Biblical Institute

The Church of God of Prophecy in Idaho, Oregon, Utah and the Navajo Nation is frequently called the IOU Region. In late 2013, the Presiding Bishop Wallace Pratt was approached by Pastor Jonas Palacios concerning the founding of a biblical institute to offer further training for pastors, ministers and other leaders. Within a few months, the Oregon Biblical Institute was established and began to hold classes on four Saturdays each year in Idaho, Oregon, and Utah. These classes are designed for both practical and graduate level students to learn various courses pertaining to the Bible, Christian History, Leadership Principles, Pastoral Counseling and other polity matters. Bishop Jonas Palacios became the first Principal for the Oregon Biblical Institute and Dr. Wallace Pratt served as the Superintendent to help us expand these biblical institutes into Idaho and Utah.

In 2015, the establishment of the Idaho Biblical Institute became a reality with Pastor Denver Race as the first Principal for their school. They also conducted classes on Saturdays and began to schedule courses on six occasions each year.  This organization was very successful; therefore, in 2017 the Utah Biblical Institute was started. Since that time, these three institutes try to conduct four courses annually in each state during four separate months of the year. The IOU Biblical Institutes are a registered as a recognized educational school in the States of Oregon, Idaho, and Utah.

We are blessed that all three principals have a Master of Arts Degree, as well as all of our instructors. Our Superintendent holds two doctoral degrees. Courses are offered in various venues throughout this region for the Church of God of Prophecy. For details, contact us at the following email address- wrp72250@aol.com

Those interested in pursuing more study can come from any church background  and do not have to hold ministerial credentials. The purpose of our biblical institutes are to help train and prepare Christian leaders for service within their local church or to the communities they serve. You can contact our institute officers for more information or to acquire about the next date, subject, instructor, or location, for a course being offered near you.  

Below is the contact information for our Superintendent and respective state biblical institute Principals: