Hobe Sound Bible College

What Hobe Sound Bible College does

Hobe Sound Bible College (HSBC) is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) Christ-centered institution of higher education founded in 1960 in Hobe Sound, Florida, operating in the conservative Wesleyan tradition. It serves traditional undergraduate students, adult/distance learners, Spanish-speaking students globally, and veterans through on-campus instruction, the Hobe Online distance-learning platform (powered by the Remote Learner LMS), and the Hobe Online en Español program. Academic offerings span associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees across nine undergraduate disciplines (Counseling, Intercultural Studies, Ministerial Studies, Music Education, Professional Studies, Education, TESOL, Welding, and Aviation) and three graduate programs (Master of Education, Master of Theology, Master of Counseling), with newly added vocational tracks (Welding, 2024) and a BA in Business (2024).

The institution's technology stack is commodity educational software: Populi serves as the student information system, Remote Learner as the LMS, and Gale (Cengage) and EBSCO provide library database access; there is no proprietary technology, no mobile app, and no AI/ML components in the inputs. Revenue is generated primarily through per-credit-hour tuition ($275 undergraduate, $425 graduate) plus ancillary fees (application, technology, graduation), supplemented by federal Title IV aid administration (Pell Grants, loans; school code 015463), VA education benefits, and charitable donations via the 1960 Legacy Circle and other advancement programs.

HSBC holds national accreditation from the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) since 1986 and Florida Department of Education licensure (License No. 2577), which together gate access to federal financial aid. The college operates within an integrated partner ecosystem that includes FEA Ministries (founding partner and shared-campus operator), Hobe Sound Christian Academy, Hobe Sound Bible Church, and Hope International Missions. As of 2025–2026, HSBC is on ABHE Warning status for failure to timely submit Teach-Out Plan documentation, though it remains fully accredited. Leadership is provided by President Matt Maloyed, CFO Tiffany Peters, CAO Dr. Aaron Hamilton, and VP of Advancement Nathanael Mowery, with the institution employing 101–250 people.

Name

Hobe Sound Bible College

Legal name

Hobe Sound Bible College

Website

https://hsbc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hobe Sound Bible College is a 501(c)(3) Christ-centered Bible college founded in 1960 in Hobe Sound, Florida, serving traditional undergraduates, adult learners, Spanish-speaking students, and veterans through on-campus and online degree programs.

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Product category

Christian Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Missionary Training Colleges & Schools (EDAHAKAF), Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG), Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Biblical higher education
• Online theological education
• Christian degree programs
• Ministry training programs
• Religious college education

Headquarters

HQ city

Hobe Sound

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

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: The college generates revenue primarily through tuition charged per credit hour for undergraduate and graduate programs. Additional fees include application fees, technology fees per course, and graduation fees.
2. Financial Aid Administration: Hobe Sound Bible College administers federal financial aid including Pell Grants and student loans through the US Department of Education. The school code is 015463. Pell Grants are funds that do not require repayment, while student loans must be repaid after graduation.
3. Donations and Contributions: The college accepts charitable donations as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The 1960 Legacy Circle program encourages monthly giving at $19.60 levels. Donations support institutional operations and student scholarships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hobe Sound Bible College is a private, non-profit 501(c)(3) Christ-centered Bible college offering accredited undergraduate, graduate, and certificate degree programs in Bible, theology, ministry, counseling, education, music, intercultural studies, and professional fields. Programs are delivered through on-campus instruction at the Hobe Sound, Florida campus and through fully online distance education via Hobe Online (English) and Hobe Online en Español (Spanish).

Product overview

Hobe Sound Bible College is a Christ-centered Bible college offering a comprehensive portfolio of educational products and services. The core offerings include on-campus undergraduate programs (Counseling, Intercultural Studies, Ministerial Studies, Music Education, Professional Studies, Education, TESOL, Welding, Aviation) and graduate programs (Master of Education, Master of Theology, Master of Counseling). These programs are delivered through two parallel online platforms: Hobe Online for English speakers and Hobe Online en Español for Spanish speakers. Supporting services include the Populi-based student portal, Remote Learner-powered LMS, an on-campus library with access to academic databases, and co-curricular programs such as Make Him Known mission trips and Ministry Teams for music performance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Undergraduate Degree Programs

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Integration5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Hope International MissionsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1960International mission organization that developed as part of the FEA expansion. Works in cooperation with 35 missionary families with international outreach and ministry in 20 different countries.
• Florida Evangelistic Association (FEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFEA Ministries, led by Rev. H. Robb French, provided the original camp meeting facilities and grounds at Sea Breeze Camp for the establishment of the college in 1960. This cooperative agreement has led to 65 years of shared ministries and facilities, including the development of Hobe Sound Bible Church and Hope International Missions.
• Hobe Sound Christian AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHSCA is a partner ministry operating alongside the college, sharing facilities and resources. The college offers tuition waiver benefits for children of employees attending HSCA.
• Hobe Sound Bible ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner ministry that shares the campus facilities and collaborates in worship and ministry activities with the college.
• Servant SolutionsminorOthersHSBC partners with Servant Solutions to provide an employer-sponsored retirement plan for employees.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bob Jones University: Fundamentalist Christian university in South Carolina offering certificates through graduate degrees with both on-campus and online delivery. Comparable as a conservative faith-based institution with broad academic portfolio.
• Southeastern University: Florida-based Christ-centered university affiliated with the Assemblies of God, offering certificates through graduate degrees on-campus and online. Comparable regional peer with Wesleyan-adjacent Pentecostal/charismatic tradition and broader program mix.
• Columbia International University: ABHE-accredited interdenominational Christian university offering undergraduate and graduate programs including theology, education, and counseling. Directly comparable academic structure and faith-based accreditation profile to HSBC.
• Dallas Theological Seminary: Graduate-level theological seminary offering Master of Theology and related ministry degrees, with significant online presence. Comparable as a faith-based institution focused on theological/ministry graduate education, though much larger than HSBC.
• Toccoa Falls College: ABHE-accredited Christian college in Georgia offering associate, bachelor's, and graduate degrees in biblical and professional fields. Comparable small-scale Bible college with faith-based mission.
• Moody Bible Institute: Chicago-based Bible college and seminary offering certificates through graduate degrees in biblical/theological disciplines, with a strong online program. Directly comparable to HSBC as an accredited Bible college with a similar academic portfolio and mission.
• Pensacola Christian College: Non-denominational Christian college in Florida offering accredited undergraduate and graduate programs. Comparable regional peer with similar faith-based mission and academic range.
• Penn View Bible Institute: Pennsylvania-based Bible institute offering undergraduate programs in Bible and ministry, sharing Wesleyan-holiness heritage with HSBC. Comparable as a smaller faith-based Bible college with similar denominational and academic focus.

Broad incumbents

• Wheaton College: Top-tier evangelical Christian liberal arts college and graduate school in Illinois. Comparable faith-based academic institution but with significantly higher selectivity, larger endowment, and broader reputation.
• Liberty University: Large non-profit evangelical university with extensive online programs spanning theology, business, education, and counseling. Comparable as an accredited faith-based institution, but vastly larger scale and much broader program portfolio including secular disciplines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hobesoundbible
• Facebookfacebook.com/113787976533
• Instagraminstagram.com/hobesoundbiblecollege
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hobe-sound-bible-college

Compliance5 records

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Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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