Equipping students to impact the world with the Gospel through a biblically grounded education, a caring faculty, and a strong emphasis on evangelism, discipleship, missions, and the local church.
Our History & Mission
Our History
In 2026, Dr. Dustin Henshaw founded Foundation Bible Institute after years of prayer and preparation. He assembled a board sharing his vision: a doctrinally sound, academically strong biblical education — affordable, and without requiring students to leave their local church.
Mission Statement
"The mission of Foundation Bible Institute is to equip students to impact the world with the Gospel through a biblically grounded education, a caring faculty, and a strong emphasis on evangelism, discipleship, missions, and the local church."
Doctrinal Statement
FBI holds firmly to these core beliefs as the foundation of all instruction.
The Trinity & Christ
One God in three persons. We affirm Christ's deity, virgin birth, sinless life, vicarious death, bodily resurrection, and ascension.
Salvation by Grace
Man is totally depraved. Salvation is a free gift by grace through faith — plus nothing, minus nothing. The saved are kept eternally by God.
Scripture & the Church
The Bible is inerrant and divinely inspired — the absolute authority for faith and practice. The local NT church carries out the Word of God.
Last Things
We believe in bodily resurrection, a literal heaven and hell, and the visible, personal, premillennial return of Jesus Christ.
Additional Doctrinal Positions
Church Ordinances
Two ordinances: Baptism (immersion of the saved believer) and the Lord's Supper (bread and grape juice as a memorial of Christ's death and expectation of His return).
Reformed Theology
FBI does not believe in Reformed Theology under any name. It will not be taught or promoted by any faculty member or student.
Satan & Judgment
We believe in the personality of Satan, his power and kingdom, his judgment at the cross, and his eternal destruction in hell.
Marriage
FBI believes that God intended marriage to be between a natural born male and a natural born female.
Faculty & Board Members
Faculty
- Dr. Dustin Henshaw — President, Th.D, Ph.D in Christian Education
- Dr. James Jeffery — Vice President, Th.D
- Rev. David Patty — Master of Christian Counseling
- Rev. Glenn York — Master of Pastoral Studies
- Dr. Donnie Hutchens — Th.D
Board Members
- Mr. Rex Creswell — President of the Board
- Mrs. Michelle Stiefel — Secretary and Treasurer
- Dr. Jon Mayes — Pastor, Eastside Baptist Church, Douglas, GA
- Rev. David Patty — Pastor, Mt Hermon Baptist Church, Fort Payne, AL
- Dr. James Jeffery — Pastor, Mud Creek Baptist, Hollywood, AL
Degree Programs
FBI offers three pathways — all designed to keep students rooted in their local church and ministry.
One Year Bible Certificate
No prerequisite. 24 credit hours. An accessible entry point for students beginning their biblical studies journey.
Associate of Biblical Studies
Prerequisite: High school diploma, GED, or equivalent. 58 credit hours. Each course is worth 3 credit hours.
Bachelor of Biblical Studies
Prerequisite: Associate of Biblical Studies or equivalent. 116 credit hours. Completable within the 4-year curriculum cycle.
Tuition, Costs & Accreditation
Affordable by Design
"The goal of FBI is to make a quality biblical education as affordable as possible."
- Per class (3 credit hours) + textbooks: $125
- Audit (no credits): $75
- No hidden fees — payment plans available
- 4 classes/semester; 2 classes per 9-week period
- 10% of all tuition given to missions
Structure & Accreditation
Classes meet at Happy Home Baptist in Henagar, AL. Our program cycle allows students to earn an Associate's Degree in two years and a Bachelor's Degree in four.
Accredited through the Baptist Schools Accrediting Association (BSAA) — ensuring strictly biblical doctrinal standards. Does not confer secular accreditation.
Academic Policies
Grading Scale
- A (90–100%) — Excellent
- B (80–89%) — Good
- C (75–79%) — Satisfactory
- D (70–74%) — Passing
- F (below 69%) — Failing
Academic excellence honors the Lord in all we do (Col. 3:23).
Attendance Policy
Students must attend 7 of 9 weeks per grading period. Unavoidable absences should be communicated to the instructor promptly. Students are responsible for all missed work.
Life Experience Credit
FBI does not offer academic credit for life or ministry experience. While experience is invaluable, experience and education are two distinct disciplines of life.
Courses Offered
FBI offers a rich curriculum across multiple disciplines, all rooted in Scripture.
General Bible & Theology
- GB 101 – Basic Bible Doctrine
- GB 103 – Bible Study Methods
- GB 125 – The Holy Spirit
- GB 202 – Keywords of the Christian Life
- GB 212 – Christ Our Sufficiency
- GB 301 – Bible Times and Customs
Old & New Testament
- OT 101/102 – OT Survey (1 & 2)
- OT 205 – Book of Nehemiah
- OT 213 – Christ in the Tabernacle
- NT 101 – New Testament Survey
- NT 211 – I Corinthians
- NT 221 – Revelation
- NT 408 – Book of Romans
Ministry & Leadership
- PM 121 – Biblical Leadership
- PM 221 – Sermon Preparation
- CM 303 – Church Management
- EM 120 – Personal Evangelism
- EM 311 – Biblical Basis of Missions
Character, Languages & History
- CS 225 – Joshua
- CS 301 – The Apostles
- BL 121 – Intro to Greek Word Studies
- SC 208 – Bible and Science
- SS 361 – History of Revivals
- SS 425 – Church History
Building on the Foundation
"The mission of Foundation Bible Institute is to equip students to impact the world with the Gospel through a biblically grounded education, a caring faculty, and a strong emphasis on evangelism, discipleship, missions, and the local church."
FBI exists to send equipped, Gospel-driven servants into the world — rooted in the Word, committed to the local church, and passionate about the Great Commission.
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