The Gap Nobody Else Filled. Until Now.
Built on the Word. Committed to the Call.
Why CIBST Exists
A broken system left proven leaders behind.
For decades, ministry leaders were given only two choices:
- Spend 3–4 years and $50,000+ at a traditional seminary
- Remain “unqualified” forever — regardless of experience
Both paths ignored something obvious: experience matters. Paperwork kept beating proof. Faithful service was overlooked.
The system rewarded credentials, not competence.
CIBST exists to correct that imbalance — by recognizing what leaders have already proven in the real world.
Built by Leaders Who
Lived the Frustration
CIBST was founded by ministry leaders who grew tired of watching gifted, proven servants stalled — not for lack of calling, but for lack of institutional paperwork.
- Bi-vocational pastors preaching circles around graduates
- Missionaries denied teaching roles despite decades of field experience
- Chaplains locked out after years of faithful counseling and care
We asked a question few institutions were willing to confront:
Why not certify competence instead of counting classroom hours?
Not easier. Not cheaper. Just built for people already doing the work.
Led by Ministry Practitioners,
Not Just Academics
Prof. Presley Bethuel
“I spent over a decade building a church from 20 to over 400 people. When I applied to teach theology, I was told no — not because I lacked experience, but because I lacked an MDiv. That moment revealed a broken system. CIBST was built to fix it.”
Archbishop Jonathan Maji Jo
“I spent over a decade building a church from 20 to over 400 people. When I applied to teach theology, I was told no — not because I lacked experience, but because I lacked an MDiv. That moment revealed a broken system. CIBST was built to fix it.”
The Five Non-Negotiables That Drive Everything We Do
Built on the Word. Committed to the Call.
C — Convictional Truth
Anchored in the unchanging authority of Scripture. Truth is not optional — it is our compass. Every program, certification, and member must uphold sound doctrine in a shifting world.
I — Integrity of Spirit & Scholarship
We believe true theological training transforms both mind and heart. Integrity governs our scholarship, leadership, ethics, and stewardship of divine knowledge.
B — Biblical Depth & Spiritual Discernment
Beyond information, we cultivate discernment — leaders who rightly divide the Word of Truth, confront error with wisdom, and discern the times with clarity.
S — Servant Leadership with Global Relevance
From pulpits to boardrooms, mission fields to institutions, our leaders serve with humility, compassion, and a Kingdom-first mindset.
T — Transformation with Eternal Impact
Our aim is not merely education, but transformation — lives reshaped, institutions reformed, and nations impacted by truth that echoes into eternity.
The Leaders We're Built For
CIBST certification is designed for proven leaders across ministry and marketplace.
Pastoral Leaders
Church leaders needing recognized credentials for ministry, chaplaincy, teaching, and senior leadership roles.
Marketplace Christians
Professionals integrating faith into education, counseling, NGOs, corporate chaplaincy, and public life.
Cross-Cultural Workers
Missionaries and global trainers serving in complex cultural contexts who need internationally respected credentials.
Institutional Partners
Churches, Bible colleges, training centers, and denominational bodies seeking accredited certification pathways.
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Your experience matters. Your calling is real.
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