Spirit-empowered Bible college training Christian leaders for 70 years in Everett, Washington.
Seattle Bible College specializes in theological and church ministry education, offering 1-year certificates, Associate, Bachelor, and Master degrees. The college emphasizes Spirit-empowered leadership training grounded in Pentecostal theology with Wesleyan and Arminian roots. Programs are designed to equip students for ministry roles including pastors, teachers, evangelists, missionaries, youth workers, and church planters, as well as secular callings in business, government, education, and the arts.
The college is located at Sonrise Christian Center, 11625 Airport Road, Everett, Washington. It maintains an urban campus setting and serves a diverse, international student body representing over 30 countries. The college operates on a quarterly system with fall, winter, spring, and summer quarters. Students engage in practical ministry experiences and benefit from faculty who are qualified, experienced Christian leaders.
Applicants must hold a high school diploma (minimum 2.0 GPA) or GED. The admissions process includes a campus tour, application submission with three references, official transcripts, and an interview with the Dean. Students with below-2.0 high school GPA may be accepted provisionally. International students (F-1 visa holders) follow a separate application pathway. Office hours are 8:30 AM–4:00 PM Tuesday–Friday.
The college's mission is to equip Spirit-empowered leaders committed to spiritual growth and Christian ministry. Core values emphasize the Bible as God's inerrant Word, reconciliation through Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit's supernatural work, and each believer's unique calling to glorify God. The college has trained thousands of graduates serving worldwide as pastors, missionaries, educators, and civic leaders.