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2018—2019
OZARK BIBLE INSTITUTE
    AND COLLEGE
  NEOSHO, MISSOURI

EMPHASIZING BIBLE AND BIBLE HOLINESS
OZARK BIBLE INSTITUTE AND COLLEGE NEOSHO, MISSOURI - EMPHASIZING BIBLE AND BIBLE HOLINESS
FACULTY 2018-2019

  Ben Baker         Dorothy Barnes            David & Lorraine Branham
Dean of Students/   Dorm Supervisor/                Choir Directors
   Instructor          Instructor

 Callie Crafton            Seth & Anna Hoover                  Terry Miles
   Librarian                Outreach Directors             Maintenance Director/
                                                                Instructor

Mike Pennington     Jeron Presley       Joshua Ritchie      David Schminkey
OBI Guatemala/       Bus Driver/       Business Manager/    Christian Education
   Instructor         Instructor           Instructor       Director/ Instructor

 Mike Shelton       Bonnie Stoner      Daniel E. Taylor     Caleb Williams
Academic Dean/        Registrar          President/         Dorm Supervisor/
   Instructor                             Instructor           Instructor

                           Inside Front Cover
OZARK BIBLE INSTITUTE AND COLLEGE NEOSHO, MISSOURI - EMPHASIZING BIBLE AND BIBLE HOLINESS
FOUNDER AND STUDENT LIFE

         Founder
 Rev. & Mrs. D.C. Branham
  “A place where God can
help Himself to young lives”

