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HeritageTrinity Bible College was founded in 1948 whenthe Holy Spirit brought to reality the vision of L.E.Englar, a North Dakota pastor. Rev. Englarenlisted the support of Rev. G.L. Riffe and Rev.W.H. Kesler. Together they generated sufficientinterest within the North Dakota District Council ofthe Assemblies of God to bring the college intoexistence.Enrollment in the first semester in Ellendale, fall1972, was 333. President Wead retired in 1982,and Ronald Hastie succeeded him. PresidentHastie worked to establish an efficient internalorganization and structure for the college andtraveled thousands of miles establishing goodpublic relations for Trinity throughout the UpperMidwest.The first classes started at Devils Lake, NorthDakota, in Lakewood Park Bible School, thenew college’s name. The original enrollmentconsisted of 18 students. The school yearofficially commenced on October 18, 1948, withW.H. Kesler, Dean, leading the student body andfaculty. He continued in this capacity untilretirement in 1969.In October 1983, evangelist and Trinity alumnusLowell Lundstrom was appointed president. Hebuilt a strong student recruitment on the publicrelations base left by Hastie and greatly expandedthe base. The school’s name was changed a finaltime in 1983 as well. Recognizing its accreditedstatus, the Institute became Trinity Bible College.Enrollment grew, but so did President Lundstrom’sevangelistic ministry! In April 1990, he resignedas president but continues to serve on thecollege’s Board of Regents. Executive VicePresident Robert Maddox served as interimpresident until January 1991 when Ray W. Trask,former missionary to Burma and Indonesia, wasnamed president. After successfully completingan addition to the school’s cafeteria andspearheading a 215,000 refurbishing of the RayUlmer Field House, President Trask left Trinity topursue pastoral ministry. Steve Tvedt then servedas interim president from May 1993 through April1994.From 1948 until 1960, the school grew until theLakewood Park facilities could no longeraccommodate the students. At that time theAssemblies of God church in Aberdeen, SouthDakota had recently constructed a new building,and offered the use of this facility to the Bibleschool. In the fall of 1960, the move was madefrom Devils Lake to Aberdeen, and the school’sname was changed to Hub City Bible Institute(Aberdeen is known as the Hub City). Godcontinued to bless the college and enrollmentsteadily increased. By the 1966-67 school year,there were 143 students attending classes.On May 1, 1994, Howard L. Young wasinaugurated to begin his new duties as the fifthpresident of Trinity. His background in pastoralministry, Christian higher education, andadministration served him well as he ably led thecollege through the remainder of the final decadeof the 20th century. President Young resigned inOctober 2000 to accept a pastorate in Wisconsin,and Dennis D. Niles, the Executive Vice Presidentof the college was asked to serve as the interimpresident. The presidential search committeeconcluded that the college already had the rightperson in place, and Dennis Niles was officiallyelected by the Board of Regents in May 2001 tobe the sixth president of Trinity. President Nilesenthusiastically assumed this office, having beenduly prepared by his experience in pastoralministry and college administration, as well asmore than 20 years of service in the U.S. Army,retiring with the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.This growth spurred the need to again find largerfacilities. The former Trinity Hospital building inJamestown, North Dakota, became available, andthe school moved there in the fall of 1967. It wasrenamed Trinity Bible Institute, and 183 studentsenrolled for the fall classes. The college namedRoy H. Wead as its first president in 1968 andgrowth continued. By 1972, the Jamestownbuilding was overflowing, and prayer was offeredto God for larger facilities.God began to develop a miracle as a result of faithand prayer. The University of North Dakota,Ellendale Branch, closed, and Trinity BibleInstitute was able to acquire the campus and all itsequipment for a single dollar! This story has beenpublished in a book, The Great Multi-Million DollarMiracle written by Douglas Wead.8

International (ACSI). With President Niles at thehelm, and supported by a dedicatedadministration, faculty and staff, the future is brightfor Trinity Bible College as it prepares students tobe Spirit-filled leaders for the 21st century.Over the years the college has moved from a twoyear school to a three-year institute to a four-yearcollege. It has been endorsed by its parentdenomination, the General Council of theAssemblies of God, since 1978. The collegereceived initial accreditation from the AccreditingAssociation of Bible Colleges (AABC) in 1980, andalso has been accredited with the North CentralAssociation of Colleges and Schools (NCA) since1991. Graduates of Trinity’s ElementaryEducation Department program are eligible forteacher certification with the state of North Dakotaand with the Association of Christian SchoolsBegun in a God-given vision, undergirded bythe Word of God, nurtured through prayer,forged in the fires of the Holy Spirit, TrinityBible College exists today as a place wherepersons called of God can prepare themselvesfor a life of service to Him.9

