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🎖️ VETERANS APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION

Berean Bible College — Missionary Training Institute

From the Battlefield to the Mission Field

Thank you for your service. Your next mission awaits.

Why Berean is Perfect for Veterans

We recognize that military service has uniquely prepared you for missionary work. This application reflects modified prerequisites for veterans.

💰 Use Your GI Bill Benefits at Berean

Berean Bible College is approved for VA education benefits. Your Post-9/11 GI Bill covers:

Questions about GI Bill? Contact our Veterans Certifying Official at [email protected]

Section 1: Personal Information

Section 2: Military Service

Section 3: VA Education Benefits

Note: Our Veterans Certifying Official will help you navigate the GI Bill process if you are accepted.

Section 4: Church & Spiritual Background

Section 5: Educational Background

High School

College/University (if applicable)

Military Education

Note: Official transcripts from all institutions (including JST transcript) will be required if accepted.

Section 6: Biblical Language Proficiency (PREREQUISITE - REQUIRED)

REQUIRED PREREQUISITE FOR ALL APPLICANTS (INCLUDING VETERANS):

You must have completed at least two semesters (one academic year) of Biblical Hebrew, Koine Greek, or Biblical Aramaic with a minimum grade of B (80%) or better.

Note: Military foreign language training (Arabic, Farsi, etc.) does NOT substitute for biblical language proficiency. However, it demonstrates language-learning ability and may help you succeed in biblical languages.



Language Course 1

Language Course 2

Official transcripts showing biblical language coursework will be required.

Section 7: Cross-Cultural & Missionary Experience

Modified Prerequisite for Veterans

Standard Berean Requirement: 3-6 months of missionary field experience under a career missionary.

Veterans Adjustment: Your combat deployment provides partial credit for cross-cultural experience. However, you must ALSO complete missionary field experience under a career missionary to demonstrate calling to Gospel ministry (not just ability to endure hardship).

Accepted Combinations:

  • Combat deployment (completed) + 3-6 months missionary experience (completed)
  • Combat deployment (completed) + Short-term mission trip (2-4 weeks) + Commitment to complete 3-6 month missionary stint before starting at Berean

Deployment Cross-Cultural Experience

Missionary Field Experience

Supervising Missionary

Section 8: From Military to Missionary

Section 9: Veterans Essay (Modified Great Commission Essay)

REQUIRED: Submit a 1,500-word essay addressing the prompts below.

Essay Prompts for Veterans (address all four):

1. Military Service & Cross-Cultural Experience: What did you learn about cross-cultural ministry through your military deployment(s)? How has this prepared you for missionary work?

2. From Warrior to Missionary: How has your identity shifted from military service member to missionary? What skills transfer? What must change?

3. Evidence of Calling: What specific evidence do you have that God has called you from military service to missionary service? (Provide concrete examples, not just feelings.)

4. Why Berean?: Why Berean Bible College specifically? How does our intensive, "Languages First" approach appeal to someone with your military background?

Essay must be 1,500 words (+/- 100 words). Format: 12pt font, double-spaced, 1-inch margins.

Section 10: Required Documents Checklist

Submit the following documents:








Section 11: Applicant Statement & Signature

I affirm that:

  • All information in this application is true and accurate.
  • I understand that false information may result in denial or dismissal.
  • I meet or will meet all prerequisites before starting at Berean.
  • I am committed to completing the three-year program and deploying to the mission field.
  • I authorize Berean to verify my military service and contact my references.
  • I agree to abide by Berean's Statement of Faith and community standards.

Submit Your Veterans Application

Thank you for your service and for considering Missionary Training Institute of Berean Bible College for your next mission.

Questions? Contact us at admissions@bereanbible.college