Tri-county Bible Institute
The Tri-County Bible Institute is part of the SBC’s Seminary Extension ministry, whose mission of Seminary Extension is to provide theological education and ministry training of excellent quality to church leaders and members where they live.
As Tri-County works to complete our mission, we are equipping today’s busy Christian ministers and lay people with theological knowledge, ministry skills and competencies. That means delivering Biblical, Theological, and Practical education to Christians wherever they live. Study options include studying with friends in local study groups and through correspondence. That means that Seminary Extension courses are available to just about everyone.
There is an old adage that states the following: “If a hungry man is given a fish, he eats a meal; but if he is taught how to fish, he eats for the rest of life.” Many students take Seminary Extension courses because they simply enjoy the opportunity to learn.
But these courses do much more. They provide students with the tools and skills to feed themselves and others. We would encourage every Christian to take the time to equip themselves for ministry, because in doing so, they will be able to minister both inside and outside the church for life.
These courses are ideally suited for persons who have completed at least their high school diploma but have been unable to continue their education. Classes are taught on Monday evenings at TCBA’s office in Nixa and scholarships are available on a limited basis for members of TCBA churches.
For information about Tri-County Bible Institute courses, call TCBA at (417) 725-8825.
Seminary Extension is a biblical, affordable and effective means for equipping God’s people. It is also available and convenient. So why wait?
Spring Semester begins
Monday January 12, 2026
6:30-8:00 pm at Tri-County Baptist Association’s offices,
239 Downing St., Nixa map
Public Worship PM2254
Description: An examination of worship from the perspectives of personal experience, theology, psychology, the Bible, Christian history, and music. Special attention is given to the various elements of a worship service and the development of skills in planning and
conducting public worship.
conducting public worship.
Textbook:
Understanding, Preparing for, and Practicing
Christian Worship, Franklin Segler, rev. 2nd. ed. by Randall
Bradley
Christian Worship, Franklin Segler, rev. 2nd. ed. by Randall
Bradley
Instructor: Dr. Jeff Hardy, Pastor First Baptist Church of Kimberling City MO
Cost: $188.99 (includes textbook) Scholarships available for members of Tri-County churches.
Click here to view and download the Tri County Seminary Extension Scholarship application.
Please forward all documents to: TCBA, PO Box 370 Nixa MO 65714
To enroll: Come to the first class on Monday, January 12 , 2026.
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