Portland Bible College Online

Course Description: The main purpose for the Book of Hebrews is to establish Jesus Christ as better than all other ways that came before. The author demonstrates how Christ is better than the Prophets, the Angels, than Moses, Aaron, the priesthood, the old covenants and what this all means for the life of the believer. TO PREVIEW A LECTURE CLICK HERE Course Objectives:  To establish the purpose for the writing of the epistle. To follow the main themes through the context of the book. To trace the connection between this book and the Old Testament. To develop the areas covered in the epistle pertaining to the lives of today’s believers and the Church. Course Outline: Lectures 1-11: Christ is Better Lectures 12-18: Perfect Priest Lectures 19-23: New Covenant Lectures 24-28: Faith and Life of the Believer Instructor: Lanny Hubbard Portland Bible College is an educational ministry of Mannahouse (formerly City Bible Church) committed to the formation of Servant-Leaders for local churches and societies throughout the world. PBC has a reputation for not only training your mind, but also speaking to your spirit. Now these courses, which have helped thousands of pastors, church staff, marketplace leaders and committed believers achieve greater success in their churches, ministries and personal lives; is available to people anywhere in the world. This course can be offered for college credit by visiting www.portlandbiblecollege.org/apply-now Copyrights: All courses are the intellectual property of Portland Bible College. Any copying or public presentation of part or all of the courses without express written permission from Portland Bible College is a violation of federal law.  Curriculum developed by Portland Bible College is not ‘for sale,’ but available for use under different licensing options; Extension Campus, Affiliate Program, Group License and Individual License. Each license allows for different usage permissions and periods of time. Churches/Programs that no longer partner with PBC do not retain usage rights to the lectures, PowerPoint or additional curriculum.  Group use: This is the individual licensed curriculum for this course. : If you are interested in facilitating this course for a group, there are group licensing options available. The group license differs from the individual license in that it permits you to present this course publicly as well as provides additional resources including a syllabus and assignment templates. Group License costs are the individual license fee + the very affordable price of $10 per student. If you are interested in facilitating this course for a group, please contact the PBC offices by phone at 503.255.3540 or email at pbconline@portlandbiblecollege.org. Read More

Course Description:  This course is designed to be a practical and personal journey in developing the kind of spiritual and life disciplines that carry a person to a productive and fulfilling life.  Course Objectives:  To define the major life disciplines while highlighting their benefits and challenges.  To inspire the student to a life of growth and change, learning how to turn their weakness into strengths. To present practical strategies and methods that can be utilized in developing life disciplines. Course Outline: Introduction & Benefits: Lecture 1-3 Changing a Weakness to a Strength: Lecture 4 Devotional Disciplines: Lectures 5-6 Heart Disciplines: Lectures 7-8 Time Management: Lectures 9-11 Discipline of Integrity: Lectures 12-14 Academic Disciplines:Lectures 15-17 Discipline of Purity: Lectures 18-20 Verbal Discipline: Lecture 21 Discipline of Health: Lectures 22-23 Media Disciplines: Lectures 24-25 Discipline of Servanthood: Lecture 26 Discipline of Submission: Lecture 27 Conclusion: Lecture 28 Instructor: Ken Malmin, Katrina Tarter, and Carlos Marin Portland Bible College is an educational ministry of Mannahouse (formerly City Bible Church) committed to the formation of Servant-Leaders for local churches and societies throughout the world. PBC has a reputation for not only training your mind, but also speaking to your spirit. Now these courses, which have helped thousands of pastors, church staff, marketplace leaders and committed believers achieve greater success in their churches, ministries and personal lives; is available to people anywhere in the world. This course can be offered for college credit by visiting www.portlandbiblecollege.org/apply-now Copyrights: All courses are the intellectual property of Portland Bible College. Any copying or public presentation of part or all of the courses without express written permission from Portland Bible College is a violation of federal law.  Curriculum developed by Portland Bible College is not ‘for sale,’ but available for use under different licensing options; Extension Campus, Affiliate Program, Group License and Individual License. Each license allows for different usage permissions and periods of time. Churches/Programs that no longer partner with PBC do not retain usage rights to the lectures, PowerPoint or additional curriculum.  Group use: This is the individual licensed curriculum for this course. : If you are interested in facilitating this course for a group, there are group licensing options available. The group license differs from the individual license in that it permits you to present this course publicly as well as provides additional resources including a syllabus and assignment templates. Group License costs are the individual license fee + the very affordable price of $10 per student. If you are interested in facilitating this course for a group, please contact the PBC offices by phone at 503.255.3540 or email at pbconline@portlandbiblecollege.org. Read More

