MOFFAT BIBLE COLLEGE

What MOFFAT BIBLE COLLEGE does

Moffat Bible College is a private theological education institution founded on February 11, 1929 in Kijabe, Kenya, by the Africa Inland Mission and now operating under the Africa Inland Church (AIC) Kenya. Originally opened with four students under principal Charles Teasdale, the college has trained more than 1,000 leaders for Christian ministry across Kenya and East Africa and currently enrolls approximately 80 students drawn from multiple tribes and denominations.

The college's academic portfolio centers on a one-year Certificate in Bible and Theology and a three-year Diploma in Bible and Theology with three concentrations: Pastoral Ministry, Counselling & Chaplaincy, and Community Health & Development. Delivery is hybrid: traditional on-campus instruction at the Kijabe campus (with a 32,000+ volume Norm Dixon Library) plus the REACH2REACH online program delivered through Google Classroom as the LMS. Technology footprint is intentionally lightweight — Google Classroom (web and mobile), online applications, and standard contact channels — with no proprietary platform, API surface, or AI capability. Practical ministry placements embed students in churches, Kijabe Hospital, prisons, and primary and secondary schools.

Revenue is generated from three streams: tuition and fees (described only as "quite low," with structures disclosed on request), donations routed primarily through AIM International and SIM International (including the Centenary Scholarship Fund), and facility rentals (guesthouse for up to 50 guests, conferencing/meeting space, sports field). The college is accredited by ACTEA (1999) and fully registered by the Kenyan Ministry of Education (2008). Current leadership includes Principal Rev. Dr. Paul Kamunge, VP Academic Affairs Rev. Dr. Tom J. Obengo, VP Administration Mr. David Wakefield, and REACH2REACH Director Rev. Dr. Tim McAlhaney.

Name

MOFFAT BIBLE COLLEGE

Legal name

Moffat Bible College

Website

https://moffatbiblecollege.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Moffat Bible College is a private theological institution founded in 1929 in Kijabe, Kenya, under the Africa Inland Church, offering a Certificate and Diploma in Bible and Theology to approximately 80 students from Kenya and East Africa.

Ownership category

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Product category

Theological Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

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PRIMARYEDAHAKAD

Theological Universities & Pontifical Universities

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Religious & Theological Colleges

SECONDARYEDAHAKAE

Ministerial Training Institutes (Clergy Formation)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Religious & Theological Colleges

SECONDARYEDAHAKAM

Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical)

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Religious & Theological Colleges

Keywords

• Theological education
• Bible college training
• Pastoral ministry
• Christian counseling education
• Online Bible diploma

Headquarters

HQ city

Kijabe

HQ country

Kenya

HQ region

Africa

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: Tuition-based revenue from students enrolling in Certificate (1 year) and Diploma (3 year) programs in Bible and Theology. Fees structure is provided upon contact with admissions.
2. Donations and Scholarships: International funding primarily through AIM International and SIM International. Donations support the Centenary Scholarship Fund for neediest students and general college operations.
3. Facility Rentals: Campus facilities including guesthouse (up to 50 guests), cottages, houses, dormitories, sports field, and conferencing facilities are available for hire to external groups.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Moffat Bible College delivers theological education in Kijabe, Kenya through a one-year Certificate in Bible and Theology and a three-year Diploma in Bible and Theology, with three diploma concentrations (Pastoral Ministry, Counselling & Chaplaincy, Community Health & Development). Programs are offered on-campus and online via the REACH2REACH program using Google Classroom, supplemented by practical ministry placements in churches, hospitals, prisons, and schools.

Product overview

Moffat Bible College is a theological education institution offering a portfolio of programs centered on Bible and Theology training. The core offerings consist of a one-year Certificate in Bible and Theology and a three-year Diploma in Bible and Theology (available on-campus and online). The diploma program includes three specialized concentrations: Pastoral Ministry, Counselling & Chaplaincy, and Community Health & Development. Education is delivered through traditional on-campus instruction, the REACH2REACH online programme, and the Google Classroom-based Moffat Online platform. Supporting facilities include the Norm Dixon Library (32,000+ volumes), guesthouse accommodation, conferencing/meeting facilities, and sports fields. Student practical ministries provide hands-on ministry experience through church placements and outreach programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• REACH2REACH: Online diploma program in Bible and Theology offered through Google Classroom, enabling remote access to Moffat's educational programs.

