COGWA announces its new school: Foundation Institute

The Church of God, a Worldwide Association (COGWA) announced that it has a new school which will begin in August 2012 called Foundation Institute, Center for Biblical Education. Here is some of what it says about it:

The mission of Foundation Institute, Center for Biblical Education, is to teach the doctrines of the Holy Bible and Fundamental Beliefs of the Church of God, a Worldwide Association, and to impart understanding of God’s Word and how to apply the Scripture in order to live righteously and develop godly character…

Foundation Institute Center for Biblical Education is not accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and is not recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, the U.S. Department of Education, or any other state, agency or accrediting body as a licensed degree-granting institution.

This school is not unexpected as some of those associated with UCG’s Ambassador Bible Center went to COGWA. (COGWA is basically a spin-off group from the United Church of God–most of UCG’s paid USA and Latin American ministry joined COGWA within the last 16 months.)

COGWA has thus far taken steps which I believe are consistent with those to be expected of leaders once in UCG.

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Unity: Which COG for You? Why so many groups? Why is there lack of unity in the Churches of God? Has it always been this way? What can/should be done about it?
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