The SBS is a nine-month course in which the participant studies all 66 books of the Bible, the Word of God.
You learn to study the Scriptures, using the inductive approach, in which you observe what the text says and then let it shape your beliefs as opposed to the deductive method, where one approaches the Bible with a preconceived idea and searches the scripture for support.
The SBS will equip individuals to rightly handle the Word of truth. Giving them the ability to better observe and see what the Word has to say, learning to interpret what was originally meant by the Word, and how then it can be applied properly in whatever situation or ministry one finds themselves in.
Vision:
There are three core values we want to see instilled in our participants by the end of the nine-month course:
Grounded in Truth:
We believe in equipping believers with the foundational truth of God’s Word. Every participant will inductively study through the entire Bible, reading each book five times through during the 9-month course. We believe the Bible can lay a strong foundation for life and each participant must be grounded in its truth.
Growing in Relationship:
We believe that part of being grounded in God’s truth means that our participants find a deepening relationship, not only with God, but also with fellow participants. A true understanding of God’s Word leads to a growing relationship with God and with others.
Giving Out As We Receive:
We are privileged to study the Bible in an unreached nation; Taiwan, as a whole, is approximately 3% Christian. Consequently, our third goal in SBS is focused around evangelism. We don’t want to just study Bible – we want to tell others about the truth of Jesus
Curriculum:
The SBS is offered in a series of three-month phases:
--Interpreting the Scriptures I: This phase is the introduction to the SBS, covering most of the New Testament books.
--Interpreting the Scriptures II: This includes completing the inductive study of the New Testament, as well as, studying from Genesis through I Kings of the Old Testament.
--Interpreting the Scriptures III: This session focuses on the inductive study of II Kings through Malachi completing your study of the Bible.
How to Apply
If you want to apply for the next SBS, fill out the online application request form and information will be sent to you on how to complete the application process.
Who can attend?
For those who have completed YWAM's Discipleship Training Course and who have a heart to know and apply God's Word. This course is not only well suited for those with teaching, preaching and pastoral gifts, but is ideal for anyone eager for a greater foundation in God's Word to help them in serving in whatever area of ministry God has called them.
Opportunities after SBS:
Titus Project:
For those wanting to develop in the area of teaching, preaching and discipling building on the foundation of God's Word that they have developed during the SBS.
After developing a stronger foundation on God's Word, now it is time to go out and apply it by reaching the unreached of the World!
There is also ample opportunity for those wanting to be involved in practical ministry in Dan Shui.
The Teaching Team
The Teaching Team is an awesome opportunity for those who have finished SBS and Titus Project and have a heart for teaching the Word of God to hungry people.
The Great Commission says, “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (Matt 28:19-20)
Teaching is part of God’s commission to His disciples.
