Securing the next generation

🧒 Training Children to Be Godly, Modest Christians for the Next Generation

> “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

— Proverbs 22:6 (KJV)

👧1. Start Early: Lay the Foundation in the Home and Church

Deuteronomy 6:6-7 – Teach God’s Word diligently to children daily.

Begin teaching Bible truths at a young age through stories, songs, and memorization.

Encourage parents to have family devotions and prayer time.

👦2. Build a God-Centered Curriculum

Use Sunday School and Children’s Church to teach:

Who God is (Theology)

The Gospel (Salvation through Christ alone)

Godly Character (love, truthfulness, obedience)

The importance of the local church and baptism

👩3. Train Modesty and Purity Early On

Teach from Scriptures like:

1 Timothy 2:9 – “...women adorn themselves in modest apparel…”

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 – Our body is the temple of the Holy Ghost.

Train both boys and girls about:

Proper dress and modesty

Respecting one another as God's creation

Guarding the heart and mind (Proverbs 4:23)

🤠4. Encourage Personal Walk with God

Teach children:

How to pray daily (Luke 11:1)

How to read and apply the Bible (Psalm 119:105)

How to stand for Christ in school and among peers (Romans 12:2)

Encourage them to bring their questions and struggles to God.

🙇‍♀️5. Discipline in Love and Truth

Correct lovingly and biblically:

Proverbs 13:24 – “He that spareth his rod hateth his son…”

Hebrews 12:6 – “Whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth…”

Teach the difference between worldly behavior and Christian behavior.

👨6. Be Consistent Models of Faith

Adults in the church must live what they preach.

Titus 2:7 – “In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works…”

Let children see godliness in action:

Serving others

Worshiping sincerely

Seeking forgiveness and humility

🙍7. Involve Them in Church Ministries

Train them to:

Sing in choir or special numbers

Help in Sunday school setup or clean-up

Join outreach or tract-giving with guidance

Make them feel they belong to the body of Christ, not just spectators.

🙇8. Protect Them from Worldly Influence

Guide parents and kids in choosing:

Christian literature and media

Modest fashion choices

God-honoring friendships

Teach them to say "no" to sin and peer pressure:

Ephesians 5:11 – “Have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness…”

🧒9. Establish Mentorship and Discipleship

Assign mature Christians to:

Be spiritual mentors

Follow up with youth weekly

Encourage Scripture memory and spiritual growth

👩10. Pray and Depend on the Holy Spirit

Ultimately, only God transforms hearts.

Pray over the children constantly:

3 John 1:4 – “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth.”

Rely on the Spirit’s help to raise a righteous generation.

🙏BONUS: SAMPLE PRAYER FOR CHILDREN

> “Lord, make this child a vessel for Your glory. Let them grow in Your Word, walk in Your ways, and shine as a light in this dark world. Guard their hearts and use them mightily in the next generation. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.”

🏋️Training children in the church to become godly, modest, and Christ-centered Christians for the next generation requires intentional, Bible-based teaching, loving discipline, and consistent modeling of the Christian life. Attention all Children Ministry teachers and leaders.

Masteral Program on the way...

We will be upgrading to Doctoral level soon, as God will allow.

Here are Masteral (Master’s-level) programs that we are building to be offered in MBSBBIIS, each with a specific focus but grounded in Missionary Baptist theology and practice:

1. Master of Divinity (M.Div.)

Flagship professional degree for pastors and leaders.

72–96 units

Prepares for preaching, teaching, counseling, and leadership

Includes Greek, Hebrew, preaching, theology, church history, and ministry practice

2. Master of Christian Education (M.C.Ed. or MACE)

Focuses on Christian teaching, discipleship, and educational ministry.

Curriculum includes curriculum design, educational psychology, discipleship methods, and Sunday school leadership

3. Master of Pastoral Studies (M.P.S.)

Designed for pastors focusing on practical ministry skills.

Covers pastoral counseling, homiletics, church management, leadership, and crisis care

4. Master of Mission Studies (M.Miss. or M.M.S.)

Emphasizes missions, evangelism, and cross-cultural ministry.

Global missions, church planting, contextual theology, evangelistic strategies

5. Master of Theological Studies (M.T.S.)

For those seeking theological depth without full pastoral training.

Suitable for teachers, writers, or lay theologians

Less ministry practicum, more doctrinal and biblical study

6. Master of Church Music (M.C.M.)

For music ministers and worship leaders.

Hymnology, choral conducting, music theory, worship theology, and Baptist musical traditions

7. Master of Biblical Counseling (M.B.C.)

For those called to counsel biblically within church settings.

Focuses on Scripture-based psychology, spiritual formation, and family counseling

8. Master of Apologetics and Evangelism (M.A.E.)

For those defending and sharing the faith.