COURSE DESCRIPTION: A survey of family relationships, roles and problems, for the students own benefit as well as to equip them to help others. This course includes a focus on both marriage and parenting issues. COURSE OBJECTIVES: 1. To give a basic understanding of God’s purpose for the family. 2. To offer a positive perspective on the contemporary Christian family living in a declining societal environment. 3. To give a balanced perspective with practical insights into the key issues of marital success. 4. To offer practical wisdom in the forming and training of healthy family life. 5. To address key contemporary issues related to general family life and relationships. COURSE OUTLINE: Hope for the Family: L01-02 Biblical Concepts in Marriage: L03-07 Marriage Topics: L08-22 Parenting Topics: L23-33 Family Topics: L34-38 COURSE INSTRUCTORS: Ken and Glenda Malmin Portland Bible College is an educational ministry of Mannahouse (formerly City Bible Church) committed to the formation of Servant-Leaders for local churches and societies throughout the world. PBC has a reputation for not only training your mind, but also speaking to your spirit. Now these courses, which have helped thousands of pastors, church staff, marketplace leaders and committed believers achieve greater success in their churches, ministries and personal lives; is available to people anywhere in the world. This course can be offered for college credit by visiting www.portlandbiblecollege.org/apply-now Copyrights: All courses are the intellectual property of Portland Bible College. Any copying or public presentation of part or all of the courses without express written permission from Portland Bible College is a violation of federal law.  Curriculum developed by Portland Bible College is not ‘for sale,’ but available for use under different licensing options; Extension Campus, Affiliate Program, Group License and Individual License. Each license allows for different usage permissions and periods of time. Churches/Programs that no longer partner with PBC do not retain usage rights to the lectures, PowerPoint or additional curriculum.  Group use: This is the individual licensed curriculum for this course. : If you are interested in facilitating this course for a group, there are group licensing options available. The group license differs from the individual license in that it permits you to present this course publicly as well as provides additional resources including a syllabus and assignment templates. Group License costs are the individual license fee + the very affordable price of $10 per student. If you are interested in facilitating this course for a group, please contact the PBC offices by phone at 503.255.3540 or email at pbconline@portlandbiblecollege.org. Read More

Course Description: A study in the development of leadership as it applies to both individuals and teams. Emphasis will be placed on on principles and methods of training leaders as well as understanding and developing the dynamics of leadership teams.  TO PREVIEW A LECTURE CLICK HERE Course Objectives:   To present biblical principles of leadership, focusing on how leadership is developed To help each student evaluate his/her own leadership abilities and development  To inspire the class to aspire to fulfill their leadership potential  To impart understanding of team dynamics  Course Outline:  Lectures 1-5: Strategies for Building Leaders Lectures 6-10: Mentoring Leaders Lectures 11-12: Building Characters in Leaders Lectures 13-15: Ministry & Family Lectures 16-17: DISC Personal Profile Lecture 18: Writing Philosophy Statement Lectures 19-21: Team Ministry Lectures 22-24: Dynamics of Team Ministry Lectures 25-28: Role of Support Ministry Instructor: Ken Malmin Portland Bible College is an educational ministry of Mannahouse (formerly City Bible Church) committed to the formation of Servant-Leaders for local churches and societies throughout the world. PBC has a reputation for not only training your mind, but also speaking to your spirit. Now these courses, which have helped thousands of pastors, church staff, marketplace leaders and committed believers achieve greater success in their churches, ministries and personal lives; is available to people anywhere in the world. This course can be offered for college credit by visiting www.portlandbiblecollege.org/apply-now Copyrights: All courses are the intellectual property of Portland Bible College. Any copying or public presentation of part or all of the courses without express written permission from Portland Bible College is a violation of federal law.  Curriculum developed by Portland Bible College is not ‘for sale,’ but available for use under different licensing options; Extension Campus, Affiliate Program, Group License and Individual License. Each license allows for different usage permissions and periods of time. Churches/Programs that no longer partner with PBC do not retain usage rights to the lectures, PowerPoint or additional curriculum.  Group use: This is the individual licensed curriculum for this course. : If you are interested in facilitating this course for a group, there are group licensing options available. The group license differs from the individual license in that it permits you to present this course publicly as well as provides additional resources including a syllabus and assignment templates. Group License costs are the individual license fee + the very affordable price of $10 per student. If you are interested in facilitating this course for a group, please contact the PBC offices by phone at 503.255.3540 or email at pbconline@portlandbiblecollege.org. Read More

