School fees are based on three items: courses, room/board, and books. 

1. Courses cost 2.000 vatu per credit hour. Most courses are two or three credit hours, and a student will average 11 credit hours per term during his three years with a total of 96 credit hours by the end of his studies. Courses for a term will cost about 22.000 vatu.
2. Room and board cost 9.000 vatu per 11-week term. This covers lodging and meals during the week.
3. The final cost is books. Books will cost from 5.000 to 10.000 vatu per term.

The maximum cost per term would be about 40.000 vatu. There are three eleven-week terms each year, so the total for the year would be a maximum of 120.000 vatu.

Students are reminded that they are to pay 50 percent of their school bill when they register each term, 25 percent by the end of the fifth week, and the balance before final exams. If the school bill for the term were 40.000, then the student would pay 20.000 at registration, then two payments of 10.000 at the halfway point and at the end of the term.

This will help the school to meet its financial obligations. Thank you for your cooperation!

At our graduation ceremony, October 30, 2011, we celebrated the 30th anniversary of the opening of Joy Bible Institute. The JBI property was purchased in 1979 and the first building to be built was the chapel which was dedicated in September 1979. The other buildings quickly followed and the school opened its doors to students in March 1981. Twelve students began their studies that year and seven of them graduated in 1983. Missionaries Ron Killingbeck, and Wayne and Jean Guge, both served as principal and teachers during the first two years of the school’s existence.

All missionaries having served at the school sent letters of congratulation and photographs. The first staff members and all alumni were invited for the special event.

Here are some photos of the special day. Pan over the photos for popup descriptions:

In the photo just above on the right (pictured left to right) are: Pastor & Mrs. Robert Laumai, honored for 30 years of service to the school. Pastor Robert came to JBI in 1979 and helped build all of the first buildings. He remained to serve as a teacher and then later as maintenance and grounds manager. His wife, Edna, served as school cook. They retired from JBI in 2009.

Next, Pastor & Mrs. Tom Ierongen, were also honored as they served on the first school faculty when JBI opened in 1981. They went on to pioneer churches in Vila and on the island of Tanna.

Then, Pastor & Mrs. Youen Atnelo, were honored for their 23 years of teaching ministry to the school. Pastor Youen is currently the General Supt. of the Assemblies of God Vanuatu and pastors Evangel temple in Port Vila.

Last but not least, Pastor Willie Naias served as campus staff and cook when JBI opened in 1981, with his wife Mary (not pictured). Their son Philip Naias was just a toddler then, and today he is a pastor and a JBI faculty member. Also pictured are current JBI principal, J. Gary and Lori Ellison.

We would have never been able to host such an event if it had not been for the help of so many friends. Local churches donated food, Women’s Ministries groups from four villages came to cook and served a delicious buffet meal to over 500 people. A big thank you to everyone who helped make the day a most memorable graduation and anniversary celebration. Thank you also to all the former faculty and students who came and celebrated with us!

The School of Christ with Rev. Charles Chamblee is going to be extremely helpful. Below is an outline of the course. You may still register by calling 26651.

No Sunday classes.

There is no charge. Pastor Chamblee’s church is sponsoring this school. All meals and accommodations on campus are taken care of. Roll will be kept. Attendees are expected to attend all sessions. This is mainly for pastors, but serious church leaders may also attend the school.

Daily Schedule 

6:00-7:00	Morning Prayer Meeting
7:00-8:00	Breakfast
8:00-12:30	Morning Class
12:30-2:00	Lunch
2:00-5:00	Afternoon Class
5:00-6:00	Afternoon Prayer Meeting
6:00	Dinner

Outline of Course
Joy Bible Institute • 1-18 November 2011 (except Sundays) • 6 am – 6 pm

SERIES #1: THE CONFLICT
#1.    The Testimony Of Life
#2.    The Controversy Of Zion
#3.    The Cross In Relation To The Issue Of Life
#4.    Fellowship Between Christ And His Church In Testimony
#5.    The Nature Of The Conflict
#6.    The Conflict Continued
#7.    The Divine Purpose

SERIES #2: THE SCHOOL OF CHRIST
#1.    The Foundation of Spiritual Education
#2.    The Spirit Of Truth
#3.    Learning By Revelation
#4.    The House Of God
#5.    The Light Of Life
#6.    The Meaning Of The Anointing (An Open Heaven)
#7.    Learning Under The Anointing
#8.    The Principle Of The Seed

