Empowering Leaders Institute - Bible School & Seminary

“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.”
~ Acts 16:14

At Empowering Leaders Institute - Bible School & Seminary (ELI), we are committed to equipping believers with a solid biblical foundation, preparing leaders for effective ministry, and cultivating disciples who can rightly divide the Word of God. Whether you are seeking personal spiritual growth or answering God's call to ministry, ELI provides a Christ-centered learning environment where students are empowered to grow in knowledge, wisdom, and faith.

The vision for Empowering Leaders Institute was birthed through the divine mandate given to the founders of our church, the late Bishop Harold Lloyd Joseph and Dr. Eleanora Joseph. Bishop Joseph faithfully shared the charge the Lord had placed upon his heart: “Teach My people.” That mandate remains the foundation of our mission today. As we continue this sacred legacy, our desire is to equip believers through sound biblical teaching, preparing them to serve with excellence, lead with integrity, and proclaim the Gospel with confidence.

Empowering Leaders Institute offers a wide range of educational opportunities designed to meet the needs of every student—from those beginning their biblical journey to those pursuing advanced theological education.

Degree Programs

• General Bible Survey I & II
• Evangelism
• Bachelor of Theology
• Master of Theology
• Additional Ministry and Theological Studies

Non-Degree Programs

• How to Study the Bible
• The Holy Spirit
• Additional topical and biblical studies
  designed for personal and spiritual enrichment

Our experienced faculty is dedicated to providing practical, engaging, and biblically sound instruction that equips students for ministry, leadership, and lifelong discipleship.

Empowering Leaders Institute Bible School & Seminary is proudly accredited by the United Accrediting Commission of Independent Colleges and Universities, reflecting our commitment to providing quality theological education grounded in the truth of God's Word.

Whether you are preparing for ministry, pursuing theological education, or simply desiring a deeper understanding of Scripture, we invite you to join the Empowering Leaders Institute family. Together, we continue the vision established by our founders — fulfilling God's call to “Teach My people” — one student, one leader, and one transformed life at a time.

For further information contact:
President:
Bishop Dr. Lilia A. Bayne, ThD, PhD

Academic Dean:
Elder Dr. Crystal Waterman, EdD, ThD

Email: ContactUs@tfga.org