John Rinehart

The strategic vision of Appalachian Bible College, as articulated in this speech, is to provide quality biblical higher education, training Christlike servants to interpret, obey, and proclaim God's word globally, thereby strengthening the church. Key strategic pillars include foundational training in God's word, faithful service, passing on the vision to future generations, and maintaining a passion for God. The college's motto, 'life is for service,' is underpinned by sacrifice, humility, and faithful service.

The strategic plan focuses on advancing the gospel around the world, educating and equipping servants for the church, and utilizing resources for the advance of the gospel in service to the church. Key goals include ensuring a significant percentage of graduates pursue church-commissioned missionary vocations and gospel-focused vocations. The plan emphasizes urgency in addressing the world's need for the gospel and the utilization of provided facilities for gospel advancement.

Appalachian Bible College's revised mission is to educate and equip servants for the Church, emphasizing God's grace and glory. The vision is to be a quality fundamental ministry of biblical higher education, training students through a truth-driven curriculum and impacting the church through Christ-centered ministries, fostering a commitment to spreading the gospel and strengthening the church.

Appalachian Bible College's strategic plan, "Our Path for Servants" (OPS), focuses on fulfilling its mission to educate and equip servants for the Church while edifying the Church today. The plan prioritizes training students through a truth-driven curriculum, impacting the Church with Christ-centered ministries, upgrading the Student Information System, improving church relations, and maximizing personnel efficiency. The OPS planning cycle involves assessment, prioritization, adoption, organization, implementation, and evaluation, with strategic initiatives adopted by the Board of Directors.