Pathway to Peace
College of Bible & Health Evangelism
"The Highest Education"
Please read this document thoroughly and pray to God, before you apply.
Mission: Train an army of effective Bible & Health Evangelist to GO and share the compassion of Jesus Christ and to prepare others for His second coming.
Admission Policies & Student Standards
Pathway to Peace College of Bible & Health Evangelism offers unique, comprehensive, and exciting training programs that will equip you for effective wholistic evangelism to win souls for Jesus Christ. Effective evangelism is combining the Bible gospel and health. This is the model of Jesus Christ, teaching, preaching, and healing (Matthew 9:35 - 36). Each CBHE program will give you the tools and confidence you need to meet the spiritual, mental, physical, and health needs of those you are ministering to for Jesus. Be prepared to get a hands on practical education in ministry. You will have a wide range of ministry opportunities. Every student will be an integral part of our ministry team. All students who complete CBHE's training will have guaranteed full-time opportunities to work in the gospel field.
Pathway to Peace Ministries is a lay God-supported ministry who keep the standards of the Bible and support the organization of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
We believe that the “highest education” is learning and following the principles of the Bible. We only teach these principles and follow the inspired counsels given from the Spirit of Prophecy. We do not go outside these boundaries. As a student and minister for Jesus Christ your success depends on following these principles.
General Admission Polices:
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Must be at least 18 years old or older
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Completed High School or GED
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Foundational Bible knowledge
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Completed application and submitted non-refundable application fee
Pathway to Peace CBHE accepts students of any race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin whose principles are in harmony with the Bible and goals of Pathway to Peace Ministries..
Student Standards
We invite you to prayerfully consider each of the following general principles, and commit yourself to them fully, before applying to Pathway to Peace College of Bible & Health Evangelism:
Wholehearted devotion to Jesus Christ as Savior, Lord, and Friend, with a chosen lifestyle of personal prayer, Bible study, obedience, and Christian service.
1.Fully committed to the ministry of Jesus Christ in preaching, teaching, and healing.
2.Dedication to living and promoting a healthy lifestyle physically, mentality, and spiritually.
3.Dedication and excellence to your training. This includes regular and punctual attendance, attentiveness in class, diligent study, and faithful completion of all required assignments.
4.Take God's work seriously as a holy calling that has eternal consequences.
5.Realize that your body is a temple of God and abstain from alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs, other harmful substances, and tattoos.
6.Stay pure to principle which includes refraining from hurting others sexually or emotionally as well as from premarital sexual contact and/or other impure acts.
7.Committed to honesty and integrity and the willingness to work things out during conflict
8.Committed to unity and cooperation with fellow students, ministry partners, and Pathway to Peace Ministries.
9.Committed to promoting and practicing a "plant-based" diet as given in Genesis 1:29 and 3:18 as God's original diet which excludes flesh and "junk" food.
Dress Code:
Each student's dress should glorify God as outlined in the Bible. The following are the guiding principles of dress for ALL students;
Simplicity and Neatness: Students appearance should be simple, proper and appropriate for the occasion and neat. Sloppiness in dress and appearance is not acceptable. This includes sagging pants, oversized shirts, unkept hairstyles, hats turned to the side, torn jeans, etc.
Professionalism & Bible Standards: Business casual is the general standard. Any lettering or pictures on clothing that promotes a “worldy” lifestyle or celebrity is strictly prohibited. Sleeveless or stomach revealing tops, skin-tight clothing, low-cut unbuttoned shirts, or cleavage/chest revealing attire are not allowed on campus or off campus activities. Shorts are not allowed. Ladies skirts or dresses should be below the knee. It is appropriate for ladies to wear loose fitting pants that were made for women depending on the occasion. Ladies should also refrain from wearing high heeled shoes. In general, modesty of dress is the overriding principle.
Jewelry/tattoos/cosmetics: In keeping with the principles of the Bible, jewelry, including wedding bands/rings are not allowed. Tattoos should be covered and not visible if possible. Cosmetics including lipstick, nail polish, and the like are not acceptable.
Hairstyles/Grooming: Hairstyles should be simple, groomed, and neat. For men: corn rolls, dreads, braids, uncombed hair, or other faddish hairstyles are not acceptable. Also facial hair and beards should be well groomed. For ladies: Avoid “colorful” hairstyles that does not give God the glory, but bring much attention to self.
