Indiana Bible College

What Indiana Bible College does

Indiana Bible College (IBC) is a private, non-profit religious higher education institution headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, operating from a single campus at 1502 E Sumner Avenue and sponsored by Calvary Tabernacle at 902 Fletcher Avenue. It is an endorsed ministry of the United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI) and trains young adults for pastoral, missionary, worship, and church leadership vocations within the Apostolic (Oneness) tradition. The college has been operating in Indianapolis for approximately 30 years under the direction of its late founder, Rev. Paul D. Mooney, and current President Rev. Joshua B. Carson.

IBC delivers four on-campus bachelor's degree programs (Biblical Studies, Worship Studies, Missiology, Christian Leadership) plus accelerated one- and two-year bachelor's tracks, and operates an Online Learning platform via Populi that offers 15-credit certificates (Apostolic Doctrine, Biblical Studies, Christian Leadership), a 64-credit Associate of Arts, a 64-credit Bachelor of Arts, and a 39-credit Additional Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies. A Spanish-language certificate track (IBC en Español) runs on Monday evenings, and a dual-degree partnership with Indiana Wesleyan University (accredited by the Higher Learning Commission) provides access to 33+ accredited bachelor's pathways at a $200/credit discount. The IBC Library runs on Follett Destiny, transcripts are issued via Parchment, and events are ticketed through Eventbrite. The Ministerial Student Association (MSA) places students into UPCI host churches for preaching, worship, and outreach internships, with churches paying IBC a minimum of $600 per week per intern to cover tuition.

The business model is tuition-driven, with on-campus full-time tuition of $6,000 per semester ($12,000 estimated annual cost), part-time tuition at $200/credit hour plus $1,000 in fees, online tuition at $500 per course or $125 per month ($2,500 per certificate), a $120-$150 non-refundable application fee, and a $50 application fee for the Spanish-language program. Ancillary revenue streams include IBC LIVE worship album sales and streaming royalties via DistroKid, multitrack and chord chart sales through the IBC Music Store, internship hosting fees remitted by UPCI host churches, and pass-through IWU tuition collected and remitted by IBC. Recruitment is run direct-to-consumer through the IBC website, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, an active podcast on Apple and Spotify, Preview Weekends capped at 100 attendees, Pastor's Day, Music Fest, and a UPCI pastoral network that requires a pastoral reference for admission. IBC has no disclosed funding rounds, no shareholders, no AI/ML capabilities, and no M&A activity.

Name

Indiana Bible College

Legal name

Indiana Bible College

Website

https://indianabible.college

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Indiana Bible College is a private Apostolic (UPCI-affiliated) Bible college in Indianapolis offering on-campus bachelor's degrees in Biblical Studies, Worship Studies, Missiology, and Christian Leadership, plus online certificates and degrees, a Spanish-language program, and an IWU dual-degree pathway, primarily serving UPCI-bound ministerial candidates at roughly $12,000 per year.

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)

Keywords

• Theological higher education
• Biblical studies programs
• Ministry training
• Apostolic education
• Online bible college

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Full-time On-Campus Tuition: Recurring semester tuition of $6,000 for full-time students (12-19 credits) and $3,500 for off-campus full-time. Estimated annual cost is $12,000. Recurring per semester.
2. Part-time Tuition: Part-time enrollment (11 or fewer credits) billed at $200 per credit hour plus $1,000 in fees.
3. Online Course Tuition: Online learning courses priced at $500 per course (one-time) or $125 per course per month via Monthly Payment Program; $2,500 per certificate.
4. Application Fees: One-time, non-refundable application fee of $120 (early) or $150 (late).
5. IBC en Español Application Fees: Spanish-language program application fee of $50 (one-time).
6. Music Store and Streaming Revenue: Music merchandise sold via store.indianabible.college (multitracks, chord charts, apparel); worship recordings distributed on Spotify, Apple Music, and other streaming platforms via DistroKid.
7. Internship Hosting Fees: Host churches pay IBC a minimum of $600 per week for student interns to cover tuition; interns receive a minimum $300 per week stipend.
8. IWU Dual Degree Tuition Pass-Through: IBC collects IWU tuition from students at a $200/credit discounted rate and remits payment to Indiana Wesleyan University.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Indiana Bible College is a private religious higher education institution that trains Apostolic ministers through on-campus bachelor's degree programs (Biblical Studies, Worship Studies, Missiology, Christian Leadership), a fully online learning platform delivering certificates and associate/bachelor's degrees, a Spanish-language program, and a dual-degree pathway with Indiana Wesleyan University. It combines classroom learning with hands-on ministry placements through the Ministerial Student Association (MSA) and an internship program with UPCI host churches.

Product overview

Indiana Bible College (IBC) is a religious higher education institution offering a unified educational platform with multiple program tracks. Its core offering consists of four on-campus degree programs — Biblical Studies, Worship Studies, Missiology, and Christian Leadership — supplemented by an Online Learning platform that delivers certificates, an Associate of Arts, a Bachelor of Arts, and an Additional Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies. IBC also operates the IBC en Español Spanish-language program and has partnered with Indiana Wesleyan University for a Dual Degree Program. Accelerated One Year Bachelor and Two Year Bachelor programs are offered through the Additional Programs track. Co-curricular offerings include the Ministerial Student Association (MSA) for practical ministry training, an Internship Program that places students in host churches, the IBC Library Services, the IBC Podcast, and the IBC Music Store. Events such as Music Fest, Preview Weekend, and Pastor's Day support recruitment and community engagement. All programs are delivered through the Populi learning management system and are accredited through endorsement by the United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• IBC en Español: Spanish-language certificate program of Indiana Bible College, providing systematic study of Apostolic Doctrine in Spanish; offers a Certificado en Estudios Bíblicos.
• IBC LIVE
• Music Fest
• IBC Podcast
• Quincey's
• IWU + IBC Dual Degree Program

