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“The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.” Titus 2:3-5

1. Remember that the people where you will be serving will see you as their pastor’s wife!
   1. Great Responsibility as the pastor’s wife.
      1. You are responsible for the growth of the ladies in your church and ministry
         1. Teach them the spiritual lessons that they should learn
         2. Teach them how to live at home
         3. Teach them how to treat their husband and children
         4. Teach them how to serve others
      2. You need to help the ladies so as to protect your husband and his testimony. Genesis 20:16. “And unto Sarah he said, Behold, I have given thy brother a thousand pieces of silver: behold, he is to thee a covering of the eyes, unto all that are with thee, and with all other: thus she was reproved.”
         1. You are his veil or covering; his separation from other women.
         2. Keep an open relationship with your husband. No secrets, no locked doors
         3. Protect your family life and testimony

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1. Be sure to have a local church that is already training its folks. The college will be a natural outgrowth of your ministry as a Biblical pastor or missionary.  Matthew 28:19-20, Ephesians 4, II Timothy 2:2,
2. Have the knowledge and ability that the people can see, want, and imitate
3. Where do I get teachers. Do not use other missionaries unless they are in agreement with you.
4. Daytime Bible College versus Night time Bible Institute
   1. Explain credit hours
   2. Remember they need more training than someone who grew up in church
   3. You can have 1 hour classes or 2 hour classes
   4. If you give enough homework you can give credit for an extra hour on any class
   5. Allow independent study classes for those who really want it and are really willing to pay the price
   6. Class hours
      1. Monday night 6:30 to 9:00 for two hours of class and 1/2 of chapel
      2. Tuesday night 6:30 to 9:00 for two hours of class and 1/2 of chapel
      3. You can go longer or start earlier, remember that they can take one or class or all the classes
5. What level of training do you want to have?
6. What age group do you choose to teach?
7. Requirements to enter Bible College
   1. Saved, baptized, active church member
   2. Tithing
   3. Serving
   4. Separated
   5. One year of growth
   6. Willingness to submit to the authority and leadership of the Bible College
   7. Be involved in a ministry in your church

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