Teach Others Also

We do not have a long, laborious list of rules. Rather than that, we are going to grant you the greatest thing that we can, our trust. We are going to trust that you have a sincere desire to live for the Lord. We are going to trust that you are going to give your best effort in the classroom. We are also going to trust that you will be honest with us and that you will live some semblance of a holy, Christian life. If you lie to us, or deceive us, we are going to believe you. But, if we discover that you have lied or deceived us, we will probably never believe or trust you again. We will, if you repent, forgive all that but you will lose our trust and respect. The value of those things is entirely up to you, but you are advised not to take it too lightly.

As time goes by, we will introduce more rules if the student body proves to lack the character to live responsibly for Christ. We do not look forward to this, but then, it’s really up to the students as to whether they are worthy of the initial trust granted them.

There are some things that will be expected of you as a student at TVBBI. They are:

1. Church Attendance

You will be in every service of Treasure Valley Baptist Church that you are able to attend. This is not a loyalty nor a policing matter. We believe any Christian is spiritually poorer for every church service they miss. Thus, we believe that being in all the services will have a positive spiritual effect that even your classroom studies cannot provide.

2. Class Attendance

Obviously, you will be expected to attend all classes since that’s what you’re here for. No “Classes missed Demerit System” is being enforced at this time. Therefore, the decision of the President will decide the fate of a delinquent student. If an uncooperative, wayward student requires a demerit system we will institute one. All parties involved will fare better if character and honor motivate class attendance.

3. Local Church Ministry

In addition to your church attendance, you are required to participate in one of the church evangelical outreach ministries. Those would include, but not be restricted to Bus Visitation, Sunday School Classes, Street Ministry, Door-to-Door Visitation, Nursing Home Ministry, Prison Ministry, Choir, Nursery or any other. Your participation in a church ministry will be checked and count toward your final grade.

4. Bible Reading

We at Treasure Valley Baptist Church and Treasure Valley Baptist Bible Institute put an immense value on the Bible and its effect on any Christian who reads it faithfully. Many a student has fallen into the foolish overconfidence that since they are actively learning the Bible there is no need for them to read it. This is a fallacy! The Bible declares that you, as well as the Faculty, Church Members and all Christians in general are desperately wicked. While Bible
preaching will help to suppress your wickedness; you are not in church every day. But you are wicked every day. It is the belief of Treasure Valley Baptist Bible Institute that daily, personal Bible reading will help with moral, spiritual, and emotional difficulties in all Christians.

5. Christian Life

It is expected of you that if you chose to gain more Bible training you should be somewhat more dedicated in your Christian life. That means we believe you not only wish to be trusted but that you are worthy of that trust. We are willing to grant you that trust, once. If you prove unworthy of that trust you may continue attending your classes but will be dealt with as someone who cannot be trusted. We are not a police force. We do not intend on spying on anyone. But we are a Bible believing institution that wishes to have a good testimony in our community and across the country. Therefore if, while here, you live in such a way that we feel you may harm that testimony, we reserve the right to speak to you about certain activities in your life. If deemed necessary, we reserve the right to dismiss you as a student.

If you leave this institution before graduating

Our interest in our students is solely based on bestowing on them the best Bible education we can and to provide a safe, spiritual environment for them via attendance at Treasure Valley Baptist Church. We do not believe that a student who, for whatever reason, chooses to end their education here is doomed to failure and destruction. We are bound by our Christian faith to support one another. If you leave, not for disciplinary reasons, you will not be shunned or “black-balled” and we will leave the door open to your return if you so desire. We are supposed to be brothers who look out for the welfare of one another rather than seeking power and influence.

I hope these words will clarify any questions you may have concerning Treasure Valley Baptist Bible Institute.

In Christ’s Service,

Dr. Samuel C. Gipp