Located in the city of Tauranga in New Zealand’s beautiful Bay of Plenty region, SPBC offers a quality education in the Bible and in Christian ministry for people from all walks of life.

SPBC is registered with the New Zealand Qualifications Authority as a Private Training Establishment and is accredited to teach the Diploma of Advanced Biblical Studies and the Diploma in Christian Ministry.

SPBC Foundation Principles

Relying on God as the ultimate authority, the South Pacific Bible College recognises its primary objective to be a God entrusted responsibility.

Accordingly, the South Pacific Bible College has a stewardship of faithfully teaching the Christian Scriptures which it holds to be the authoritative Word of God.  The Establishment’s Scriptural Foundation can be summed up in these words: “the things which you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses, these entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also”       II Timothy 2:2

Mission Statement

The South Pacific Bible College Incorporated is a non-profit Private Training Establishment that serves individuals, families and communities in New Zealand, Oceania and beyond by offering a holistic approach to learning within a unique atmosphere of international community.  The South Pacific Bible College offers NZQA approved Diplomas and Courses at Level 4 and 5 so that students have access to:

• Knowledge through textual and topical subjects related to Christian Scripture
• Self Awareness through personal and interpersonal development
• Service Training through development of helping skills that will be relevant to the communities where students will live and work
• Global Citizenship through collaborative activities within an international student body and faculty, and
• Spiritual Growth through an awareness of a power outside of themselves.

Goals and Objectives

Biblical Instruction

The Bible College seeks to provide subjects of instruction and training for men and women from all walks of life who desire to build their lives and service on the firm foundation of God’s Word, and to enable them to reason from the Scriptures.

Relevant Scholarship

To provide for New Zealand, the South Pacific and beyond, an institute of academic excellence which holds forth the Scriptures as the inspired Word of God.

Spiritual Growth

To cultivate and foster true discipleship and fellowship so one may truly say, “It is no longer I that lives, but Christ lives in me”.

Ministry Skills

To teach and train men and women to be effective ministers, Bible teachers, evangelists, personal workers and examples at home, in the community and beyond.

Personal and Interpersonal Development

To provide opportunities for students to develop well adjusted Christ-centred lives.