Patrick Abendroth officially founded the IBS program in 1998 and immediately brought on Todd Swift to direct the IBS program. Todd's background in systematic theology and his enthusiasm to equip the local church with the truth of God’s Word is a true asset to this program. Patrick continues to contribute “God and the Bible,” “Hermeneutics,” and “Preaching the Word” to the IBS teaching track.

 

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Todd Swift, Senior Director of IBS Todd Swift is a graduate of The Master’s Seminary in Sun Valley, California earning his graduate degree in the Master’s of Divinity program. Todd has been directing and teaching in the IBS program since its inception in 1998. His contributions to the teaching track include but are not limited to “The Master’s Plan for the Church,” “Church History,” “Understanding the End Times,” and “Defending the Faith.”

	Chris Peterson, Assistant Director of IBS Chris Peterson is also a graduate of The Master’s Seminary earning his graduate degree in the Master’s of Divinity Program. Chris joined the teaching rotation in 2004 and has since contributed to the IBS teaching track “Doctrine of the Bible,” “How to Interpret the Bible,” and “Shepherding the Heart.”

 

I B S Teachers

IBS will offer classes taught by OBC elders, pastors, pastoral interns, and bible instructors who are spiritually qualified, equipped, and tested in the rigors of ministry experience. Each instructor is adept at applying biblical principles in the life of the church.