Pneuma Bible Institute is an outreach ministry of Bearers Of Light Ministries. Our mission is to provide Biblically sound training to believers who will creatively minister the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the world in the power of the Holy Spirit. Pneuma Bible Institute (PBI) has been ruled exempt from the requirement of certification by the State of Virginia. PBI is fully accredited through Accreditation Commission International.

PBI President: Rev. Dr. Ken Stafford

PBI Chancellor: Rev. Mark Stafford

PBI Academic Dean: Rev. Thelma Smith

PBI Administrator: Melody M. Green

REV. MARK STAFFORD is Senior Pastor of Light Of Life Christian Center in Chesapeake, Virginia. He operates powerfully in the anointing of the "five-fold" ministries. Mark is also Chancellor of PBI.

REV. DR. KEN & DOREEN STAFFORD teach foundational Biblical principles to pastors, church leaders, students and laity through various PBI courses. Ken is also President of Pneuma Bible Institute.

REV. THELMA SMITH serves as Dean of Pneuma Bible Institute. She has served as an associate pastor and minister of education, and in the public educational system as a secondary school administrator and science teacher. She is a published author and believes in developing disciples of Jesus Christ who will minister the Gospel to all nations in the power of the Holy Spirit.

REV. MOSES ASAMOAH serves as Executive Pastor at Light of Life Center. He strongly believes and teaches the need to be transformed into the image of Christ.

KARL OELKE has an undergraduate degree in Biblical Studies and a graduate degree in counseling from Regent University. He emphasizes applying Biblical truths to everyday life in his classes.

MELODY M. GREEN serves as PBI Administrator and faculty member. She has degrees in Discipleship and Ministry, and in the Arts, with servant leadership experience in municipal government, charities and church ministries. She emphasizes persevering faith and life application of God's Word in becoming more Christ-like in character.

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