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ABC Gearing Up for 10th Year

United News
United News
2008-03-05
New nine-month program to start Sept. 7; applications due July 31.
The Ambassador Bible Center instructors have been discussing changing to a nine-month program of instruction at ABC for over two years, and the decision to make the change starting in September this year was announced by Clyde Kilough in...

ABC Expands to Nine-Month Program

United News
Clyde Kilough
2008-02-02
We are pleased to announce that in September 2008, the Ambassador Bible Center will begin its 10th year of operation by expanding to a nine-month program that will match the standard university academic calendar.
As the current seven-month program has evolved over the years, it has become increasingly difficult to effectively accomplish our goals within that time frame. We have always been challenged to teach the Bible from Genesis to...

Ambassador Bible College

Congregation
Pastor: 
Frank Dunkle

Ambassador Bible Center (ABC) is an intensive nine-month educational program focusing on the Bible, Christian Living and the fundamental doctrines of the United Church of God. The program seeks to prepare young adults for leadership and service, and to begin preparing them for the duty of teaching future generations. The curriculum thoroughly examines doctrine and leads students...

The attendees of the 2021 ABC continuing education program in front of the home office, where classes took place from May 10-14.

ABC Continuing Education Program Resumes at Home Office for 2021 Session

United News
Frank Dunkle
2021-07-05
Milford, Ohio—The Ambassador Bible College Continuing Education Program took place in the home office from May 10-14. The 28 students who attended participated in classes ranging from “Highlights from the General Epistles,” and “Why We...
COVID-19 restrictions were still in place, so students wore masks when needed and maintained distancing as appropriate, but that did not dampen their spirits or lessen the pleasure of being able to enjoy this program again. Each day began...
Screen shot of Ambassador Bible College video frame.

The Ambassador Bible College Experience: New video goes behind the scenes at ABC

United News
Peter Eddington
2019-05-28
Ambassador Bible College students lead you through a brimful year at ABC.
[MAY 28, 2019] Go behind the scenes at Ambassador Bible College and experience the life of an ABC student in this new video. The goal of ABC is to help students build a strong and lasting relationship with God and His Son Jesus...
ABC Coordinator Dr. Frank Dunkle addresses incoming students during orientation.

Ambassador Bible College Begins the 2020-2021 Academic Year

United News
Frank Dunkle
2020-09-14
On Sunday, Aug. 23, the Ambassador Bible College faculty and staff gathered with incoming students for the annual ABC Welcome Picnic.
To comply with local social distancing guidelines, the picnic was held outside. Students, faculty and staff enjoyed food, fellowship and icebreaker activities. The next day, Monday, Aug. 24, everyone gathered for ABC orientation. This...
The ABC class of 2020 at orientation.

ABC Welcome Picnic and Orientation

United News
Frank Dunkle
2019-09-17
On Sunday, August 25, the alumni of Ambassador Bible College greeted the ABC class of 2020 with their annual welcome picnic.
The camping theme inspired the food and decorations for the 18 incoming students along with faculty, staff and more than a dozen former students from the Cincinnati area. The picnic began with an icebreaker game, followed by hotdogs for...
Two campers filter drinking water from the lake using a pump.

Boundary Waters Adventure

United News
Frank Dunkle
2020-09-17
Five staff members led a group of 13 young adults on a canoeing and camping adventure in the Boundary Waters of Northern Minnesota.
You know how sometimes a major event seems to begin with a single phone call? About eight months or so ago, I received one of those phone calls. Matt Fenchel, the UCG elder who leads the young adult Challenger Program, called to ask if we...
Ambassador Bible College Graduation

Ambassador Bible College Graduation

United News
Ariana Del Signore
2020-07-22
On the afternoon of Sunday, May 17, the Ambassador Bible College class of 2020 began the program’s first-ever virtual graduation ceremony.
On the afternoon of Sunday, May 17, the Ambassador Bible College class of 2020 began the program’s first-ever virtual graduation ceremony. With friends and family joining the live webcast for a total of about 235 connections, the 18...

St. Petersburg, Florida, Congregation Honors Long-Time Member

United News
Bill Cook
2011-09-19
On July 2, 2011, Gene Cook, a member of the St. Petersburg, Florida, congregation was presented a plaque after Sabbath services by pastor Chuck Zimmerman, commemorating her 50th
On July 2, 2011, Gene Cook, a member of the St. Petersburg, Florida, congregation was presented a plaque after Sabbath services by pastor Chuck Zimmerman, commemorating her 50th anniversary of baptism. Mrs. Cook first heard of Mr....
Kwanyako and Winneba church buildings and community centers.

Personal From the President: August 12, 2021

United News
Victor Kubik
2021-08-12
In this personal from the president, Victor Kubik writes about the ABC faculty and staff meeting held in anticipation of classes beginning on Aug. 23. He also announces the new regional online Bible seminars for co-workers and donors, the...
ABC to start 23rd academic year It’s time to start the next academic year of Ambassador Bible College (ABC). We held a faculty and staff meeting on Tuesday to discuss the upcoming class and the year’s teaching and activity schedule....

Beyond Today Response Increasing

United News
John LaBissoniere
2007-07-01
Since April, nine new Beyond Today programs have aired and three programs have aired again.
Since April, nine new Beyond Today programs have aired and three programs have aired again. Of the nine new programs aired, four are currently in the top 10 program ranking of 58 programs aired so far: Current Rank...
ABC chorale of the class of 2016, sings at a local congregation. As an ABC student you have many opportunities to learn to serve.

Why Isn’t ABC an Online Program?

United News
Frank Dunkle
2016-05-16
Since joining the full-time faculty of Ambassador Bible College, the question I most often hear has been, “Does ABC have online classes?” Along the same line, people wonder if ABC wouldn’t be just as effective as an online program.
The simple answer to both is “no,” but explaining exactly why is a bit harder to do. Let me make a quick comparison teens in the Church should readily understand. Hundreds of young people attend our summer camps each year. For those who...
Beyond Today -- When Was Jesus Born?

When Was Jesus Born?

Beyond Today Television Program
by Darris McNeely
2018-12-23
Did His birth occur on December 25th? Can we even know when Christ was born? And, should we really be celebrating His birth?
BT Daily -- It Really is a Life!

It Really Is a Life!

Beyond Today Dailys
by Darris McNeely
2016-02-10
A recent Doritos ad showing a fetus raised objections from pro-choice advocates.
BT Daily --The Orlando Tragedy, Part 1: Who and What is Responsible?

The Orlando Tragedy, Part 1: Who and What is Responsible?

Beyond Today Dailys
by Darris McNeely
2016-06-14
Many blame terrorism, homophobia, or even the victims; but who and what are really responsible for this horrid act?

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