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School of Biblical Studies

A SECOND LEVEL SCHOOL AT YWAM MONTANA

Course Description.

The School of Biblical Studies (SBS) is a 9-month course which allows you to study all 66 books of the Bible. You will learn the inductive approach to study and will be given hands-on instruction in the principles of observation, interpretation and application. SBS is not simply a school of head knowledge but also of practical application.

SBS burns with a passion for God’s Word and the belief that all people should be equipped to study the Bible. Grow in a close knit community of students, discover a method for lifelong Bible study and be transformed by the Word of God!

It’s what we do as a movement — we train in order to advance. Because we believe we are called to GO! Join us for the next School of Biblical Studies at YWAM Montana-Lakeside.

NOW ALSO ONLINE.
In Partnership with “The Kings Lodge”, we now offer Online Studies for both the SBS program as well as the BCC (Bible Core Course). Please visit the following link for more information: Online SBS & Online BCC.

Phase one.

This phase begins with a three-week seminar in which students learn the basics of the inductive method, which will be the method of Bible study that will be used throughout the school. We begin in the New Testament, studying three of the four Gospels, Acts, the Pauline Epistles, Hebrews, James, and 1 Peter.

Phase Two.

In the second phase, students complete the New Testament books. There is then a week-long seminar introducing Old Testament background, genres, and artistry of the literature. Students study through Genesis through Samuels and some of the Wisdom books.

Phase Three.

The third phase completes the study of the Old Testament, including the Prophets. A seminar precedes the Prophets, giving students the skills necessary to understand the message of these books. After completion of the Old Testament, we end our study in the Gospel of Matthew, seeing the whole of God’s redemptive plan for humanity.

Meet Your School Staff.

  • Zak Clayton

    Bass Lake, California
    SBS School Leader

    Zak started his journey in YWAM with the Snowboarders DTS is Denver, CO in Winter of 2015. After working some with YWAM Yosemite, he came to do his SBS Fall of 2015 where he fell in love with the Bible and seeing the transforming power of Jesus in peoples lives. Since then, he has stayed with YWAM Montana working with SBS where he met his now wife, Rut. They have a heart for the Bible, people, and global missions, and have committed their lives to seeing the Gospel advance in the nations, especially South East Asia.

  • Rut Suárez-Clayton

    Madrid, Spain
    SBS School Leader

    Rut first came to YWAM Montana during the Fall of 2013 to do her DTS, she then came back to do her SBS the following year, and that's where she felt the Lord calling her to equip the church with the knowledge of his Word and a love for the nations receiving the Gospel of Jesus. So Rut and her husband Zak have now been staffing SBS for the past five years, and are committed to continue to lead staff and students to know God through his Word and make him known in the nations.

  • Deb Possin

    Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
    Online SBS & CBCC Director

    Deb is originally from Fond du Lac, Wisconsin and she has been on staff with YWAM Lakeside for 29 years. During that time she has been the kitchen manager, theatre department director and has been on staff with the residential SBS as well as the Online SBS. She is passionate about enabling people to study the Bible no matter what their circumstances. She is a proud mom of 4 sons, and grandma to 5 awesome grandkids.

  • Tom Possin

    Burnett, Wisconsin
    Online SBS / Bible Teacher

    Tom Possin is from Burnett, Wisconsin and has been on staff with YWAM Lakeside for 29 years. During his tenure with YWAM he has been the facilities manager, the accounting manager, the operations manager, 7 years as SBS staff, and an additional 7 years as the SBS school leader. For the past 5 years Tom has been working with the Online SBS and teaches in many schools in YWAM. Tom is also a musician, a woodworker and a computer programmer. He is proud of his 4 sons and his 5 grandchildren.

Eager to learn more?

At YWAM Montana-Lakeside, we are all about doing whatever it takes to know God and to make Him known, together! We’d love to help you make that next step in your global missions education. Apply now!

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