SERIES #3: THE PERSON OF JESUS
#1.    The Person Of Jesus
#2.    God’s Eternal Purpose In Jesus
#3.    The Heavenly Man And Eternal Life
#4.    The Heavenly Man And The Word Of God
#5.    The Greatness Of Christ
#6.    Jesus And The Universe Of Man
#7.    The Vessel Of The Lord
#8.    The Name Of Jesus
#9.    God’s Covenant Is Christ

SERIES #4: THE ALMIGHTY BLOOD
#1.    The Believer’s Position And Promises As They Are In Christ
#2.    The Almighty Blood
#3.    The Precious Blood Of Jesus
#4.    The Accomplishments Of The Blood
#5.    Protected By The Blood
#6.    The Blood, The Answer To Everything
#7.    What The Blood Means To God

SERIES #5: REPENTANCE
#1.    True Repentance
#2.    The Naked Cross
#3.    I Am That I Am
#4.    Surrender To God’s Plan
#5.    Degeneration

SERIES #6: THE CROSS
#1.    What The Cross Means To God
#2.    Living The Life Of Another
#3.    The Way Of The Cross
#4.    Living The Impossible
#5.    The Real Meaning Of The Cross

SERIES #7:  FAITH
#1.    Faith – The Gift Of God
#2.    The Function Of Faith
#3.    The Obedience Of Faith
#4.    What Is Faith?
#5.    The Mind Of Christ And The Works Of Faith
#6.    Adventures Of Faith
#7.    Aggressive Faith

SERIES #8:  PRAYER
#1.    Prayer And Our Attitude Toward God
#2.    The Power Of A New Consecration
#3.    Seeing God
#4.    Nothing Shall Be Impossible Unto You
#5.    An Unwavering Spirit
#6.    The Intercessor
#7.    Attracting God’s Attention

SERIES #9:  STEWARDSHIP
#1.    The Way Of Peace And Prosperity
#2.    Tithe
#3.    Stewardship

SERIES #10:  WARFARE
#1.    Warfare
#2.    Satan’s Attack On The Church

SERIES #11:  DISCIPLESHIP
#1.    Born Delivered
#2.    Courageous Disciple 1 & 2
#3.    A Disciple #1
#4.    A Disciple #2

SERIES #12:  SANCTIFICATION
#1.    The Nature Of Sanctification
#2.    Where Christendom Is Deceived
#3.    Putting On The New Man
#4.    Taking The Ground Of The New Man

SERIES #13:  THE CHURCH
#1.    God’s Plan For The Church
#2.    A Vessel For God
#3.    By My Spirit
#4.    A New Cruse
#5.    Instrument Of The Eternal Purpose
#6.    Assurance To God’s Rest And Satisfaction In Christ
#7.    Ministering Life And Deliverance To The Elect
#8.    The Tragedy Of Departing From The Heavenly Vision
#9.    The Church Is A Prophet
#10.    Enforcing The Rule Of God
#11.    World Domination Or Dominion
#12.    Light In The Church
#13.    The Church And Home Relationship

SERIES #14: REBUILDING THE GATE
#1.    The Gate Of Heaven
#2.    Determination
#3.    Cooperation
#4.    God’s Strategy For The End Time
#5.    Renewing The Vessel
#6.    Commitment
#7.    What We Must Know

SERIES #15: UNITY OF THE CHURCH
#1.    Cure For Spiritual Aids
#2.    Tarry Until
#3.    Christian Unity
#4.    Unity Is Identification

SERIES #16: PNEUMATOLOGY
#1.    Historic Movement Towards The Spiritual
#2.    Filled With The Spirit (Effects And Conditions Of Being Filled With The Spirit)
#3.    The Practical Manifestation Of The Power Of The Holy Ghost
#4.    Baptism Of Fire
#5.    Filled With The Holy Ghost
#6.    He Shall Baptize You With The Holy Ghost
#7.    The Baptism Of The Holy Ghost
#8.    The Convictive Work Of The Holy Ghost

SERIES #17: THE HOLY SPIRIT
#1.    The Holy Spirit #1 & #2.
#2.    The First Church And The Holy Spirit
#3.    The Function And Desire Of The Holy Spirit
#4.    The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit
#5.    The Mind Of God
#6.    The Gospel, A Ministration Of The Spirit

#7.    The Laws Of Power
#8.    The Spirit Of Promise
#9.    The Spirit Of Power
#10.    Inheritance Of The Spirit Filled
#11.    Pentecostal Life
#12.    When The Wind Blows #1
#13.    When The Wind Blows #2
#14.    Rivers Of Living Water
#15.    The River And The Throne
#16.    The River And The Altar
#17.    The Spirit Is Mandatory
#18.    Led By The Spirit
#19.    The Other Half Of Pentecost

