Faithful Training for Everyday Calling
Affordable. Accessible. Biblical.
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Eastern Tennessee Bible College provides affordable, high-quality theological education for everyone—whether laity, bivocational, or in full-time ministry. Through accessible certificate and degree programs, ETBC delivers rigorous, Scripture-grounded training that welcomes all believers to comfortably step into their everyday calling.
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Equipping Believers.
Equipping Believers.
Strengthening the Church.
Eastern Tennessee Bible College & School of Ministry was founded in 2026 by Dr. Ancel G. Presnell, Jr., as a ministry of Strong Tower Baptist Church. ETBC is committed to removing barriers to biblical education through flexible, affordable classroom and online learning.
Our mission is to equip everyday believers to impact their churches and communities for Christ through sound doctrine, practical training, and spiritual transformation.
Why Eastern Tennessee Bible College?
Biblical
Biblical
Christ-centered education grounded in the authority of Scripture alone.
Practical
Practical
Training and courses are designed to prepare students for real ministry and Christian service.
Mission-Minded
Mission-Minded
Equipping students to make disciples and fulfil the Great Commission.
Our Mission
Our Mission
Eastern Tennessee Bible College is dedicated to removing barriers to biblical education by offering flexible, affordable classroom and online learning that equips everyday believers to impact their churches and communities for Christ.
Our Vision
Our Vision
To establish a thriving, adaptable model of Bible college education that combines local classroom fellowship with online accessibility, empowering believers everywhere to fulfill their God-given calling without relocating or taking on debt.
Program Roadmap
Program Roadmap
Current (Jan 2027)
Certificate in Biblical Studies
Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies
2028
Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs
2029-2030
Graduate Degree in Theology
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