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WHY OBI EMPHASIZES BIBLE HOLINESS
                        “Follow peace with all        the jack inside. The Nigerian minis-
                      men and holiness with-          ter then asked Charles a troublesome
                      out which no man shall          question, “Do you have a spare tire?”
                      see the Lord” (Hebrews          Charles looked more than a little em-
                      12:14).                         barrassed as he responded, “no.” The
                      In my 40 plus years of          minister just rolled his eyes as if to say,
                      ministry, I have seen           “What good is a jack and no spare tire?”
                      abuses in every basic           “...without which.”
                      doctrine of the church.             Is it too much to say that seeing the
     President        Salvation, Pentecost,           scripture says, if you or I are “without”
 Daniel E. Taylor Water Baptism, and Ho-              an energy that earnestly follows after
                      liness, to mention a few.       “peace with all men and holiness,”
Some differences in opinion about church-             we could cancel out by their absence
related matters are not necessarily a heav-           our goal, which is to make it to heaven
en or hell issue; but the words of our text,          and see God? I ask you, “Is Holiness
state plainly that holiness is.                       an important subject?” I wouldn’t insist
     There are two words in the text that pen-        on you hearing about it and pressing
etrate my soul to the bottom every time I read        you to pray through to Biblical con-
them. They are solemn words which seem                victions if I thought it was optional.
to overflow with importance. Do you see                   The Oriental House, our local Chi-
them? Is it “peace” or “holiness?” No,                nese restaurant, gives you options. The
they are vital to my understanding of what            buffet is full of options, what you drink
God wants, but they don’t make me shake.              is optional. You may choose water, tea,
No, the two words that make my heart snap             Pepsi, or Mountain Dew. But Jesus said
to attention are: “without which.” The                figuratively, “except you eat my flesh
phrase “shall see the Lord,” is a wonderful           and drink my blood,” except you par-
hope of every serious Christian, but here we          take of “the divine nature,” you have
are told of elements of our faith that are so         no part with Him. And His nature is holy.
vital that without them our ultimate goal will        “...without which.”
be frustrated.                                            The words “without which” thrust
     Picture some things in your mind with            Hebrews 12:14 into a category with
me: a guitar without strings, a light fix-            Scriptures that demand that we sit up
ture without bulbs, an automobile with-               and take notice. Such Scriptures as
out fuel, a refrigerator without electric-            “Except a man be born again, he can-
ity, and a human body without a heart. If             not see the kingdom of God” (John 3:3).
you follow this example of one without                “For there is none other name under
the other, you have no music, no light, no            heaven given among men, where-
power, and no life. “...without which.”               by we must be saved” (Acts 4:12).
     When I was in Africa, a Nigerian min-            “They that do such things shall not in-
ister and myself were about to leave on a             herit the kingdom of God” (Galatians
three-week mission, preaching prayer con-             5:2). And, “without which no man
ferences along the Western border of Nige-            shall see the Lord” (Hebrews 12:14).
ria. The day we left, our driver at the last          These are truths too serious to ignore.
minute remembered that someone had bor-                   You who read this must understand
rowed the jack out of the van in which we             that my thoughts on this subject are
were traveling. Nearly an hour was spent              condensed for the sake of the limited
trying (using his words) “to collect the jack.”       space in this publication. Therefore, I
Finally, after finding it in the trunk of the resi-   want it understood that I am not pre-
dent missionary’s car, Charles, the driver,           tending to say it all, or that other things
opened the rear door of the van to place              that could be said are not equally im
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WHY OBI EMPHASIZES BIBLE HOLINESS
portant. The fact that the text says, “Fol-    lenged to develop in ourselves and in our
low peace with all men AND holiness,”          churches. One is our relationship with men
shows us there is more than one vital is-      and the other is our relationship with God.
sue here that “without which” our final             2. “Without which...” This states the
destination will be affected spiritually.      non-negotiable nature of following peace
      In the next verse, Paul gives an exam-   and holiness in the life of a Christian and
ple of how the failure to “follow peace”       the church. “If you are not doing it, you
with all men would affect your eternity,       won’t make it” is the simple truth of these
“Lest any root of bitterness springing up      words.
trouble you and thereby many be defiled.”           3. “No man...” This suggests the in-
Or, to put it in my words, strive to live in   dividual and universal nature of this truth.
peace with other people. Otherwise, a          No peace and cooperation, no evange-
little root of bitterness unchecked can        lism of the lost. No peace and coopera-
spring up and grow into serious trouble        tion and bitterness poisons the individual
that will contaminate and poison “many”        soul. No holiness and no one is sanctified
people, the majority of whom are innocent      and fit for the Master’s use. So nothing
bystanders. It is easy to see how follow-      happens because God can’t use unclean
ing peace with all men is as important as      vessels. No holiness and the security of
holiness in our quest to make heaven and       separation is removed and backsliding is
see God.                                       the result. So without holiness, the mes-
      This portion of the text appears in      senger becomes a mocker and his mes-
many instances to have been either for-        sage a mockery. It is as Spurgeon said,
gotten or ignored. To describe some ho-        “like making a blind man the professor of
liness churches and their fellowships as       optics.” Without holiness, the individual
following “peace with all men” would be        will digress until they become “again en-
far from an accurate statement. Following      tangled” and their latter end is worse
peace is not compromise, nor is it cow-        than the beginning. Therefore, the Spirit
ardice. It is an intelligent effort “to keep   saith, “without which no man shall see
the unity of the Spirit in the bond of         the Lord.”
peace” (Ephesians 4:3). Following peace             4. “Shall see the Lord...” This sug-
attempts to avoid strife and quarrels over     gests our ultimate objective is to make it
non-essential things, because such con-        to heaven and see God. To see the King
flict cripples the body of Christ and hin-     in His beauty, to inquire at His throne and
ders the churches’ on-going work in the        to abide in His house forever. Any seri-
world.                                         ous-minded Christian does not want to do
      Contention in Antioch between Paul       something that will destroy that possibility
and Barnabas resulted in two missionary        or dash their hope of heaven. How many
teams rather than one. Thank God that          times have we sung the old hymn, “Oh I
He can turn such things into benefits. But     want to see Him?” If we really do, we had
most often, when I’ve seen such quarrels,      better, “follow peace with all men, and ho-
it has not resulted in two mission teams,      liness without which no man shall see the
but no mission team at all!                    Lord.”
       Here again, we can see how that fol-         J. C. Ryle suggests there are two
lowing “peace with all men” is important       questions raised by Hebrews 12:14 that
in our quest to help others make heaven        we must honestly consider. First, ask
and see God. So, to help our understand-       yourself, “Am I holy?” Then based on the
ing, the verse can be broken down like this:   answer to that question, “Will I see God?”
      1. “Follow peace with all men and        Seriously think about this question for a
holiness...” These are the two vital areas     moment and you will understand why OBI
of Christian conduct that we are chal-         emphasizes Bible Holiness.
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PRACTICUMS
      Students have opportunity to engage in practical Christian service. These ac-
tivities are coordinated by the Director of Practical Works. A few of the practicums
are: Nursing Home service, Door to Door witnessing, Jail ministry, Shut-ins min-
istry, Sunday School helpers, Boys & Girls Night-out ministry helpers, Children’s
Church workers and others.

