Please note: The following links are provided for reference only. The Tri-State District Youth Department has no editorial control over content so, as with anything you read, take caution that some of these sites could offer up opinions contrary to what we believe. In these situations remember the words of the wise man who once said, “Eat the chicken, spit out the bones.”

That said, watch this space for a growing list of resources for youth and youth workers alike.

Bible Study Tools

Crosswalk.com: Resources for conducting word, verse, and topic searches in many Bible versions, Greek and Hebrew lexicons, commentaries, concordances, and other biblical references. Highly recommended. http://www.crosswalk.com

BibleGateway.com: Another online, searchable Bible database with word, verse and topical searches. Also includes an audio Bible and daily reading plan. http://www.biblegateway.com

eBible.com: A simplified search interface that works very intuitively. If you use Google on any kind of regular basis, this Bible will feel very familiar. http://www.ebible.com

Recommended Reading

Ninety & Nine: An online portal for Pentecostal articles, essays, and blogs that cover a wide range of topics relevant to youth. Devotions, blogs, reviews, series, and news are just the beginning of the great offerings of this site. http://www.ninetyandnine.com

Apostolic Bible Colleges

As with any decision about your future, please take this information under advisement with your parents, your youth pastor, and/or your pastor.

Parkersburg Bible College: This school, under the direction of Dr. Joe Nelson, in Parkersburg, WV is accredited by the Assemblies of the Lord Jesus Christ Accreditation Dept. and offers on-site and distance learning programs in a variety of areas. Visit online at http://www.parkersburgbiblecollege.com/.

Apostolic Bible Institute: Perhaps one of the oldest and most prestigious Apostolic centers for higher learning, ABI has produced crops of bishops, district superintendents, missionaries, pastors, and leaders for more than 70 years. Visit online at http://www.apostolic.org.

Indiana Bible College: Located in Indianapolis, IN, IBC is one of the most well attended and highly respected Apostolic Bible Colleges in the country. IBC started in Semour, IN under the leadership of Pastor Dennis Croucher (*ahem* now part of the Tri-State District, FYI), relocating to Indianapolis in 1988 to allow for further growth. Now helmed by Pastor Paul Mooney and Calvary Tabernacle, IBC offers myriad courses of study both on-site and by correspondence. Visit online at http://www.indianabiblecollege.org/.

Gateway College of Evangelism: Located in St. Louis, MO (home of the United Pentecostal Church International’s HQ) Gateway is currently enjoying a resurgence in popularity and attendance. Offering ministry opportunities and courses of study in a variety of programs, Gateway continues to be a pillar of Apostolic education. Visit online at http://gatewaycollege.net/.