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Mission: Our mission statement the mission of the center for urban biblical ministry (cubm) is to glorify god by educating urban students in southwestern pennsylvania for effective service in their local communities. Cubm provides accredited bible-based degree programs granted by geneva college and other learning experiences in a christian community where deep relationships with others of diverse backgrounds are encouraged, equipping students to further the kingdom of christ and transform society for the glory of god. Our statement of faith we believe the bible is the inspired, only infallible, authoritative word of god there is one god, eternally existent in three person, father, son and holy spirit in the deity of jesus christ, his virgin birth, sinless life, atoning death, resurrection, ascension to the right hand of the father and future return in power and glory for salvation of the lost and sinful, regeneration by the holy spirit is absolutely essential in the present ministry of the holy
Programs: Courses are offered in collaboration with geneva college to equip students for christian ministry, business and community services. A total of 45 students were enrolled during the fiscal year.
mission program is designed to care for the poor and underprivileged.
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the urban leadership initiative (uli) program provides students with the fullest possible exposure to the urban communities in which they minister, serve, and live. Ulis programs seminars, conferences, workshops, and forums are designed to encourage and equip students for participation in a variety of interdisciplinary and interdenominational christian ministries, faith-based agencies, community organizations, government agencies, and businesses. Uli uses collaborations, internships, and mentoring relationships to expand the students education outside the classroom. Many of ulis programs are available to leaders who are not students at cubm but are involved in urban leadership positions. Urban heroes: pittsburgh urban heroesurban heroes project started in 2010 to recognize and honor western pennsylvania residents who serve their communities with distinction and model servant leadership. These individuals help others, making their communities better and moremeaningful every day with little or no recognition. A grant from the multicultural artsinitiative helped us launch the project: urban heroes: stories of ordinary pittsburgh residents who do extraordinary things. Every two years we tell their amazing stories in a book available to the public for purchase. Please visit our our pittsburgh urban heroes website (http://www. Pittsburghurbanheroes. Com/), to read or listen to the stories of both current and previous urban heroes. You can also purchase our latest urban heroes publication or nominate an urban hero from your community. Urban leadership initiative international (ulii): educates students and the public about the trends, challenges, and opportunities in the ministry world outside of the urban area. Ulii sponsors workshops, classes, and missions trips that provide individuals with firsthand experience in cross-cultural ministry. By doing so, ulii aims to develop global leaders who are equipped to face the challenges of the 21st century.