Products and services

• Biblical Studies Program (On-Campus)
• Worship Studies Program (On-Campus)
• Missiology Program (On-Campus)
• Christian Leadership Program (On-Campus)
• Online Learning Platform
• Online Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies
• Online Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies
• Online Additional Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies
• Apostolic Doctrine Certificate
• Biblical Studies Certificate
• Christian Leadership Certificate
• IWU + IBC Dual Degree Program
• IBC en Español Certificate in Biblical Studies
• One Year Bachelor Program
• Two Year Bachelor Program
• Internship Program
• Make Way Album (IBC LIVE 26)
• Make Way Multitracks and Chord Charts

Quantifiable outcome

• Trained hundreds of preachers, missionaries, youth workers, and music ministers over 30 years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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No

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• United Pentecostal Church International (UPCI)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndiana Bible College is an endorsed ministry of the UPCI and subscribes to, believes, practices, and teaches the Doctrine of the United Pentecostal Church International. This denominational endorsement underpins IBC's doctrinal curriculum, its eligibility for UPCI-affiliated students and scholarships, and the requirement for pastoral references in the application process.
• Calvary Tabernacle (Indianapolis)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCalvary Tabernacle is the host church and sponsoring ministry of Indiana Bible College, located at 902 Fletcher Ave., Indianapolis. Under the direction of its late pastor Rev. Paul D. Mooney and current pastor Rev. Joshua B. Carson, Calvary Tabernacle provides IBC's physical facilities, hosts Sunday and Wednesday services for IBC students, records the IBC LIVE worship album on-site, and hosts the annual Pastor's Day Banquet.
• Indiana Wesleyan University (IWU BRIDGE)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndiana Bible College and Indiana Wesleyan University (a private Christian university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission) partner in a dual-degree program offering students an IBC Bachelor of Christian Leadership and an accredited bachelor's from IWU at less than the cost of one IWU degree. Established fast-track pathways include BS Organizational Leadership, BS Mission-Driven Leadership, BS Business Administration, BS Communications, and BS Addictions Counseling; 33+ IWU degrees are eligible. IBC collects tuition and remits IWU's portion at a $200/credit discount (normally $400-$550).
• DistroKidminorOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerIndiana Bible College distributes its annual IBC LIVE worship recordings (e.g., MAKE WAY album) through DistroKid's hyperfollow distribution platform, which delivers the music to Spotify, Apple Music, and other streaming services.
• UPCI-affiliated Host Churches (Internship Network)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of partner churches across the country that host IBC student interns for preaching, worship, and outreach ministry. Host churches provide housing, meals, mentorship, a minimum $300/week stipend to the student, and pay IBC $600/week to cover the student's tuition. Trips are scheduled via the Ministerial Student Association (MSA) department.
• UPCI Youth Ministries (Move the Mission Scholarship)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerUPCI Youth Ministries and local district youth divisions administer Move the Mission (MTM) scholarships for Bible college attendees. The UPCI Youth Ministries scholarship application deadline is February 1; district deadlines vary. IBC lists MTM as an available scholarship opportunity for its students.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Oral Roberts University: Pentecostal/charismatic university in Tulsa, OK with theology, worship, and missions programs. Broader Pentecostal incumbent and direct competitor for Spirit-emphasis ministerial candidates, particularly at the bachelor's level.
• Moody Bible Institute: Long-established evangelical Bible college with on-campus and online ministerial programs. Broader Christian incumbent offering comparable certificate, bachelor's, and distance programs across multiple evangelical traditions.
• Southeastern University: Assemblies of God-affiliated Christian university in Lakeland, FL offering accredited on-campus and online ministry, worship, and leadership degrees. Broader Pentecostal incumbent competing for the same Christian higher education student.
• Christ For The Nations Institute (CFNI): Large Pentecostal/charismatic Bible college in Dallas, TX with global missionary training focus. Broader Pentecostal incumbent offering overlapping Bible/missions/worship curricula to a wider charismatic student base.

Direct peers

• Indiana Wesleyan University: HLC-accredited Christian university and IBC's dual-degree partner. Direct peer in faith-integrated higher education and the strategic partner that delivers the accredited degree leg of IBC's value proposition.
• Northwest Bible College: UPCI-endorsed Bible college on the U.S. West Coast providing Apostolic ministerial training. Direct peer for residential and online programs serving the same denominational recruitment pipeline.
• Urshan Graduate School of Theology: UPCI-affiliated graduate theological seminary offering master's and doctoral programs. Direct peer in Apostolic ministerial education, serving the next academic step for IBC alumni and competing for the same denominational candidate pool.
• Texas Bible College: UPCI-endorsed Pentecostal Bible college in Houston offering residential ministerial training. Direct peer in Apostolic higher education with comparable on-campus degree programs and UPCI denominational alignment.
• Apostolic Bible Institute: UPCI-affiliated Bible college in St. Paul, MN training Apostolic ministers. Direct peer with overlapping doctrinal curriculum, on-campus and online modalities, and UPCI pastoral-referral admissions process.
• Global University (UPCI): UPCI's own distance-education university offering accredited ministerial degrees globally. Direct peer in UPCI-aligned ministerial higher education, with overlap in online certificate and degree programs serving the same Apostolic student base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC9LqUFa30B-v7nNve5FQNhg
• Facebookfacebook.com/IBCpromo
• Instagraminstagram.com/indianabible.college

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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