How to Listen to a SermonFebruary 2012
In a culture that is bombarded with visual messaging, Dr. Johnson introduced in his last lecture, the art of listening. This message Wednesday came on the heels of... Read More
What Ever Happened to Sunday Dinner?January 2012
Few theological lectures begin with a question of this nature. However, this morning Dr. Mark Johnson initiated the ninth annual... Read More
The ReturnJanuary 2012
With a title like that, your mind might be trailing down the paths of Zerubbabel, Ezra, and Nehemiah as they led... Read More
Dr. A's Christmas GreetingDecember 2011
I invite you to share a few moments with me during this Christmas season as... Watch Christmas Video
Hello Snow!December 2011
Between three and four inches blanket the ground, buildings, and trees, providing opportunity for students to..... Read More
Family ThanksNovember 2011
These were just a few testimonies in an enormous cloud of praise that was lifted to God during our time as a campus family..... Read More
A Reminder of TruthsNovember 2011
The chapel empties, the lights dim, and countless students make their way to a variety of locations.... Read More
Taking the Lead in PrayerNovember 2011
Dean Childs and student leader, Tom Finch, guided the campus family in praying for each.... Read More
Ol' Fashion FacebookOctober 2011
"Ol' Fashion Facebook" as Dean Childs stated, captured the essence of our Alumni Homecoming.... Read More
No Other NameSeptember 2011
Mr. Phillip Peterson garnered the support and efforts of the Sophmore and Junior class as he announced this years Missions Conference theme.... Read More
Family FunSeptember 2011
What types of evenings are filled with laughter, reminiscing, and intellectual pursuits? Family gatherings. This year’s annual.... Read More
A Fresh Start in 2011September 2011
Dads carrying totes, moms dabbing tears, and young men and women settling into their residence halls.... Read More
Pack Light - Pack RightAugust 2011
Deciding what to bring to college can be a challenge. The tendency is to bring everything you own in order to.... Read More
ABC's Inside-Out Approach to Character TrainingAugust 2011
We do not have a demerit system at our school; instead, we seek to focus on the biblical truth that actions flow from what’s in our heart.... Read More
Fighting for FreedomJuly 2011
Alumnus Scott Carpenter shares how God opened the door to a unique opportunity this Independence Day... Read More
Wilderness ExperiencesJune 2011
Accompanying the ministry of the Word was the ministry through music presented by the Appalachian Bible College Gospel Heralds. The nine ABC students... Read More
America and IsraelJune2011
Past presidents, as sincere as anyone can be, have also diligently worked for peace in the Middle East... Read More
Blossoming in the WildernessMay 2011
Our guest speaker, Sue Fallin, desires to offer encouragement to women dealing with difficult circumstances... Read More
2011 CommencementMay 2011
The conclusion of ABC’s 61st year of “educating and equipping servants” honored the class of 2011 as they turned their tassels... Read More
2011 Spring Bible ConferenceMay 2011
The climax of the year at Appalachian Bible College is not the focus on individual accomplishments but rather on the enabling power... Read More
Hope Amid Devastation in JapanMarch 2011
Among the people working to help cool the reactors at the nuclear power plant are 5 Christian men from the Fukushima First Baptist Church....
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God's Abundant GoodnessJanuary 2011
The furniture being replaced was custom-built for those rooms over 50 years ago – what a testament to the craftsmanship....
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A Warm Winter WelcomeJanuary 2011
Amid the blistering chill and snowfall students arrived back on campus this week ready to hit the books for
another semester. The days have been.....
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Rounding SecondNovember 2010
If the academic year could be captured in baseball terms, students are "rounding second" as they finish up the first half of the year.
With the Thanksgiving Break left .....
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No Small SacrificeNovember 2010
While making an arrest for deer poaching, Wildlife Conservation Officer and Alumnus David Grove, 31, was killed in the line of
duty, Thursday, November 11th. In the midst of handcuffing .....
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The Cost of FreedomNovember 2010
He stressed to us at that time, “Freedom is not free, and during those memorials I recognized these men had paid the price for my freedom.”
He went on to share how the price paid by those men for our freedom in the United States is a clear illustration.....