Christian apologetics, philosophy, evangelism, and world religions

9. Master of Leadership in Ministry (M.L.M.)

Specialized for Christian leadership and administration.

Church leadership, change management, strategic planning, and Baptist polity

10. Master of Theology (T.M.) (Advanced, often post-M.Div.)

Academic and research-focused, often leading to doctoral work.

❤️ We will announce soon.

PLACEMENT ASSESSMENT FOR BACHELORS DEGREE

GOOD NEWS!!!

Missionary Baptist Seminary of Bethel Baptist Institute of International Studies (MBSBBIIS)

Bachelor’s Degree Completion Placement Assessment Program

Program Description

The Bachelor’s Degree Completion Placement Assessment Program is a specialized academic and doctrinal evaluation designed by the Missionary Baptist Seminary of Bethel Baptist Institute of International Studies (MBSBBIIS) to recognize, validate, and assess the biblical knowledge, doctrinal soundness, and spiritual maturity of individuals who have previously studied in Scriptural New Testament Church-sponsored seminaries, Bible institutes, or who are actively serving in ministry roles.

This program is primarily intended for qualified Church Workers, Deacons, Sunday School Teachers, Assistant Pastors, and other Faithful Ministers of the Gospel who desire to complete their Bachelor of Theology (B.Th.) or similar biblical degree through placement testing, rather than repeating foundational training already received.

Purpose

The purpose of this placement program is:

To assess the individual’s mastery of biblical doctrines and theological understanding.

To determine eligibility and academic readiness for higher-level coursework in the Bachelor's degree program.

To provide an accelerated pathway to graduation for seasoned laborers in the Lord’s vineyard who are “approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15).

To discern those who are spiritually mature, doctrinally sound, and apt to teach, as expected of leaders and teachers in the New Testament church.

Format and Structure

The Placement Assessment Test consists of 500 items designed to comprehensively measure biblical literacy, theological understanding, ministry competence, and Scriptural discernment. The test items are developed from a Missionary Baptist doctrinal perspective and emphasize key areas necessary for effective ministry.

Subject Areas:

1. Bibliology (The Doctrine of the Bible)

2. Theology Proper (Doctrine of God the Father)

3. Christology (Doctrine of Christ)

4. Pneumatology (Doctrine of the Holy Spirit)

5. Anthropology (Doctrine of Man)

6. Hamartiology (Doctrine of Sin)

7. Soteriology (Doctrine of Salvation)

8. Ecclesiology (Doctrine of the Church)

9. Angelology (Doctrine of Angels, Satan, and Demons)

10. Eschatology (Doctrine of Last Things)

11. Missions and Evangelism

12. Ministerial Ethics and Christian Living

13. Church History and Baptist Distinctives

14. Old and New Testament Survey

15. Hermeneutics and Biblical Interpretation

16. Doctrinal Controversies and Cult Awareness

17. Teaching and Leadership Skills in the Church

Question Types:

Multiple Choice

True or False

Fill-in-the-Blanks (selected sections)

Matching (selected topics)

Short Exegetical Evaluations (optional, for qualitative assessment)

Eligibility

To qualify for the placement assessment, the applicant must:

1. Be a saved, baptized member in good standing of a New Testament Baptist Church.

2. Have previously studied in a Scriptural church-sponsored seminary or Bible institute.

3. Be currently or formerly engaged in recognized church ministry (e.g., worker, deacon, teacher).

4. Submit a Letter of Endorsement or Recommendation from their Pastor.

5. Submit academic records or certificates from previous theological training (if available).

EMAIL TO: mbsbbiis@gmail.com, johnbaptistph@yahoo.com 

Evaluation and Credit Awarding

Upon completion of the 500-item Placement Assessment:

A minimum score of 80% is required to review his assessment, to determine where he made mistakes, to be corrected and re evaluated for full credit recognition.

Partial credits may be awarded for lower scores based on subject performance.

Based on the results, the Academic Board will determine which courses, if any, the student may skip or replace with electives or advanced study.

Students who qualify will proceed directly to higher-level coursework or thesis completion as required for the B.Th. degree.

Certification

Those who pass the Placement Assessment with distinction may be awarded a Certificate of Doctrinal Competency and be admitted into the final year or final phase of the Bachelor of Theology program, subject to thesis or practicum requirements.

PLACEMENT ASSESSMENT EXAMINATION CHALLENGE 📝500 items

📝Part 1 OT Survey 100 items👉 Click this link to take the test 1

📝Part 2 Church History 100 items👉 Click this to link to Test 2 

📝Part 3 Missionary Baptist Distinctives👉 Click this to link to test 3 

📝Part 4 Basic Doctrines👉 Click this to link to test 4 

📝Part 5 Advance Doctrines👉 Click this to link to test 5