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Alaska Bible College

Coordinates: 62°06′53″N 145°31′47″W / 62.11472°N 145.52972°W / 62.11472; -145.52972
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Alaska Bible College
MottoBecoming servant leaders with Christ-like character
TypeBible college
Established1966; 58 years ago (1966)
PresidentDavid Ley
Students39 (Fall 2022)[1]
Location, ,
United States
CampusRural
Colors   Red and White
Websitewww.akbible.edu

Alaska Bible College is a private Christian bible college in Palmer, Alaska. It is nationally accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education.[2]

The school was established in 1966 by missionary Vincent James Joy, a graduate of Moody Bible Institute who became a pioneer missionary to the Ahtna people and also founded Central Alaskan Missions (which is now a branch of SEND International).[3] Joy began ABC with a focus on theological education for those preparing for ministry within Alaska.

A primary distinctive of the school is its emphasis on training individuals, including Alaska Natives, for rural ministry in the Far North.

References

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  1. ^ "Alaska Bible College". Retrieved 2023-08-11.
  2. ^ "COA Members". 23 September 2014.
  3. ^ Faye E. Crandal, Into the Copper River Valley, Taylors, SC: Faith Printing, 1994.
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62°06′53″N 145°31′47″W / 62.11472°N 145.52972°W / 62.11472; -145.52972