The GIBS is not for everyone. It is for those believers who have a God-given desire to minister for our Lord in specific ministries within or outside of the Duluth Bible Church.
Sensing the need for adequate and further preparation and training for those whom God is leading towards a ministry in the pastorate, missions, youth ministry, teaching, evangelism, etc., GIBS has been established. We do not believe that the GIBS can "manufacture" a pastor, teacher, evangelist, etc. However, we do believe that a ministry of this nature within the local church can be used to help equip and provide the necessary tools for those whom God has gifted, matured, and led to be used for His glory.
The GIBS is not for glamor seeking people who want to make a name for themselves. Nor is it for those who want to wear it as a badge of their own spirituality to impress others as if they have achieved a certain status. This is not consistent with God’s grace. Instead, it is for the believer whose heart's passion is the communication of God's truth to precious souls for whom Christ died. It is for those who are motivated by God’s love to be willing to sacrifice their lives by investing them in ministry to further the cause and Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.