                         Children’s Church Workers
                                   PRAYER BANDS
     Students take part in a Missionary Prayer Band. The focus is on the continents,
Africa, Asia/Pacific, Latin America, Europe, and North America. Each prayer band
group endeavors to contact and pray for missionaries located in their assigned part
of the world.

                             STUDENT WORK STUDY
     A limited number of jobs are available on campus. These are made available
to those who are willing workers and have the greatest financial need.

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OVERCOMERS CHOIR
                                            The Overcomers is the travel choir for
                                        Ozark Bible Institute and College. The choir
                                        travels nation-wide sharing the gospel in
                                        sermon and song. It consists of 38 student
                                        voices and has been directed since 1973 by
                                        Brother David Branham and assisted by his
                                        wife, Lorraine Branham. He is the son of the
                                        late Reverend D.C. Branham, founder of the
                                        college.
                                            The choir ministers at our annual convo-
                                        cation held at the college in October. They
                                        travel on weekends throughout the school
                                        year. At the end of the spring semester, they
                                        travel for an extended tour of two weeks
ministering in different parts of the nation by request.

                        SERVANT’S HEART OUTREACH
                                          Servant’s Heart is a ministry of “helps” (1
                                       Corinthians 12:28) providing students with a
                                       hands-on, practical approach to ministry as
                                       well as offering a helping hand to workers al-
                                       ready serving in churches across the nation.
                                       The team consists of approximately 15 stu-
                                       dents eager to preach, testify, sing, teach in
                                       Sunday school, help with children’s church,
                                       or minister in drama. Servant’s Heart also
encourages evangelism with local youth groups by special services and fellowship
as well as assisting in community outreach. The team travels weekends through-
out the school year, and is directed by Seth and Anna Hoover.

                                  STUDENT COUNCIL
                                                          I really appreciate the hard
                                                     work of this dedicated group of
                                                     students that make up the stu-
                                                     dent council. Throughout the
                                                     school year they coordinate the
                                                     breakfast bar, have regular plan-
                                                     ning sessions, and keep student
                                                     life running smoothly. The real
                                                     work begins when Decision
                                                     Days events must be planned.
During this time, they work tirelessly behind the scenes to make sure that each
visitor is taken care of and shown how things work at Ozark Bible Institute and
College. I am grateful for their dedication to the spiritual atmosphere of the school.
(Mike Shelton, Director)

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ACADEMIC DEAN
                      I thank God for the opportunity that Ozark Bible Institute and
                    College has given me to fulfill God’s call upon my life. After grad-
                    uating in 1989, when we were leaving Neosho to go to Texas,
                    as we passed Taco Gringo’s restaurant the Holy Ghost spoke to
                    me that we would be back to teach someday. I told my wife, and
                    we both wept in the presence of the Lord. God had some work
                    to do on me to get me ready, but in 1997 we returned to teach. I
                    stayed seven years and then was gone for two years. When we
  Mike Shelton returned in 2006, I became the Dean of Students, and then in
 Academic Dean 2011, the Academic Dean. I said all of this to say that the work
                    and will of the Lord will take you to many places, but it all starts
with a desire to find and fulfill the call of God on your life.
     When I went to the first church service at Bible Holiness in the fall of 1997,
the altars were covered with white paper and prayer requests were written all over
them. During the altar call, I knelt down and to my surprise right in front of where
I was praying, there was a prayer request that read like this: Lord, please send
some instructors that feel like it is their calling to teach at Ozark Bible Institute and
College. I reached into my pocket, pulled out my pen, and wrote—“answered,” my
name, and the date. God not only answered their prayer, but He answered mine
as well. Now it could be that your next move is to come to Ozark Bible Institute
and College to make yourself available for whatever He wants to do in your life. I
can say this without reservation, that being in the will of God is the most satisfying
feeling you will ever have in this life.

