Czech Republic

Czech Bible Institute

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               Number of Graduates: 148 | Churches Impacted: 38               

To equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively minister God's Word within their local church context.

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MISSION

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KEY DETAILS ON CZECH BIBLE INSTITUTE

About

  • Our purpose is to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ and serve local Czech and Slovakian churches through partnering, teaching, and equipping faithful men and women for the work of the ministry.

    • Equip individuals to faithfully minister God’s Word within their local church context

    • Provide training in biblical teaching, counseling, and church leadership

    • Promote sound doctrine and biblical ecclesiology

    • Teach biblical counseling that will strengthen church and family relationships

    • Train ministers who will plant, serve, and strengthen churches in the Czech Republic and Central Europe

  • We offer a range of courses from introductory subjects such as Bible survey to advanced studies in hermeneutics, systematic theology, and Greek. The foundational program, called Biblical studies, spans two years and includes Bible survey, practical theology, systematic theology, and Bible interpretation. Graduates may continue with either a two-year Bible counseling track or a two-year Preachers’ Program (for men only), followed by an optional online Greek course.

    Our programs follow a modular format. Instruction takes place in person one weekend per month, while all assignments are completed online via the Canvas platform.

    Spiritual and character formation is a core part of our mission. As part of the admissions process, each student must provide a character reference from their local church leadership. Throughout their studies, students are placed in small groups led by mature Christian mentors who meet with them monthly to support their academic progress and spiritual growth.

Training

    • Lay Training Certificate in Biblical Studies: A two-year, part-time course for church members and elders focused on Bible Survey, Basics of Practical Though, Introduction to Systematic Theology, and Basis Bible Interpretation.

    • Lay Training Certificate in Expository Preaching: A two-year, part-time course for lay church leaders, elders, and pastors focused on Pastoral Theology, Homiletics, and Advanced Hermeneutics.

    • Lay Training Certificate in Bible Counseling: A two-year, part-time course for church members and leaders focused on Biblical Counseling and Discipleship, and Advanced Biblical Counseling.

    • Lay Training Certificate in Basics of Koine Greek: A two-year, online course for church members and elders focused on Basic Grammar and Syntax of Biblical (Koine) Greek Language.

  • The Czech Bible Institute (CBI) was founded in 2010 in response to a growing need for solid biblical training among Czech church leaders and believers. It began through the efforts of local pastors and missionaries of the Baptist Church of Kroměříž (now known as the Bible Fellowship Church of Kroměříž) who shared a vision for equipping the church with sound doctrine and practical ministry skills. Starting with just a handful of students and a few intensive courses, CBI has since grown into a trusted training center offering theological education through modular classes, conferences, and pastoral mentoring. Key milestones include the establishment of partnerships with international seminaries (e.g., EBTC Berlin, TMAI) and the launch of specialized programs focused on expository preaching and church leadership. Today, CBI continues to grow numerically (last year we had about 90 students total, two study locations, and students from both the Czech and Slovakia) as well as in the number and quality of study programs we offer (we offer 4 study programs now).

  • Czech Bible Institute seeks to strengthen the evangelical church across the Czech Republic and Central Europe. To broaden our impact, we aim to maintain two campuses—strategically located to serve both the western and eastern regions of the country. Long-term, we are envisioning the establishment of a Slovakian Bible Institute and have begun partnering with a church plant in Slovakia that may play a key role in this effort.

Context

  • Population: 10,837,890 (2024 est.) 

    Ethnic Groups: Czech 57.3%, Moravian 3.4%, other 7.7%, unspecified 31.6% (2021 est.) 

    Languages: Czech (official) 88.4%, Slovak 1.5%, other 2.6%, unspecified 7.2% (2021 est.) 

    Religions: Roman Catholic 7%, other believers belonging to a church or religious society 6% (includes Evangelical United Brethren Church and Czechoslovak Hussite Church), believers unaffiliated with a religious society 9.1%, none 47.8%, unspecified 30.1% (2021 est.) 

    Population Growth Rate: 0.04% (2024 est.)

    Stats from CIA.gov

  • Formerly the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Czechoslovakia emerged out of the aftermath of World War I as a parliamentarian democracy. In February 1948, Czechoslovakia fell under Soviet Communist influence until the Velvet Revolution of 1989 initiated a return to democracy. In 1993, the nation peacefully divided into two separate national entities—the Czech Republic and Slovakia. Despite its ancient Christian heritage, there is little true biblical Christianity present. Spirituality is disconnected from the institution of the church, especially among the younger generation. 

    Compiled from CIA.gov, Operation World, and Joshua Project

  • Class at CBI

    “Through the ministry of godly men whom I greatly respect, I have been able to gain a basic overview of all of Scripture, but most importantly, a realization of how much I need to study and meditate on it daily in my life.”

    Michal Pidra, Student at CBI

  • Class for laypeople at CBI

    “What has enriched me most about CBI is that the teachers emphasize that although knowledge is important, it can never replace a personal relationship with God.”

    Juliana Straková, Student at CBI

  • Teachers at CBI

    “Studying at CBI has shown me that the word of God is a real treasure. It has shown me its incredible beauty, depth and power, that only through biblical expository preaching can one grow into the fullness of Christ.”

    Robert Timko, Graduate of CBI

  • Students at CBI

    “In a personal sense, it was very challenging year, but I would not change any minute of learning, reading, listening, and discussing at CBI weekends for anything.”

    Markéta Zimová, Student at CBI

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