SERIES #18:  REVIVAL
#1.    What Is Revival?
#2.    The Laws Of Revival
#3.    The Sound Of Marching
#4.    Lifting Up Holy Hands #1, #2, #3
#5.    The Dynamics Of Prayer #1 & #2
#6.    The Cost Of Revival
#7.    The Tragic Mixture
#8.    Few Chosen
#9.    The Power Of The Cross – (The Appeal Of God)
#10.    Show Us The Way To Zion
#11.    A Trojan Horse
#12.    Temptation Analyzed
#13.    The Right Priority
#14.    The Touchstone Of Reality
#15.    The Mark Of The Beast
#16.    Holiness And Faith, Holiness And Mediation

SERIES #19: PATHS TO POWER
#1.    Invincible Men
#2.    Believers Are For Signs And Wonders
#3.    The Disciple Is Not Above His Master
#4.    Everyone That Is Perfect Shall Be As His Master
#5.    Be Ye Therefore Perfect
#6.    Christ, Our Example
#7.    Self Denial
#8.    Idle Words And Foolish Talking
#9.    Is Not This The Fast?
#10.    Strongholds
#11.    What Manner Of Persons
#12.    Soldiers
#13.    Samson, A Type Of The Church
#14.    Our Greatest Need
#15.    Present Your Body
#16.    Holding The Truth In Unrighteousness
#17.    Heat Of The Desert Or Safety Of The Slave Camp

Rev. Charles R. Chamblee, pastor of Victory Temple Church in Wetumpka, Alabama (USA), will conduct his third School of Christ for pastors on the JBI campus 1-18 November 2011. He has previously conducted the School of Christ on Santo and Tanna. Pastor Chamblee’s church is fully sponsoring the School of Christ. All Shefa pastors are invited. The sessions will be interpreted into Bislama.

Download your application for the School of Christ or call the Assemblies of God Headquarters at 26651. All applications should be submitted before 30 September 2011. You may mail your application to:

Assemblies of God Headquarters
P. O. Box 332
Port Vila, Vanuatu
Telephone: 26651

Beginning first term 2012, students must pay 50% of their school bill for the term upon their arrival, 75% by fifth week, 100% before final exams.

All single full-time male and female students will be required to live on campus. Exceptions will be considered on an individual basis for longtime residents of Port Vila. This policy will be in effect beginning the third term 2011.

Rev. Ken Nehrbass, Ph.D. from Biola University and missionary with SIL (Wycliffe), will speak in our chapel 12 and 14 July at 10:30 on the subject of Christ and culture.

JBI is accepting applications for 2012. We encourage all prospective students to submit their applications for admission to Joy Bible Institute by (or before) 15 October 2011. Applications will be evaluated and prospective students notified by 15 December 2011. This will give you time to make necessary arrangements. Contact us for your application or download one here.

The construction of the new classroom building is underway! A 22-member team from Kokomo, Indiana, New Life Church is coming 28 June to 9 July to help with the project.

The team will also be conducting youth rallies, children’s meetings, and services in some of our churches. They will also be ministering at the JBI Chapel, 30 June, and 5 and 7 July at 10:30. Welcome to Pastors Blankenship, Campbell, Peternel, and New Life Church!

It has been a highlight during the second term to have Pastor Maurice Nicholson with us. He has taught Genesis 1-11 and Daniel/Revelation, as well as giving lectures on Seventh Day Adventism errors in the Cults course. He and our Dean of Students, Pastor Kiel Maimai, have also gone to Tanna and Paama to give conferences on SDA errors. He reminds of us Apollos who “greatly helped those who through grace had believed, for he powerfully refuted the Jews in public, showing by the Scriptures that the Christ was Jesus" (Act 18:27-28 ESV).

In addition to the Word of God, Maurice knows the laws of sowing and reaping and is a first class farmer. He has been a great help to us in developing our garden along with students Hosea Katipa and Gino Bulememe.

Maurice and his wife Margaret (pictured above) have been dear friends since 1998 and have been a great blessing to us personally and to the work of the Lord in the South Pacific. Thank you, Maurice and Margaret, for your generous investment in Joy Bible Institute!

J. Gary Ellison, Principal

Thank you so much to the Shefa province WM ladies who came visiting at JBI today with garden produce, store goods and a generous cash offering for the school cafeteria. The students were so blessed by your generosity! May the Lord richly bless you!