Christian Faith Institute (CFI) is a Bible training institution established to equip men and women with sound biblical knowledge, practical ministry skills, and the spiritual foundation needed for effective Christian service.

CFI was established in Jos, Nigeria, through the vision and commitment of Kent and Ruth Hodge, who had served faithfully in Africa for about 35 years. In 2006, they moved from All Nations Bible Institute in Benin City, Edo State, to Jos to begin this new work.

With faith in God and a commitment to the Great Commission, Kent and Ruth Hodge and their team established CFI with the desire to make biblical training accessible to people who might otherwise be unable to afford it.

 

OUR MISSION

The mission of CFI is to train and equip believers for effective Christian service, discipleship, evangelism, missions, and leadership.

We believe that every believer has a role to play in the fulfilment of the Great Commission. Therefore, our goal is not only to provide students with academic and theological knowledge but also to prepare them to live out their faith and serve God wherever He calls them.

 

OUR VISION

CFI seeks to raise spiritually grounded, biblically equipped, and practically prepared men and women who will take the Gospel to their communities, their nations, and the world.

We are committed to training students who will faithfully proclaim the Gospel, make disciples, plant churches, strengthen existing ministries, and demonstrate the love of Christ through practical service.

 

BIBLICAL AND PRACTICAL TRAINING

At CFI, we believe that effective ministry requires both sound biblical understanding and practical preparation. Students are therefore given opportunities to develop their knowledge of Scripture while gaining practical skills that can help them become productive and self-reliant.

Through our vocational training opportunities, students can learn various practical skills at no additional cost. These include areas such as leatherwork, aluminium fabrication, catering, tiling, electrical wiring, phone repairs, computer hardware maintenance, photography and cinematography, fashion and design, hair styling, woodwork, welding and fabrication, I-Medical, I-Farm, and I-Mechanic.

 

REACHING THE UNREACHED

The Great Commission remains at the heart of CFI. We believe that the Gospel is the power of God unto salvation and that the Church must continue to reach people who have little or no access to the Gospel.

CFI therefore places strong emphasis on evangelism, missions, discipleship, and church planting. Our desire is to equip students not merely to learn about ministry but to become active participants in God's mission.

 

SCHOLARSHIP AND SUPPORT

Since 2007, CFI has provided special scholarship opportunities to students from different parts of Nigeria and neighbouring nations who have a desire to receive biblical training but face significant financial challenges.

Many students come from difficult backgrounds and communities affected by conflict, poverty, and displacement. For such students, CFI provides an opportunity to receive biblical training, rebuild their lives, develop practical skills, and prepare for meaningful Christian service.

The scholarship vision remains an important part of CFI's commitment to making biblical education accessible to those who need it most.

 

A PLACE TO GROW AND SERVE

CFI is more than a place of academic learning. It is a community where students are encouraged to grow spiritually, develop practical skills, build meaningful relationships, and discover how they can serve God and humanity.

Our prayer is that every student who passes through CFI will leave better equipped to fulfil God's calling and contribute meaningfully to the advancement of the Gospel.

 

THE GREAT COMMISSION

Jesus commanded His followers to go into all the world and make disciples of all nations. This command continues to shape the purpose and direction of CFI.

We remain committed to raising men and women who will take the Gospel beyond the classroom and into their communities, workplaces, churches, nations, and wherever God sends them.

Christian Faith Institute exists to equip the next generation of Christian leaders, missionaries, evangelists, pastors, and servants of God who will faithfully carry the Gospel to the nations.

Christian Faith Institute (CFI) is a Bible training institution established to equip men and women with sound biblical knowledge, practical ministry skills, and the spiritual foundation needed for effective Christian service.

CFI was established in Jos, Nigeria, through the vision and commitment of Kent and Ruth Hodge, who had served faithfully in Africa for about 35 years. In 2006, they moved from All Nations Bible Institute in Benin City, Edo State, to Jos to begin this new work.

With faith in God and a commitment to the Great Commission, Kent and Ruth Hodge and their team established CFI with the desire to make biblical training accessible to people who might otherwise be unable to afford it.