OUR HISTORY
The ministry of New Covenant Bible Institute began as the love of God’s Word became more prominent in my life.
My name is Rev. Dr. James R. Davis. As an institute, in 1992, New Covenant Bible Institute had its official beginning at the Ebenezer Wesleyan Methodist Church and Community Center, 1572 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York. Dare I say, it really began when I was introduced to systematic bible study by my brother-in-law, Rev. Dr. Harold L. Ross. His love and enthusiasm for God’s Word caused me to become more curious about the gems and nuggets that were found studying the Word of God. Therefore, in 1980, I began studying the bible at the United Christian College of the United Holy Church of America. The things I learned created a hunger and a thirst for more of the knowledge of God. I attended United Christian College part-time for eight or more years until I received my doctorate of Sacred Theology Degree in 1989. Since that time, I have sought after God with all my heart.
Dr. James R. Davis, President
In 1992, while teaching bible at the church of which I was Pastor, the Ebenezer Wesleyan Methodist Church and Community Center, it was decided that our bible class should be called a bible school. The name New Covenant was given by God to my wife Lorraine while praying for our church.
She stated that the name New Covenant indicated that the new was better than the old because it was based on better unconditional promises. I, without hesitation agreed. Thus, as the first church we pastored was New Covenant Christian Church, Inc., so the bible school followed in that same calling, and was named New Covenant Bible Institute Inc. The first course we started was Biblical Genealogy, tracing the lineage of Jesus. This course which encompassed the entire study of God’s Word, from the beginning, to salvation, and to the consummation, has given great rise to the direction in which God intend for this institute to pursue. The first graduation of our school took place in December 1994. God has since placed His approval on this institute, and we will do all that we can to preach and teach the truth of God’s Word.
In August 1999, following the leading of the Lord, New Covenant Bible Institute, Inc. became affiliated with Wake Chapel Church, Inc. under the leadership of John J. Wilkins, Senior Pastor, a noted speaker and teacher, receiving a Masters of Divinity Degree from Duke University
and numerous awards for his outstanding commitment to community service. Since this affiliation, God has and is taking New Covenant Bible Institute, Inc. to new heights of excellence in His Word.
My name is Rev. Dr. James R. Davis. As an institute, in 1992, New Covenant Bible Institute had its official beginning at the Ebenezer Wesleyan Methodist Church and Community Center, 1572 Lexington Avenue, New York, New York. Dare I say, it really began when I was introduced to systematic bible study by my brother-in-law, Rev. Dr. Harold L. Ross. His love and enthusiasm for God’s Word caused me to become more curious about the gems and nuggets that were found studying the Word of God. Therefore, in 1980, I began studying the bible at the United Christian College of the United Holy Church of America. The things I learned created a hunger and a thirst for more of the knowledge of God. I attended United Christian College part-time for eight or more years until I received my doctorate of Sacred Theology Degree in 1989. Since that time, I have sought after God with all my heart.
Dr. James R. Davis, President
In 1992, while teaching bible at the church of which I was Pastor, the Ebenezer Wesleyan Methodist Church and Community Center, it was decided that our bible class should be called a bible school. The name New Covenant was given by God to my wife Lorraine while praying for our church.
She stated that the name New Covenant indicated that the new was better than the old because it was based on better unconditional promises. I, without hesitation agreed. Thus, as the first church we pastored was New Covenant Christian Church, Inc., so the bible school followed in that same calling, and was named New Covenant Bible Institute Inc. The first course we started was Biblical Genealogy, tracing the lineage of Jesus. This course which encompassed the entire study of God’s Word, from the beginning, to salvation, and to the consummation, has given great rise to the direction in which God intend for this institute to pursue. The first graduation of our school took place in December 1994. God has since placed His approval on this institute, and we will do all that we can to preach and teach the truth of God’s Word.
In August 1999, following the leading of the Lord, New Covenant Bible Institute, Inc. became affiliated with Wake Chapel Church, Inc. under the leadership of John J. Wilkins, Senior Pastor, a noted speaker and teacher, receiving a Masters of Divinity Degree from Duke University
and numerous awards for his outstanding commitment to community service. Since this affiliation, God has and is taking New Covenant Bible Institute, Inc. to new heights of excellence in His Word.