Jesus is mine
Mature Christians are people who demonstrate several characteristics in their lives. First, a Christian is a person who lives a devoted life surrendered to Jesus. Second, a child of God is also a person who is dedicated to Biblical Theology. As a result of a life centered on God and a Biblical theology, a Christian […]
Financial Development News Spring 2015
In recent years, Christian institutions of higher education are experiencing some of the most intense financial struggles they have ever known. This has led to the closing (or mergers) of some notable institutions such as Tennessee Temple University and Mid-Continent University. It appears that every Christian college and seminary is working overtime to secure the […]
Does your ministry have a cutting edge?
Does your ministry have a cutting edge? Most of us have read the story of the lost ax head in 2 Kings 6:1-7. The sons of the prophets were constructing a larger place to meet and in the process of chopping down trees, the ax head came off the handle and fell into the water. […]
Tiller and Sanford Retiring
Fruitland Baptist Bible College is blessed to have a tremendous faculty to teach courses at Fruitland. We want to recognize two professors who have recently retired. After serving for 17 years as professor of Theology, Dr. Carlisle Sanford retired at the end of the fall quarter in 2014. Dr. Sanford was a graduate of Dallas […]
Founder’s Day – May 5
Founders’ Day is one of the special days held yearly on the campus of Fruitland Baptist Bible College. This year’s Founder’s Day is Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at 10:00 AM. This important day is a time of fellowship and worship for our Fruitland alumni, students, and friends as we celebrate the founding of our school and […]
The Passing of a Prophet
Throughout his ministry, Dr. Kenneth Ridings was a living legend among Baptist preachers. His exceptional homiletical skills placed him in the category of such notable expository preachers as Stephen Olford, Ron Dunn, and Adrian Rogers. His legacy as a pastor, professor, and previous president of Fruitland Baptist Bible College will continue throughout the years as […]
Dr. Ridings
I am often asked the question, “How is Dr. Ridings doing?” I always appreciate the concern for this beloved past president ofFruitland and long-time professor of Homiletics. Dr. Ridings has been moved to the Elizabeth House, which is a family-oriented Hospice facility in Flat Rock, NC. Please pray for Dr. and Mrs. Ridings during these […]
Come to the Groundbreaking Ceremony!
You are invited to attend the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Nancy Nell Jacumin Student Family Apartments on Thursday, October 23 at 1:30 PM. Ken Houston is preparing a special meal for the occasion and will begin serving at 12:45. The ceremony will follow at 1:30 on the building site, which is located just below the Bates […]
A Testimony from a Fruitland Alumnus
Many students who graduate Fruitland go on to other institutions of higher learning. Earlier this year, we received a letter from a recent graduate who is enrolled at the College at Southeastern Seminary in Wake Forest, NC. The letter demonstrates that Fruitland students are prepared to do well academically in future studies, and in addition […]