About Us


ABOUT THE INSTITUTION

St James Community Institute for Biblical Studies (SJCIBS) in affiliation with Christian Bible Institute & Seminary was founded in 2007 as a formal theological training institute.  Sis. Wilma Stevens, under the pastorate of Dr. B.W. McClendon Sr. and with Pastor B.W. McClendon Jr. met in counsel to establish SJCIBS with goals to impart, sharpen and shape other Christian individuals with a deeply rooted foundation of sound doctrine and biblical perspectives. 

Since its inception, the St James Community Institute for Biblical Studies has stood readied to the never-ending clarion call, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" For those who answered, "Here am I send me,"  SJCIBS, continues under the dedicated leadership of Sis. Stevens and Dr. McClendon, with affordable programs, varied class offerings, and dedicated instructors focused on enhancing the student's call in ministry. 

A key word in our title is "Community."  This is indicative of the Institute's global outreach. Our focus is to use our collective efforts of God given abilities with affirmed dedication to produce effective Christian leaders and make our world a better place in which to live.


SJCIBS PHILOSOPHY

Welcome to the SJCIBS website!  As you explore this site as a new student, I can tell you by enrolling this is a defining decision you will not regret!  Moreover, to our returning students, we are pleased that you have entrusted your continued spiritual growth to the experienced and dedicated teachers of the Institute!

St. James Community Institute for Biblical Studies is a Christ-centered approach to education whose philosophy is to:

  • respond to the call of teaching with commitment and offer a rigorous pursuit of biblical truths through scholarly dissemination of knowledge;
  • foster collaboration between students and teachers, who serve as mentors and academic role models, along with other institutional partners to facilitate transformational growth and development;
  • challenge, prepare, and inspire students to carefully examine and discharge their gifts in service to the church, community and globally as productive twenty-first citizens;  

We offer you a LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCE!          
 

SJCIBS HISTORY

St James Community Institute for Biblical Studies (SJCIBS) in affiliation with Christian Bible Institute & Seminary was founded in 2007 as a formal theological training institute.  Sis. Wilma Stevens, under the pastorate of Dr. B.W. McClendon Sr. and with Pastor B.W. McClendon Jr. met in counsel to establish SJCIBS with goals to impart sharpen and shape other Christian individuals with a deeply rooted foundation of sound doctrine and biblical perspectives. 

Since its inception, the St James Community Institute for Biblical Studies has stood readied to the long ago clarion call, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?" For those who answered, "Here am I send me,"  SJCIBS, continues under the dedicated leadership of Sis. Stevens and Dr. McClendon, with affordable programs, varied class offerings, and dedicated instructors focused on enhancing the student's call in ministry.

It is key to focus on the word "Community" in our name.  It is an indication of the Institute's global outreach. Each successive year, we use our God given abilities with affirmed dedication to produce effective Christian leaders and make our world a better place in which to live.

OUR MISSION

The St. James Community Institute for Biblical Studies is dedicated to providing biblically sound training that leads one to discover Christ, to learn Christ, to grow in Christ, and to manifest Christ. Our desire is to prepare one for the work of the ministry, to assist one in fulfilling their calling, and to help one to live out the Gospel.

OUR VISION

The imminence of the St. James Community Institute for Biblical Studies is to prepare and empower its students to deliver the highest standards of excellence in their call to ministry, missions, community, and the teaching of the Word of God. 

OUR CORE VALUES

WE VALUE BIBLICAL EDUCATION – 

  • Matthew 6:33
    But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
  • 2 Timothy 2:15
    Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

We acknowledge a need to grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, and through practical ministerial training and academic excellence, prepare our students for various opportunities of ministry.

WE VALUE THE CALL TO MINISTRY – 

  • 2 Timothy 1: 9
    Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our own works, but according to His own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began.

In response to God's call on our lives, we are committed to aid the student with varied experiences, training, and skills to sense God's revealed purpose for their life.