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Erie Christian Bible Institute is a Certificate Program operating in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is affiliated with Life Christian Bible Institute, Tampa, FL.

ECBI is located conveniently on Sterrettania Road, just off of I-90.  Free parking is available on campus.

For specific questions not answered on this site, please contact
Rev. Melody Lavin, ECBI Director
814.833.7729 x232 | administrator@ecbi.info

Our Instructors

Pastor Jim Dumont

Lead Pastor, Erie Christian Fellowship Church, Erie, PA - www.ecfchurch.org
Co-Founder, Faith Communications International
Pastor Dumont imparts practical and applicable understanding of God’s Word with examples from his extensive ministry, business, and pastoral experience.




Dr. Edward Huntley

Senior Pastor, The Federated Church, East Springfield, PA
Dr. Huntley incorporates his wide expanse of ministry experience, including children’s, youth, and pastoral ministry, into his informative and interactive teaching.




Pastor Bill Young

Senior Pastor, Mt. Gerizim Christian Center, Erie, PA - www.mgcconline.org
Pastor Young has a wide spectrum of experience encompassing helps ministry, children’s ministry and pastoral ministry, which provides depth in his teaching.




Rev. David L. Bemis

Senior Pastor, Family Worship Center, Erie, PA
Rev. Bemis brings a wealth of pastoral and leadership experience combined with a humorous and balanced teaching style.




Pastor John Bowers

Senior Pastor, Grace Fellowship Int’l Church
Co-Founder, Good News International
Pastor Bowers has extensive experience in international missions and pastoral ministry. His teaching brings encouragement and clear understanding.




Rev. Melody Lavin

Worship Pastor, Erie Christian Fellowship Church, Erie, PA
ECBI Director
Rev. Lavin has a background in international missions ministry and Bible School administration, having provided leadership, ministry, and worship training with an interactive teaching style.




Pastor Ray Martinez

Lead Pastor, Living Waters Church, Meadville, PA
Pastor Martinez has an energetic teaching style that draws on his pastoral ministry, Christian education, and administrative experience.




Linda Miller

ECBI Administrator
With a background in Education and School Administration as well as diverse ministry experience, Linda communicates a practical understanding of the Scripture.