Texas International Bible Institute

Texas International Bible Institute (TIBI / IBIT) — Organization Profile

Texas International Bible Institute (TIBI)—also known as IBIT in Spanish (Instituto Bíblico Internacional de Texas)—is a Churches of Christ-sponsored Bible training institute based in South Houston, Texas, providing theological and ministry education for Christian leaders across Latin America and other Spanish-speaking contexts. The school’s stated mission is to make disciples who will make other disciples, with a particular emphasis on strengthening ministry leaders who can plant and nurture churches that are biblical, evangelistic, mature, and relevant.

TIBI operates primarily through an online model, describing its approach as “theological training done in context.” Rather than requiring students to relocate, TIBI uses live, interactive video conferencing to connect with students in their local settings—often in living rooms or church classrooms—so they can remain engaged in their home congregations and apply learning in real time. This structure is designed to reduce the barriers that often keep capable leaders from formal training, especially when family, work, and local church responsibilities make long-term travel impractical.

Alongside online delivery, TIBI is incorporated in Texas as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and operates under the oversight of a board of directors supported by churches and individuals. The institute also describes an international network that has grown steadily since 2009, allowing collaboration with teachers, ministers, and partner schools connected to Spanish-speaking ministry training. Through this networked model, TIBI can draw on instructors with experience in biblical studies, congregational ministry, missions, church planting, and spiritual formation.

TIBI lists multiple study options, including degree and certificate pathways designed to meet different needs and ministry callings. These include a Bachelor of Ministry and Biblical Studies, a Bachelor of Biblical Studies, and certificate-level programs such as a Certificate of Biblical Studies and a Certificate of Christian Worker. TIBI also connects students to additional resources through its online courses platform (IBIT en Línea), extending access to recorded and live instruction for students and churches.

People can engage with TIBI in several practical ways: prospective students can explore study options and enroll in online learning; churches can encourage emerging leaders to pursue structured training while remaining active in local ministry; and supporters can partner through prayer and financial gifts that sustain instruction, technology, and student support. TIBI also points to transparency practices and public reporting through nonprofit profiles, reflecting an emphasis on accountability to supporters and churches that invest in its work.

Key Links

• Website: https://ibitibi.org/
• Study at TIBI (Mission / Overview): https://ibitibi.org/en/study-at-tibi
• Study Options (Degrees & Certificates): https://ibitibi.org/en/study-at-tibi-2
• Administrative Team: https://ibitibi.org/en/study-at-tibi/administrative-team
• Board of Directors: https://ibitibi.org/en/study-at-tibi/board-of-directors
• Online Courses (IBIT en Línea): https://www.ibitenlinea.org/
• Donations: https://ibitibi.org/en/donations
• Contact (IBIT): https://ibitibi.org/en/contact-2
• TIBI Online (About): https://tibionline.org/about/

Contact Information

• Email: au****@*****bi.org
• Phone: 713-910-2819
• Mailing address: P.O. Box 1501, South Houston, TX 77587
• Mailing address: 1502 Avenue I, South Houston, TX 77587

Socials

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IBITenlinea
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ibitenlinea/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/InstitutoBiblicoInternacionaldeTexasIBIT

Leadership

• Steve Austin — Founding Director
• Kevin Montgomery — Assistant Director
• Carlos Camacho — Supervisor of Practical Ministry Work
• Pedro del Pozo — Coordinator of Online Courses
• Silvia del Pozo — Coordinator of Local Bible Schools