Statement of Mission & Purpose
Maintaining the vision of the founder, Dr. Christopher L. Cookhorne, Bethel Ministries International University develops Christ-centered men and women with the values, knowledge, and skills essential to impact the world.
Through its residential and online programs, services, facilities, and collaborations, the Seminary educates men and women who will make important contributions to their workplaces and communities, follow their chosen vocations as callings to glorify God, and fulfill the Great Commission.
“And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.” — 2 Timothy 2:2
Our Philosophy of Education
BMI University is a distinctively Christian academic community that continues the philosophy of education which first gave rise to the seminary.
Mission
Maintaining the vision of the founder, Dr. Christopher L. Cookhorne, BMI University develops Christ-centered men and women with the values, knowledge, and skills essential to impact the world.
Vision
Through its residential and online programs, services, facilities, and collaborations, the Seminary educates men and women who will make important contributions to their workplaces and communities, follow their chosen vocations as callings to glorify God, and fulfill the Great Commission.
Values
The educational philosophy of BMI University is based on the authority of the Word of God and the Lordship of Jesus Christ. Education involves the whole person by developing the knowledge, values, and skills which enable each individual to change freely — most effectively when both instructor and student are properly related to God through Christ.
Doctrinal Position
BMI University stands firmly on the authority of Scripture and historic Christian orthodoxy. We are committed to equipping students with a biblical worldview that integrates faith and learning across all disciplines, preparing them to serve the Church and impact the world for Christ.
Our Leadership
“Remember your leaders, who spoke the word of God to you. Consider the outcome of their way of life and imitate their faith.”— Hebrews 13:7 (NIV)
Dr. Christopher Cookhorne
President, BMI University
Dr. George Githinji
Vice-President, BMI University
Dr. Joseph Kiai
Dean of Academics
Dr. Melba Layne
Chief Registrar
Dr. Lilian Young
Dean of Students
Faculty
- Dr. Christopher Cookhorne, Professor
- Dr. Melba Layne, Professor
- Dr. Paul, Professor
- Dr. Lilian Young, Professor
- Dr. George Githinji, Professor
- Dr. Joseph Kiai, Professor
Board of Trustees
- Dr. Christopher Cookhorne, President
- Dr. George Githinji, Vice-President
- Dr. Melba Layne, Board Member
- Dr. Lilian Young, Board Member
- Dr. Joseph Kiai, Board Member
Financial Integrity & Stewardship
Bethel Ministries International University is committed to the highest standards of financial stewardship. We seek to honor God in fulfilling our mission as a multi-denominational educational institution training students for global Christian ministry.