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Announcement: The Focus Bible College 2025 Conference Is Coming in March!

11/23/2024

**Announcement: The Focus Bible College 2025 Conference Is Coming in March!**

Focus Bible College is excited to announce our upcoming Bible College Conference, taking place in Omaha, Nebraska, at Greater New Hope Missionary Baptist Church.

**Dates:** March 6th, 7th, and 8th.

Join us for a powerful evening on Thursday, March 6th, at 7 PM, featuring Dr. Eugene Rollerson as our keynote preacher.

On Friday, March 7th, we will kick off the day with breakfast at 9 AM, followed by Ministerial Training Classes from 10 AM to 1 PM. After lunch, we will reconvene for an afternoon session at 2 PM.

Friday evening will feature our General Bishop and Chancellor of Focus Bible College, as well as Full Gospel Restoration Ministers & Churches, the Honorable Dr. Dutch Boer. The service will begin at 7 PM.

On Saturday, March 8th, we will start with breakfast at 9 AM, followed by a devotional service at 10 AM led by our FBC President, Dr. Patrick Vossen. At 11 AM, we will celebrate those receiving their diplomas during our Graduation ceremony.

This event promises to be a time of encouragement for ministry leaders, students, friends of Focus Bible College, and the local church community. We look forward to your attendance and are trusting God for a special visitation by His Holy Spirit.

God bless you all!

ATTN: Friday Daytime Teachers To Be Announced At A Later Date.

Called To Change

10/30/2024

Called To Change.

27 Afterward, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector named Levi sitting at a kiosk for collecting taxes. Jesus said to him, “Follow me.” 28 Levi got up, left everything behind, and followed him. 29 Then Levi threw a great banquet for Jesus in his home. A large number of tax collectors and others sat down to eat with them. 30 The Pharisees and their legal experts grumbled against his disciples. They said, “Why do you eat and drink with tax collectors and sinners?”
31 Jesus answered, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor, but sick people do. 32 I didn’t come to call righteous people but sinners to change their hearts and lives.”

Common English Bible (Nashville, TN: Common English Bible, 2011), Lk 5:27–32.

God is Calling Us To Change.

Raised in a turbulent home in South London, Claud started selling marijuana at fifteen and heroin when he was twenty-five. Needing a cover for his activities, he became a mentor to young people. Soon he became intrigued by his manager, a believer in Jesus, and wanted to know more. After attending a course exploring the Christian faith, he “dared” Christ to come into his life. “I felt such a welcoming presence,” he said. “People saw a change in me instantly. I was the happiest drug dealer in the world!”

Jesus didn’t stop there. When Claud weighed up a bag of cocaine the next day, he thought, This is madness. I’m poisoning people! He realized he must stop selling drugs and get a job. With the help of the Holy Spirit, he turned off his phones and never went back.

God calls sinners to repentance, and when we respond to His call, He begins to transform our hearts and lives. This transformation initiates a journey of renewal and restoration with God. This path is not always easy, and we may become set in our ways. However, if we remain obedient to His calling and the work of the Holy Spirit, God can perform amazing things in our lives.

Change is often difficult, and it can be challenging to embrace. Yet, sometimes change is the only way to fully walk in His calling. This calling can lead you to fulfill your destiny and allow God to use you in powerful ways. It may not always be comfortable or easy, but the benefits for your life, both now and forever, are always worth it.

July 21st, 2024

7/21/2024

From The Church To The Throne.

After this I looked and there was a door that had been opened in heaven. The first voice that I had heard, which sounded like a trumpet, said to me, “Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this.”

Common English Bible (Nashville, TN: Common English Bible, 2011), Re 4:1.

In Revelation 4, John shifts his narrative from what God discloses about the end times happening within the Churches to the emphasis on God's Throne and beyond. This is where the spotlight moves to the events surrounding God's throne, including the worship, splendor, and actions originating from heaven.

John's revelation of the divine throne room in heaven depicts worship led by four creatures and twenty-four elders. A voice, like a trumpet recalling God's voice at Sinai, invites John to witness heavenly secrets. The opened door suggests special access to God's hidden mysteries. The scene centers on God's throne, ringed by symbols of his promise, spirit, and purity. The creatures echo cherubic guardians from Ezekiel and Isaiah, while the elders represent God's unified people. This vision captures a vibrant eternal praise, affirming God as Creator and life-giver, with heavenly beings showing utmost adoration and declaring His worthiness of all honor.

I believe God intends to reveal secrets to us, providing insight into our era, His intentions for us, and support in our spiritual journey. Nonetheless, our deficiency in purity, intention, and time spent with God restricts our reception of the spiritual gifts of discernment and revelation. Our inability to take time in His presence, and honor His Word has hindered us oh so very much. We don’t take time to worship, pray, seek His face and honor His Word. Instead, we patronize Him, and are not honest and forthright in our pursuit of His will and purpose in our life. Doing so has hindered our walk in Christ, and kept unaware to us the hidden riches of God’s revelation He desires so much to share with us in this life.

We have missed out on so much because we fail to spend time in God's presence and honor His Word. We don't worship, pray, seek his face, and obey his will sincerely. Instead, we treat Him casually and dishonestly. This has damaged our relationship with Christ and prevented us from discovering the hidden treasures of God's revelation that He wants to share with us in this life.

