MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

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I would like to start by thanking God for all he has done in my life to see me to where I am today. I would also like thank all the staff here at Anchor, the work they do here for our students is truly remarkable. I am so very blessed, thankful, and honored to serve as your president. I was saved at the age of 21 and have continued since that time as a faithful servant. I was ordained in 1976 and have pastored churches throughout the state of Texas for the last 47 years. During my time spent preaching and pastoring churches, I had a desire for a more personal Bible study and education.  I enrolled as a student in Anchor Theological Seminary and Bible Institute in 2006.  As I completed the course of study to earn my doctorate degree, I grew in both my knowledge and understanding of the Scripture.  I believe that the concept of a personal, disciplined plan of independent Bible study taught by the Holy Spirit is the most meaningful way possible to learn the great truths found in the eternal Word of God.

My desire for students as they work through our course of study is that they will develop within themselves the heart of our Savior Jesus Christ and take on his understanding and love of humanity, not that of some philosophy taught at an institute or of a particular person. Too often Bible teaching institutes produce students that emulate a particular human personality or idea affiliated with that institution rather than emulating the Divine personality of the Founder of our Faith, the Lord Jesus Christ.  

Our world is experiencing chaos and confusion.  Too many Christians find themselves lost because they have left the Word of God as their authority and guide. Christians are falling away from the church at alarming rates, and we must ask ourselves why? I believe that the Lord Jesus Christ is the answer to every need you may experience in life just as we are told in 2 Peter 1:3 “According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue:”. I am committed to promoting the study of the Bible which will equip men and women of various ages to be all our Lord calls them to be.

As you consider joining the student body and alumni of Anchor Theological Seminary and Bible Institute, I pray God’s richest blessing be upon you.

 Dr. Ralph Beasley Sr.