                                  DEAN OF STUDENTS
                         What is YOUR purpose? Ephesians 2: 10 tells us that, “...we
                      are HIS workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works,
                      which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.”
                      This verse gives us insight into answering the question about
                      purpose. The word “workmanship” Paul uses here makes refer-
                      ence to any work of art. You are His work of art!
                      Every work of art originates in the imagination of the artist. You
                      originated in the imagination of God! You were conceived by
    Ben Baker         God long before you were conceived by your parents! You are
Dean of Students His painting, His novel, His sculpture! One man said that “Christ
is more of an artist than the artists, because He works on the living Spirit and living
flesh; He makes men instead of statues.”
     Do you know the best way to positively affect the problems of mankind? A life
that is shaped for that specific purpose! Jesus Christ was the epitome of that solu-
tion, but your life is important to God in making a difference as well.
     The motto of Ozark Bible Institute is “A place where God can help Himself to
young lives.” In other words, a place where the Artist can work on His master-
piece! If you are called to the ministry, or just wanting to establish a deeper walk
with the Lord, you need to consider OBI. There is no better place I could recom-
mend where God can craft your character and develop your purpose!
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DIRECTOR OF CHRISTIAN EDUCATION
                     Whether administered by the parents or the Christian
                school teacher, Christian Education is instruction based upon
                the principles of God’s word. Its nature is both spiritual and
                academic. The Christian School is an extension of the home
                and church in carrying out the Biblical mandate of training.
                Teaching is not a mere occupation (James 3:1), but like other
                areas of ministry, God chooses individuals to work through, in
                order to carry out His work. Truly, teachers are a gift (Ephesians
David Schminkey 4:11). At Ozark Bible Institute & College, it is our desire to “Be a
   Christian    place were God can help Himself to young peoples’ lives”. Our
   Education    Christian Education program is intended to help equip those
who God chooses to minister through in this area.

                                     CONVOCATION
                                                Convocation is a time that camp-
                                             meeting type services are held on the
                                             campus of OBI. The dates for 2018 are
                                             October 15-18. Night services are Mon-
                                             day through Thursday. Separate morn-
                                             ing services for adults and children are
                                             Tuesday, through Thursday with youth
                                             services Tuesday and Thursday after-
                                             noon. We invite all to attend.

                               STUDENT TESTIMONY
                        When I was young I always thought I would come to Ozark
                    Bible Institute and College. However, when I got to high school,
                    my mind began to change. I began thinking about going to col-
                    lege to be an engineer or an architect. Going to OBI seemed
                    like it was going to mess up my plans. Thankfully, God had
                    something for me far greater than my own personal plans.
                        It was the summer after my Junior year in high school when
                    God really began dealing with me. I got to the place where I just
  Craig Dodson
                    did not have the hunger for the things of God like I once had. I
OBI Sophomore
                    remember going to youth camp that summer and the Lord came
by and met me in a mighty way. It seemed like every service He was drawing me
closer and closer to Him. It was there He put the calling of missions on my life.
Ever since that time it just seemed like He was reaffirming to me it was His will for
me to go to OBI.
     I am so glad for the decision I made to come to OBI. Everything hasn’t been
easy, but I can truly say that this is a place where God has been able to mold me
into the man He wants me to be. It has been a place where I could draw close
to God and learn His word, and experience many different types of ministry. For
anyone thinking about what to do after high school, I would say that you can never
out give God. If you give God this time of your life you will never regret it.
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STUDENT TESTIMONY
                        Ever since I can remember, it had always been a dream of
                    mine to attend Ozark Bible Institute and College. Seeing minis-
                    try groups like Overcomers Choir and Servant’s Heart Outreach
                    gave me a desire for the same relationship with God which was
                    evident in their lives. Upon graduating high school, I knew in my
                    heart that it was the Lord’s will for me to go to Bible school.
                        Since I have come to Ozark Bible Institute and College, the
                    Lord has done a tremendous work in my life in ways I could
 Micah Faulkner
                   never have imagined. He has given me a completely new per-
OBI Sophomore
                   spective of the ministry and has helped me to better grasp the
precious value of a soul. I have witnessed several children from underprivileged
situations give their hearts to the Lord.
    James 4:8 tells us “Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.” I am so
thankful for the opportunity to set aside a few years of my life at Ozark Bible Insti-
tute and College to draw closer to the Lord! How will you draw nigh to God?

