Private Christian college in Missouri preparing biblical servants for ministry since 1957.
Central offers Associate of Arts (60 credit hours), Bachelor of Arts (120 credit hours), and Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership (36 credit hours) degrees. Academic programs combine biblical foundation with practical preparation, including Bible & Theology, Christian Counseling, Ministry Studies (General Ministry, NextGen Ministry, Preaching), and partnership programs. The college emphasizes conservative biblical teaching rooted in the Restoration Movement tradition and New Testament Christianity.
The Moberly campus spans 40 acres in southeastern Moberly and features seven buildings including Pelfrey Hall (cafeteria, gymnasium, classrooms), Reese Resource Center (library, bookstore), residence halls (Lang, Spurling, Foundation), and the Walton Student Center. Student life centers on community discipleship, chapel services (Tuesday mornings and Thursday Thrive events), small discipleship groups, Christian service (average four hours weekly), and campus traditions. Athletics include men's and women's basketball, men's soccer, and women's volleyball through NCCAA and ACCA affiliations.
The college maintains low tuition costs and offers generous scholarships including the SEAL Scholarship (Service, Experience, Leadership components). Housing options range from dorm double occupancy ($3,200/semester) to apartment suites ($4,200–$5,450/semester). Meal plans available from 5 to 15 meals per week ($1,000–$1,900/semester). Federal financial aid and veterans' benefits are available to eligible students.
Central holds national accreditation through the Association for Biblical Higher Education and is recognized by USDE and MDHE, enabling federal financial aid and veterans' benefits. The college withdrew from HLC regional accreditation pursuit in July 2017. Its mission is to educate biblical servants for faithful kingdom ministry, emphasizing accessible education, biblical authority, community discipleship, and kingdom collaboration across multiple locations.