PRACTICAL MINISTRY
The College upholds a policy that encourages every individual to exercise the privilege of preaching, singing, and witnessing to the Good News according to one’s gifts and abilities. Therefore, student involvement in gospel outreach beyond the campus is considered an essential part of their formation.
To facilitate this, the College organizes Evangelistic Teams that seek to reach people with the love of Christ. In addition, each year M.Div. second-year and B.Th. second-year students are sent to various churches and mission fields, where they engage in fieldwork for approximately two weeks.
This practical ministry experience nurtures their spiritual growth and enables them to understand, appreciate, and apply the principles of Christian stewardship.
DIGNITY OF LABOUR
The College places a strong emphasis on the value of hard work. Every student is expected and encouraged to participate in manual labor as part of holistic formation. The College does not employ specific support staff such as sweepers or gardeners; instead, students collectively carry out the necessary work on campus.
DEVOTIONAL LIFE
The College maintains a vibrant corporate devotional life that includes dawn prayer, morning devotional worship, vesper services, and Sunday worship. The Holy Eucharist is also observed from time to time. In addition, a monthly day of prayer and fasting is set aside with specific themes for focused intercession.
The College also assigns a “prayer partner” to each student, encouraging partners to share, pray, and support one another. This practice greatly contributes to the holistic spiritual well-being of the students.
HOSTEL LIFE
The College is committed to accommodating as many students as possible in its hostels. Hostel life is vibrant, active, and spiritually enriching, offering many opportunities for meaningful fellowship and wholesome recreation. Daily evening prayer fellowships are held in the hostels.
Through shared life and worship, strong social and spiritual bonds are nurtured among the residents—bonds that often become a foundation for lifelong fellowship.
COMMITTEES
The entire student body is organized into various ministries and committees, to which students are assigned. Each committee functions under the guidance of an Advisor who is either a faculty member or a member of the College staff. The purpose of these committees is to help students discover their talents and provide opportunities to develop and exercise their God-given gifts.
The following committees operate within the College:
Drama & Cultural Committee
This committee organizes cultural programs that promote the heritage of different linguistic and cultural groups. It also plans and presents dramas and plays as effective means of communicating the gospel.
Music Committee
The Music Committee encourages students to develop and use their musical talents through various musical programs and performances.
Beautification Committee
This committee is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the beauty of the campus.
Alumni Fellowship
The Alumni Fellowship provides a platform for former students to reconnect and cherish their shared memories of college life. The fellowship supports the College through prayer, encouragement, and counsel, thereby strengthening the institution as a whole.
Worship Committee
This committee coordinates all programs related to the worship and devotional life of the students.
Evangelism Committee
The Evangelism Committee initiates students’ practical ministry, usually outside the campus, such as visiting hospitals, local churches, prisons, and other outreach locations.
Mess Committee
This committee oversees mess management, including ensuring balanced meals and the general welfare of students related to dining services.
Art & Literary Committee
This committee organizes essay writing, poetry, debates, extempore speaking, and quiz competitions. It also provides opportunities for students to showcase their artistic talents and takes responsibility for producing the annual College Magazine.
Prayer Committee
This committee promotes prayer activities and encourages a strong culture of intercession within the College.
Games & Sports Committee
This committee organizes games and sporting activities, both within and outside the campus, to promote physical fitness and fellowship.
CAMPUS
Discipleship Bible College is blessed with a spacious and beautiful campus, enclosed by a secure brick wall. The DBC campus is home to a community of more than 400 people, including faculty and staff members. With God’s help, and through the dedication and contributions of past and present faculty, staff, and students, as well as the generosity of well-wishers, the College has experienced significant growth and development.
GOVERNANCE OF THE COLLEGE
The Board of Governors is the highest governing authority of the College. The Principal, in consultation with the Faculty, implements all internal decisions. In matters pertaining to academics, the Academic Dean serves as the chief officer for implementation, working in coordination with the Principal and Faculty. The Principal also assigns additional responsibilities to various Faculty members to ensure smooth and efficient administration.
OWNER & GOVERNANCE
The International Evangelistic Fellowship (IEF) is the sole Founder and Proprietor of the College. However, in order to accomplish its mission more effectively, the College operates autonomously and is governed by a Board of Governors constituted by IEF. Furthermore, IEF retains the sole authority to appoint and dismiss the Principal, as provided in the IEF Constitution.