New Vision Media Center at Bethlehem Bible College hosted an event for people with disabilities
ew Vision Media Center at Bethlehem Bible College hosted an event in cooperation with four institutions from the Bethlehem governorate that support people with disabilities ranging from mental to physical and visual disabilities...
Ministry of Tourism Exam at BBC
This week BBC’s students from the Diploma Tour Guiding program as well as those from other universities in the area are taking their exams from the Ministry of Tourism to become licensed tour guides. Bethlehem Bible College is honored to host both the Ministry and the students on our campus. This exam is usually given […]
A Grander Vision for Bethlehem & the Middle East: BBC hosts third Global leadership Summit in Bethlehem
For two days this October, Bethlehem Bible College’s staff, students and faculty joined efforts and worked diligently to host, for the third time, the Global Leadership Summit (GLS) in Bethlehem. Started by renowned pastor Bill Hybels, the GLS is a two-day leadership event telecast LIVE in HD from Willow Creek’s campus near Chicago to hundreds […]
“So We Submit to Him and Carry On” Women’s Monthly Meeting at BBC
On Wednesday, October 5, women from across the Bethlehem area, arrived at Bethlehem Bible College’s campus to attend ‘A Pot in His Hand’ monthly meeting. The meeting featured worship, led by Monica Zaytuna and Safa Bannoura and a powerful message led by a special guest, Catherine Shahwan. Catherine talked about the importance of total submission […]
“Children’s Safety on the Roads” A talk show by the New Vision Media Center
The New Vision Media Center at Bethlehem Bible College just filmed a talk show about children’s safety on roads. The show was hosted by Media director, Gabriel Hanna and will be broadcasted on Maan satellite station reaching Palestinians families across the West Bank and Gaza. The dialogue aims to raise awareness among citizens and to […]
Inspirational Graduation Speech from Nazareth Evangelical College
We are filled with joy as we stand together, offering our most sincere congratulations to the graduating students. Congratulations!! For the past 4 years we have seen and appreciated your hard work. Some may wonder about the importance of studying theology, the Bible and ministry with our College. In answer to that, I have two […]
Bethlehem Bible College Begins Online Courses in Biblical Studies
On September 15, 2016 Bethlehem Bible College initiated its online program in Biblical Studies with 44 Arab students living all around the world! “We have students from Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, Palestine, among other countries. But they are spread out all over the world, from Gaza to Hong Kong and all the way to Belgium, […]
College Staff Member nominated for World Summit Initiative Mobile Phone e-Content Award
On Monday, August 22, 2016, the World Summit Initiative on e-Content (Palestine) held a press conference at the headquarters of the Supreme Council for Creativity and Excellence. Seven projects were nominated to represent the state of Palestine in the competition of the World Summit Initiative for Mobile Phone e-Content Award, including a project by Joseph […]
Bethlehem Bible College Choir: A Unique Voice for Palestinian Christians
The Bethlehem Bible College Choir is unique in that it represents the seldom heard voice of the Palestinian Christians. The Choir has a varied repertoire which includes music from the historic churches as well as from the contemporary Arab Christian world. With a performance style which is distinctively Middle Eastern, the music conveys a strong […]
Palestine: An Example of Life-Giving Fellowship
Bethlehem is, above all else, a city of hope and love. This statement should not come as a surprise, especially to those who have spent any amount of time here or remember the city’s Biblical significance, but I forgot this reality. Without realizing it, I had allowed university studies and news of the conflict to […]
A trip full of Surprises!
I had tried to do my homework before my trip to Bethlehem this summer. I was excited to be joining a team from my church, All Souls Langham Place in London, to help with the ‘Around the World in 7 days’ camp for children. I had heard of the famed hospitality of Arabs, and I […]
From Hindrance to Blessing: A Reflection from the BBC Summer Camp.
Earlier this summer, myself and twelve others flew in from London to help Bethlehem Bible College run a day camp for local kids. My main concern before going was that we were going to be more of a hindrance than a help, as none of us spoke Arabic, and we only had a basic understanding […]
“Women between Norms and Laws” A New Vision Media Center production
On July 19th, the New Vision Media Center in Bethlehem Bible College organized a workshop entitled “Women Between Norms and Laws.” It was attended by more than 30 women from various segments of Bethlehem, Hebron and Ramallah Governoratess. The lectures tackled different aspects aimed to raise awareness of the legal and social rights of women. […]
The Journey of a History Maker
Have you ever thought of making a difference? Have you ever gotten the chance to be the person in charge of steering the wheel? Do you consider yourself a leader? How do you keep yourself motivated in terms of leadership? What makes you sure you’re leading in the right track? These compelling questions and so […]
Water and Shade in the Desert
“Each one will be like a shelter from the wind and a refuge from the storm, like streams of water in the desert and the shadow of a great rock in a thirsty land” (Isaiah 32:2). While temperatures soar in Bethlehem and students take a break from their studies, things remain just as busy at […]
BBC Women’s Ministry: “A Pot in His Hand” Magazine
By: AmiRa Farhoud The women ministry’s team of Bethlehem Bible College has been working very hard for months to produce the 7th issue of our magazine, “A Pot in His Hand.” The theme of the current issue is about taking control over our lives, despite our pain and the challenges; challenging ourselves and our readers […]
…To Reflect Christ’s Love: Shepherd Society Celebrates its 20th Anniversary
“Life’s most urgent questions is: What are you doing for others?” – Martin Luther King, Jr. “And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.” -Jesus On the evening of June 10, […]
Thus far the Lord has helped us: Our graduates for 2016!
Our students have completed their 4 year training in Biblical Studies at Bethlehem Bible College. They are now preparing for their graduation and for the good work that God has prepared in advance for them to do. Every day more than 360 alumni are using what they learned at Bethlehem Bible College to fully be […]
From Bethlehem to Jenin, Nablus, Jericho and Jerusalem
Tour Guide Program Field Trips At Bethlehem Bible College we are committed to give each of our tour guide students in-depth knowledge about destinations frequented by tourists in the Holy Land. This semester our students visited many sights and learned experientially how to relay information to visitors in an entertaining and informative way. Field Trips […]
“Now, More Than Ever” — Biblical Peacemaking at Bethlehem Bible College
“We live in an area where intractable conflict has been going on a long time. We need more leaders who are equipped with peacemaking skills, who in their turn can spread a culture of peace and reconciliation.” – BBC Peace Studies student, Arlette Flefel BBC’s inaugural year for its Master of Peace Studies program has […]
Blessed with Joy – BBC’s Media Department Travels to Kenya
“Let us not grow weary or become discouraged in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap, if we do not give in” (Galatians 6:9). “God speaks in different ways, and He spoke to me through this trip. I came back to Bethlehem with a fresh inspiration to continue working for the people.” […]
Open Doors for His Glory – The global impact of one small college
Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac ministers at a church in Hong Kong “But you will receive power and ability when the Holy Spirit comes upon you; and you will be My witnesses both in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and Samaria, and even to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8). What can a small Christian […]
BBC hosts intensive class on Islam with Rev. Colin Chapman
In April, BBC hosted several world-class scholars on our campus in Bethlehem. Ravi Zacharias joined us on April 6 for a special evening of Christian apologetics which was attended by several hundred people. A few weeks later, about 15-20 BBC staff, faculty and volunteers took an intensive course on Islam with Rev. Colin Chapman. In […]