                               STUDENT TESTIMONY
                         It’s funny how God works. I never would have pictured my-
                    self transferring from a top college to another college in a small
                    town I had never heard of. It was because of an Instagram post
                    from a girl I hadn’t seen in years. That is exactly what hap-
                    pened though.
                         While in high school, I didn’t know where I wanted to go to
                    college and time was running out. I did know two things. I have
Monica Sprouse a love for children, and in some way I am called to missions.
    OBI Junior      Whether at home or abroad, I knew my love for children would be
a part of what God had for my life. Teaching was part of this and Purdue University
happened to be the best means to pursue it at the time. Little did I know that God
had a better place. To make a long story short, I was miserable. I didn’t like where
I was. During a break, I saw a post about Ozark Bible Institute and College from a
friend I had recently reconnected with. I looked up the school and asked my friend
a few questions, then mailed off my application to OBI.
     Now it is my Junior year and I am still amazed by the odd sequence of events
that brought me here. I am thankful for life-long friends I have made as well as the
ministry opportunities. I am thankful that I can study education and missions. I am
thankful for a place where “God can help Himself to young lives,” if we will let Him.

                                    DECISION DAYS
     Each school year, we invite all Juniors, Seniors, and above to visit our campus
at 906 Summit Street in Neosho, Missouri. Students come nation-wide to sit in on
our classes, stay in our dormitories, eat in our cafeteria, and attend special revival
services for the event. If you are interested, you may call 417-451-2057 for ad-
ditional information. It is usually held the third week of March. The dates for 2019
are March 21-24. Also you are welcome to come by and visit the school anytime
you are in the area.                       8
COLLEGE INFORMATION
        ENTRANCE                        BIBLE COLLEGE PROGRAMS
      REQUIREMENTS                          Bible college programs
     Any person of approved             have certain basic components.
Christian character and a U. S.         First,    The Biblical studies
citizen who will agree to abide         provide the foundation for all
by the rules of the school may          other learning. Second, general
apply for admission. Each               education gives a breadth
student receives a set of rules         of learning that helps every
at the time of enrollment.              individual relate to the world
  It is the policy of Ozark             about him. Third, professional
Bible Institute and College not         studies furnish specific skills to
to discriminate on the basis            work effectively in our complex
of age, race, color, sex, or            society.     Fourth, Christian
handicap in its educational             service experiences integrate
programs, admissions, or                the classroom teaching with
housing.                                practical application.
 GENERAL INFORMATION                              DEGREES
    Ozark     Bible     Institute       Bachelor of Christian Education
and College is staffed with                        (4 years)
a Godly, Spirit-filled faculty.         Bachelor of Biblical Literature
They are men and women                             (4 years)
of considerable experience                Bachelor of Bible Studies
in various lines of Christian           (4 years) [Subject to Demand]
service and are devoted to                        DIPLOMAS
the spiritual welfare of each
student.                                  Bible Ministerial Diploma
    Ozark Bible Institute and                      (3 years)
College emphasizes Bible                 Christian Education Diploma
and Bible holiness.          The                   (3 years)
curriculum is distinctly Bible-            CURRICULUM MAJORS
centered.      Subjects which                 Bible and Theology
are not directly connected
                                              Christian Education
with the Bible are Bible-
related and are important for              CURRICULUM MINORS
efficiency in Christian service.         Greek [Subject to Demand]
Graduates can be assured of              Christian Ed. Administration
a good working knowledge of                        Missions
the Book of Books.
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
         COST PER SEMESTER                                         PAYMENT PLAN
Tuition (12-18 hours)....................... $840.00           The balance of charges (after
Room & Board.............................. $1,500.00        making the down payment) must
Textbooks (average)........................ $120.00
                                                            be paid in monthly payments.
Student Activity Fee........................... $75.00
                                                            Returning students need all past
Library Usage Fee............................. $25.00
                                                            remaining school bill current in
                                                            addition to the regular semester’s
*Dorm Deposit................................. $100.00
                                                            down payment.
