Cornerstone
InternationalOur vision
To be an exponential and dynamic theological institution of excellence in Africa, where the lives of men and women are transformed by the word of God through the unction of the Holy Spirit.
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About Cornerstone International Bible University
A Christian theological institution training men and women to serve the purpose of God in them.
Our story
Cornerstone International Bible University (CIBU) is a Christian theological institution. It holds to the doctrinal position set out in its statement of faith, in full agreement with Christian churches nationally and internationally.
CIBU began with the vision of Bishop Prof. Emmanuel Peter Mafigolo. It was registered as Cornerstone Assemblies Ministry on 20 July 2010, under registration number SA 16661.
In 2021 the ministry affiliated with Grace International Bible University and became known as CIBU. Today it carries the name Cornerstone International Bible University because of its affiliations with theological institutions in other countries.
- 2010Registered as Cornerstone Assemblies Ministry, number SA 16661, born from the vision of Bishop Prof. Emmanuel Peter Mafigolo.
- 2021Affiliated with Grace International Bible University and recognised as CIBU.
- TodayAffiliated with theological institutions in Liberia, Nigeria and Ethiopia, and teaching through 12 campuses across Tanzania.
Our mission
To train and equip men and women, under the influence of the Holy Spirit, to reflect the life and power of Jesus Christ, and to preach and teach the logos and rhema in all seasons around the world, winning souls into the kingdom of God.
Affiliations and registration
CIBU works with theological institutions in other countries and is registered in Tanzania. Select a document to view it larger.
Grace International Bible UniversityAffiliated in 2021
Grace Theological Seminary and Rudolph Kwanue University (GTS&RKUC)Republic of
Liberia
United Christian Bible UniversityNigeria
Dosan Bible CollegeEthiopia
Registration documents
Partner institutions
Our statement of faith
Cornerstone International Bible University believes the following.
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The Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments are the Word of God. They are divinely inspired and are the supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct.
2 Timothy 3:15–17 -
God is one, self-existent in three persons: God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit.
Deuteronomy 6:4–5; Matthew 28:19 -
Jesus Christ is Saviour and Lord. As Lord he was manifested in the flesh. We believe in his virgin birth, his sinless human life, his divine miracles, his atoning death, his bodily resurrection, his ascension, his present work as mediator and his personal return in power and glory.
Luke 1:32–33; John 1:1–4; 1 Timothy 2:5–6, 6:13–16 -
The Holy Spirit is God, the third person of the Godhead. He dwells in every believer upon conversion and enables the believer to live a holy life, to witness in power and to work for the Lord Jesus Christ.
Acts 5:3–4; Matthew 28:19; Acts 1:8 -
Man was made in the image of God, sinless by choice, and fell into sin. In God’s mercy, salvation comes to every lost and sinful person freely and simply by faith in Jesus Christ, who shed his blood for sin, and through regeneration by the Holy Spirit.
Genesis 1:26–28, 3:1–21; John 1:11–13; 1 Corinthians 12:13 -
All believers in Jesus Christ are one body, the Church, of which he is the head.
Colossians 1:18; Ephesians 2:14–22 -
Satan is a fallen angel whose intent is to supplant God and frustrate his purpose, and whose end is eternal punishment.
Revelation 20:10; Luke 10:17–18 -
There will be a bodily resurrection of all the dead. Believers in Christ will rise to lasting blessedness, while unbelievers will rise to judgement and everlasting punishment.
Revelation 20:11–15; 1 Corinthians 5:9–10
Divine wisdom and knowledge are treasure.
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