The "A" stands for (ARIZE), the motif of the Bible school. It simply tells our story as we assist, elevate, and train those who have been called into the Five-Fold Ministry by Jesus Christ.
Additionally, the reason why the institution's name is spelled with a "Z" instead of an "S" which the founder felt that it was not robbery to put her initial - putting a stamp on the name, which favor the founder's personal touch.
OUR
STORY
ARIZE Institute of the Five-Fold Ministry and Bible College is a Facilitated Driven Independent Study formulated To Equip and mature the Individual chosen in the gifting offices as seen in Ephesians 4:11-16.
Located in Mebane, North Carolina, amid Bishop Apostle Dr. Zella Berry Case's office, a vision was given to her by Christ more than 20 years ago as she entered the seminary at Apex School of Theology, which was located during that time in Durham, North Carolina. " This vision came clearer throughout every year I spent preparing for this assignment, planting a school that would train those in the Five-Fold Ministry gifting."
When the vision was initially given, (The Reverend Zella Berry Case) was residing in one of the most influential cities in North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, the home of the Tarheels of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. ARIZE was birth in the heart, mind, and soul of Reverend Case. Although the school was not referenced as ARIZE but was known as MOP, Ministry of Preparation, she became committed to doing this assignment given by Christ, i.e., (of one day fully opening up an institution that would lean towards the training of those in the Five-Fold Ministry and beyond).
Progressing in preparation and growth for the school, ARIZE has gone beyond just implementing Biblical principles but is now creating a school to perfect and train those chosen by Christ in the giftings of the apostle, the prophet, the evangelist, the pastor, and the teacher, all of which are for the perfecting of the saints of Christ.
All of the schools of the Five-Fold Ministry, i.e., that of the apostle, prophet/tess, evangelist, pastor, and teacher, are fashioned with God-given mandates to shift the student, the minister, and the Believer into the deepest part of their relationship and calling in Jesus Christ. This is accomplished through Biblical teaching and foundational applications in ministry and by equipping each student to hear the Voice Of God and live an active lifestyle of communication with the Holy Spirit.
The degree studies began with an entry exam to qualify for each degree. The Associate's Degree assists the student in discovering the teachings in the Bible, their Five-Fold Ministry foundation, the integrity of ministry, and the development of their spiritual maturity in Christ. This is a two-year program.
The Bachelor's Degree is a 4-year program. The training and development are offered after completing the Associate's study in the Five-Fold Ministry or already holding a degree in an Associate's, i.e., (Biblical Degree). The candidate may proceed to the Bachelor's degree program, as sanctioned by a review process of the Academic Officer.
Institute of the Five-Fold Ministry and Bible College
Institute of the Five-Fold Ministry and Bible College
OUR MISSION
OUR MISSION
Our Mission is
to provide spiritual oversight to individuals, students, para churches, ministries, and churches throughout the United States and internationally.
Our mission is also because we believe that the Bible is the Word of God, fully inspired and without error in the original manuscripts, written under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, and has supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct, agree in our endeavors to teach, preach, instruct, motivate, inspire each that enter our biblical institute of higher biblical learning will and do commit to doing all within our powers to perform those items mentioned above throughout the student’s education.
In addition to the above, we provide through the Holy Spirit a sound foundation of the Word of God.
It is also our mission to increase the knowledge and understanding of the Word of God for daily application and to assist in developing a godly mindset to sustain everyone that we come in contact with giving them the motivation to search the Scriptures for themselves for a prosperous lifestyle.
It is our mission to provide knowledge of the Five-Fold Ministry, according to Ephesians 4:11-16, and how when planted properly brings unity and oneness, and a body of Believers, dedicated and committed to building an atmosphere of praise and worship to God our Father.
It is also our position at ARIZE Institute of the Five-Fold Ministry and Bible College to provide theological education of the Five-Fold Ministry and biblical courses reflected from the Holy Bible to prepare those that have been called by Christ as an apostle, prophet, evangelist, pastor & teacher for service in churches, Christian ministries, and the community. The institution’s educational programs are intended to increase the student’s level of knowledge, as well as remain committed to maintaining its diverse student body, faculty, and staff.
The institution expresses its commitment to the student’s overall development by promoting life-long learning, scholarly inquiry, and a commitment to service to others. Programs and services are geared towards promoting and nurturing students’ growth and development as persons who appreciate cultural diversity and embody a sense of civic, social, and religious responsibility.
ARIZE will follow an open-door admission policy based on the necessity of responding to each person at the appropriate individual level of ability and development.
ARIZE Institute of the Five-Fold Ministry is an interdenominational, interracial, and gender-inclusive community modeled on diversity, which constitutes the Body of Christ. The educational and service programs provide theological education and training to a constituency of mature, bi-vocational, and commuting students. These services are intended to enhance the student’s skills, and expand the student’s awareness, as well as broaden the student’s perspective quality of life.
It is part of our mission to provide a curriculum that is designed and implemented to prepare the clergy and laity for various ministries in Biblical studies, theology, general biblical education, and individualizing the roles of the Five-Fold Ministry examples found in the Holy Bible.