MINISTRIES

Great Lakes Bible Institute

Great Lakes Bible Institute is dedicated to thoroughly furnishing men and women unto all good works (2 Timothy 3:17).

Mission & Activities

Purpose

Great Lakes Bible Institute (GLBI), a ministry of Grace Church of Mentor, exists to equip believers for Christian service through biblical instruction and hands-on ministry opportunities, grounded in the belief that Christ is building His church and has gifted evangelists and pastor-teachers for this purpose. With a staff of experienced and academically trained pastors, GLBI emphasizes the importance of spiritual growth, practical application, and doctrinal integrity, rejecting ecumenical compromises and modern movements that stray from biblical truth. Students engage in various ministries—from preaching and teaching to evangelism and music—while being trained to uphold sound doctrine and live separated from worldly influences. GLBI welcomes anyone seeking personal edification or ministry preparation, offering a Christ-centered environment rooted in Scripture and service.

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Current Class

Spring 2026

Christology: The Doctrine of Christ – taught by Mike Hixson

Schedule: Monday evenings, March 2 to May 11.

Cost: $25

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Class Overview:

Who is Jesus Christ—and why does it matter? This adult class explores the person and work of Jesus from a historic Protestant Evangelical perspective, helping believers deepen both their theological understanding and their worship.

We will examine the essential truths of biblical Christology: Christ’s full deity and full humanity, the meaning of the Incarnation, His sinless life, substitutionary atonement, bodily resurrection, ascension, and present reign. We will also consider how the early church clarified these doctrines in response to heresy and how the Reformers articulated Christ’s saving work by grace alone.

In addition, the class will address important modern debates—such as challenges to Christ’s exclusivity, questions about the Gospels, and contemporary views of the atonement. Participants will be equipped to think biblically and speak confidently about Jesus in today’s culture.

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Books for Class

Walvoord, John. Jesus Christ Our Lord. Chicago: Moody Publishers, 1969. Buy on Amazon

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Previous Classes

Coming Soon!

Recordings and notes for previous classes will be available for purchase and digital download. In the meantime, please contact Mike Hixson if you are interested in a past class.

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Featured Missionaries

Kevin

&

Sarah

Sherman

Country:

Zambia

Kevin and Sarah Sherman have been serving in Zambia since 2014. Kevin serves as a deacon at Faith Baptist Riverside, and both teach at Central Africa Baptist College. Kevin is also in the midst of a PhD program.

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Melvin

&

Purvis

Country:

Puerto Rico

Melvin Purvis serves the Lord as Administrative Dean at Puerto Rico Baptist College in Bayamón, training young men for ministry. He was widowed in 2023 and recently recovered from a hip replacement surgery.

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