Our Mission

EST. 2025

EQUIPPING LEADERS FOR THE CHURCH'S MISSION IN THE WORLD.

WELCOME TO MBI

The mission of McLean Bible Church (MBC) is to glorify God by making disciples and multiplying churches among all nations beginning in greater Washington, D.C. To further this mission, the McLean Bible Institute (MBI) exists to equip leaders for the church’s mission in the world.

MBI accomplishes this by providing church-based theological education and resources for leadership development. As a church-based institution, MBI seeks to equip members to strengthen the local church, serve the city, and proclaim the gospel to the ends of the earth.

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Programs

Institute certificate programs are designed to equip members of MBC to study and apply Scripture into their lives and respective areas of ministry. In the fall of 2025, pilot certificate programs will be offered to current church group leaders, active ministry volunteers (any member serving on a team or ministry), and prospective lay counselors (Equipped to Counsel). The pilot programs will be hosted at the Tysons location. Registration will be open in July.

Sample Course Offerings:

  • Old Testament Survey
  • New Testament Survey
  • Basic Christian Doctrine I & II
  • Intro to Biblical Counseling

Frequently Asked Questions

Beginning in fall 2025, MBI will offer pilot programs hosted at the Tysons location to equip church group leaders and ministry volunteers. Sample course offerings include: Old Testament Survey, New Testament Survey, Basic Christian Doctrine I & II, Intro to Biblical Counseling, and other electives. We will also host conferences and events to provide theological education in the areas of Scripture, theology, and formation. Programs are geared for MBC members but events are open to the general public. Courses are not offered for audit. In the future, we hope to offer courses in each of our locations.

MBI will launch pilot programs and courses for church group leaders and ministry volunteers in fall 2025. Registration will be open in the summer by July. Courses will be offered according to an academic calendar by semester (Fall, Winter, Spring) and will typically run 6–8 weeks. We also hope to offer courses in an intensive format (on weekends) in the Spring semester.

Registration will be open in the summer by July. To register, click “Apply” in the Programs panel on our webpage. You will be required to complete an application. Program requirements are detailed in the application and include church membership, volunteer service, and a recommendation.

There will be a fee for specific courses to cover books and other materials.

MBI is not a seminary and is non-accredited. We do not offer credit for any of our courses. Our primary purpose is to equip MBC members for ministry. Courses are only offered as a part of our programs.