**Semester Total (approximate)... $2,660.00
                 OTHER FEES                                         WORK STUDY
                                                                Any student may apply to
Registration Fee (non-refundable) .............$25.00       work on campus, but with the
Re-Application Fee (non-refundable).........$25.00          understanding only a few posi-
Late Registration Fee .... $25.00 + $5 per day              tions are available. Preference is
Tuition Cost Per Hour (-12 or +18) ... $70.00               given to dorm students who ex-
Audit Per Hour................................... $50.00    press a desire to work and dem-
Transcript Fee (after first copy)........... $5.00          onstrate the greatest financial
Lost Dorm Key Card.......................... $20.00         need. These wages go directly to
Returned Check Charge ..........up to $30.00                the student’s school bill.
Graduation Fee................................. $25.00
                                                                NOTICE OF LIABILITY
Credit Card Payment Fee........................ 3%
                                                                In the event of a catastrophe,
DOWN PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS                                   such as, but not limited to, wind-
Of the total cost per semester, the required
                                                            storm, explosion, fire, smoke, ve-
                                                            hicles, and aircraft, Ozark Bible
down payment schedule is as follows:
                                                            Institute and College is not liable
Fall (Dorm).................................... $1,500.00
                                                            for damages to any personal be-
Fall (Non-Dorm)............................... $600.00
                                                            longings of students. Neither is
Spring (New Dorm)....................... $1,500.00
                                                            Ozark Bible Institute and College
Spring (Returning Dorm)................. $900.00
                                                            liable for theft of personal belong-
Spring (Non-dorm)........................... $300.00
                                                            ings of students, staff, or faculty
*Dorm deposit is refundable if school bill is               members.
paid in full current at the end of the semes-
ter; otherwise it is credited to the school bill
                                                                  MISCELLANEOUS
                                                   Supplies, laundry, and inciden-
account.
                                               tals may vary per semester, de-
**Pay in full at registration and receive a 5% pending, on the individual needs.
discount on tuition and room charges.              Any “break” period is not con-
                                               sidered as part of the academic
Costs and fees subject to change without
                                               year and any student who re-
notice.
                                               ceives permission to remain on
                                               campus during that time will be
                                               charged a nominal rate per day
                                               for his/her room.
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APPLICATION FOR ENROLLMENT
                                     PLEASE PRINT:

Date___________________________ Fall Semester _______Spring Semester_______

Name ________________________________________ S.S.# ______________________
Mailing Address ___________________________________Cell Phone_______________
City ________________________________________State __________Zip____________
E-Mail______________________________________ Date of Birth _____/______/______
Age*_____ Sex _____ Single ______ Married _______ Divorced ______ Remarried ______
Parents Name ____________________________________________________________
Parents Address __________________________________________________________
_______________________________________ Phone__________________________
Have you been born again according to John 3:5-8 ?______When converted? __________
Have you ever backslidden?_______________ When reclaimed? ____________________
Have you received the baptism of the Holy Spirit according to Acts 2:4?________________
Member of what church?____________________________________________________
Pastor’s Name ___________________________________ Ph. _____________________
Are you willing to submit to the rules and discipline of the school?___________________
Ozark Bible Institute and College expects the highest standard of conduct from its
student body. If you have not read our handbook you may get on our web site, www.
obicollege.com and read before signing application. If you do not have access to web
site, please call our office and request a copy.
How much schooling have you had? ________________ Any Bible School? __________
If any Bible training, where? _________________________Number of years___________
Please enclose a snapshot of yourself with this application. A $25.00 non-refundable
registration fee must accompany this application. Please request that an official copy of
your high school and/or college transcript(s), or GED be sent to the school immediately.

