Welcome!
Everyones’ destiny starts with a decision! Your decision to go to Bible College starts you on your path of destiny of higher Biblical learning that will forever change your life. You will be equipped and empowered to walk through open doors that were formerly impossible. In my life I found out many years ago that the more I increased my knowledge of God, the more able I was to serve Him effectively, and to fulfill what He called me to do. Pursuing higher education in the Biblical realm is a means by which you truly can experience “Where Education and The Anointing Meet.” Inspire International Bible College is founded on that principle!
We welcome you and we’re excited for you to pursue your destiny at IIBC.
Dr. Paul Sallee’, D. Div, President
Our Philosophy
IIBC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religious affiliation, physical ability, national and ethnic origin in its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other College administered programs. Admission to the college does not automatically qualify a student for all courses of the college; some of the course offerings have special prerequisites.
Accreditation
In the United States, accreditation of universities and seminaries is a voluntary process with accreditation granted by private, non-governmental agencies. Governmental agencies never provide theological or ministry accreditation. Additionally, there is no absolute 'national' standard for educational accreditation since the educational world is currently re-examining criteria for accreditation, focusing less on institutional inputs and more on educational outcomes.
There is no such requirement as Federal or State accreditation of a religious institution, because the civil government has no authority to regulate religious teachings or which certificates or religious degrees upon completion of such education may be issued. This is a matter of separation of Church and State. Politicians and civil authorities must never be allowed to officially endorse or disapprove directly or indirectly the beliefs and practices of churches or their schools.
Please keep in mind that most Bible Colleges and Christian Universities do not have secular regional accreditation.
State of Florida Department of Education
In the United States of America, jurisdiction over degree-granting institutions rests with the individual state governments. Compliance with state regulations is the necessary condition for offering a legitimate, legal American degree. International College of Ministry grants degrees under the authority of the Florida Department of Education Commission for Independent Education in compliance with Section 1005.06(1)(f), Florida Statutes. The State of Florida does not require regional or theological accreditation.
Please Note: IIBC as well as other Christian colleges are NOT required to be regulated by the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE); therefore, ICM is not listed with the FLDOE as a 'regulated' institution. IIBC has received approval (authorization) from the FLDOE that IIBC is in compliance with the Florida statues pursuant to religious institutions to offer legitimate, legal religious degrees.
Individuals seeking employment in government-licensed positions such as public school teachers, state-licensed psychologists or psychiatrists, and non-church-related counselors definitely need government-recognized accredited degrees. Generally, people working in ministry positions do not need a government-accredited degree. In fact, a number of churches take a stand against the Church voluntarily placing itself under government regulations