Gods Bible School and College

Name

Gods Bible School and College

Legal name

God's Bible School and College

Website

https://gbs.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

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), Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM), Campus Spiritual & Religious Life (EDALAHAI)

Keywords

• Bible college education
• Christian higher education
• Ministry training programs
• Theological degree programs
• Dual credit courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition - Campus Programs: Standard tuition at $295 per credit hour for campus undergraduate programs. Average annual sticker price for tuition, room, board, and fees is $13,000. Most students pay less through grants, scholarships, and financial aid.
2. Tuition - Online Programs: Online undergraduate tuition at $295 per credit hour. Average annual sticker price for full-time online student is $6,500. Includes Online Library Service Fee.
3. Dual-Credit Programs: $147.50 per credit hour for high school dual-credit courses. Affordable pricing positioned as missional mandate. Average college course costs $594 per credit hour.
4. Christian Ministry Certificate: $75 per course for self-paced online Christian Ministry Certificate. 20 courses available, each worth 1 credit hour transferable to degree programs.
5. God's Revivalist Magazine: Official publication started in July 1888. Published 9 times per year. Gift subscriptions and standard subscriptions available through online shop.
6. Merchandise Sales: Online shop (shop.gbs.edu) selling GBSC merchandise including apparel and other branded items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

God's Bible School and College is a private nonprofit Bible college delivering Christ-centered higher education across campus, online, and dual-credit channels. It offers associate, bachelor, and master degrees in Bible & Theology, Ministerial Education, Music Ministry, Music Education, Teacher Education, Counseling, Cross-Cultural Ministry, Business, and General Studies, plus a self-paced online Christian Ministry Certificate, a high school dual-credit program, and the ACA Online high school diploma pathway.