PRIME Internship in a Box, powered by Portland Bible College, helps high school students connect with God, His Church, and integrate faith into their everyday lives. Designed as a six week course, to engage high school students over the summer months, to encourage spiritual growth and give academic opportunities for college credit. Topics: Class content is delivered to students through 18 online videos, imparted by our Portland Bible College professors. (You will need a screen/projector or computer/screen with WIFI connection to play the video classes.)  The content of this course is divided as follows: Student Notebook: Taking notes not only helps students retain information, but it provides the primary take-away for the student even when the internship has expired. A 94 page student notebook with all the class content is provided to download and print for students. Internship Documents: The internship documents provides information on how the internship was designed at Mannahouse Church. These documents are provided in an editable guide that youth leaders are invited to customize according to the needs of their program. Promotional and Communication Resources:  Resources are provide to aid the church in the promotion of the PRIME Internship program among parents and youth. These scripts and templates will help recruit students for the program. Ministry Experience Resources:  Resources are provide to help plan meaningful ministry experience opportunities for the purpose of connecting students to your local church. Outreach Resources:  The resources provided will give ideas on how to plan an outreach activity that will cultivate a heart for the lost in your interns and will cause them to step out of their comfort zone into a realm of trust and faith in God. Portland Bible College Credit: Groups can offer one credit to students for each summer that they successfully complete PRIME.  Groups must choose to offer credit on behalf of their students by filling out the Credit Request Form.   For questions about this curriculum, see more information at www.portlandbiblecollege.org/prime.  Read More

Course Description: Worship in the Bible provides a biblical overview of worship. It is designed to establish a strong scriptural foundation of the topic of worship for the student. It will develop different worship themes from Genesis to Revelation; touching on the high points of worship expressed in various sacred structures of the Old Testament and practices in the Early Church and today. TO PREVIEW A LECTURE CLICK HERE Course Objectives:   Designed to expose students to the breadth of biblical material that relates to the topic of worship: songs, poems, prayers, etc. Familiarize students with the terms and concepts that are used to express the act of worship Look at the ways that Israel and the church historically engaged in acts of worship Provide an overview of the sacred structures in the Bible where worship took place Address some of the current trends and conflicts over the area of worship in the Church Course Outline:  Lectures 1-6: Definition and Purpose of Worship Lectures 7-10: History of Worship Lectures 11-23: Tabernacle of Moses Lectures 24-25: David and Worship Instructor: Lanny Hubbard Portland Bible College is an educational ministry of Mannahouse (formerly City Bible Church) committed to the formation of Servant-Leaders for local churches and societies throughout the world. PBC has a reputation for not only training your mind, but also speaking to your spirit. Now these courses, which have helped thousands of pastors, church staff, marketplace leaders and committed believers achieve greater success in their churches, ministries and personal lives; is available to people anywhere in the world. This course can be offered for college credit by visiting www.portlandbiblecollege.org/apply-now Copyrights: All courses are the intellectual property of Portland Bible College. Any copying or public presentation of part or all of the courses without express written permission from Portland Bible College is a violation of federal law.  Curriculum developed by Portland Bible College is not ‘for sale,’ but available for use under different licensing options; Extension Campus, Affiliate Program, Group License and Individual License. Each license allows for different usage permissions and periods of time. Churches/Programs that no longer partner with PBC do not retain usage rights to the lectures, PowerPoint or additional curriculum.  Group use: This is the individual licensed curriculum for this course. : If you are interested in facilitating this course for a group, there are group licensing options available. The group license differs from the individual license in that it permits you to present this course publicly as well as provides additional resources including a syllabus and assignment templates. Group License costs are the individual license fee + the very affordable price of $10 per student. If you are interested in facilitating this course for a group, please contact the PBC offices by phone at 503.255.3540 or email at pbconline@portlandbiblecollege.org. Read More