The New International University

What The New International University does

The New International University (TNIU) is a private, non-profit online theological higher education institution founded in 2017 and operated under the World Impact Network, a 501(c)(3) non-profit (EIN: 91-1734015) headquartered in Bellevue, Washington. The institution delivers seven degree programs spanning associate to doctoral levels — Associate of Christian Ministry (ACM), Bachelor of Theology (BTh), Master of Ministry (MMin), Master of Divinity (MDiv), Doctor of Christian Leadership (DCL), Doctor of Ministry (DMin), plus a Certificate Program — to Christian leaders globally, with explicit prioritization of students in non-Western, emerging-world countries. Education is delivered through a mixed online model built on the Populi college management platform, combining asynchronous and synchronous instruction, periodic on-ground seminars, and cross-cultural immersion experiences hosted by global faculty. All programs carry religious-exempt status from the Washington Student Achievement Council, Foursquare Bible University certification, and Asia Theological Association membership.

TNIU operates a differentiated global equity pricing model, charging $200 per course for students in Western countries and $50 per course for students in non-Western countries, with supplementary application, technology, doctoral research, and graduation fees. Admissions run on a rolling basis with three annual intake windows (January, May, September) and include mature-learner pathways for applicants without traditional academic credentials. Distribution is achieved primarily through community and partnership channels — World Impact Network's global network (active since 1996), the Foursquare Church denomination, Asia Theological Association, the International Center for Christian Leadership, and the Wilberforce International Institute — rather than paid acquisition.

Revenue is generated through two streams: per-course tuition and ancillary student fees, and donor contributions via a structured planned-giving program (one-time gifts, recurring gifts, bequests, IRA charitable rollovers, donor advised funds, life insurance, annuities, and beneficiary designations). No government funding is accepted and no formal scholarship program is offered. The institution does not disclose revenue, enrollment, or headcount figures, and has no external equity investors, operating entirely on tuition and philanthropic support within the World Impact Network umbrella.

Name

The New International University

Legal name

World Impact Network

Website

https://tniu.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The New International University (TNIU) is an online, non-profit theological higher education institution that delivers seven degree programs (associate to doctoral) to Christian leaders globally, with a differentiated global-equity pricing model prioritizing students in non-Western, emerging-world countries under the World Impact Network umbrella.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Theological Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Christian Colleges with Theological Programs (EDAHAKAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fully Online Universities (Online-First, Degree-Granting) (EDAHALAA), Online International & Cross-Border Universities (Global/Transnational Providers) (EDAHALAL), Missionary Training Colleges & Schools (EDAHAKAF)

Keywords

• Online theological education
• Christian higher education
• Ministry degree programs
• Distance learning theology
• Affordable ministry training

Headquarters

HQ city

Bellevue

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Student Tuition and Fees: TNIU generates revenue primarily through tuition fees assessed per course, with differentiated pricing based on student country of residence. Additional fees include application fees, technology fees, doctoral research supervision fees, and graduation fees. The institution also offers payment plans including a three-month deferred payment option.
2. Donor Contributions and Planned Giving: TNIU receives support through donations and planned giving vehicles including one-time gifts, monthly recurring gifts, bequests through wills/trusts, IRA charitable rollovers, donor advised funds, life insurance policies, commercial annuities, and bank/brokerage account beneficiary designations. The legal entity is World Impact Network (EIN: 91-1734015).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The New International University (TNIU) is an online higher education institution that delivers accredited theological degree programs to Christian leaders globally. It offers seven programs (Associate of Christian Ministry, Bachelor of Theology, Master of Ministry, Master of Divinity, Doctor of Christian Leadership, Doctor of Ministry, and a Certificate Program) delivered through the Populi learning management system with a mix of asynchronous/synchronous online coursework, periodic on-ground seminars, and cross-cultural immersion experiences. Programs are priced on a global equity basis, with significantly lower tuition for students in non-Western countries based on World Bank income classifications.

Product overview

The New International University (TNIU) offers seven degree programs delivered entirely online: two undergraduate programs (Associate of Christian Ministry and Bachelor of Theology), two master's programs (Master of Ministry and Master of Divinity), and two doctoral programs (Doctor of Christian Leadership and Doctor of Ministry), plus a Certificate Program. All programs are delivered through a mixed delivery system using cutting-edge technology including the Populi learning management system, asynchronous and synchronous online instruction, periodic on-ground seminars, and cross-cultural immersion experiences. The institution operates a tiered tuition model based on student geographic location, with Western country rates of $200 per course and non-Western country rates of $50 per course. Programs are anchored by teaching from a historically rooted whole Bible narrative theology and emphasize practical ministry application within a Spirit-filled ethos.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Associate of Christian Ministry (ACM)
• Bachelor of Theology (BTh)
• Master of Ministry (MMin)
• Master of Divinity (MDiv)
• Doctor of Christian Leadership (DCL)
• Doctor of Ministry (DMin)
• Certificate Program

