Texas International Bible Institute

What Texas International Bible Institute does

Texas International Bible Institute (TIBI) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) educational institution headquartered in South Houston, Texas, that delivers Spanish-language biblical and ministry training to Hispanic populations globally. The organization began in 2003 as a branch of Sunset International Bible Institute (SIBI) and incorporated as an independent entity in 2005. Its instructional model is multi-modal: synchronous live classes via Zoom, asynchronous coursework through the Moodle learning management system, and pre-loaded hard drives and flash drives distributed to students in regions where internet connectivity is unreliable. The faculty comprises 24+ professors drawn from 8 countries, supported by 9+ staff members in South Houston.

TIBI's programming is structured across roughly 85 live students, 1,200 online students, and 2,700 students in the EBL (extension Bible learning) program, totaling 4,800+ currently enrolled students in 180+ countries. The institute is a member of the Biblical Institute Network (RIB), a consortium launched in 2020 that awards a Master of Practical Theology degree, with TIBI having graduated 49 students across five cohorts. Documented downstream outcomes include 83+ churches planted, 6,400+ baptisms, and particularly deep operations in Cuba where more than 16,500 students have been served since 2012. A YouTube channel (14,700+ subscribers, 1.55M views) extends the institute's reach into Spanish-speaking ministry audiences.

The revenue model is donation-driven, supplemented by tuition from a new Accelerated Ministry Program (AMP) priced at $3,000 per student and launching in January 2027. The institute holds GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency (2024 and 2026), AETH institutional certification, and Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board recognition. Partnerships include SIBI, AIBI, IBLAM, IBBC, Baxter Institute, Nations University, and Bible League International. No Form 990 financials, donor concentration data, or endowment figures are disclosed in the available materials, limiting visibility into the institute's underlying revenue base.

Name

Texas International Bible Institute

Legal name

Texas International Bible Institute

Website

https://www.ibitibi.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Texas International Bible Institute is a South Houston-based 501(c)(3) that delivers Spanish-language biblical and ministry training via Zoom, Moodle, and offline media to 4,800+ students across 180+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Theological Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

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), Denominational Theological Colleges (e.g., Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant, Evangelical) (EDAHAKAM), Divinity Schools (University-Affiliated) (EDAHAKAC)

Keywords

• Biblical education
• Theological training
• Ministry certification
• Online Bible courses
• Distance learning seminary

Headquarters

HQ city

South Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: TIBI operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and relies primarily on donations from individuals, churches, and charitable organizations. The school accepts donations via check, PayPal, and Zelle. It provides tax-deductible donation receipts and offers various charitable giving strategies including donation of appreciated assets, Donor Advised Funds, and Qualified Charitable Distributions from IRAs.
2. Scholarship-Funded Education: Some full-time students receive scholarship grants that cover their education and living expenses. Students study and work with churches to further their ministerial skills. Scholarships are funded through the school's donation base.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Texas International Bible Institute (TIBI/IBIT) provides Spanish-language biblical and ministry training through degree programs (Bachelor of Ministry and Biblical Studies, Bachelor of Biblical Studies, Master of Practical Theology), certificate programs (Biblical Studies, Christian Worker, Ministry), an Accelerated Ministry Program, and free online courses. Courses are delivered via live Zoom classes, asynchronous online video courses through ibitenlinea.org, and offline media (hard drives, flash drives, DVDs) through Local Bible Schools for areas without reliable internet access.

Product overview

Texas International Bible Institute (TIBI/IBIT) offers a comprehensive educational ecosystem for training Hispanic men and women in biblical studies and ministry. The core offerings include two bachelor's degree programs (Bachelor of Ministry and Biblical Studies certified by AETH, and Bachelor of Biblical Studies recognized by Texas), three certificate programs of varying depth (Biblical Studies, Christian Worker, and Ministry), an Accelerated Ministry Program launching January 2027, and a Master's of Practical Theology through the RIB network. Delivery occurs through four modalities: live video conferencing via Zoom, online asynchronous courses via Moodle at ibitenlinea.org, offline distribution through Local Bible Schools using portable drives, and free YouTube content. The school serves over 4800 students across live, online, and offline programs, with significant reach in Cuba (2280+ active students) and throughout Latin America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ibitenlinea.org: Online course platform offering video courses and student enrollment for TIBI's distance learning programs
• Red de Institutos Bíblicos (RIB)
• Accelerated Ministry Program (AMP)

Products and services

• Bachelor of Ministry and Biblical Studies (LMEB) A 42-course undergraduate degree program certified by AETH, covering Old and New Testament studies, biblical languages (Hebrew, Greek), exegesis, hermeneutics, homiletics, church history, and supervised ministry internship. Designed for Hispanic students seeking comprehensive ministry training, with graduates eligible for graduate studies at any US seminary.
• Bachelor of Biblical Studies (LEB) A 40-course undergraduate degree recognized by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Courses may be taken live or online without requiring live video conference participation, offering flexibility for students who cannot attend synchronous classes.
• Certificate in Biblical Studies (CEB) A 23-course certificate program for students seeking deeper biblical knowledge including biblical languages, exegesis, hermeneutics, and courses covering most of the biblical text.
• Certificate of Christian Worker (COC) A 16-course certificate combining biblical text and ministry training, designed for church members seeking to equip themselves for local church ministry without biblical language studies.
• Certificate of Ministry (CM) A 12-course certificate focusing on ministry skills for local church service including small groups, spiritual formation, evangelism, and leadership.
• Accelerated Ministry Program (AMP) A 12-month, 12-course accelerated certificate program designed to prepare vocational workers for Hispanic ministry in U.S. churches. Includes Old Testament survey, Life of Christ, Acts, Letters of Paul, Homiletics, Hermeneutics, Biblical Counseling, Evangelism, Church Leadership, and Church History. Students study in place while working with local church leaders. Cost: $3,000 ($250/month).
• Master of Practical Theology (MPT) Graduate-level degree offered through the Biblical Institute Network (RIB/Red de Institutos Bíblicos) in Spanish. TIBI helped create this network. Fifth cohort graduated August 2025 with 10 students from 6 countries. Total 49 graduates across five cohorts, with 48 currently enrolled.
• TIBI Online (ibitenlinea.org) Online learning platform offering 44 recorded video courses accessible through Moodle LMS, along with 39 free Spanish-language courses on YouTube. Coordinated by Pedro del Pozo with approximately 1,200 online students enrolled.
• Local Bible Schools (Escuelas Biblicas Locales) Offline distribution program using hard drives, flash drives, or DVDs for areas with poor or non-existent internet access. Courses are facilitated by local leaders, ministers, missionaries, or school directors. Over 2,700 students currently enrolled, with 18,000+ students served historically.
• Live Video Conferencing Classes Live interactive classes via Zoom video conferencing connecting 30-50 sites per class. Most courses offered in this format with schedule based on Houston, TX time. 29 of 42 AETH-certified degree courses must be taken live.

