Christ for the Nations Institute (CFNI) is the educational arm of the ministry Christ For The Nations, Inc. Founded by Gordon and Freda Lindsay in July 1970, CFNI is an interdenominational Bible College located in Dallas, Texas.Â
History
American evangelist Gordon Lindsay and his wife, Freda Lindsay, founded Christ for the Nations Institute (CFNI) in 1970. After Gordon's passing in 1973, Mrs. Lindsay and her family continued operating the institution. The organization has trained more than 33,000 students, reached 120 nations, and assisted native congregations in building more than 12,500 churches all over the world. She remained active as the President of Christ for the Nations until she retired in her 90s. "Mom" Lindsay died in her home on March 26, 2010 at the age of 95 on "Gordon Lindsay Day", a day the institute had designated to remember and honor the legacy of its founder. Their son, Dennis Lindsay, is the current president of CFNI.
Accreditation and affiliation
CFNI is accredited by the International Christian Accrediting Association, a private Christian organization operated under the auspices of Oral Roberts University.
CFNI is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International, is approved by the United States Department of Homeland Security to enroll international students, and has approval from the Department of Veterans Affairs for veteran training.
Christ for the Nations Institute is not state accredited. Until April 21, 2007, it had "applicant status" with the Association for Biblical Higher Education. Applicant status is a pre-membership status granted to colleges that may be able to achieve pre-accreditation candidate status within four years. On April 21, 2007, the Board of Directors of Christ for the Nations decided to withdraw from pursuing ABHE accreditation. However, CFNI holds articulation agreements, for the purpose of transferring credits, with many accredited Christian universities and Bible colleges. The receiving school always determines credit transferability. Some of these institutions include, Ecclesia College, Southwestern Assemblies of God University, Dallas Baptist University, The King's University, Oral Roberts University, and Regent University.
Athletics
Christ for the Nations Institute has a number of intramural sports teams, some of which include: football, basketball, volleyball and soccer.
Moral code
The CFNI moral code can be found in the student handbook. Students are required to adhere to standards based on the school's Pentecostal, charismatic and evangelical roots which include not participating in what are termed "immoral behaviors" including sex outside of marriage, vulgar language, and same-sex relationships.
Global impact
Below is a partial list of affiliated entities
- Africa
- Botswana: Love Botswana Bible Institute
- Cameroon: Cameroon Bible College
- Ivory Coast: Ivory Coast Burning Bush Biblical Institute
- Kenya: Kenya Biblical Life School of Ministry
- Mozambique
- Inhaminga Afrika wa Yesu Bible School
- Nacala Afrika wa Yesu Discipleship School
- Senegal: Word Alive Bible Training Center
- South Africa: South Africa International Christian Bible College
- Uganda: U.P.C.I. of Uganda Bible School
- Zimbabwe
- Harare Faith World Bible College
- Harare Goshen Bible College
- Asia
- India
- Allahabad India Bible Training Institute
- Nagaland Christ for the Nations Nagaland Bible College
- Shillong Doulos Bible Institute
- Japan: Christ for the Nations Japan (Sapporo)
- Korea: Christ for the Nations of Korea (Seoul)
- Myanmar(Burma): Shiloh Bible College
- Sri Lanka: Lanka Bible College
- North America & Caribbean
- Canada: Christ for the Nations Bible College (Vancouver)
- Haiti: Christ for Haiti
- Mexico
- Cristo Para Las Naciones (Guadalajara)
- Cristo Para Las Naciones (Mexico City)
- Cristo Para Las Naciones (Monterrey)
- Estandarte Para Las Naciones (Puebla)
- Cristo Para Las Naciones (Querétaro)
- Central & South America
- Brazil: Instituto Cristo Para as Nações
- Colombia: Cristo Para Las Naciones Colombia
- El Salvador: Escuela Apostolica Ministerial Cristo a las Naciones
- Costa Rica: Escuela Apostolica Ministerial Cristo a las Naciones
- Europe
- Belarus: Christ for the Nations
- Germany: Christ for the Nations Glaubenszentrum
- Poland: Christ for the Nations Poland
- Romania
- Christ for Romania Cluj (Åžcoala Biblică „Cristos pentru Româniaâ€)
- Christ for Romania Suceava
- Christ for Romania Timisoara
- United Kingdom: Christ for the Nations U.K.
- Oceania
- Australia: Christ for the Nations Australia
Youth for the Nations
Christ for the Nations Institute hosts an annual youth camp, called Youth for the Nations (YFN) for five weeks during the summer. Since 1990, thousands of young people have attended the event in Dallas, Texas.
See also
- School accreditation
References
External links
- Official website