The International Bible Seminary
                                                                                               

In the tea highlands of Western Kenya cascades from just above Kericho and ends close to Sotik. In the middle is a town center called Litein. It has an urban population of about 2300 and a rural population of about 83,000. It is the capital of the Bureti district. While the tea plantations are the biggest employers, the area supports the AIC hospital , the district government offices, several private schools and a college, and numerous churches. It is also major trading center drawing small vendors from the surrounding areas. Kipsigis make up the main tribe, Litein has seen many temporary visitors from many areas because of the tea production.

Once a month the pastors of the area churches gather to worship, exchange ideas, encourage each other and pray for the spiritual needs of the community. The Pastor's  is an interdenominational group that has a heart to bring unity and harmony to the religious community. Rev. Stanley Melek  asked us to help him train pastors in his own stream, Glory Bible-Believing Church. After the first year pastors from varying churches came for training as well. The Pastor's Council helped to birth the beginnings of the seminary by encouraging Rev. Melek with their expertise and ideas. Our vision from the beginning was to form an ecumenical, interdenominational seminary and training center. Currently, we offer a 1 year and 2 year certificate. As it grows we will add a diploma track. In between semesters the IBS hosts short courses for pastoral and lay training. These refreshers help to keep the churches current and cross fertlilized. Located near the center of Litein, the seminary has been visited by those in need of prayer and spiritual encouragement.

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Dedication day is a day of celebration in Litein, Kenya       A partnership between Glory BB Church and us strengthens both parties.


 
Visitors, guests and dignitaries are greeted personally