APIIS History
In 1995 Dr. Paul Choo was given permission by Bob Jones University (BJU) to use their video teaching materials for Asia. So Asia-Pacific Institute of Biblical Studies (APIBS) was founded to run these courses. Its first office was on the ground floor of Gospel Light Baptist Church (23 Matahimik St, Diliman, Quezon City, Manila) which was opened by Dr Bob Jones Jr (Chancellor of Bob Jones University) in 1995.
Gospel Light Baptist Church Manila
Shortly after, the APIBS Headquarters was relocated to the ground floor Doane Baptist Church (45 Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City) to cater to the growing number of students in central Philippines. The office in GLBC Manila continued as a branch office to serve the students in Luzon. During these early years, APIBS trained about 3000 pastors/Christian leaders using its video (accompanied by study guides) teaching materials.
Doane Baptist Church
In 2012 when Goducate Training Center (San Miguel, Iloilo) was built, APIIS training sessions were held in this more conducive location, which had a nice auditorium, lecture rooms and accommodation for students. This allowed APIBS to train larger numbers of pastors/leaders.
Goducate Training Center
Leadership session for Community leader
Accommodation at GTC
From its early roots in Philippines, APIIS Headquarters relocated to Singapore (360 Dunearn Road) to serve a wider Asian community. Besides having its offices and AV Studio here, accommodation and dining facilities are available
APIIS Headquarters Singapore
APIIS Training Center, Parapat, Indonesia
Throughout its history, APIIS has been spiritually and financially supported by the leaders and congregation of Gospel Light Christian Church, Singapore.
Gospel Light Christian Church