Laying Strong Foundations for Life

Texas Bible Institute is a nine month Bible school, in Columbus, Texas, committed to establishing Biblical foundations in the lives of young adults ages 17-25. Since 1991, alumni have been discipled and now serve in Christian leadership throughout America and the world.

After Texas Bible Institute…

10% Begin full time ministry
30% Attend technical schools
40% Attend college
20% Enter secular marketplace

65% Serve as church workers while pursuing a career/education

TBI Alumni Speak Out

  • “At TBI, I learned that serving God wasn’t about rules and regulations, but a relationship with Jesus Christ.”
    Brian, TBI ’99
  • “TBI taught me that God doesn’t consult my past to determine my future.”
    Micah, TBI ’02
  • “I am very prepared now to enter the secular college world. At first, I was nervous, but the teachings I have received have strengthened my faith in God and confirmed His direction for me. I will now pursue my medical dreams.”
    Lydia, TBI ’10
  • “I SENT YOU A BOY AND TBI SENT HOME A MAN. Thank you!”
    A Grateful TBI Dad
  • “I came to TBI already spiritually focused, but the practical FFL Seminars really helped me. I learned how to take care of my car, wash my clothes and balance my checkbook. I even won the prize for changing a tire the fastest.”
    TBI ’92
  • “I lost a football scholarship due to an injury, but after I gave my disappointment to God, my setback became a set-up. I never would have believed that I could mature in life and grow in God so much in just nine months. Thank you, Pastor Tommy, for adopting me as a spiritual son.”
    Scott, TBI ’10
  • “I have had great career offers, ministry opportunities and godly counsel contradict each other. How confusing it could have been had I not learned how to recognize the voice of God clearly.”
    Michael, TBI ’02
  • “I learned that I need to love who I am as a single person before I can even begin to have a relationship with another person.”
    Judi, TBI ’99
  • “I came to TBI from Hungary as an International Student. Since my father is a respected minister, I grew up loving the Lord. It was while at TBI, I realized that I had been serving my parent’s God. Now, I have my own personal relationship with Jesus. I also enjoyed being on the praise team.”
    Daniel, TBI ’10
  • “Thank you for helping me change my life completely. If it was not for TBI, I would probably be in jail, totally messes up or possible dead.”
    Adam, TBI ’10
  • “TBI was the best decision of my life. Now that I’m a senior in college, I guarantee the choices I made during TBI spared me from several keg parties, a pregnant girlfriend and other lifetime regrets.”
    TBI ’08
  • “My English professor spent three days persuading our class that only illiterates believe in God, but he got to me too late. Because of TBI, I knew how to respond and what say.”
    Ashley, TBI ’05
  • “My involvement in the Media Ministry and Young Believers Broadcast gave me the skills to begin a video outreach at our own church.”
    Jennifer, TBI ’08
  • “I came to TBI thinking that I was ‘all that’ since I had led my church choir and had musical abilities. Now I’m humbled to realize my worship is a gift from Him for the purpose of pointing others to Him and that’s an awesome responsibility.”
    Troy, TBI ’10
  • “The Bible used to be so intimidating to me, but at TBI, I learned how to let the Holy Spirit become my personal tutor.”
    Althea, TBI ’04
  • “I came from Uganda to be trained for ministry. At TBI, I interceded at Prayer Culture, taught workshops and was able to serve on the Young Champions children’s ministry team. Pastor Rachel loved and believed in me like a mother.”
    Fredrick, TBI ’10
  • “Without the stability and direction that I received at TBI, I shudder to think where I would be today. I never thought that I was good enough, but confidence was instilled in me so much that I performed in front of thousands as the lead actress for a drama. I also designed several event stages and was trained in media and music. I love TBI.”
    Paige, TBI ’10
  • “I came from Bulgaria and everyone was very kind to me. Now, I am using what I’ve learned at TBI by being a worship leader at our youth meetings.”
    Yanita, TBI ’03
  • “I just nailed my first job interview! Thank you, TBI, for the ‘Careers’ seminars. The right clothes, firm handshake, called them by name, looked into their eyes and smacked a well written resume on the Supervisor’s desk. (You were right. They didn’t care that I had been a cheerleader.)”
    TBI ’93 – Jr. High Teacher

*Testimonies which are anonymous came from personal letters to the Burchfields.