Our
Mission & Values

The North Mississippi Baptist Bible Institute is a training institute that strives to educate those who feel the ministerial and/or pastoral call of God on their lives. We also serve to better educate Christians who would like to take classes for spiritual enrichment purposes.

We were founded 15 years ago by Dr. Ronnie Barefield and Bro. Kevin Merritt.  Since then we have strived to equip local pastors and preachers with essential tools to help them be effective and effecient in their preaching. We offer courses on how to build and prepare sermons. We believe that the expository preaching is an 

Our Founders and Faculty

Instructors

Dr. Ronnie Barefield

Co-Founder & Teacher
Bro. Ronnie

Rev. Kevin Merritt

Co-Founder & Teacher
Bro. Kevin 

Rev. Don Smith

Teacher
Bro. Don 

Staff

Tom & Mitzi Connor

Registration and Media
Mr. Johnson is the founder and CEO of the company. 

Kody Moore

Social Media Manager
Ms. Doe is the first company’s first employee. 

Our Board

The members of our board of directors are thought leaders in the ministry who have made a significant contribution to God's work here on earth. Each and every one of them brings a unique set of skills and expertise to our institute.


Dr. Kara Blackard - (662) 287-2764
Fred Morris - (731) 225-3610
Ed Knox - (662) 328-4765
Ron Lovins - (870) 358-3650
Harvey Reeves - (662) 257-9874
Andy Russell - (662) 489-0913
Doug Jones - (662) 489-5900
Dr. Dennis Erwin - (903) 896-7727
Mark Thrift - (281) 548-3881
Don Savel - (601) 774-9833
Dr. John Phillips - Deceased