FLORIDA BIBLE COLLEGE, INC.
CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA

It is a tragedy that many Christians live shallow Christian lives. FBC is dedicated to the task of training Christian men and women in the importance of total dedication and making Jesus the Lord of their lives, not to be saved, but because they are saved. Florida Bible College continues to mature believers in Jesus Christ into fully-committed, biblically grace-oriented, knowledgeable, articulate, balanced, evangelistic disciples who are faithful, competent, and effective in serving as the hands and feet and voice of Jesus in the world ,and in His church. Since its inception in 1962, Florida Bible College has been committed to offering comprehensive education in the Bible for those who know Jesus Christ as Savior and want to serve Him. Our salvation begins with the grace of God through the clear and simple message of everlasting life by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, for the glory of God alone (Ephesians 2:8-9). It is by this same grace that, as God's workmanship, we are being refined into His image as mature disciples (Ephesians 2:10). We are called to live in the wonderful grace and liberty in Christ, for it is in this environment of freedom that we are designed to flourish.  The fruitful and victorious life of a mature disciple of Jesus Christ is not achieved or characterized by a strict adherence to a legalistic moral code or by the avoidance of a lengthy litany of prohibited behaviors.  Regardless of how He gifts us, or in what capacity He chooses to use us, by His grace we can be diligent students of His Word, and faithful evangels to the world.  Florida Bible College can equip you to be an effective communicator who can share the faith in such a way that those you teach will be able to teach others. "You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also." (2 Timothy 2:1, 2) Our Mission The mission of Florida Bible College is to equip students for a life of lasting commitment to Jesus Christ, biblical faithfulness, moral integrity, intellectual development and lasting contribution to God's mission today. A Life of Lasting Contribution to God's mission today, as evidenced by: Service and leadership within the local church and world missions Florida Bible College Statement of Faith God is absolutely sovereign and in His sovereignty gave man the ability to accept or reject the salvation that He has provided.  It is God's desire that all would be saved and that none should perish. God foreknows, but does not predetermine any man to be condemned.  God permits man's destiny to depend upon man's choice.  The Church began with the descent of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost and is composed of all believers.  By the Holy Spirit we are all baptized into the one body of Christ.  Water baptism is not essential for salvation but is a testimony to the world. Florida Bible College Board of Trustees What others say about Florida Bible College It is hard to imagine that almost forty five years have gone by since I graduated from Florida Bible College. It is even harder to imagine all of the challenges and adventures that have been crammed into those forty five years. What does fall rather easily into my thoughts is the profound impact that a solid Bible education, a vibrant Christian community and a thrilling Christian outreach experience have played in my life during those years. Very few things would be more valuable for a young ... I rejoice with you that you are steadily moving forward toward the reopening of Florida Bible College. Bible schools that are clear on the gospel and sound in the faith are desperately needed in this day when compromise for convenience's sake is so prevalent. As you progress toward the actual reopening of FBC keep your standards high and your motives pure, and God will surely bless your efforts. I pray for great wisdom for each of you who are directly involved in this important endeavor. ... There have been many influential people and organizations in my life, but none as great as the ministry of Florida Bible College and those associated with it. My first connection was as a seventh grader attending Christian Youth Ranch where I heard the gospel message clearer than ever before, and I put my faith in Christ. My high school years were filled with the positive influence of innumerable FBC students who invested in my life and helped me make wise decisions and choices that changed m... Director of Church Relations New Tribes Mission Executive Board Forty-five years ago, faithful individuals from Florida Bible College reached out to this former atheist at the University of Miami. Their simple message of God's grace and mercy to lost sinners shattered my atheistic concepts. The love of God shared with me caused the Son of God to become the focus of my life. While I was blessed to be raised in a Christian home, the son of a pastor, and assured of my salvation at an early age, it was through the ministry of Florida Bible College that God really got hold of my heart.  At an FBC sponsored camp, when I was only 13 years of age I dedicated my life to Jesus Christ and felt the call of God on my life for ministry.  From that time forward until graduating high school I was involved in ministry through an FBC inspired Youth Ranch.&nbs... Florida Bible College Alumnus Knowing Stan and Carol Ponz since our mutual involvement in youth ministry in the late 60's has given me an opportunity to watch their exemplary lifestyle for almost five decades. Consistency, authenticity, leadership and experience are qualities I believe will enable Dr. Ponz to lead Florida Bible College effectively. ... The image of fun, sun, and a new adventure helped bring me to Florida Bible College back in 1972! Most might think that is why I went, but what was not obvious to family or friends was the turmoil within my soul! Few knew that I had applied to serve in the Peace Corps and that their rejection had me shaken. I had the perfect background for a project in South America and thought it would be a formality to be placed in that field. Little did I know that using God words in your appl...