Institute in Basic Life Principles

Institute in Basic Life Principles
AbbreviationIBLP
Founded1961
FounderBill Gothard
Type501(c)3 non-profit religious
Location
Area served
U.S., 12 countries[1]
Websiteiblp.org Edit this at Wikidata

The Institute in Basic Life Principles (IBLP) is a nondenominational Christian fundamentalist organization that serves as an umbrella organization for several ministries established by American Christian minister Bill Gothard in 1961. The stated purpose of the organization[2] is to provide instruction on how to find success in life by following biblical principles. This involves programs that include seminars for ministry, community outreach, troubled youth mentoring, and an international ministry.[3] [4]

  1. ^ "About - Institute in Basic Life Principles".
  2. ^ "IRS, Search for Charities, Online Version of Publication 78". Retrieved February 13, 2013.
  3. ^ "IBLP: What We Do". September 5, 2012. Retrieved February 13, 2013.
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