Greater Life Bible College

Our Bible Training College is an integral part of our purpose and vision here in London's south-west. Our desire is not just to impact our community through the love and power of Jesus, but to equip God's people, from all denominations and all walks of life.
The courses are run  for a period of 4-6 weeks, most usually on a Sunday evening, enabling people to get inspiring & practical Biblical truth into their lives in a relatively short space of time. Several courses run each year.

WHO IS IT FOR?
Anyone and everyone. The courses are designed to bring truth to life for those who are brand new to the Christian faith all the way through to those who are mature Christians.

WHAT DO I NEED?
You need no academic qualifications. You do not need to be a member of our church, or in fact of any church in particular. You do not need to be an academic and you should not fear if you have 'not studied for years!' (a common question!) The emphasis to to bring Biblcal and practical truth to you in a way that adds positive value, divine purpose and practical wisdom to your life.
You will need a Bible (ideally with some kind of margin or centre column notes in it), some kind of note-taking book (paper or electronic is fine), a pen and a highlighter. That's it! You will receive notes especially written for each course to aid in your study and enjoyment.

WHO TEACHES US?
Our head teacher and founder of the College is Ps Paul van Essen. Paul has been in full time ministry for almost 20 years, and spent several years with Christian City Church in Sydney as the Principal of their Bible & Ministry Training College. He graduated over 100 full-time and 300 part-time students in 3 years, as well as leading missionary trips, church revival meetings and preaching at numerous colleges, camps and churches of various denominations throughout Australia, New Zealand and USA. He has brought his training, his experience and his passion here to UK where Greater Life Bible College has already trained in excess of 250 students both full and part time.
Other guest lecturers, both local and international, will teach at the College as the Holy Spirit leads.

WHAT ABOUT THE COURSES?
The courses are based firmly on the Bible, have a strong sense of the anointing of the Holy Spirit and are deliberately very practical. Courses available include:
> 'HOW TO BE LED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT'
> 'THE SPIRITUAL AUTHORITY OF THE CHRISTIAN'
> 'GOD, SUCCESS AND SELF-IMAGE'
> 'EFFECTIVE AND PRACTICAL LEADERSHIP'
> 'WISDOM & PRACTICAL LIVING SKILLS'
> 'THE GENERALS OF GOD THROUGH HISTORY'
> 'HOW TO GET YOUR PRAYERS ANSWERED'
> 'THE HOLY SPIRIT AND HIS GIFTS'
> 'THE 6 ESSENTIAL FOUNDATIONS OF CHRISTIAN LIFE'

> 'FAITH THAT DOES MOVE MOUNTAINS'
> 'APOSTLES, PROPHETS AND THE 21ST CENTURY CHURCH'

WHAT ABOUT THE COST?
Costs are deliberately kept low in order to facilitate virtually every budget. The 5 week course includes 10 hours of face-to-face teaching and costs £50 - this includes notes, a light tea break each week, and the marking of an assignment (for those who wish it).
Single parents gain a further 25% discount on fees, married couples attending will also gain a 25% discount (each) as lonbg as they attend simultaneously, and youth (those under 21) or full-time students will receive a 50% discount on fees. 9NB: Anyone from age 14 and over is permitted to attend.

Completion of 4 different 4-6 week modules with completed assignments will lead to the presentation of a 'Certificate of Biblical Studies' at a special College Graduation Service. We have no formal affiliation with Universities or denominations. We have a board of reference and links with many significant ministries throughout the world. (see our 'What's On' page for more details)

WAIT- I HAVE CHILDREN!
You are not the first!! We genuinely want to see God's people trained up to be effective, full of God and living the abundant life God intended for them. We know that sometimes children and child-minding can be an issue, and in such cases we ask you to speak with Ps Paul or the College secretary to make clear your situation. We will then undertake to assist you in whatever way we can.