Nearly four decades of training servant-leaders
History
Andhra Bible College traces its origins to the vision of Dr. V. Daivabhimani, whose heart was burdened for training young men and women for gospel ministry. Founded on June 7, 1987 under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Jeeva Ratnam Burga, the college began in rented facilities across Eluru before God provided six acres at Vanguru in 1998.
In 2003, a multi-purpose college block was inaugurated by Dr. Dave Sproul, then General Director of IBM, opening a new chapter on our expanded campus. Today ABC continues toward its vision of training God-honoring church planters and Christian leaders — on campus and, since our Online Bible Education program launched, in seven countries around the world. ABC is a ministry of Indian Baptist Church, Eluru.
To glorify God in training anointed and informed servant leaders.
To develop Church planters and Christian leaders who glorify God by obeying the Great Commission to reach the unreached.
Obedience — faithful adherence to the Word of God.
Humility — a teachable heart in pursuit of wisdom.
Service — impacting the world through Christ-like leadership.
Doctrinal Statement
We hold to the verbal, plenary inspiration of Scripture; the Godhead of Father, Son and Holy Spirit; the virgin birth, sinless life, substitutionary death and bodily resurrection of Christ; salvation by grace through faith; and the pretribulational, premillennial return of Christ.
Accreditation
Andhra Bible College is a Candidate Member of the Asia Theological Association — India (ATA India), working toward full accreditation across its undergraduate and graduate programs. Learn more about ATA India →