Forbidden Items: Firearms, hunting knives, or other weapons, recreational drugs, tobacco, alcoholic beverages, pornography, gang symbols, or occult items are not permitted on campus, in car, in housing, or possession of any students. Discovery of such items is grounds for immediate dismissal without a refund.
Courtship Relationships
We value appropriate group interactions between men and women which provide opportunities for students to learn about themselves and others. It also helps one to develop a healthy prospective in selecting a future life partner. Each student must keep in mind the sacred mission that God has for him or her, so any social involvements that might hinder your mission should be avoided. To help students guard against “courtship” distractions during their educational preparation at Pathway to Peace CBHE, the couple must seek counseling and permission by Pathway to Peace's CBHE administration committee.
On Campus Housing Guidelines
Currently on campus housing is limited to a few male and female students, but the following housing guidelines must be kept:
A housing meeting should be held once a week by each male and female housing leader with its roommates to assure cleanliness and order is kept. Each roommate should be given assignments to keep the living premises clean, neat, and orderly on daily basis.
1.A housing meeting should be held once a week by each male and female housing leader with its roommates to assure cleanliness and order is kept. Each roommate should be given assignments to keep the living premises clean, neat, and orderly on daily basis.
2.Curfew is a 9:30pm. All lights should be out by 10pm. Exceptions may occur, but must be explained or approved.
3.No food, food storage, nor cooking is allowed in rooms.
4.Laundry must be washed on days assigned.
5.Pets are strictly prohibited on campus
6.Males should not be found in females rooms or vice versa. (Helping to move or fix something per approval is the only exception.)
7.Pathway to Peace is not responsible for any personal property lost, stolen, or broken.
8.Attend ALL worship services on campus.
9.Leave guidelines: All on campus residents must get prior approval before staying overnight off-campus including weekends.
10.Guest guidelines: We welcome guest to come visit with you, but you need to get prior approval from Pathway to Peace administration. Overnight stay for your guest is limited and sometimes not available. We encourage you to make other overnight arrangements for your guest. If your guest eat with us, we ask they provide a donation to cover the cost of the meals. Note: “Special friend” overnight guest stay is not appropriate.
Vehicles / Transporation
All students are welcomed to bring automobiles. Students without vehicles will have opportunities to go into town to take care of personal things.
Technology / Internet
There is limited access to the Internet. Each student who uses the Internet must sign and adhere to the usage guidelines. Each student should not be involved in inappropriate activities or websites while on the Internet.
Discipline Policy
It is our goal that each student complete their course of study. We understand that each student is a precious soul of God. If a student is moving away from the principles set by the Bible and the goals of Pathway to Peace CBHE, a comprehensive effort will be made to bring that student back into harmony with God, the Word, and the goals of Pathway to Peace. The discipline process begins with prayer, study, and personal counseling. If this process is not adequate, restrictions of the student's privilege will be enforced or even suspension from the campus for a few days. Prayerfully at this stage the student be restored and in harmony with the given expectations. On rare occasions, if a discipline problem persist, Pathway to Peace CBHE will have to regretfully dismiss the student from the program.
God's Property
The property at Pathway to Peace is God's. It is considered holy ground. We ask that all students and guest respect the property as such. Please help keep the property free of litter. No fishing nor hunting is allowed on the property.
Attendance Policy
Classes: All students are expected to be punctual and attend all classes.
Regular Work Assignment: Be on time for work assignment. Tardiness and absence without a legitimate excuse is not acceptable. Remember regular work assignments go towards tuition reduction.
Field Ministry: Practical work and ministry assignments are a critical part of the success of the ministry. All students who are assigned to specific task are ask to be present and punctual.
Absences: If you must miss a required task, ministry activity, meeting or class due to illness or other unavoidable circumstances, please contact your teachers/supervisors affected. Please be proactive and let the appropriate individuals know before your class or work assignment begins. Only excused absences are acceptable.
Dedication Ceremony Requirements
Instead of a “graduation” ceremony Pathway to Peace CBHE has a Dedication Ceremony for all students who successfully complete required courses, vocational training, ministry field objectives, demonstrate a lifestyle in harmony with the Bible, and is committed to the mission and service of Christ.
Accreditation
Pathway to Peace College of Bible & Health Evangelism does not seek accreditation, nor give academic college “credits”. We will provide you with a certificate of completion and a transcript of all classes and related work completed.
Addition information:
Also read Pathway to Peace Ministries Mission & Evangelism Model
Contact Information
Pathway to Peace
College of Bible & Health Evangelism
11775 NC 109 South
Peachland, NC 28133
704-465-8500
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