The River Bible Institute is designed for those who would like to pursue an
in-depth study of the Bible and experience the glory of God.
Bachelor of Arts in Ministry
The Foundational Year is where students will gain foundational values, knowledge, skills and impartation that will help equip, shape, mold and expand students to become active participants in God’s work as it relates to their calling.
The River Bible Institute’s year two and three was created as a focused training ground for those who sense a call into the Five-Fold ministry of apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors, and teachers.
Students enrolled in this program will train for ministry, pursue an intense study of the Bible, enhance their present skills, gain a deeper understanding of the things of God, learn how to better relate to people, and obtain invaluable instruction on Faith, the Holy Spirit, Bible Prophecy and other theological areas.
In the third year, in conjunction with offered courses, students will receive hands-on training from all department heads at The River at Tampa Bay Church to obtain working knowledge of day-to-day operations in a church and ministry setting.
The Anointing
Authority of the Believer
Bible Doctrines
Book of Acts
Christian Foundations 1 & 2
Christian Lifestyle
English Composition
Faith 1
Gifts of the Spirit
Godly Character
The Gospels: Seeing Jesus
Heavenly Vision
Helps & the Local Churches
The Holy Spirit
Introduction to Government
Introduction to Revival Studies
Matters of the Heart
Personal Development
Prayer 1
Soul Winning 1
Stewardship 1
Submission & Authority
Worship as a Lifestyle
Apologetics
Blood Covenant
Christ the Healer
Devils & Demons
Eschatology
Faith 2
Leadership
The Love Walk
Merchandising & Trafficking the Anointing
The Minister's Family
Ministry Gifts
The Ministry of the Evangelist
New Testament Survey
Old Testament Survey
Prayer 2
Revival: Nothing More, Nothing Less
Shaking the Nations
Signs & Wonders
Soul Winning 2
Stewardship 2
This Present Glory
Twelve Pillars of Faith
Women in Ministry
Vision
Church History
Hermeneutics
Homiletics 1 & 2
Ministry Operations
Missions
Pastoral Care & Counseling
Preparation for Ministry
Youth & Children's Ministry
Ministry Service Practicum: MSP is a lab where students will experience various ministry departments each week after class hours to receive a well-rounded education as to how a successful ministry should flow and function.
Ministry of Helps: All 2nd & 3rd year students will be placed in one of the many departments the River Church has to offer where they will alternate serving for The Main Event & the Stand services.
Call Center Lab: All 1st year students will have the opportunity to help in the River Prayer & Care center once a week as it receives calls from around the world daily from people needing healing, salvation, financial breakthroughs and more.
Soul Winning Lab: Each student will experience the joy of leading others to Christ and be equipped to effectively impact the world around them with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.