Boise Bible College โ Organization Profile
Boise Bible College (often abbreviated BBC) is a private Christian Bible college located in Boise, Idaho, offering associate and bachelorโs degrees alongside one-year certificate options. The schoolโs stated mission is to glorify God by equipping servant leaders to build up the Church and advance the gospel worldwide, shaping students for long-term service in congregations and Christian vocations.
Founded in 1945, Boise Bible College began as a training school connected to First Church of Christ in Boise, with an early focus on preparing ministers for the Pacific Northwest. While the college welcomes students from a range of church backgrounds, it describes itself as not being part of a denominational system and as being supported by independent congregations. Today, the school emphasizes a learning environment where Scripture is treated as foundational for faith and practice while students are encouraged to engage the Bible carefully and thoughtfully.
Academically, Boise Bible College offers programs across ministry and church leadership fields, including areas such as Biblical Studies, Christian Education, Worship Arts, Intercultural Studies, Pastoral Care, and preaching-focused coursework. The college also highlights degree paths connected to Christian teaching and Christian psychology, reflecting a goal of preparing students for service both in churches and in broader professional settings. Alongside classroom instruction, BBC frames its approach as developing Christ-like character and servant leadership through campus community, mentoring relationships, and spiritual formation.
Student life is presented as an intentional part of preparation for ministry and discipleship. Boise Bible College notes a โtrioโ approach to formationโacademics, caring community, and personal relationshipsโaimed at cultivating discipleship habits, a lifelong posture toward ministry, and dependency on prayer. The campus experience also includes co-curricular opportunities and student support services designed to help students integrate learning, community, and practical development during their time in Boise.
People can connect with Boise Bible College in several ways: prospective students can apply, request information, or schedule a campus visit; alumni and supporters can follow along through official updates and engage through giving channels associated with Friends of Boise Bible. For churches and ministry partners, BBC is positioned as a pipeline for training and sending graduates into local and global serviceโespecially from Boise and the Pacific Northwest to ministry contexts beyond the region.
Key Links
- Website: https://www.boisebible.edu/
- Who We Are (Mission & Values): https://www.boisebible.edu/who-we-are
- Admissions: https://www.boisebible.edu/admissions
- Apply: https://www.boisebible.edu/apply
- Degree Programs: https://www.boisebible.edu/degree-programs
- Cost and Financial Aid: https://www.boisebible.edu/cost-and-financial-aid
- Visit Campus: https://www.boisebible.edu/visit-campus
- Catalog: https://www.boisebible.edu/catalog
- Contact: https://www.boisebible.edu/contact
- Give (Friends of Boise Bible): https://www.boisebiblefriends.org/give
Contact Information
- Email: bo********@********le.edu
- Phone: 208-376-7731
- Mailing address: 8695 West Marigold Street, Boise, ID 83714
Socials
- https://www.facebook.com/boisebibleedu/
- https://www.instagram.com/boisebibleedu/
- https://www.youtube.com/boisebiblecollege
Leadership
- Scott Lerwick โ President
- Kelvin Jones โ Vice President of Academics
- Traber Cass โ Director of Institutional Advancement
- Darla Read โ Director of Operations
- Ben Bishop โ Director of Financial Aid
- Briston Vahsholtz โ Admissions Office Manager
- Michael Ansley โ Director of Institutional Research | Registrar
- Amber Grove โ Interim Dean of Students
