Glad Tidings Bible College

WELCOME TO GLAD TIDINGS BIBLE COLLEGE

Rev. Jackson Kyeswa,(Principal)

Glad Tidings Bible College is an interdenominational educational centre specifically established for the training of Born Again Christian Leaders to reach their own people for Christ through Day and evening classes.

It is an Evangelical College with a Pentecostal Emphasis necessary for equipping of the ministers of God.
Our students come from all denominations who believe in the need for Christ as a personal saviour. We believe that both a systematic approach to the study of God’s word and the personal experience of the fullness of the Holy Spirit is necessary for the equipping of the ministers of God.

BRIEF HISTORY

It was opened in 1961 by The Gospel Mission To Uganda to train the young ministers who had just given their lives to Christ so that they can take on the work of pastoring the newly established churches. The following have been its principles since it was started:

Dorothy Williams From 1961-1972
Jotham B. Mutebi From 1972- 1977
From 1977-1981 (closed due to Amin’s decree)
Ponsiano Lwakatale From 1981-1992
Paul Mahon From 1992-2002
Jackson N. Kyeswa From 2002 to 2022

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

The Mission of Glad Tidings Bible college is to prepare godly Born again leaders for Ministry in the dynamic context of the African Church , with a Pentecostal emphasis. The College equips them to make disciples of all nations and offers an environment condusive to studying the Bible and ministry related subjects.It provides an atmosphere which fosters spiritual maturity with a focus on services to God ,the church and society.

Certificate in Ministry (30 cr hrs)

The Certificate in Christian Ministry is the basic essential award we offer in our curriculum. The curriculum is designed for both ordained and lay leaders on part-time and full-time non-resident basis. If you are a S.4 graduate (U.C.E) OR its equivalent from another institution you may apply

Diploma in Theology (96 cr hrs)

This program is designed to introduce students to key theological disciplines of Bible studies, Spiritual Leadership, Church History, Counselling and Christian Ministry. It provides students with a variety of theological courses and practical activities which equip them with fundamental interpretation and application of the bible

Diploma in Ministry (64 cr hrs)

The diploma in Christian Ministry programme at GTBC is open to all mature born-again Christian candidates who have a call to serve God. Applicants must have completed senior six, Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (U.A.C.E) or its equivalent from a recognized institution.

Diploma In Christian Counselling

Diploma in Christian Counseling (DCC) gives you an in depth study of models and theories of counseling practice integrated with biblical principles for effective applications. The program will equip you with theoretical knowledge, how to apply practical counseling skills. How to be the most effective pastor or counselor?

In the Ugandan church, discipleship has not kept pace with evangelism. Church planting has outpaced pastoral training, and untrained leaders and their congregations are ill-equipped to speak to the issues challenging the Ugandan Christian. Despite the need for pastoral training, the churches lack the funds to send their pastors and church leaders to Bible School. Churches must deal with more pressing issues such as AIDS, the orphan crisis and poverty, so the issue of Bible training gets overlooked. The gospel has come to Uganda but there are only a handful of qualified leaders for churches filled to capacity. This has led to widespread corruption and false teaching in the church.

While God called young men and women of Uganda to the ministry, He has also called on some people to create a Biblical institution(GTBC) that would provide a strong foundation for these young people.

What does Sponsorship Cover?

  • Each student needs $100 per month for tuition for the 24-month program. You may donate all or part of a student’s tuition.
  • Monthly sponsorships are available at $25, $50 and $100 per month.
  • You may also donate to the Scholarship Fund for GTBC which helps those students without sponsors. GTBCs sponsorship program will:

Provide pastors and church leaders with the opportunity to receive a sound Biblical foundation.

Connect students with support through prayer and letters of encouragement.

Strengthen churches that could not afford to send their leaders for training.

Raise awareness of the need for Bible training in Uganda.

Ready to get started?

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