Product overview

God's Bible School and College is a Bible college offering ministry training through a comprehensive portfolio of educational programs. The institution provides undergraduate certificates, associate degrees (AA/AAS), bachelor degrees (BA), and graduate master degrees across disciplines including Bible & Theology, Ministerial Education, Music Ministry, Music Education, Teacher Education, Counseling & Psychology, Cross-Cultural Ministry, Business, and General Studies. Supplementary programs include a Christian Ministry Certificate (online, self-paced), Dual-Credit Program for high school students, ACA Online high school diploma pathway, and summer programs like Hilltop Piano Institute. Financial support is available through the Christian Worldview Scholarship. The institution also publishes God's Revivalist Magazine and maintains music tour ensembles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate & Bachelor Degrees in Bible & Theology Two-year (AA) and four-year (BA) degrees providing a solid biblical foundation covering Biblical Studies, Theology, and Church History for students pursuing ministry or biblical scholarship.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% pass rate on Ohio Assessments for Educators
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SOCHE (Strategic Ohio Council for Higher Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSOCHE connects students with access to courses at other consortium member institutions at GBSC tuition rates. Students can take additional electives or specific courses not offered at GBSC without paying higher tuition at other schools. This expands educational opportunities while maintaining cost savings.
• AcadeumcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline course consortium providing variety of online courses through Acadeum's platform. GBSC students can access additional course options through this partnership, with enrollment managed through the Acadeum system.
• Indiana Wesleyan UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor articulation agreement providing pre-approved pathways for GBSC students to transfer into various bachelor's degree programs. Includes Accounting, Business Administration, Communication, Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity, Healthcare Administration, Human Services, IT Management, Management, Marketing, Nursing, Organizational Leadership, Psychology, and Social Work pathways.
• The Christ College of Nursing and Health SciencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement for nursing and health sciences pathways. GBSC students can pursue Bachelor of Science in Nursing through this partnership with guaranteed credit acceptance.
• Gateway Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPathway partnership providing additional transfer options for students seeking degrees not offered at GBSC. Part of expanded opportunities through articulation agreements.
• Allegheny Wesleyan CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer pathway for biblical studies and ministry degrees. Enables students to continue biblical education at partner institution.
• Anchor Bible CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer pathway for degree completion. Transfer class list agreement facilitating credit transfers.
• Bible Missionary InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer class list agreement for ministry education. Enables biblical and ministry credit transfers.
• Free Gospel Bible InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer pathway for ministry degrees. Transfer class list agreement for credit acceptance.
• Muslim Mission World UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialized pathway for Muslim studies and world missions education. Reciprocal relationship for cross-cultural ministry training.
• The College of Officer Training (Salvation Army)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer pathway for students pursuing ministry in Salvation Army context. Articulation agreement facilitating credit transfers.
• The Institute for Global Outreach DevelopmentsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer pathway for global missions and outreach programs. Supports cross-cultural ministry education.
• Rosedale Bible CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArticulation agreement specifically for Elementary Education pathway. Enables seamless transfer for education majors.
• Google Work CertificatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership providing access to Google's professional certificates for career development. Expands credential opportunities for students beyond traditional degrees.
• Shepherds Global ClassroomcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCurriculum provider for Christian Ministry Certificate program. Uses SGC curriculum already in use around the world, available in multiple languages including English, Russian, Mandarin, Tagalog, Spanish, French. Delivered via Google Classroom.
• Rocky Top Sports World (Gatlinburg)minorOthersSports complex venue for VIP Day Gatlinburg event. Located 15 minutes from IHC convention center. Provides basketball, volleyball, dodgeball courts for prospective student activities.
• Ark EncounterminorOthersVenue partner for Christmas Program performances. GBSC presents Christmas drama 'Witness' at The Answers Center at Ark Encounter. Free admission and waived parking for attendees.
• Gatlinburg Convention CenterminorOthersVenue for Alumni Reception at IHC convention in Gatlinburg. Ballroom A reserved for alumni fellowship, catered meal, and campus updates from President Loper.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Moody Bible Institute: Chicago-based Bible college and seminary founded in 1886 offering undergraduate, graduate, and online theological programs. Comparable as a faith-based institution with ABHE-equivalent accreditation, multiple delivery modes, and a similar Bible/theology/ministry program mix.
• Bob Jones University: Greenville, SC fundamentalist Christian university offering associate through graduate degrees in Bible, theology, education, music, and business. Comparable as a small private nonprofit faith-based college with a wide arts/sciences catalog and education licensure pathways.
• Indiana Wesleyan University: Marion, IN Wesleyan-affiliated Christian university and a named articulation partner of GBSC. Comparable as a Wesleyan-Holiness institution with extensive online programs, teacher education, and adult-learner focus.
• Biola University: La Mirada, CA evangelical Christian university offering Bible/theology, education, music, and ministry degrees with significant online enrollment. Comparable program mix (Torrey/HoneyRock faculty, seminary connections, CAEP-aligned education programs).
• Asbury University: Wilmore, KY Wesleyan-Holiness university offering Bible, ministry, education, and music programs with a strong chapel and revival heritage. Comparable theological positioning, residential model, and education-licensure pathways.
• Lancaster Bible College: Lancaster, PA Bible college offering associate through graduate degrees in Bible, ministry, education, and music with on-campus and online options. Closely comparable in size, ABHE-equivalent accreditation, and program catalog.
• Maranatha Baptist University: Watertown, WI Baptist Bible college offering Bible/theology, education, music, and ministry degrees with ABHE-equivalent accreditation. Comparable size, theological specificity, and program mix.
• Point University: West Point, GA Christian liberal arts university affiliated with the Christian and Missionary Alliance, offering Bible, ministry, education, and business degrees with on-campus and online delivery. Comparable as a small faith-based institution with multiple delivery modes.

Broad incumbents

• Liberty University: Lynchburg, VA evangelical university with a massive online program and broad catalog including theology, education, and music. Overlaps with GBSC across online Bible/ministry degrees but operates at a vastly larger scale with national brand recognition.
• Oral Roberts University: Tulsa, OK charismatic Christian university offering Bible/theology, ministry, education, and music programs. Comparable as a faith-based institution with theological distinctiveness, but operates at a much larger scale than GBSC.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/godsbibleschool
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/GBSC1900
• Facebookfacebook.com/110649492180
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/god's-bible-school-and-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/godsbibleschoolandcollege

Compliance8 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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