language

Hebrews

Revelation

Theology

Classes may be added or removed at the discretion of the administration.

Year 1

1 & 2 Corinthians

1 Thessalonians Thru Titus (5 T’s)

Acts I

Church Administration

English

Gospel of John

Greek 1

Heart, Home, Helpmeet

Matthew

Music

OT/NT Survey

Prep & Delivery of Sermons

Year 2

Bible Doctrines/Dispensational Truth

Church History

Cults & Calvinism

Genesis 1

Greek 2

Life of Christ

Missions Advanced Studies

Problem Texts

Year 3

Advanced Greek

Archeology/Geography

Galatians-Colossians

Genesis 2

Hebrew Language

Hebrews

Revelation

Theology

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

For a student to graduate in three years they must complete approximately thirty-seven credits per semester. Each semester must include all core courses, three years of Christian service, and the proper balance of elective courses. Any part-time student may follow this course of study at their own pace and when they reach the minimum credit requirements, can graduate at the next graduation service.

DEGREES

Our primary degree is a Bachelor of Divinity (B.Div.), designed for men who are preparing for the ministry or to be a help in their church. We also offer a Bachelor of Biblical Studies (BBS) degree. The BBS degree is offered to those who fulfilled the required classes but not the entire curriculum being offered. This also applies to our female students with a slight adjustment to their curriculum studies. Some courses may need to be altered accordingly.

Students expecting to graduate should make an appointment with Dr. Gipp to discuss their accumulated credits and anticipated graduation date.

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Admissions

How to get in

We are here to train Christian servants. If that is you we want to do everything we can to help you get where God wants you. For more about how you can join in look at our admission policies or find contact our office for an application.

Contact: institute@tvbc.org or the church office at (208) 888-4545.

Each student will be required to complete a student enrollment application before being accepted into the institute.

Payments for online students will be made online through the church website.

  • Before classes start, the class will be paid in full before an online student is granted access to the online materials.
  • The student will be required to note that payment is designed for institute classes.