- The church brings dr.sc. Thomas Sibley and his wife, Sandra Sibley, onto the ministry staff of the church, with a mandate to develop the school.
- The school officially adopts preparing Croats as pastors, church planters, and leaders for other Christian ministries as its purpose.
- Dr. Sibley and Mr. Jovanović work with the faculty to develop three distinct programs of study: Preaching, Ministry, and Biblical Studies.
- Dr. Sibley raises funds to provide a facility for the school.
- The school teaches its first ministry training classes, with three young ministers enrolled.
