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66 | April 2016 school," said Korver. e progress toward graduate-level courses hinges on expertly-credentialed faculty and enhanced offerings in the library. "You have to provide a library that supports your degree program. If you have to buy 10,000 books, it'll be a couple hundred thousand dollars," said Korver. Expansion Contributions "We will move in debt-free. We have a no debt policy," said Boyd, as he described the funds le to raise, which currently total $400,000. A group of three core donors from Denver, Colorado and Houston, Texas, who, Boyd said, "have a vi- sion for this kind of ministry," have agreed to fund $1.5 mil- lion dollars of the expansion. e College is dependent upon local donors to contribute the remainder. Noting that there are incentives for giving, like naming opportunities, Boyd finds the most success in simply ex- plaining the impact of the gi. "God is doing miraculous things, here. e leverage of an investment of this nature is enormous. You get a great general education here, but it comes with a biblical mindset. Yes, you get all of the core subjects, but imagine how they are enriched by the Bible. It makes all the difference in the world," he said. Auditing With expanded course offerings, talk of graduate-level degrees and a brand-new facility, the interest of the average Fayetteville resident might be. . . piqued. magazine The First Faith-Based Lifestyle Magazine in the Sandhills. Text the word "Gospel" to the number 44222 & get a Digital Copy of The Good News Magazine sent directly to your phone & inbox. - Mission & Outreach Articles - Family Crafts - Fellowship Events Calendar - Pastoral Encouragement ...and so much more! "ere is a fair number of students who, when you ask about their plans aer graduation, they'll say, 'Well, I just want to learn. I don't want to become a pastor or do this vo- cationally,'" said Korver. Since courses are arranged quarterly, rather than only two semesters per year, there are many opportunities to "jump in" and try a class. e most popular class among amateurs is How to Study the Bible, which has been conducted through the College for 40 years. Offered online for a duration of five weeks or on campus for 11 weeks, the class focuses on how to study, interpret and apply Scripture to daily life. It is a tuition-free class and the textbook fees are paid for by the College. e student absorbs only a $60 processing fee, but should be prepared to work. "Because it's a methods class, you don't learn to study the Bible by listening to me. It's like riding a bike. It's the 'Crash and Burn method,'" laughed Korver, who teaches the class. "We do have homework in that one," he cautioned good-naturedly. If you want to pursue a career in ministry or enhance your relationship with the Bible, call the College, find them on Facebook, or visit their website, www.ccbs.edu. For ques- tions about contributing to the expansion, Bill Boyd chuck- led and suggested, in a manner illustrative of the friendly, close-knit nature of the College's learning environment, "Call my telephone number and I will expand at great length. If you're really interested, I'll set you up with lunch with the President." CV

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