Welcome
to the Baptist Institute of Professional Studies web site which
introduces the Ministry of Shalom Indigenous Foundation (A Baptist
Mission).
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The Mission
was founded in April 1989 in response to the command of our
Lord Jesus Christ to go and make disciples in all nations, to
baptize converts and to teach them to observe all things that
our Lord has commanded. We realize that for almost 2000 years
missionary work was initiated from the European and Western
World. We are grateful to our brethren for bringing the Gospel
here to us. We now believe that the time has come for Ghanaian
believers to obey the orders of our Lord Who said,
“And if
I be lifted up from the earth, I will draw all men to myself”.
John 12:32
We feel
it is our privilege as His people to bring Him glory by making
Him known in Ghana, Africa and the whole world by God’s grace
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The purpose
of Shalom Indigenous Foundation (SIF) is to provide a channel
through which local Bible believing churches can extend their
missionary vision to our nation and beyond if our Lord so permits.
This will be done by directly supporting godly pastors, missionaries,
and Christian workers. This is based on our belief that it is
the privilege and duty of the local churches to authorize and
send out its own missionaries. Therefore, every missionary and
Christian worker applying for appointment under SIF must be
a member in good standing of a Bible believing Baptist Church.
This principle establishes and maintains a vital relationship
between the missionary on the field and his home church. This
relationship with SIF fosters a partnership to make Christ known
to the glory of God.
To
present the Lord Jesus Christ to all we can and win lost
souls to Him.
To
establish New Testament Baptist Churches.
To
provide relief services to needy people.
This is
accomplished through evangelism, church planting a Christian
school and Bible College (Baptist Institute of Professional
Studies, BIPS). We also conduct a deaf ministry, a prison ministry,
King of Kings Clubs youth), Camp Shayouca, a farm, a sawmill,
a leprosy ministry, an orphan ministry and a relief ministry.
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The
work of SIF is guided by a President, a Director, an Executive
Director and an Executive Board.
The
Consulting Board is a vital part of the work of SIF. They
provide council, promote the work to others, and serve as
a council of conference.
The
finances of SIF are provided by churches and individual
believers who share the vision.
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We live
in days of theological confusion. Therefore, SIF has established
policies that protect the work from dangerous compromise. We
make every effort to be Biblical in our faith and practice.
Ecclesiastical
Separation
SIF reserves the right to cooperate with other Christians
of like faith, but we do not participate in cooperative
campaigns with liberals. (ll Corinthians 6:4 –7; Ephesians
5: 11).
Tongues
Movement
SIF agrees with those who teach that every Christian is
indwelt by the Holy Spirit and their body is the temple
of the Holy Spirit. We disagree with those who teach that
speaking in tongues is an indispensable evidence of the
baptism and infilling of the Holy Spirit. In stating our
beliefs, we do not demean the character of those who hold
this position. (1 Corinthians 6; 19; 12:1; Ephesians 5:
18)
Personal
Separation
SIF believes that Christians should be holy and without
blame before the Lord. This requires that we reject sin
and ungodliness, worldly attitudes and actions, and any
other disorderly walk that hurts the cause of glorifying
our Lord. (II Corinthians 6:14-7:1; John 9:11; Ezekiel 44:2;
1 John 2:15-17; Romans 12; 2-21; I Corinthians 5:9-13).
The
Local Church
SIF is an association of local churches, our purpose is
to partner together with those of like faith and practice
to accomplish previously. Our mutual concern is the current
strong local churches to plant stronger vibrant local churches.
We desire to bring our Lord glory through the churches.
We desire to bring our Lord glory and to be faithful workers
together with Him. (I Thessalonians 1:9,10;11 Timothy 2;15,
22; Acts 2:41 – 46; I Timothy 3:15).
Our
Progress to Date
Since our beginning in April 1989, we have missionary pastors
working with us in six new churches. Our youth ministry,
King of Kings Children’s Clubs, is being used in these churches.
We also have a camp and Amasama in Greater Accra Region,
and a pastoral guesthouse in Ashale Botwe-Accra. In 1992
we started our college Baptist Institute of Professional
Studies, which is now accredited. We have made several donations
to many government institutions including; Dzorwulu Special
School, Weija Leprosarium, Tetteh Quarshie Hospital, and
Ridge Hospital.
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Training Laborers
for Christ.
BIPS Secondary/Technical
School is a Ministry of Shalom Indigenous Foundation an Independent
Baptist Private Co-Education day school. Students from all other
Denominations are however welcome.
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The school
is situated on the Baptist Institute of Professional Studies
Campus. Teshie Tsui Bleoo, Accra. It’s surrounding neighbour
include Regimanuel Housing, Manet, Teshie township, Burma Camp,
Airport, and the Military Training Schools.
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We believe
that education is the recreation and development of the true
understanding and relationship between God, human being and
the physical universe for the child of God.
The purpose
of BIPS Sec/Tech is to train, to educate and to nurture the
whole person (Spiritually, Intellectual, Socially, and Physical);
to go out as occupational stewards into the world community
to spread the Good News in Word and deed to the glory of God.
OUR OBJECTIVES
INCLUDE:
To
train and Educate students to live Christian life through
the guidance of the Holy Spirit and to bring about a commitment
and sharing with the World as occupation stewards;
To
train Educate students to attain and international content
of education towards labour market requirement and the manpower
needs of Ghana and the World as a whole. Hence within the
confines of the National curricula for Senior Secondary
School studies; science applied science and technology as
well as Vocational and Technical skills will be emphasized.
To train students for jobs in the professional levels and
offer opportunity for those who wish to further their students
to professional level at BIPS (University);
To
train and to educate students in Physical Education in particular
long life activities both groups and individual, and in
Health Education;
To
teach love of God, man and country.
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Technical
Studies
Pastoral Studies
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All staff members
are Christians and the teachers are graduates and most of them
are examiners. The current acting principal is Mr. Richard Klu,
a graduate from the University of Ghana.
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Available facilities
include: Science Laboratories, Computer Laboratories, Languages
(English French, Greek Hebrew, Latin) Laboratories, Music, Laboratories,
Art Laboratories, Wood and Metal Workshops, Home Science. Department
Canteen, Bookshop, Library and Medical/ Dental Link.
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he Service
Center comprises the following Service Units; Administrative
Services, Guidance and counseling services Library, Bookshop,
Canteen/ Food shop and many others.
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All staff,
lead by a welfare office constitute the welfare.
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Trained counselors/
Psychologists and the staff assist Students in this area.
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Decent
dressing. Avoid tight fitting dresses.
No
drinking or smoking is allowed.
Every
Student must be punctual, regular to classes and do all
assignments.
All
rules and regulations must be strictly observed.
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Updated 02/04/2006
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