Eastern Panhandle Bible Institute
EPBI is accredited through Appalachian Bible College. Our desire with EPBI is to hold ongoing classes each semester as a spiritual growth and leadership development tool for area churches. The courses are designed to fulfill the requirements of a Bible Certification program (30 credit hours). This will build toward a later goal of offering an Associates Degree in Bible & Theology (61 credit hours).
Fall 2026 Semester
Cost:
credit $300
audit $150
CEU $150
Register for EPBI through Appalachian Bible College's website: abc.edu/epbi
PT 371 - HOMILETICS
FIRST CLASS: Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Time: Tuesdays @ 6:45 PM
Instructor: Dr. Mark Johnson
Location: Independent Bible Church, 2306 Hedgesville Road, Martinsburg, WV, 25403
Preaching the Word of God is critically essential to the Church of Jesus Christ. This course presents the principles of sermon preparation and delivery required for effective preaching. While other forms of Biblical sermons will be discussed, the emphasis is on expository preaching. A major priority will be on the skills needed for moving from exegesis of a text of Scripture to organization, preparation, and presentation of a life-impacting Bible message.
PT 170 - BIBLICAL THINKING AND WORLDVIEW
FIRST CLASS: Thursday, September 3, 2026
Time: Thursdays @ 6:45 PM
Instructor: Pastor George Michael
Location: Independent Bible Church, 2306 Hedgesville Road, Martinsburg, WV, 25403
This course trains students in the primary components of the biblical worldview, while surveying and refuting competing worldviews. As such, this study equips Christians to think critically and theologically in order to form a biblical apologetic that answers significant influences in secular thinking.
BI 172 - NEW TESTAMENT SURVEY
FIRST CLASS: Thursday, September 3, 2026
Time: Thursdays @ 7:00 PM
Instructor: Dr. Jim Schuppe
Location: Fellowship Bible Church, 160 Daniel Road, Shenandoah Junction, WV 25442
This course 1) surveys the historical background, purpose, and message of the 27 books of the NT, and 2) summarizes themes of fulfillment of OT promises in Christ.