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Private college in Alaska, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alaska Bible College is a private Christian bible college in Palmer, Alaska. It is nationally accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education.[2]
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| Motto | Becoming servant leaders with Christ-like character |
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| Type | Bible college |
| Established | 1966 |
| President | David Ley |
| Students | 39 (Fall 2022)[1] |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Rural |
| Colors | Red and White |
| Website | www.akbible.edu |
The school was established in 1966 by missionary Vincent James Joy, a graduate of Moody Bible Institute who became a pioneer missionary to the Ahtna people and also founded Central Alaskan Missions (which is now a branch of SEND International).[3] Joy began ABC with a focus on theological education for those preparing for ministry within Alaska.
A primary distinctive of the school is its emphasis on training individuals, including Alaska Natives, for rural ministry in the Far North.
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