About Us
ABOUT OUR JOURNEY
MBI was established in 1971 under the auspices of the Christian Brethren in Jamaica. It was started through the spiritual vision of Mr. Emile Turner, a Jamaican Missionary, who became founder President. Mr. Frank Fenton, an English Missionary, was its first Principal.
MBI started out in a building on the 15-acre Christian Brethren property at Mineral Heights occupied by Midland Training Centre (which now houses the Midland Preparatory School). In 1980 the Lord miraculously provided the present facilities at Curatoe Hill, which encourages expansion and growth.
During the Fall Semester of 2003, the Bible College was closed in order to allow necessary building works to be carried out. It was during this period that Midland Bible Institute was registered as a limited company with the Office of the Registrar of Companies in Jamaica with a newly formed Board of Directors. These events marked a significant step in the reorganization of MBI.
The Faculty consists of lecturers who hold relevant theological degrees, psychology degrees, counselling degrees, music degrees and/or diplomas from various Bible Colleges, Seminaries and Universities. Other staff members are in possession of qualifications relevant to their sphere of service.
MISSION STATEMENT
To provide students with holistic education in a Christian environment that fosters academic excellence, personal and professional growth for service to one another and the world.
VISION STATEMENT
To change the world through our graduates as agents of transformation, as they serve their families, the Church, in their vocation for the glory of God.
WHY CHOOSE MIDLAND?
Midland Bible Institute (MBI) offers a unique experience that distinguishes it from other colleges. This is characterized by nurturing lecturers, holistic approach to teaching, and unmatched student support. The courses are designed to challenge you will grow, to teach you how to think critically and live biblically, so that regardless of your profession you can have a positive impact.
MEET OUR STAFF
Principal
Christopher Clarke, PhD.
Vice Principal and Academic Dean
Shonna Ann Leigh Ed.D.
Director of Admissions and Registry
Mrs Patrice Graham
Office Manager
Mrs. Angella Greaves
Librarian and Personnel Officer
Ms. Grace Palmer
Theology Lecturer
Rev. Dr. Oakley A. Greaves
Head of Department, Psychology
Mrs. Judith Silvera
Lecturer
Mr. Romaro Cross
Psychology Lecturer
Dr. Yves Bergeron PhD Psy
ABOUT CLARENDON
Parish Name: Clarendon
Capital: May Pen
Land Area: 1,192.9 sq km (460.6 sq mi)
Population:246,322
History
Clarendon was named in honour of the Lord Chancellor Sir Edward Hyde, Earl of Clarendon. One of Jamaica’s youngest parishes, Clarendon was formed from a combination of three parishes: St. Dorothy’s, Vere and the old parish of Clarendon. Before the merger, its capital was Chapelton.
Prior to the arrival of the Spaniards and the English, the Tainos, Jamaica’s indigenous people, lived on Portland Ridge [now called Portland Point] (the part of the parish that juts out into the sea). Taino villages could also be found on the banks of the Rio Minho River, the island’s longest river, with the other villages on the banks of the Milk River.
Clarendon is also home to the Caribbean’s largest agricultural show: Denbigh Agricultural Show. For over 50 years Denbigh, an official Jamaican Independence activity, has been held every August for three days to celebrate Jamaica’s wealth of domestic and agricultural product.
Geographical Location
Clarendon is located at the southern side of Jamaica, roughly halfway between the eastern and western ends of the island. It is bordered on the north by St. Ann, on the west by Manchester, on the east by St. Catherine and on the south by the Caribbean Sea. Clarendon is predominantly a wide plain, lying between the Braziletto Mountains in the east and the Carpenter Mountain (The Manchester Highlands) in the west.