Founding

In 1952, the Lord directed Mr. & Mrs. Ross Holmes to the island of St Vincent.  The Holmes were persuaded that the best way to reach the people of the West Indies was to teach the people to teach and preach in their own communities.  They were supported in their conviction by Mr. & Mrs. Schlegel and Mr. & Mrs. Henry who arrived in St. Vincent on August 16, 1952. The Lord used this team to start Baptist Bible School of St. Vincent on February 3, 1953. 

1953 – 1960

Baptist Bible School was started in Ratho Mill and remained there for 3 ½ years. The first courses taught were a Pastors’ Course for men (3 years) and a Christian Ed Course for women (2 years). Twelve students were in the first class –all Vincentians –6 males and 6 females.

Tuition was $5 per month in 1953 and was increased to $8 per month in 1954, with a registration fee of $20.

The first group of students to attend from another island was 3 male students from St. Lucia in 1954.  The name of the school was then changed to Baptist Bible School of the Windward Islands. The school year ran from February to December, with graduation in December. This was followed by a 6-week break before the next school year began.

After the three St. Lucians attended the school in 1954, word began to spread to other islands.  The Vincentian and St. Lucian missionaries met annually in January, and through them, the churches in the islands became more aware of the school and its mission.  Students started attending from Dominica, Barbados, Martinique, Montserrat, Guyana and Grenada.

In 1956 the current location of 5 acres and 33 rods was acquired for $3000 XCD.  The asking price was originally $3800 XCD. In 1955, while on furlough, Brother Schlegel received a $2500 USD gift from his uncle, who originally intended to give it to a Baptist radio broadcast.  This gift was used to purchase the property, and construction began in 1956. The school was closed from 1957 – 1960 and resumed in 1961 with new facilities.

During the 1960s and 1970s, many local and regional church leaders assisted the Schlegels and Henrys.  

1980 to 1999

  • On June 24, 1982, the school became incorporated.

  • Baptist Mid-missions handed over the property to the West Indians.

  • The first West Indian president, Desmond Fessal, was elected.

  • More American and West Indian teachers came to assist in the teaching department.

1990 to present

The school closed between 1999 and 2001.  Through the help of Tri-City Baptist Church, Westminster, Colorado—under the leadership of Dr. Matt Olson and Northland Baptist College, Wisconsin, the school was refurbished and upgraded to a college. Richard Hill, a former student, became the first president of the College. 

In January, 2011, while the school continued its search for a President, Pastor Keith Inniss was selected to serve as Administrator. 

In November 2018, BBCC entered into a partnership with Project 14 Global Missions, and expeditiously began a restructuring phase. As part of this restructuring, Pastor Dexter Kirby was elected new president of BBCC in March, 2019.  

BBCC continues its rich heritage of preparing Christian young people by transforming minds, changing lives, and discipling servants. We continue to attract students from across the Caribbean and beyond. Our desire is to help you answer God’s call on your life.