Fort Wayne Bible College - Vine / Light Tower Yearbook (Fort Wayne, IN)

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Later the increased demand for Bible training led to plans to enlarge its quarters and extend its ministry. Thereupon the institution passed into the jurisdiction of the Missionary Church Associa- tion. However, only one semester of school was conducted in Bethany Home: then in the provi- dence of God, a beautiful site was selected at the edge of Fort Wayne, Indiana, where the Bible Training School was established. The school op- erated under this name until l93O, when the name was changed to the Fort Wayne Bible Institute. The school has always been conducted along interdenominational lines. Several denominations are represented on the Governing Board and fac- ulty, and students from twenty-six different de- nominations are in attendance. In 1938 the lnstitute was incorporated and thereby given a solid legal foundation. It is chart- ered by the State of Indiana as a theological insti- tute with the privilege of offering academic and college courses and granting suitable awards for such work. The institute is governed by a board composed of twelve trustees and the president.

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HISTORICAL SKETCH The Bible Institute is in its thirtysninth year. During these years hundreds of young people have come to her halls and have lighted their torches at her alters to go to dark portions ot the earth holding forth the Word of Lite. Born from the vis- ion, sacrifice, and labors of its founders, the lite of the Institute has continuously been character- ized by these essentials. The antecedent of the Fort Wayne Bible Insti- tute was known as Bethany Home, which was in Bluffton, Ohio. This home was conducted by Mr. and Mrs. B. P. Lugibihl as a retreat for Chris- tian workers needing rest, and for those seeking the Great Physician for physical needs. In a few years the scope of vision was enlarged to include the teaching ot the Bible. It then carne to be known as Bethany Bible Institute and offered courses in Bible, English, and Music.

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FORT WAYNE t t S ,595 It 'Fire -,gity ot l o1t Wayne, with its t-eautitul lionies and ttiriv- ina industries, is situated near tlie national center ot population. l' itz fri me huh ot the industrial Micldle-West, with the qreat metroe politaii centers ot Cliicaqo, Detroit, Toledo, lndianapolis, and Cinf ' girinati, -'ill less than two hundred miles distant. Fort Wayne is :tilt in historical traditiony it is named after General Anthony it Wayne and was a strateqic tort in the early development ot the 4 Northwest Territory, Ot special interest to Christian people is , tif :rioiiunient in heautitul Lindenwood Cemetery to Sammy lfliwirisf' Clie famous African convert who came to this country to ri-P filled with the Holy Spirit and to receive an education. l:i time southwest part ot the city, an exclusive residential dis- truii, tiie spacious three and one-halt acre Bible Institute campf mfr. Reri'io','ed trorii the noise and soot of industrial sections, it turnisned an ideal environment tor school lite. lts stately oaks ,incl otiier trees triat survive from virain forest add beauty and ' :Eiarrri to a spot that is sacred around to many alumni. l.