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Pricked HeartsNovember 2010
This Bible college campus is permeated with hearts that have been pricked by the Word of God. As we press toward the final hours of our missions
conference the talk about world missions.....
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A Missions ChallengeNovember 2010
The focus of ABC’s Missions Conference was captured during our opening session this morning as Mr. Phil Peterson, Chair of the Missions Major, challenged
those in attendance with five simple thoughts.....
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Homecoming Kick-OffOctober 2010
The evenings events were full of laughter and spontaneity as alumni tested their knowledge of ABC’s history in
ABC Jeopardy. Questions like, “What was the cost of room and board in 1950?” or ....
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New El. Ed. BuildingSeptember 2010
The building was dedicated in honor of the late Brenda Barker (2005) and husband Dr. T.R. Barker who manifested the
same passion and love for children that inspired....
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Back to the BeginningSeptember 2010
Appalachian Bible College is the only Bible or Christian college that has taken students to the
Creation Museum. This is the first of many trips...
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A New YearSeptember 2010
The page has turned and the pen has begun to write the events of a new year at Appalachian Bible College.
With over eighty new students and a strong returning body the campus was buzzing....
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Equipping the SaintsJuly 2010
There are few ministries that take an uncompromising stance on the authority of God's Word and even fewer who proclaim that stance boldly....
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Introspect: Our Core ValuesMay 2010
The following five Core Values define us.... Read Introspect
A Global GiftMay 2010
When a devastating 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chile on February 27th, Temuco Bible Institute
was counted among the wreckage. Upon hearing of the damage to the BI, ABC student body president....
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Graduation Day!May 2010
The conclusion of ABC’s 60th year of “educating and equipping servants” honored the class of 2010
as they turned their tassels on Saturday, May 8th....
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Mayor Honors Student BodyApril 2010
Mayor Pugh presented Student Council President, Jon Miller, with the City of Beckley Community
Service Award and expressed his gratitude...
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Honoring Our SeniorsApril 2010
This was the highlight of the evening, the chance to honor the Seniors for their four years spent
at ABC, learning and being an example to those behind them...
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Coal Mine Disaster TeamApril 2010
Tuesday, April 6, 2010 prior to arriving at one of the darkest scenes in West Virginia's history,
a team of Appalachian Bible College students and staff knelt in prayer.....
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Support through PrayerApril 2010
Monday, April 5, 2010 around 3pm an explosion occurred in the Upper
Big Branch Mine located near the birthplace of ABC, Pettus, WV....
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PauseApril 2010
Pause, it is something few people do in today's culture. Sure we "pause" at a red light or let someone
pass before us, but typically...
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ABC Changes B.A. Program to Offer Double Major in Four YearsMarch 2010
Appalachian Bible College (ABC), an accredited Bible college located in West Virginia, has restructured their
baccalaureate degree program to let students earn two majors simultaneously. ...
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New Ministry Majors March 2010
Throughout the years God has orchestrated vital changes in the structure and offerings of Appalachian Bible
College to allow us to meet the needs of the church of today while...
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Starting Fresh at 62March 2010
Retirement in today’s culture is seen as a time to kick back, relax, and enjoy the daily routines of an
unscheduled life. However, for servants like Walt Burch...
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Directives for Giving December 2009
It's just around the corner. What's holding up the traffic? Why doesn't that car turn? Am I ever going to get home?
With Christmast just a few days away many...
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Warriors Train for Service September 2009
It was hot with the sun beating down for one of those especially humid days. It was also the first week of practice for our
Warriors Athletics program. Thirty-six students, 14 women and 22 m...
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A Plea From the Pulpit October 2009
Have you ever walked through the doors of your local church and thought, "I wonder how God will challenge me today?"
The thought leaves your mind as you greet friends and t...
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Loving the Strangers Among Us
Every year we deliberately interrupt our academic routine with a Missions Conference. It is an exciting time for us to turn attention
to our Lord's Great Commission; "Go ye therefore, a...
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Alpine Ministries Newsletter April 2009
The first edition of the Alpine Ministries Newsletter...
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Students Serve Landowner March 2009
ABC is not only a place to learn about what it means to be a biblical servant leaders but it's also a place to
attach feed and hands to that learning. the camping mino...
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