Polynesia Bible Institute
Christian Education and Training for Tahiti and French Polynesia
About Polynesia Bible Institute
Polynesia Bible Institute (IBP) is an exciting new opportunity to provide a Christ-centered study of God’s Word. IBP has been designed to prepare believers in Jesus Christ for the next generation of Christian ministry in French Polynesia. Theological courses are available in person and online.
IBP will be a central location for excellence in Bible training at every level, from children to adults, from simple kitchen table Bible studies to the highest levels of university and seminary training. In IBP, we also propose a training center that can serve Christians from diverse church backgrounds in Polynesia, honoring their rich histories and equipping them well for future generations of service in their churches. Building on that foundation, we plan on being a source of excellence in education, developing teachers, and teaching workshops on diverse topics related to island crafts and professional development.
A Few of the Courses We Offer
- Christology – a study of the Person of work of Jesus
- Angelology – a biblical look at angels
- Apologetics – learn how to defend the Christian faith
- Bibliology – a study of the Bible’s nature, character, and authority as revelation
- Biblical Counseling – learn how to counsel others from God’s Word
We invite you to join us! Email us at evaneliapf@gmail.com or call us at (720) 530-4531 or +689 89 52 63 97 to learn more.
History of Polynesia Bible Institute
The Polynesia Bible Institute held its inaugural meeting on the evening of January 18th, 2024, the prerequisite to official recognition as a non-profit organization in French Polynesia. The following officers were installed: Mark Perkins, Board Chairman; Nelly Humatai, Chief Operating Officer; Punari’I Li, VP in charge of evangelism; Rene’ Perkins, VP in charge of women’s and children’s ministries; Timeri Mou-Fat, treasurer; and Constance as our secretary.
Chairman of the Board Mark Perkins gave the following introduction to the Polynesia Bible Institute (IPA):
“IBP is the brainchild of a group of Americans and Polynesians in response to their understanding of a deep need in French Polynesia for biblical training and more profound societal impact from well-grounded Christians. We come from a variety of backgrounds, but at our core, we believe in the Bible as God’s Word, His living, active, powerful Word that changes lives, organizations, and even nations.”
“IBP will be governed by its statutes and its statement of faith, as well as by a council that is made up of followers of Jesus Christ. Our core values are truth, agape love, listening, hard work, and personal integrity.”
