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OUR VISION
With a 25 year legacy of faith, our vision remains resolute to train, build up and equip God’s people for their purpose in His kingdom.
OUR PURPOSE
Our purpose is to equip and prepare believers through the instruction and practical application of biblical principles, preparing them to become effective ministers and leaders in their family, church, workplace, and community.
Read more about CBC's vision and purpose through messages from the Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor and Dean.
OUR STORY
Formerly Director of Faculty at Rhema Bible Training Centre, South Africa, Pastor Gerri Di Somma, his wife, Michelle, and their four children came to the UK in 1996 as missionaries. They were sent by God with these words defining their mission: He sent them to preach the Kingdom of God and to heal the sick (Luke 9:2). Their story shows how, like Abraham in the Bible, they obeyed by faith, not knowing where they were going. Upon their arrival in the UK, God directed them to establish and build a church and Bible college in Bristol.
The Bible College originally opened as Anchor Bible Training Centre (ABTC) in September 1997. The name was changed to Carmel Bible College (CBC) in 2006, firmly integrating the college into the wider vision of Carmel Ministries International.
Through anointed spirit-filled teaching and practical hands-on training, we have witnessed countless students' lives transformed and equipped, preparing them to step boldly into the next chapter of God’s purpose and plan for their lives, whether in the church or the marketplace.
OUR VALUES
CBC's values reflect its vision and make up the acronym PURPOSE
PASSIONATE
Everyone has God-given potential within them… We are passionate about helping people to discover and live out their purpose in Christ.