Southland Bible Institute was founded to meet a specific need. Christian workers in this area believed that a Bible Institute was needed to train those who had been reached with the Gospel so that they, in turn, could reach others (II Timothy 2:2).

That basic purpose has not changed in over fifty years of Southland's existence. We attempt to give the earnest Christian a thorough knowledge of the Biblical truth. The purpose of our program of study is fourfold:

1. to encourage each student to be Christ like by a constant conscious communion with the Lord through His Word.
2. to enable him to lead others into a saving experience of the Lord Jesus Christ.
3. to prepare him to be a pillar of established Christian testimony in his local community.
4. to help train him in skills necessary for full-time service at home or abroad.

In order to accomplish these goals, Southland offers courses of study which:

1. acquaint students with the truths of God's Word along with tools for self-directed study.
2. promote personal communion with the Lord Jesus Christ and application of His truth.
3. expose students to the techniques of effective ministry in a variety of settings.
4. provide students with skills necessary to effectively communicate God's truth to others.