Products and services

• Certificate in Bible and Theology
• Diploma in Bible and Theology
• REACH2REACH Online Programme
• Norm Dixon Library
• Moffat Guesthouse Accommodation
• Conferencing & Meetings
• Sports Field Hire

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 leaders trained for Christian ministry since 1929
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Africa Inland Church (AIC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 1929Moffat Bible College is a part of the Africa Inland Church (AIC), Kenya. The college was founded by Africa Inland Mission at AIC headquarters in Kijabe. The AIC Church is both the parent organization and a key partner, with the college accepting students from AIC and many other denominations.
• ACTEAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoffat is accredited by ACTEA (Association for Christian Theological Education in Africa) at the Post-Secondary Level. ACTEA accreditation was granted on March 26, 1999 for the Bible and Theology diploma program. The college is also fully registered by the Kenyan Ministry of Education (April 9, 2008).
• AIM (Africa Inland Mission)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIM (Africa Inland Mission) founded Moffat Bible College in 1929 and has partnered strategically, financially, and prayerfully with Moffat over many years. Many Moffat faculty work with AIM mission organizations. International funding for Moffat primarily comes through AIM International, with gifts sent via AIM's Giving Page.
• SIM InternationalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSIM International has partnered strategically with Moffat, with many faculty connected to SIM. Moffat participates in SIM's AIDS Education project integrated into curriculum, sending graduates into communities. Donations accepted through SIM Giving Page designated for Kijabe AIDS Education & Community Outreach-Kenya (Project 92163).
• Creation Stewards InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCreation Stewards International (Care of Creation Kenya) is based on the Moffat campus and partners with Moffat in teaching a holistic view of creation care and God's mission. See https://www.creationstewardsint.org/

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Africa International University: A larger established theological and graduate institution in Kenya offering broader undergraduate and graduate programs including Bible and theology. It is a broad incumbent in the same East African Christian higher education space with overlapping programs but a wider portfolio.
• Nairobi Evangelical Graduate School of Theology (NEGST): A Kenya-based graduate theological institution accredited in East Africa offering Bible and ministry training at degree level. It is a broader incumbent that overlaps with Moffat's mission but operates at a higher credential level.
• Daystar University: A major Kenyan private university with theology and ministry programs among a wider portfolio. It operates as a broad incumbent in East African Christian higher education, offering overlapping credentials at greater scale.

Emerging players

• All Nations Christian College: A UK-based missionary training college with cross-cultural and theological programs, partially overlapping with Moffat's mission focus and international faculty network. Referenced in Moffat's Vice Principal for Administration's education background, indicating personnel overlap and similar training philosophy.
• Africa Theological Training Service (ATTS): A theological training network serving East and Central Africa providing Bible and ministry education, partially overlapping with Moffat's mission of equipping Christian leaders across multiple denominations in the region.

Direct peers

• Pan Africa Christian College: A theological college in Kenya providing Bible and ministry training programs, directly competing for the same pool of prospective students in East Africa. It is referenced in the education background of Moffat's own principal, confirming overlap in mission and candidate pool.
• Africa Nazarene Bible College: A Bible college in Kenya offering theological education for ministry preparation, directly comparable to Moffat in mission, geography, and program structure. Both serve East African students preparing for pastoral and Christian leadership roles.
• International Leadership University: A Kenyan theological higher education institution offering diploma and degree programs in Bible and ministry, directly comparable in mission and East African student base. It is cited in the education history of Moffat's Dean of Students.
• Scott Theological College: A Kenya-based theological institution training pastors and church leaders, directly comparable to Moffat in denominational affiliation and program offerings. It is referenced in the academic background of Moffat's Vice Principal for Academic Affairs.

Regional players

• Redeemed Bible College: A smaller Bible college within the broader African theological education landscape offering diploma-level biblical studies. Comparable in program scope and theological mission though operating in a different sub-region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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