Quantifiable outcome

• 83+ churches planted by TIBI graduates
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Biblical Institute Network (RIB / Red de Institutos Bíblicos)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTIBI helped create the Biblical Institute Network (RIB), a collaborative network of Bible institutes offering the Master of Practical Theology degree. TIBI actively participates in RIB alongside partner schools including Sunset and TIBI. RIB enables collaborative graduate education across multiple Spanish-speaking theological institutions.
• Association for Hispanic Theological Studies (AETH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAETH collaborated with the Association of Theological Schools to create certification for the Bachelor of Ministry and Biblical Studies degree. This certification affirms the degree is equivalent to university-level education and makes graduates eligible for graduate studies at any US seminary.
• Sunset International Bible Institute (SIBI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSunset helped TIBI begin its program in 2003. For the first 5 years, TIBI was a branch school of Sunset. Sunset also facilitated much of the technology for TIBI's online video course program.
• Quito School of Biblical Studies (EQEB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school in Quito, Ecuador. TIBI faculty member Jhon Cuarán serves as student director and instructor at EQEB. The schools share faculty and collaborate on student exchange and educational programs.
• Atlantic International Bible Institute (AIBI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerColleague institution in Miami. TIBI faculty Daniel Nin taught in AIBI's undergraduate program at the biblical institute of Havana, Cuba. Kirk McAfee helped plant Instituto Bíblico de La Hispaniola as an extension of AIBI.
• Instituto Bíblico de Latinoamérica (IBLAM) MexicaliminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner institute in Mexicali, Mexico. Students from IBLAM participate in TIBI's live Zoom classes as part of their educational program.
• Instituto Bíblico de Baja California (IBBC) EnsenadaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner institute in Ensenada, Mexico. Students from IBBC participate in TIBI's live Zoom classes as part of their educational program.
• Baxter InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBiblical studies institute in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Listed as a partner school offering undergraduate and graduate training in Bible and Ministry.
• Nations UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline school offering Bible and ministry courses at undergraduate and graduate levels, with degrees recognized by the state of Louisiana. Listed as a partner resource.
• Bible League InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTIBI faculty member Yancy Smith serves as director of global translation services for Bible League International, enabling potential collaboration on translation resources.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Liberty University: Large accredited online university with extensive theological programs and Spanish-language offerings. Represents the accredited, scaled competitor that TIBI must differentiate against in the Hispanic ministry-training market.
• Moody Bible Institute: Large, accredited US Bible college and seminary offering online theological degrees including Spanish-language tracks. Overlaps with TIBI in mission and curriculum but operates at much larger scale with full accreditation.
• Dallas Theological Seminary: Accredited evangelical seminary offering graduate theological degrees, including the Houston Campus that serves the Spanish-speaking community. Comparable in theological curriculum but with significantly greater scale and accreditation status.
• Columbia International University: Accredited Bible college and seminary offering undergraduate and graduate ministry degrees, including online options. Comparable in mission to train ministry leaders, but with broader accreditation and US-centric delivery.

Direct peers

• Quito School of Biblical Studies (EQEB): Ecuador-based Bible institute that shares faculty (Jhon Cuarán) and participates in joint programs with TIBI. Comparable in mission, Spanish-language delivery, and Latin America student base.
• Atlantic International Bible Institute (AIBI): Miami-based colleague institution serving Hispanic Christians in the Caribbean and Latin America, including Cuba. TIBI faculty have taught in AIBI programs, and AIBI's geographic and demographic focus closely mirrors TIBI's.
• Sunset International Bible Institute (SIBI): TIBI originated as a branch of SIBI in 2003 and remains closely affiliated. SIBI offers similar Spanish/English Bible and ministry training programs, faculty pipelines, and curriculum that overlap materially with TIBI's offerings.
• Nations University: Online Bible and ministry school offering undergraduate and graduate degrees recognized by the State of Louisiana. TIBI explicitly lists Nations University as a partner resource, indicating direct comparability in online theological education delivery.
• Baxter Institute: Biblical studies institute in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, offering undergraduate and graduate training in Bible and ministry. Listed as a TIBI partner school with overlapping Spanish-language theological programming in Central America.
• Instituto Bíblico de Latinoamérica (IBLAM): Mexicali-based partner institute whose students participate in TIBI's live Zoom classes. Comparable as a Spanish-language Bible institute with cross-border student integration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/TibiTexas
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/InstitutoBiblicoInternacionaldeTexasIBIT
• Facebookfacebook.com/IBITenlinea
• Instagraminstagram.com/ibitenlinea

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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