STORY IN GATEWAY NEWS RE: TBC COLLEGE
Pastor Clint Swartz
A Port Elizabeth pastor has realised one of his dreams with the establishment of an affordable and accessible Bible college in the city offering accredited qualifications. Trinity Bible College (TBC College) launched in the city last year and among the first graduates in December was the dean, Pastor Clinton Swartz, who received his Maste
rs in Ministry degree. Swartz, who started studying in 2010 and has been on their staff since 2013, said it has has always been his dream to make a difference in the kingdom of God by providing Bible education to as many students as possible without the financial barriers of typical universities. He said most of the students who graduated in December started their second year a week ago. Registration for the year was still open until the end of April.
“This class is made up of so many different students from all over the city. Some are young people in love with God, some are just people hungry for the Word, some have stepped into their destiny and then we have the pastors who will need this qualification when regulations change,” he said. The college offers a range of ministry and counselling classes. The counselling was added this year and students completing the three-year degree will be eligible to register with the South African Council of Counsellors. Some programmes are offered on a correspondence basis but are run through the PE campus in Cotswold where assistance is available to students and lectures are held. Students graduate every year — with a certificate after one year, a diploma after two and a degree after three. More information is available online at www.trinitybiblecollege.co.za and Faccebook: Trinity Bible College, Port Elizabeth