Quantifiable outcome

• Global reach with students able to earn degrees while remaining in their own countries
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC)coreOthers · 1 January 2017WSAC is a cabinet-level state agency in Washington that determined TNIU qualifies for religious exempt status from the Degree-Granting Institutions Act for all six degree programs (ACM, BTh, MMin, MDiv, DCL, DMin).
• Asia Theological AssociationcoreOthers · 1 January 2017ATA is a body of theological institutions committed to evangelical faith and scholarship, networking to serve the Church in equipping people for the mission of Jesus Christ. Established in 1970, ATA strengthens interaction, enhances scholarship, promotes academic excellence, and fosters spiritual and ministerial formation.
• The Foursquare ChurchcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017The Foursquare Global Council certifies TNIU as a Foursquare Bible University. The Foursquare Church is a global denomination that spans hundreds of cultures. TNIU founders Peter and Gabriella Van Breda are ordained Foursquare ministers and serve at Bellevue Foursquare Church.
• Word & SpiritcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Word & Spirit, founded by Dr. Keith Warrington (TNIU Chief Academic Officer), provides resources for exploring the Bible for individual Christians, Life Groups, Bible Colleges, and denominational training programs. Dr. Warrington serves as TNTU's Chief Academic Officer and leads Word & Spirit as Director.
• PopulicoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2017TNIU has partnered with Populi, a leading college management software, to deliver educational material to online students. Students access the learning management system, financial portal, course materials, and academic records through Populi at www.tniu.populiweb.com.
• International Center for Christian Leadership (ICCL)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2002ICCL was established in 2002 in Ukraine, uniting leaders of eight different Christian Unions and Denominations representing 10,000 churches. ICCL equips pastors, evangelists, church planters, missionaries, and Bible school educators through mentoring, conferences, seminars, retreats, and graduate level courses.
• World Impact NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996World Impact Network (WIN) is the parent organization that established TNIU in 2017. Founded in 1994 and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 1996, WIN has provided leadership training and development for leaders globally for decades. Founders Peter and Gabriella Van Breda created TNIU to meet the need for Christian higher education for church, community, and non-profit leaders. EIN: 91-1734015.
• Faith & ActionminorOthers · 1 January 1996Faith & Action provides Bible-based, ministry curriculum developed with academic excellence from a pastor's perspective, to empower Spirit-filled leaders. Their curriculum is used by TNIU to train pastors worldwide.
• Wilberforce International InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1989Formerly Wilberforce Academy, this organization trains international students to be redemptive change agents in their home societies using Christian worldview. Founded in 1989 by Dr. Bob Osburn (TNIU board member and adjunct faculty), the name was changed to Wilberforce International Institute in 2020.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Liberty University Online: Large accredited Christian university with a robust online program portfolio spanning multiple degree levels and disciplines. Comparable to TNIU in delivering faith-based online higher education, though Liberty is far larger, broadly accredited, and serves a much wider student base at Western price points.
• Biola University: Established evangelical university with online and graduate theological programs (Talbot School of Theology). Comparable as a faith-based institution delivering theological degrees with online options, but operates at Western cost structures and is regionally accredited.
• Fuller Theological Seminary: Major evangelical seminary offering MDiv, DMin, and PhD programs with growing online course delivery. Comparable to TNIU in theological graduate education targeting ministry professionals, but Fuller is significantly larger, accredited by ATS, and priced for Western markets.
• Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS): Major evangelical seminary offering theologically conservative graduate degrees with a strong online and distance learning program (DTS Online). Comparable in target audience (ministry leaders) and degree offerings (MDiv, DMin equivalents), though priced at Western standards.
• Moody Bible Institute (Distance Learning): Long-established evangelical institution offering theological degrees via Moody Distance Learning. Comparable in offering Bible/theology degrees through online channels to a global ministry audience, though Moody is much larger, regionally accredited, and Western-priced.
• Regent University (School of Divinity): Christian university offering online doctoral and master's programs in divinity, ministry, and Christian leadership. Comparable to TNIU's Doctor of Christian Leadership and Doctor of Ministry programs, particularly in targeting working professionals seeking advanced theological credentials through flexible online formats.

Emerging players

• ACTS International (Asia Centre for Theological Studies and Mission): Singapore-based theological training provider offering accessible graduate theological education across Asia through modular and online formats. Comparable to TNIU in affordable, emerging-market theological education delivery, particularly for non-Western students seeking ministry training.

Others

• Asia Theological Association member institutions: Network of evangelical theological schools across Asia accredited by ATA. TNIU holds ATA membership and partners with this body for credential recognition; ATA-accredited schools are the most direct comparables in terms of evangelical orientation and emerging-world student focus.

Direct peers

• William Carey International University: Mission-focused Christian graduate school offering degrees for cross-cultural ministry leaders globally, including many students from emerging-world contexts. Comparable to TNIU in missionary-training focus, smaller institutional scale, and global student composition, with similar online delivery models.
• Bakke Graduate University: Seattle-based graduate theological institution focused on equipping leaders for transformational ministry in urban and global contexts. Closely comparable to TNIU: Dr. Peter van Breda served as adjunct faculty, and BGU shares a similar city-based, globally-engaged, leadership-development orientation.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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