Winter Retreat

When children are very little they have no concept of lying. The parent finds it easier to discipline at a stage where they have every expectation that the question, “Did you eat a cookie after I told you to wait?” will be answered honestly by their child. Jesus thanked the Father that He revealed truth to babes and hid it from those who were wise in their own sight (Matt. 11:25). “Out of the mouth of babes” God perfected praise…

Do you want to prosper? Prosperity is a state of living that most are working hard to achieve. Merriam-Webster simply defines this lifestyle as “thriving.” This is a life characterized by success and well-being. Naturally, the question then becomes, “How do I achieve such a life?” One of the keys to a prosperous life is given to us in the Book of Proverbs. This pearl of inspired wisdom says, “The generous man will be prosperous, and he who waters will…

One of the most powerful moments in scripture is recorded in John 6. Jesus had taught something that many of his listeners found offensive. Many of His disciples stopped following Him. Jesus, seeing them turn away, turned to the twelve apostles and asked them if they would also leave Him. Peter responded, “Lord, to whom shall we go? Thou hast the words of eternal life and we believe and are sure that thou art the Christ the Son of the…

The training provided through SWSBS is comprehensive but by no means exhaustive. We only have two years to introduce the fundamentals of study and practice. With limited time, not everything can be covered. Our instructors often leave more “on the table” of their studies than they put into their lectures. (The same is true of faithful preachers everywhere!) However, we never leave out of classes or curriculum the reality of sin, and we are sure that our graduates are prepared…