On One Accord Ministry – A Christian teaching ministry

On One Accord Ministry is dedicated to providing Christian leaders relevant knowledge and training in the local church community. We offer three programs to train the clergy and laity to effectively utilize their spiritual gifts in hospital, hospice, prison, and crisis counseling.

On One Accord Ministry Spring Semester 2026 - Beginning in March

Bible Institute

On One Accord Bible Institute Certificate Program (OOABI) is designed to equip the whole person by combining rigorous study and spiritual sensitivity to God’s revelation through Scripture, so that the student might know Christ more fully, and might powerfully and lovingly represent Him in the Church and in the world.

Chaplaincy Internship Program

The Chaplaincy Internship Program (CIP) is designed to train and develop individuals into leaders, ministers and scholars. This two-year program provides the foundation needed for advanced study into such fields. The program focuses on leadership skills and personal care in order to provide pastoral love to others.

Grasping God's Word

Are you a Clergy or Deacon? … if yes, then you automatically qualify to enroll. Sincere and serious minded to join us to dig deeper into Grasping God’s Word. This course has proven itself in classrooms around the world as an invaluable help to students who want to learn how to read, interpret, and apply the Bible for themselves.

10 YEAR ALUMNI REUNION & CELEBRATION

Pastor Clarence W. Hall Jr. – Morning Star Baptist Church

On One Accord Ministry provides in depth training for ministers who have acknowledged their call into the ministry and helps to prepare them for the next steps to serve.

On One Accord Ministry Spring Semester 2026

Bible Institute Certificate Program (OOABI)

Chaplaincy Internship Program (CIP)

Grasping God’s Word (GGW)

On One Accord Bible Institute develops Christ-centered men and women with the values, knowledge, and skills essential to impact the world. Select a program to learn more.

Mr. Bilal Akram, Graduate of the Chaplaincy Internship Program

The Chaplaincy Internship Program was instrumental in my development in my growth – helped to instill discipline within me.

OVER 100 Ministers trained in our CIP Program

The Chaplaincy Internship Program is vitally important to reaching this mission field as we equip pastors, ministers, evangelist, chaplains, and lay leaders to provide pastoral care in their communities. For too long, correctional ministry has been a neglected area of study within Christian higher education, without an established core curriculum or a practical center of focused activity.

Testimonial

“The OOABI program is a tremendous help in studying and understanding God’s Word. My time in this program has been one of intense and rewarding discussion about the importance of knowing God’s Word in order to be a service to His people. I fully recommend this program to anyone who is seeking to grow closer in their relationship with God.” – OOABI Student

DeColle McNair,

OOABI Student

“I can sincerely say and wholeheartedly believe that I have begun to flourish in my spiritual understanding as a student at OOABI. Although, like Paul, I cannot profess to have yet arrived, but through the Grace of God and the powerful teaching and leading of the Holy Spirit at OOABI, I am confident that I will continue to both grow closer to God and gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of His Word.”

Jasmine Ivory

OOABI Student

Testimonial

“CIP taught me how to look deep inside of me and how to seek more of God to help me heal those open wounds that I had covered with bandages for many years. Now I can help others.”

Sharon O’Neal

CIP Student

“CIP has taught me to be a better listener as well as a better role model. It feels good to be around students and staff, who have the same passion for God. I would recommend this program to anyone who is an active leader, ministers, teachers and pastors or someone who is interested in assisting people in times of need.”

Earline Jackson,

CIP Student

Pastor Monroe P. Johnson – Christian Kingdom Assembly

On One Accord Ministry CIA program. “It’s been a huge blessing to me. A lot of what I’ve learned I still apply to ministry work”.

Philosophy

On One Accord Bible Institute is a Christian academic community in the tradition of evangelical institutions of higher education. As such, OOABI continues the philosophy of education which first gave rise to the institute, and which is summarized in the following propositions.

Read about our certificate program.