Education highlights organizations and institutions dedicated to training and equipping believers for faithful ministry and lifelong spiritual growth. This organization type includes colleges, seminaries, training programs, and learning platforms that provide biblical instruction, leadership development, and practical ministry preparation serving churches by developing informed, skilled, and mission-minded disciples.
Ibaraki Christian University (IC) is a private Christian university in Hitachi, Ibaraki, Japan, offering undergraduate and graduate programs with a “Living Together” philosophy and active international exchange initiatives.
Jessup University (William Jessup University) is a private Christian university based in Rocklin, California, offering campus and online programs aimed at educating transformational leaders in partnership with the Church.
Johnson University (JU) is a private Christian university in Knoxville, Tennessee, offering residential and online degrees with a Bible & Theology core and career-focused programs shaped by mission and service.
Kentucky Christian University (KCU) is a Christ-centered university in Grayson, Kentucky, equipping students for servant leadership through academic programs, campus discipleship, and opportunities to engage through study, partnership, and giving.
Lipscomb University is a private Christian liberal arts institution in Nashville, Tennessee, founded in 1891, offering undergraduate, graduate, and online education with additional sites including Spark and a Family Therapy Center.
Louisville Bible College (LBC) is a Bible college in southeast Louisville, Kentucky, offering ministry-focused degrees and training formats that equip preachers and Christian leaders for service in local churches.
Lubbock Christian University (LCU) — Organization Profile Lubbock Christian University (LCU) is a private Christian university affiliated with the Churches of Christ, based in Lubbock, Texas, serving students across the South Plains of Texas and beyond through on-campus and online learning. The university describes itself as a Christ-centered academic community that aims to integrate faith and learning while preparing students for work, service, and leadership in their communities. LCU’s stated mission is “transforming the hearts, minds, and hands of students for lives of purpose and service.” This emphasis shows up in the way LCU frames its identity and campus life:
Manhattan Christian College (MCC) in Manhattan, Kansas provides Bible-centered degrees on campus and through Thunder Online, emphasizing a 33-hour Bible/Theology core and preparation for ministry and Christian leadership.
Maritime Christian College (MCC) is an online Christian college based in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, equipping students for disciple-focused ministry through certificates, a Master of Arts program, and annual learning events.
Marjorie Bash College of Health Sciences and Technology is a Christian higher education institution in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria, offering health-science programs and continuing education with community-focused, technology-driven training.
Memphis School of Preaching (MSOP) is a Church of Christ-affiliated school in Memphis, Tennessee, focused on training gospel preachers and offering programs like MOST, Lectureship, Foundations, and the Yokefellow newsletter.
Mid-Atlantic Christian University (MACU) in Elizabeth City, North Carolina is a SACSCOC-accredited Christian university that integrates biblical studies with professional programs, internships, and teacher-licensure-approved education pathways.
Mid-South Christian College (MSCC) in Memphis, Tennessee trains Christian leaders through ministry-integrated degrees, including the Bachelor of Christian Leadership, certificate and associate options, and hybrid graduate programs.
Middle Tennessee School of Preaching and Biblical Studies (MTSOP) offers tuition-free evening Bible classes across multiple Middle Tennessee locations, with an optional 36-credit graduation track for students seeking structured study.
Midwest Ministry Training is a Vandalia, Missouri-based church network that prepares preaching and associate ministers through online coursework, apprenticeship training, and certificate programs for local church service.
Milligan University is a Christian liberal arts university in Milligan, Tennessee, educating men and women to be servant-leaders through undergraduate and graduate programs, including Emmanuel Christian Seminary.
Mzuzu Bible College is a Churches of Christ preaching school in Mzuzu 2, Malawi, overseen by Thomaston Road Church of Christ and focused on training preachers for local church ministry.
Nashville School of Preaching and Biblical Studies — Organization Profile The Nashville School of Preaching and Biblical Studies (often abbreviated NSP) is a non-accredited Bible training program operated under the oversight of the elders of the Crieve Hall Church of Christ. The school exists to equip Christians for ministry by providing Bible and Bible-related instruction that trains Bible teachers and gospel preachers to work with churches of Christ, while welcoming any student committed to learning and doing God’s will. NSP is based in Nashville, Tennessee, meeting at the Crieve Hall Church of Christ campus on Trousdale Drive. Its student body
NationsUniversity (NationsU) is a DEAC-accredited online Christian university with offices in New Orleans and Brentwood, offering certificates and degrees in biblical studies, including B.R.S., M.T.S., M.Div., and D.Min.
North Carolina School of Biblical Studies (NCSBS) is a Clemmons, North Carolina preacher-training program overseen by Warners Chapel Church of Christ, combining two years of study with a two-year associate minister internship.
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