Canadian Baptist Bible College is a ministry of Pembina Valley Baptist Church in Winkler, Manitoba, training people for church ministry.
Canadian Baptist Bible College is a ministry of Pembina Valley Baptist Church. It is described as a Canadian alternative for those called to ministry, whether married or single. The college is located at Box 415, 120 Manitoba Road, Winkler, Manitoba R6W 4A6. Dr. Michael Sullivant is listed as founder and president.
The college began after six men attending Pembina Valley Baptist Church said "I am called to preach" in 1995. In the fall of 1996, the church voted to move toward a regulated and regimented educational program, which led to the start of the college.
The college's mission is to prepare and equip students scripturally to serve Christ by loving others, faithfully presenting the Gospel to the lost and faithfully defending the Gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. It seeks to prepare individuals to serve in local New Testament churches, adhering to the mission of the college and its Statement of Faith. Students are taught that the King James Bible is the preserved Word of God for English speaking people.
The college trains preachers in theory and in practice, with students preaching in churches, rest homes, rescue missions and other available places. Music students should be proficient in the music major or minor they have pursued. The college's graduation rate is 29%, based on the 4-year average of a 6-year time period, and it retained 100% of its students in its Bachelor programs over the last two years.
Facilities listed include a Fellowship & Dining Hall, Family Life Center, Student Center, Exercise Room, College Classrooms, College Library, Penner Chapel, Church Cafe, Music Room, College Dormitories, and Cafeteria. Students work side-by-side with laymen in Sunday School and other children's ministries at the local church.
Admission routes include general admission (application package and admissions policy), international student admission (English language proficiency), audit student admission, and transfer of credits.