Founder
Pastor Ronnie L. Riddick, Th.D.
Pastor Ronnie Riddick founded Transformational Bible Institute in Elizabeth City, North Carolina in December 1998. Classes convened in Elizabeth City, Ahoskie and Kill Devil Hills beginning that same year.
He serves as President of the Institute and chairs the Ministerial Fellowship credentialing committee. He also pastors Word of Reconciliation Church in Elizabeth City.
Governance
Board of Directors
Pastor Ronnie L. Riddick, Th.D.
Pastor Patricia H. Riddick, Th.D.
Assesses transcripts for transfer credit and approves course substitutions.
Minister James Wilson
Pastor Charles Reid, Jr., B.B.C.
Pastor Sheila Parker, Th.D.
Minister Carolyn Nixon, A.B.C.
Minister Addie Hendricks, Th.D.
Counsel
Advisory Board
Mark A. Stallings
J.D.
Ann R. Sawyer
B.B.S.
Burton Porter
A.B.S.
Credentialing
Ministerial Fellowship
The Transformational Bible Institute Ministerial Fellowship (TBIMF) was born out of the desire of individuals who have attended TBI, and others, to have fellowship and accountability from a ministry that is sound in biblical doctrine and theology.
TBIMF provides licensing and ordination for individuals, and affiliation for churches, as approved by the credentialing committee. Credentials are renewed annually with a letter of Good Standing from the president.
Someone who has not attended TBI needs at least 15 credits from the Ministerial/Pastoral certificate program before being licensed or ordained, unless the credentialing committee determines otherwise. TBIMF does not provide an umbrella for federal income tax exemption; local churches remain sovereign and autonomous.
Ways to join
Christian Worker — for those actively involved in some aspect of ministry, usually under the supervision of a pastor.
Licensed Minister — for those in ministry who show clear evidence of a divine call and purpose to devote their time to preaching the Gospel.
Ordained Minister — qualities outlined in I Timothy 3:1–7 and Titus 1:7–9. No one is ordained until they have held a License to Preach and served in proven ministry.
Church Affiliation — churches in fellowship with TBIMF receive a certificate and letter of Good Standing annually, and may be listed on the TBI website.
Credentialing committee: Ronnie Riddick, Th.D.; Pastor Stanford Jones, M.B.S.; Pastor Rick Carson; Pastor Howard Parker, M.C.L.