About COCIN TEE

Equipping believers for effective service.

Theological Education by Extension (TEE) of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) is a Christ-centered theological institution committed to equipping pastors, missionaries, church leaders, and lay members with sound biblical knowledge for effective Christian service.

COCIN Theological Education by Extension campus

About COCIN TEE

Established to address the growing need for trained Christian workers, COCIN TEE has become one of Nigeria's leading extension theological institutions. Through flexible and accessible learning, it enables believers to receive quality theological education without leaving their homes, churches, workplaces, or communities.

Today, COCIN TEE continues to prepare men and women for ministry, discipleship, evangelism, leadership, and community transformation while remaining firmly rooted in biblical truth.

Our History

Theological Education by Extension (TEE) in COCIN has made a remarkable impact on the growth of the Church over the past five decades.

The institution began as a training programme designed to equip catechists and church workers who had little or no formal theological education. Many evangelists (Mai Bishara) who entered ministry during the 1970s received their first theological training through TEE.

From its humble beginnings as a certificate and diploma awarding institution, COCIN TEE has grown into a fully recognized degree-awarding theological institution.

By focusing on the training of pastors and lay members alike, the institution has strengthened biblical literacy throughout COCIN congregations. Today, many church members possess sound theological understanding that enables them to effectively support pastoral ministry while maintaining humility and unity within the Church.

TEE has played a significant role in ensuring that the African Church is biblically grounded, spiritually mature, and equipped for ministry.

Our Philosophy

COCIN TEE operates a Christ-centered extension theological education programme dedicated to equipping believers for effective service in the Church and society.

Our philosophy is founded on Ephesians 4:12–13 and 2 Timothy 3:16–17, emphasizing spiritual maturity, biblical knowledge, practical ministry, and Christian character.

The programme seeks to develop:

  • Spiritual Formation

    through practical biblical learning.

  • Strong Discipleship

    that nurtures believers toward maturity.

  • Christian Character

    founded on integrity, humility, and faithful service.

  • Leadership Development

    for effective ministry and community transformation.

  • Biblical Competence

    for defending sound doctrine and teaching God's Word.

Our Vision

To be a leading extension theological institution with well-equipped staff and quality learning facilities, providing excellent theological education that equips pastors, missionaries, lay leaders, and church members to serve God faithfully while guarding the Church against false teaching.

Our Mission

To glorify God by providing sound biblical and theological education that equips Christian leaders and believers for effective ministry, discipleship, leadership, evangelism, and service to humanity.

Our Training Philosophy

Training Faithful to Train Others

The guiding philosophy of COCIN TEE is drawn from 2 Timothy 2:1–2, where the Apostle Paul instructed Timothy to entrust biblical truth to faithful people who would also teach others.

This principle emphasizes multiplying disciples and leaders who will continue passing biblical truth from one generation to another.

Our training focuses on:

  • — Grace-based ministry
  • — Biblical leadership
  • — Faithful discipleship
  • — Multiplication of Christian workers
  • — Church growth through sound teaching

Rather than simply producing graduates, COCIN TEE develops servant leaders who are prepared to disciple others and strengthen the Church.

Spiritual Multiplication

The goal of COCIN TEE is not merely education but multiplication.

Following the biblical model of discipleship, every trained believer is encouraged to disciple others who will also become disciple-makers.

This multiplication model has enabled COCIN TEE graduates to serve effectively as:

  • Pastors
  • Evangelists
  • Missionaries
  • Church leaders
  • Bible teachers
  • Community leaders

Through this biblical approach, the impact of theological education continues to spread across churches, communities, and generations.

Our Core Values

  • Biblical Truth
  • Christ-Centred Teaching
  • Spiritual Growth
  • Discipleship
  • Integrity
  • Excellence
  • Servant Leadership
  • Faithfulness
  • Evangelism
  • Community Transformation

Our Commitment

COCIN TEE remains committed to raising faithful Christian leaders who are grounded in Scripture, equipped for ministry, and committed to transforming lives through the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

By combining academic excellence with practical ministry training, the institution continues to prepare believers who will faithfully serve the Church, impact society, and train future generations for the Kingdom of God.