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The Bible Seminary

Life, Leadership, Legacy

aka The Bible Seminary   |   Katy, TX   |  www.thebibleseminary.edu

Mission

The Bible Seminary (TBS) exists to glorify God by impacting multitudes of souls for Christ and to help fulfill the Great Commission. Our mission is to foster biblical literacy through studies of all 66 books of the Bible, cultivate professional leadership skills, and deploy Christian disciples in service worldwide.

Ruling year info

2010

President

Dr. K. Lynn Lewis

Provost

Dr. Scott Stripling

Main address

23501 Cinco Ranch Blvd STE H120-930

Katy, TX 77494-3109 USA

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EIN

27-2190032

NTEE code info

Higher Education Institutions (B40)

Christian (X20)

Adult, Continuing Education (B60)

IRS filing requirement

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

The Bible Seminary aims to improve biblical literacy and understanding of all 66 books of the Bible for both laity and ministry leaders, and provide Bible-based, Christ-centered, experiential leadership training for ministry professionals.

Our programs

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What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Certificate of Theological Studies

The Certificate of Theological Studies (CTS) is a 9-course, 27-hour non-degree program that offers vital educational experiences beneficial for anyone serving or who wants to serve in biblically-based, Christ-centered ministry leadership. The curriculum includes 7 CORE graduate courses common among all TBS degree programs, plus 2 ELECTIVE courses selected from any other available options. Fundamental skills and topics studied include hermeneutics, church history and theology, ministry leadership, public speaking/teaching, and spiritual formation, as well as a survey of all 66 books of the Bible and in-depth studies of numerous biblical books. Non-degree students are billed at the Audit rate per course. However, CTS students also have the option to earn 3-hour, graded credit by paying the full tuition and fees, attending and participating in course sessions, submitting all assignments, exams, and projects. Earned credit hours can be applied toward a graduate degree program if desired.

Population(s) Served
Adults

The Dual Degree Completion (DDC) program allows students with an Associate’s degree, coursework toward an unfinished undergraduate degree, and life experiences that may count toward college credit to enroll in The Bible Seminary on a degree track resulting in both a bachelor’s and master’s degree. Students who successfully complete this program will have earned a Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies (BACS), and either a companion Master of Arts (MA) or a Master of Divinity (M Div) degree. The Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies is customized for each student to incorporate previous college coursework (such as a 60-credit hour Associate degree), prior learning assessments, additional college studies, and TBS core graduate courses that can serve as dual bachelor/master credits.

Population(s) Served
Adults

The Bible Seminary's Master of Divinity (MDiv) program includes 28 courses (84-credit hours) designed to teach all 66 books of the Bible over a 3-year course of study. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will receive a Master of Divinity degree. The program is available for FULL-TIME students (registered for 9 or more credit hours per semester), PART-TIME students, and auditors.

Population(s) Served
Adults

A 60-credit hour program that offers students opportunities to study under recognized leaders in archaeology and related fields. Students will strategically and comprehensively study all 66 books of the Bible; learn basic historical, theological, and practical knowledge critical for serving in professional ministry leadership; and experientially explore basic archaeological history, theories, and methodologies.

Population(s) Served
Adults

A 54-credit hour program that offers students opportunities to strategically and comprehensively study all 66 books of the Bible; learn basic historical, theological, and practical knowledge critical for serving in professional ministry leadership; and experientially explore and practice ministry skills related to in-depth knowledge of biblical languages and culture.

Population(s) Served
Adults

A 60-credit hour program that offers students opportunities to strategically and comprehensively study all 66 books of the Bible; learn basic historical, theological, and practical knowledge critical for serving in professional ministry leadership; and experientially explore and practice a broad range of ministry skills. In addition to the general degree option, the following four concentrations are available: 1) Biblical Leadership (MABS BL), 2) Christian Education (MABS CE), 3) Media Production (MABS MP), and 4) Missions (MABS M).

Population(s) Served
Adults

A 48-credit hour program that offers students opportunities to strategically and comprehensively study all 66 books of the Bible; learn basic historical, theological, and practical knowledge critical for serving in professional ministry leadership; and experientially explore and practice ministry skills related to in-depth knowledge of church history and theology.

Population(s) Served
Adults

Where we work

Affiliations & memberships

National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements 2023

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Our results

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.

Number of people who graduate from college with no student loan debt

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Outcome - describing the effects on people or issues

Direction of Success

Holding steady

Context Notes

The Bible eminary aims to graduate all students free of any seminary debt. These numbers correspond to the total number of graduates of all programs each year who graduated debt-free (currently 100%).

Number of students enrolled

This metric is no longer tracked.
Totals By Year
Type of Metric

Output - describing our activities and reach

Direction of Success

Increasing

Context Notes

Number of students enrolled in all programs during the academic year referenced (for example, 2022-23 equals year 2022 in the table). The 2023 metric only includes Fall 2023 semester so far.

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

Train at least 5000 persons who each reach at least 200 persons during their ministry to together positively impact 1 million souls who love and serve Jesus Christ as Lord.

Offer comprehensive, strategic educational opportunities to study all 66 books of the Bible ranging from single events to entire degree programs in association with ministry partners who want to offer next-level education in their locations to their communities.

The Bible Seminary has legal approval, organizational administration, and educational programming available at the main campus in Katy, Texas and at an increasing number of regional ministry locations (primarily churches and schools).

The Bible Seminary officially formed in 2010, graduated the first Bible Certificate students in 2011 and the first graduate degree students in 2015, redesigned the certificate and graduate degree programs in 2017 and 2018, has hired administrators and staff and developed key relationships with numerous regional ministry leaders and educational professionals, and now has a full sweep of educational opportunities and people available to carry out the mission. The seminary has successfully completed several steps toward accreditation and is highly engaged in that process, as well as continuing to increase funding and student enrollment.

The Bible Seminary is a member of the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS) [15935 Forest Road, Forest, VA 24551; Telephone: (434) 525-9539; e-mail: [email protected]] having been awarded Accredited Status as a Category III institution by the TRACS Accreditation Commission on October 26, 2020. This status is effective for a period of five years. TRACS is recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDOE), the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), and the International Network for Quality Assurance Agencies in Higher Education (INQAAHE).

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To make fundamental changes to our programs and/or operations, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback, We ask the people who gave us feedback how well they think we responded

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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The Bible Seminary

Board of directors
as of 01/29/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board co-chair

Mr. Adam Peters

Air Liquide Group

Term: 2020 - 2026


Board co-chair

Julia Dean

Julia Dean Law

Term: 2020 - 2026

George Armistead

Retired from Unocal/Chevron

Robert Button

Retired from Amoco, BP, and Glori Energy

Harry Chapman

Chapman Schewe

Mickey Ellis

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Stan Goss

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Pat Ryan

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Mike McGown

Pastor of Parkway Fellowship Church

Judy Powell

Non-profit Administrator

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 1/23/2023
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European

The organization's co-leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European

Race & ethnicity

Gender identity

Transgender Identity

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

No data

Equity strategies

Last updated: 01/29/2024

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Data
  • We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders.
  • We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization.
Policies and processes
  • We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization.
  • We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board.