Your Giving Can Change Ministry Careers Forever
CIBST exists to charter/certify gifted leaders who can't afford traditional seminary. Your support makes that possible.
Your Giving Can Change Ministry Careers Forever
CIBST exists to charter and certify gifted leaders who cannot afford traditional seminary. Your support makes that possible.
Why Support Matters
$30K – $80K
Typical seminary cost
$25K – $40K
Average bi-vocational pastor income
$15K – $25K
Typical missionary support
CIBST offers certification for about $870 in Year 1, but even that can be out of reach for leaders we want to serve. Your giving closes the gap.
Where Your Money Goes
🎓 Scholarships
Certification for leaders
60%📚 Resources
Webinars, CPD, guides
20%🌍 Global Reach
Expansion into new regions
15%⚙️ Operations
Staff and technology
5%60 cents of every dollar goes directly to scholarships.
Pick Your Impact
The Scholarship Impact
One scholarship doesn't just certify someone. It changes a career and the people they serve.
$870
Funds one scholarship
47
Leaders funded last year
12
Countries impacted
89%
Career advancement
Real People. Real Impact.
Pastor James — Nigeria
Worked two jobs and pastored weekends. A scholarship helped him become a hospital chaplain. Now full-time ministry.
Sister Grace — Kenya
Missionary for 8 years. Certification allowed her to teach at a Bible college.
Rev. Samuel — Lagos
Planted three churches. Scholarship certification helped him secure leadership of a ministry network.
Be the Reason a Leader Gets Certified
Your gift can open doors for someone who has the calling but not the resources.