Because people are eternally valuable to God, they are to us as well. Responsible
evangelism will always be our cause and ongoing discipleship will always be the core of
the ministry.

(Matthew 18:14; Matthew 25:45; 2 Peter 3:9)

A Spirit-empowered serving with the willing hearted involvement of every person is vital to God's plan being accomplished.

(Ecclesiastes 4:9-12; Psalm 133:1; Ephesians 4:11-16; 1Peter 2:4-9)

Relating to our culture through redeeming the arts while remaining true to the Scriptures is a balance we will always keep. This allows us to present the Gospel in such a way that reaches the heart.

(1Corinthians 9:22, 23; Acts 17:22-34)

A genuine love for God is always the first priority. Every Christian should yearn for continual spiritual growth. Therefore, discipleship through small groups, accountability, and open honesty is critical to maturing in our faith.

(Mark 12:29-31; Acts 2:44-47; 1 Peter 2:2; 1Timothy 4:7, 8; Proverbs 27:17)

We are a gift-based, volunteer driven church. Each believer will find his greatest joy and fulfillment when serving in his spiritual gifts and passion. Every believer is created for ministry, gifted for ministry, authorized for ministry, and needed for ministry.

(Mark 10:45; Ephesians 2:10; Romans 12; 1Corinthians 12:14-20)

Therefore, a growing spirit of excellence should permeate every activity. Not perfection but excellence with consistent evaluation and a willingness to improve for the sake of the Kingdom of God are distinctive of growing ministries.

(Psalm 78:72; Daniel 5:12; Colossians 3:17; Ecclesiastes 10:10)

Refusing to give audience to a spirit of complaining, we will instead be courageous in solving every problem in a way that honors God and builds biblical character. We value healthy relationships by protecting the unity of the Spirit in our church.

(James 1:2, 3; 1 Peter 3:8, 9; 1Corinthians 13:8; Romans 16:17; Ephesians 4:3)

We believe that a life will reach a life. Each believer develops genuine relationships with friends and family and extends an invitation to them. Evangelism gets to be a normal, natural lifestyle of winning others to Christ, one by one.

(Proverbs 11:30; John 1:43-45; John 4:28-30)

God is raising up men and women who will take the baton of godly character, authentic faith, and servant-hearted leadership into the next generation.

(2 Timothy 2:2; 1 Timothy 3:1; Titus 1:5-9; Psalm 78:6, 7)

The Bible is the inspired Word of God and “is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the servant of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16-17, NIV).

God, the personal Creator of the universe, eternally exists in three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Humanity, divinely created in the image of God, willfully transgressed God’s law and incurred death as a result. Henceforth, all persons are born with a sinful nature and are subject to the same penalty.

The Lord Jesus Christ submitted Himself as a substitutionary sacrifice for the sins of all people.

The Lord arose from the dead, ascended into heaven and is interceding for believers as High Priest and Advocate in His present life.

Since people are unable to save themselves, salvation comes by grace alone received through faith in Christ as Savior on the basis of godly repentance.

The present ministry of the kingdom of God includes God’s reign affording people salvation, healing, transformation and deliverance. This is accomplished both through process and miracle, including the present working of the manifestations of the Spirit (1 Corinthians 12).

The second coming of Jesus Christ will be personal and visible, ushering in the fullness of the kingdom of God. All persons will be resurrected bodily: the redeemed to eternal happiness and security with God, and the unredeemed to everlasting punishment in hell.

The Holy Spirit is present to bring individuals to a saving faith in Jesus Christ and to work in and through believers. His presence in individuals constitutes their justification, this presence then works to sanctify, guide, teach, convict and enable believers to actively participate in God’s mission. We embrace, but do not require all to adhere to, the baptism in the Holy Spirit as a definite experience distinct from salvation, given to endue believers with power from God to offer an inspired witness for Christ, to lead believers in lives of holiness, and to equip them for a Spirit-filled life of service. Consistent with biblical accounts, believers should anticipate Spirit-baptism to be accompanied by speaking in tongues and other biblical manifestations.

The Great Commission of Christ is literal and imperative today. “Making disciples” is both the duty and supreme privilege of the Church.

Transfer of credit is always at the discretion of the receiving school, generally depends on comparability of curricula, and may depend on comparability of accreditation. 

Credits earned at NHCC have been well received at other colleges and universities, particularly when those schools offer similar programs and courses.

Students should attempt to resolve any grievances they may have with their school first. Should attempts to resolve these problems with appropriate school officials fail, or should the student be dissatisfied with the final outcome of the college complaint process, then the Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC), can respond to a formal complaint.  Students may contact the Higher Education Coordinating Commission, 3225 25^th St. SE, Salem, OR 97302 or by sending an email to complaints@hecc.oregon.gov.  Students may also access our Complaints web page at https://www.oregon.gov/highered/about/Pages/complaints.aspx or visit the complaints page at NC-SARA’s website: https://nc-sara.org/student-complaints Additionally, attached is the complaint policy:

ABHE Complaint Policy.pdf 

1. To recruit an increasing number of mission-fit students that are called primarily to ministry vocations in the church or Christian ministries. 
2. Develop uncompromising and excellent theology and academic courses that will help each student to “give a defense to everyone who asks them to give an account of the hope that lies within them” (1 Peter 3:15) 
3. Develop an ongoing practicum program that will parallel our academic program. We believe this is critical to developing both the message as well as the messenger. We aim to give each student the opportunity to graduate with more than 1200 hours of practicum in their fields of study… both for the ministry with biblical and life principles that will be applicable in the marketplace. 
4. Develop internships within our campus church and in other community churches. Also, during the summer to locate and establish partnerships with other like-hearted churches that will intern our students and give them ministry-leadership opportunities. 
5. Develop a post-graduate placement program to help students find a place of ministry as well as a post-graduate program for those willing to continue their studies. 
6. We aim to follow the dictum of St. Benedict of 590 AD of a three-fold template of training: “Ora et labora et lege” …. Spiritual Growth, Service, and Study. 
7. To develop systems that keep us financially responsible in all things as stewards of God’s provision. 
8. Develop and maintain a strong and sustainable donor base that will help to undergird the financial base of our college. 
9. Develop and maintain a solid and ongoing governance system with credible and diverse stakeholders and board members to support and oversee the mission of the college. 
10. Develop cutting-edge technology that will assist our students in communicating the Gospel of Jesus Christ to a needy world and planting 21st-century churches in our communities and around the world.