GREAT COMMISSION BIBLE INSTITUTE FAMILY:
Great Commission
Bible Institute, Florida
More than two decades ago, Global Vision Outreach (GVO) established the Great Commission Bible Institute (GCBI) in Florida. Hundreds of students have passed through the 10-month resident program that is now administered by an independent staff. GVO is now focused on building the international virtual program online. Supporting the “GCBI project” allows us to develop and support the translation of these lessons into a variety of languages for use around the globe. If you desire to give to the school operations in Florida, please do this through their website (button below). If you desire to help with the online project, please donate to Global Vision through our donate button.
Great Commission Bible Institute, North
More than two decades ago, Global Vision Outreach (GVO) established the Great Commission Bible Institute (GCBI) in Florida. Hundreds of students have passed through the 10-month resident program that is now administered by an independent staff. GVO is now focused on building the international virtual program online. Supporting the “GCBI project” allows us to develop and support the translation of these lessons into a variety of languages for use around the globe. If you desire to give to the school operations in Florida, please do this through their website (button below). If you desire to help with the online project, please donate to Global Vision through our donate button.
Great Commission Bible Institute, Philippines
The GCBI Family is now expanding into the Philippines. If you would like to donate toward these amazing students and their journey to learn the Word of God, make sure you let us know your donation is for them. We’d love to see them supported, and God has already been at work doing this. The Russells have taken on the mission of bringing this work to that location, and they are busy growing a new group of future disciple makers!
GLOBAL MINISTRY PARTNERS:
Evangelical Center, Sounio
The Evangelical Center in Greece exists to serve as a place of renewal, learning, and Christian fellowship. It provides space for retreats, conferences, and mission teams, welcoming believers from around the world to rest, grow, and reconnect with God. Through its programs—ranging from biblical seminars and family gatherings to language study and ministry training—the Center equips individuals and groups for service while fostering unity in the body of Christ. Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Aegean coast, the Evangelical Center offers both spiritual and physical refreshment, creating an environment where lives are strengthened and faith is deepened for the glory of God.
Salem Biblical Garden (Republic of South Africa)
Salem Biblical Garden was established in 2011 on a farm on the slopes of the Paarl mountain in the Windmeul valley, Agter Paarl. The natural fynbos 300-hundred-year-old wild olive trees and granite rocks closely resemble parts of Israel. A path has been cut along the mountain where a number of artefacts and depictions of Bible Patriarchs has been built. The public are invited to came and “Journey through the Bible”. It starts with depictions from the book of Genesis and ends with the expected return of Messiah at the End of the Age. It is hoped that many people will visit the Garden and be inspired by the Word of God, enriching and building their faith in the Triune God of the Bible.
Istituto Biblico Evangelico Italiano- Rome
Over the years, GVO has developed relationships with a number of wonderful ministries. One such relationship is with a fantastic Bible School near Rome, Italy. IBEI always aimed to be an open and available school for all Italian Evangelical Churches. Its vision is to carry out a service of biblical formation for the growth of the Church in Italy in view of spreading the Good News of salvation by grace alone through faith in Jesus Christ. With this vision, IBEI is a non-denominational association and considers the Bible as the authoritative and absolute reference in all matters of faith, ethics, and morals.
IN-HOUSE MINISTRIES:
One Hour. One Book.
Over the last decade, GVO developed a teaching series and launched it as the “One Hour. One Book.” series. These teachings provide background to each of the 66 books of the Bible in under an hour! This resource has been used more than 2,500,000 times from all over the world. It wasn’t designed to be exhaustive, but it isn’t a Sunday School light approach either. This is for someone who seriously intends to look at a book of the Bible, but needs a place to start. Supporting this work helps our volunteer media team grow new resources!
The Teaching Ministry of
Dr. Randall Smith
Dr. Smith has Pastored three local churches, and traveled the lands of the Bible for nearly 40 years. He is actively teaching and discipling students and young Pastors and mission staff from all over the world. He and his wife raised their children in Jerusalem and he developed the teams and tools used to instruct many in God’s word. He founded the Great Commission Bible Institute and One Hour. One Book, and authored many books and articles. From the decks of cruise ships to sitting on the back of camels, he continues to travel and teach students “on the road.” His schedule takes him back to Bible lands for more than half of the year each year!
The Wandering Shepherd
The Wandering Shepherd serves as a personal hub for Dr. Randall D. Smith’s reflections on faith, travel, and leadership. It blends Bible teaching with practical insights from his journeys through the lands of Scripture, offering readers a blend of historical context, devotional application, and lessons drawn from everyday life and ministry. The site functions as both a teaching resource and a personal journal, guiding visitors to think deeply about the Bible while also engaging thoughtfully with topics like family, church leadership, and the experience of walking where biblical history unfolded.
Work Groups
Whether in Italy, Greece, Israel, or elsewhere, GVO has sent teams to help local ministries spread the Gospel! Through the generous partnership of churches across the United States, Global Vision Outreach is able to equip and send volunteers, pastors, and educators to come alongside local believers who are faithfully serving their communities. Each project is uniquely designed to strengthen existing ministries—providing resources, training, and encouragement that help them share the hope of Christ more effectively in their own cultural contexts. From supporting Bible education and children’s programs to offering practical aid and leadership development, GVO serves as a bridge between churches in the U.S. and the mission fields abroad, ensuring that the light of the Gospel continues to reach the nations through genuine, long-term partnership.