Charis Bible College

What Charis Bible College does

Charis Bible College is a private, for-profit religious educational institution founded in 1994 by Andrew Wommack in Colorado Springs, Colorado (renamed from Colorado Bible College in 2002) and currently headquartered in Woodland Park, Colorado. It operates under the umbrella of Andrew Wommack Ministries (AWM), a ministry incorporated in 1978 that provides the college with a built-in acquisition funnel via The Gospel Truth TV broadcast (airing on INSP with stated potential reach of 5 billion), a 100+ station radio network, and live conferences. The institution delivers a sequential three-year ministerial training program: Year 1 establishes biblical foundations, Year 2 emphasizes hands-on ministry experience, and Year 3 offers seven specialized schools (Ministry, Worship, Business, Leadership, Global Training, Film and Production, Practical Government), with additional offerings in Healing and Apologetics.

The college's distribution architecture spans four channels: a Main Campus in Woodland Park with on-site housing (Grace Hall, Faith Hall) and meal service; an Online Campus with three monthly subscription tiers ($277/$397/$747) and 8/16/24-month payment plans; 20 U.S. Extension Campuses delivering hybrid programs; and 31 International Campuses across 18 countries. Annual tuition for residential Year 1 is $6,200, Year 2 $2,600 (plus mission trip cost), and Year 3 $6,800; international students on M-1 visas are required to show $25,850–$28,500 in proof of funds per year. A single unified textbook authored by Wommack is used across all 51 global locations, and over 15,000 students have graduated since inception.

Revenue is generated through tuition, online subscriptions, on-campus housing and dining, donations via the Endowment Fund and Foundation Builders Partnership program, and supporting media ministries (TV, radio, conferences). ARMI (Andrew Wommack Ministers Network) acts as a wholly-owned subsidiary providing post-graduation ministry placement. The organization is privately held with no disclosed external investors, is led by Andrew Wommack as President and Founder alongside CEO Billy Epperhart, and reports a headcount of 101–250 employees operating from a 157-acre Sanctuary property with an adjacent 336-acre campus acquired debt-free in 2017 for $21 million.

Name

Charis Bible College

Legal name

Charis Bible College

Website

https://charisbiblecollege.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Charis Bible College is a for-profit religious educational institution founded in 1994 by Andrew Wommack, offering a three-year ministerial training program across 51 global campuses (one main, 20 U.S. extension, 31 international) and an online subscription platform, serving Christians seeking biblical and ministry education.

Ownership category

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Product category

Theological Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Religious Organizations (8131), Religious Organizations (81311), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Bible Colleges (Undergraduate Ministry & Biblical Studies) (EDAHAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG), Seminaries (Graduate Theology & Ministry) (EDAHAKAA), Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM), Campus Spiritual & Religious Life (EDALAHAI)

Keywords

• Biblical ministry training
• Theological education programs
• Online Bible college
• Christian ministry school
• Worship leadership training

Headquarters

HQ city

Woodland Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition Revenue: Annual tuition fees for on-campus programs at Main Campus and Extension Campuses. Year 1: $6,200, Year 2: $2,600, Year 3: $6,800. Additional fees for mission trips and housing.
2. Online Campus Subscriptions: Monthly subscription payments for online Year 1 program with varying course loads. Light: $277/month, Part-time: $397/month, Full-time: $747/month on payment plans ranging from 8-24 months.
3. Housing and Dining Services: On-campus housing with meal plans for students at the Main Campus in Woodland Park, Colorado
4. Donations and Endowment: Voluntary donations through the Endowment Fund and Foundation Builders Partnership program supporting student scholarships and college operations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Charis Bible College is a private religious institution that delivers a three-year ministerial training program combining biblical teaching with practical ministry experience. Offerings span Year 1 (Foundations), Year 2 (Ministry Experience), and Year 3 (seven specialized schools: Ministry, Worship, Business, Leadership, Global Training, Film and Production, and Practical Government), delivered through a Main Campus in Woodland Park, CO, an Online Campus, 20 U.S. Extension Campuses, and 31 International Campuses.

Product overview

Charis Bible College is a Bible college institution offering a three-year ministerial training program combining biblical teaching with practical ministry experience. The core offering consists of Year 1 (Foundations), Year 2 (Ministry Experience), and Year 3 (Specialized Schools). Year 3 includes seven specialized schools: Ministry School, Worship School, Business School, Leadership School, Global Training School, Film and Production School, and Practical Government School. The institution operates through multiple delivery channels: Main Campus in Woodland Park, Colorado; Online Campus; 20 U.S. Extension Campuses; and 31 International Campuses worldwide. Additional programs include Healing School and Apologetics Program. The college was founded in 1994 by Andrew Wommack and has graduated over 15,000 students across 51 locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Year 1 Program Foundational year focused on establishing a firm foundation in the Word of God, helping students discover their purpose and cultivate a relationship with Jesus. Available on Main Campus, Online Campus, U.S. Extension Campuses, and International Campuses.
• Year 2 Program Second-year program emphasizing hands-on ministry experience, learning to release God's power, and following the leading of the Holy Spirit. Includes a required mission trip.
• Ministry School

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,000+ graduates over 31 years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Peers

• Biola University:

Direct peers

• Moody Bible Institute: Moody is one of the oldest and largest accredited Bible colleges in the U.S., offering multi-year theological degrees with on-campus, online, and extension formats. Most directly comparable peer given shared Bible-college model, theological training focus, and multi-channel delivery.
• Christ For The Nations Institute (CFNI): CFNI is a non-accredited charismatic/Pentecostal Bible institute in Dallas offering one-to-two-year ministry training certificates, with a strong missions emphasis. Closest peer to Charis in theology, non-accredited model, and missions-driven curriculum.
• Rhema Bible Training College: Kenneth Hagin Ministries' Rhema is a non-accredited charismatic Bible college in Broken Arrow, OK with extension campuses worldwide. Highly comparable on theology, founder-led brand, non-accredited delivery, and global extension model.
• Northpoint Bible College: Northpoint (formerly NABIS) is a smaller accredited Pentecostal Bible college in Haverhill, MA offering associate and bachelor's degrees. Comparable as a faith-tradition-specific Bible college with similar degree offerings and student profile.
• IHOPU (International House of Prayer University): IHOPU is a non-accredited ministry training institute in Kansas City focused on prayer, worship, and missions with year-long tracks. Comparable as a non-traditional, non-accredited ministry training school with similar charismatic theological orientation.

Broad incumbents

• Liberty University Online: Liberty is the largest private, accredited, evangelical university in the U.S., with a substantial online theological education offering. Represents the broad incumbent competing for the same student with the advantages of accreditation, federal aid, and degree portability.
• Oral Roberts University: ORU is an accredited charismatic/evangelical university in Tulsa, OK with Theology, Business, and Worship programs. Comparable theology and full-degree structure, but larger, accredited, and broader than Charis's focused Bible-college model.
• Regent University: Regent is an accredited evangelical university in Virginia Beach offering online and on-campus degrees in Theology, Divinity, Business, and Leadership. Comparable as a faith-based multi-program provider with strong online presence in the same target market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CBC_Colorado
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/CharisCollege
• Facebookfacebook.com/CharisBibleCollege
• Instagraminstagram.com/charisbiblecollege

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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