In closing, let us not be content with a superficial understanding of God's Word or a lukewarm relationship with our Creator. Let us press into His presence, seeking His face with earnest hearts and open minds. Let us honor Him with our lives, living as reflections of His love, grace, and truth.

As we draw near to God, He will draw near to us. He will reveal His hidden treasures, pour out His blessings, and guide us into the fullness of His purpose for our lives. Let us rise up as a church, a people passionate for God, and together experience the transformative power of His presence.

May the door to heaven be opened wide for us, as we step into a deeper, more intimate walk with the God who loves us beyond measure.

The Power Of Confession In Relationship With Christ.

3/21/2024

The Power Of Confession In Relationship With Christ.

1 John 1:8-10 CEB

8 If we claim, “We don’t have any sin,” we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. 9 But if we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from everything we’ve done wrong. 10 If we claim, “We have never sinned,” we make him a liar and his word is not in us.

Confessing sin is a vital aspect of nurturing a healthy relationship with God. Believing in sinless perfection is not only a form of self-deception but also a barrier to genuine fellowship with a holy God. As the apostle John stresses, denying our sins does not exalt us but rather distances us from the truth. On the contrary, confession aligns us with God's perspective and paves the way for forgiveness and purification. Through owning up to our transgressions and seeking God's mercy, we display humility and a sincere desire to mend our connection with Him. Let us not fall into the trap of claiming flawlessness but instead openly admit our sins, recognizing that God is faithful and just to forgive and cleanse us.

When we repent of our sins and confess our faults, we can rely on the advocacy of our Lord Jesus Christ, who serves as the intermediary between us and the Father. This restores our relationship with God, allowing us to walk in the light of the Lord in peace with both God and man. This promise is found in 1 John 2:1-2. My little children, I’m writing these things to you so that you don’t sin. But if you do sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous one. 2 He is God’s way of dealing with our sins, not only ours but the sins of the whole world.

In conclusion, the biblical teaching emphasizes the crucial role of confessing our sins in maintaining a healthy and authentic relationship with God. Denying our sins or claiming to be without fault not only deceives ourselves but also hinders our connection with a holy God. By acknowledging our transgressions and seeking God's forgiveness, we align ourselves with His truth and open the door to receiving His mercy and cleansing. This act of humility and repentance is essential for restoring our fellowship with God. Moreover, when we confess our sins, we have the assurance of Jesus Christ's advocacy on our behalf, as He serves as the mediator between us and the Father. Through His sacrificial work, our sins are dealt with, and we are able to walk in the light of the Lord, experiencing peace with both God and others.

2023 Christmas Letter To The FBC Family.

12/24/2023

Update On Upcoming FBC Conference.

9/22/2023

Dear colleagues and friends,

We are thrilled to announce that Focus Bible College's inaugural Spring Event is just around the corner. This special occasion will bring together churches, ministries, faculty, and friends of FBC for a time of inspiration and fellowship.

We are honored to have esteemed speakers joining us, including our very own General Bishop Dutch Boer, who will be sharing his profound insights. Additionally, Reverend Eugene Rollerson of Greater New Hope Missionary Baptist Church will be gracing us with his presence, along with other distinguished guests.

While we had initially planned to host the event in October, unforeseen logistical challenges have led us to reschedule. We have decided to give ourselves ample time to meticulously organize and promote the conference, which will now take place during the third week of April 2024.

Please keep this event in your prayers as we eagerly anticipate its arrival. May God bless all of our students, faculty, and friends, and may this Spring Event be a source of spiritual growth and unity for all who attend.

Warm regards,

Dr. Patrick Vossen, President
Focus Bible College

Hidden Treasure.

8/23/2023

EXCITING NEWS FORTHCOMING!

8/21/2023

We are currently in the process of finalizing the plans for our inaugural Focus Bible College Fall Event. We will be inviting area churches, ministries, faculty, and friends of FBC to attend. We anticipate that our own General Bishop Dutch Boer will be ministering at the conference, along with Reverend Eugene Rollerson of Greater New Hope Missionary Baptist Church and others. I am awaiting confirmation of the facilities needed to host the event within the next two days. May God bless all of our students, faculty, and friends.

WE ARE THE SHEEP OF HIS PASTURE.

8/21/2023

Positive Faith, Versus Negative Faith.

6/13/2023

This passage was in my devotion for this morning. God's Word has power, and what we speak and proclaim as believer's has power. Or, it can have a negative effect for us as well, if we choose to use our words unwisely.

I wonder what percentage of positive words we release each day in comparison to our negative ones? A lot of time, what we think or speak is not positive whatsoever, or productive in any manner.

We should choose positive or faith-filled words in our everyday conversations, giving God the opportunity to work wonders of grace throughout our day. Avoiding the pitfalls of negative words, actions, etc., etc..

10 Just as the rain and the snow
come down from the sky
and don’t return there
without watering the earth,
making it conceive and yield plants
and providing seed to the sower
and food to the eater,
11 so is my word
that comes from my mouth;
it does not return to me empty.
Instead, it does what I want,
and accomplishes what I intend.

Common English Bible (Nashville, TN: Common English Bible, 2011), Is 55:9–11.