The Southern Baptist Texan, which is the newspaper for the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention (SBTC), recently had an article about Northeastern Baptist College in Bennington, VT, where we had a 2nd Half Ministry group serve this summer, and where former Hillcrest pastor Ed Wright serves as Dean of Students.
This is their second full year and they have 25 full-time students with another 12-15 part time students. They have just crossed a major milestone in gaining their accreditation by getting a unanimous vote Sept. 16th by the State Board of Education, which gives them their accreditation for Vermont. Their next step is to receive regional accreditation.
The school offers three degree programs, Bachelor of Arts in Biblical studies, Bachelor of Arts in Music, and Bachelor of Science in Christian Counseling – along with a diploma in Christian Ministry. They have 5 full-time faculty members and 16 adjunct instructors, and are in partnership with the Baptist Convention of New England and the Green Mountain Baptist Association of Vermont. They are also a part of the Southern Baptist Convention through the North American Mission Board.
In 2013, the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention gave money to fund NEBC’s chapel, including chairs and an audio-system, as well as classroom furniture and equipment. Last month, SBTC Executive Director Jim Richards visited the campus and preached during the school’s chapel service.
No comments:
Post a Comment