Do you plan to use veteran’s benefits? ________If so, before enrolling, please contact your
local VA office regarding your future plans.

Upon returning this application to Ozark Bible Institute and College, we will send you
character references and further information.

Please direct all correspondence to: Registrar
                                     Ozark Bible Institute and College
                                     P. O. Box 398
                                     Neosho, MO 64850-0398

*Applicant must be at least 17 years of age, and be a United States citizen.
**Application should be made 30 days prior to registration (see calendar on
inside back cover).
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STANDARD OF CONDUCT AGREEMENT

1. I agree to seek the Lord’s guidance through daily personal
prayer and Bible study and by faithfully attending daily chapels and
weekly church services.
2. I agree to be faithful and punctual in attending class sessions
and other academic gatherings constantly seeking to be diligent in
developing the full potential of my mind.
3. I agree to practice good health and physical fitness by getting
appropriate rest and exercise and by observing a balanced diet.
4. I agree to embrace and hold a life of personal holiness, refrain-
ing from sinful practices and observing Ozark Bible Institute and
College’s standard of dress and appearance.
5. I agree to be mindful and diligent in properly handling all my
business and financial responsibilities.
6. I agree to be continually involved in ministry, always looking for
and using every opportunity to minister, teach, proclaim, and bless
others for Christ.
7. I agree to walk in humility toward others and live in submission
to those in authority, obeying all rules and regulations and always
manifesting a cooperative and teachable attitude.
    I have carefully and prayerfully read the handbook and the Stan-
dard of Conduct Agreement. By signing below, I am agreeing to live
accordingly and to accept willingly the student life guidelines speci-
fied above or adopted hereafter by the Administration until I gradu-
ate or am no longer enrolled as a student of Ozark Bible Insti-
tute and College.

Signature_______________________________ Date___________

Please Print Full Name____________________________________

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CALENDAR 2018-2019

                               CALENDAR
                     Fall term - First Semester 2018

August 31, 2018...... Friday (8:00 a.m.)........ Residence Halls Open
September 1 & 3..... Saturday & Monday..... Registration Days
September 3............ Monday (7:00 p.m.)...... Fellowship Hour
September 4............ Tuesday....................... Classes Begin
September 4-9......... Tuesday-Sunday.......... Back-to-School Revival
October 9-12........... Tuesday-Friday............ Midterm Exams
October 15-18......... Monday-Thursday........ Annual Convocation
October 19-22......... Friday-Monday............. Midterm Break
October 23............... Tuesday....................... Classes Reconvene
November 21-26...... Wednesday-Monday.... Thanksgiving Break
November 27........... Tuesday....................... Classes Reconvene
December 10-13...... Monday-Thursday........ Final Exams
December 13........... Thursday...................... Fall Term Ends

                 Spring Term - Second Semester 2019

January 5................. Saturday (8:00 a.m.).... Residence Halls Open
January 7-8............. Monday & Tuesday...... Registration Days
January 9................. Wednesday.................. Classes Begin
January 8-13........... Tuesday-Sunday.......... Back-To-School Revival
February 18-21........ Monday-Thursday........ Midterm Exams
Feb. 22- March 4..... Friday-Monday............. Midterm Break
March 5................... Tuesday....................... Classes Reconvene
March 21-24............ Thursday-Sunday........ Decision Days
April 23-25............... Tuesday-Thursday....... Final Week (Exams)
April 26.................... Friday........................... Commencement
		                                                             (Attendance Required)

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