General InformationCAMPUSThe Deity of the Lord Jesus ChristThe Lord Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of God.The Scriptures declare: His virgin birth His sinless life His miracles His substitutionary work on the cross His bodily resurrection from the dead His exaltation to the right hand of God.Trinity Bible College is located on a beautiful 28acre campus on the east side of Ellendale, NorthDakota. The centerpiece of the campus is theBlock Memorial Chapel. Other buildings includethe Ray Ulmer Field House, the Wead StudentCenter and cafeteria, four residence halls,administration and classroom buildings, heatingplant, and housing for married students and theirfamilies. A football field and a large practice fieldmake up the rest of the campus grounds.The Fall of ManMan was created good and upright but byvoluntary transgression fell and thereby incurrednot only physical death but spiritual death, which isseparation from God.Ellendale is located in southeastern North Dakota,an hour south of Jamestown, ND, and 40 minutesnorth of Aberdeen, SD, on U.S. Highway 281.Ellendale is a friendly, virtually crime-freecommunity. It is an ideal place for faculty andmarried students to live and raise their families. Anumber of churches help meet the community’sspiritual needs. Students may find employment inthe city’s stores, restaurants, banks, grainelevator, clinics, dental office, motels, nursinghome, and other businesses, as well as oncampus.The Salvation of ManMan’s only hope for redemption is through theshed blood of Jesus Christ the Son of God.The Ordinances of the ChurchBaptism in water – The ordinance of baptism byimmersion is commanded in the Scriptures. Allwho repent and believe on Christ as Savior andLord are to be baptized.Holy Communion – The Lord’s Supper, consistingof the elements – bread and the fruit of the vine –is the symbol expressing our sharing the divinenature of our Lord Jesus Christ and a prophecy ofHis second coming.To help students complete their journey toEllendale, college staff will meet publictransportation in Aberdeen, SD, and Jamestown,Fargo, and Devils Lake, ND, for nominal charges.Write in advance or telephone 1-701-349-3621 or1-888-822-2329The Baptism in the Holy GhostAll believers are entitled to and should ardentlyexpect and earnestly seek the promise of theFather, the baptism in the Holy Ghost. This wasthe normal experience of all in the early ChristianChurch. With it comes the enduement of powerfor life and service, the bestowment of the giftsand their uses in the work of the ministry.BELIEFSTrinity Bible College subscribes to the “Statementof Fundamental Truths” of the Assemblies of God,which include the following beliefs:The Scriptures InspiredThe Scriptures, both the Old and NewTestaments, are verbally inspired of God and arethe revelation of God to man, the infallible,authoritative rule of faith and conduct.The Evidence of the Baptism in the Holy GhostThe baptism of believers in the Holy Ghost iswitnessed by the initial physical sign of speakingwith other tongues as the Spirit of God gives themutterance.The One True GodGod has revealed Himself as the eternally selfexistent “I AM,” the Creator of heaven and earthand the Redeemer of mankind. He has furtherrevealed Himself as the Father, Son, and HolyGhost.SanctificationSanctification is an act of separation from thatwhich is evil and dedication unto God. TheScriptures teach a life of “holiness without whichno man shall see the Lord.”10

MISSION STATEMENTThe Church and its MissionThe Church is the body of Christ, the habitation ofGod through the Spirit, with divine appointmentsfor the fulfillment of her great commission. God’spurpose concerning man is to seek and to savethat which is lost, to be worshiped by man, and tobuild a body of believers in the image of His Son.The priority reason-for-being of the Assemblies ofGod as part of the Church is: To be an agency of God for evangelizingthe world To be a corporate body in which man mayworship God To be a channel of God’s purpose to build abody of saints being perfected in the imageof His Son.Trinity Bible College is a biblically basedPentecostal institution of higher educationproviding a Christ-centered environment foracademic and spiritual preparation of men andwomen for ministry in church vocations and forservice in other professions.MINISTRY AIMSIt is expected that graduates of Trinity BibleCollege will be persons who will demonstratecontinued growth in Christ-likeness in the followingareas:Christian Commitment: Through habits of personal devotion andcorporate worship Through an increased knowledge andunderstanding of the Word of God By maintaining a Spirit-filled lifestyle By supporting the fulfillment of the GreatCommissionResponsibility: In meeting personal, family, and vocationalobligations Through service to God, His Church, oursociety, and the worldServant-Leadership: Through the use of effective oral and writtencommunication Through displaying interpersonal skills andexhibiting genuine respect for all humanity Through capable problem-solvingSound Judgment: Based on the ability to think logically andcritically That shows mathematical competency That values knowledge and differentiatesbetween fact and opinion With sensitivity to questions of faith andvalues That reflects an understanding of their owncultural heritageMaturation of the Total Person: Through moral and ethical behavior basedon biblical standards By consistently practicing biblical Christianity Through a commitment to life-long learningand intellectual growth By maintaining wholesome professional andpersonal relationshipsThe MinistryA divinely called and scripturally ordained ministryhas been provided by our Lord for the purpose ofleading the Church in: Evangelism of the world Worship of God Building a body of saints in the image of HisSon.Divine HealingDivine healing is an integral part of the gospel.Deliverance from sickness is provided for in theatonement and is the privilege of all believers.The Blessed HopeThe resurrection of those who have fallen asleepin Christ and their translation together with thosewho are alive and remain unto the coming of theLord is the imminent and blessed hope of theChurch.The Millennial Reign of ChristThe second coming of Christ includes the raptureof the saints, which is our blessed hope, followedby the visible return of Christ with His saints toreign on earth for one thousand years.The Final JudgmentThere will be a final judgment in which the wickeddead will be raised and judged according to theirworks. Whosoever is not found written in the Bookof Life will be consigned to everlastingpunishment.The New Heavens and the New Earth“We, according to His promise, look for newheavens and a new earth, wherein dwellethrighteousness” (2 Peter 3:13).11

ACCREDITATION STATEMENTTrinity is approved by the State Department ofVocational Rehabilitation for the training ofstudents with disabilities.Trinity Bible College is accredited by the HigherLearning Commission of the North CentralAssociation of Colleges and Schools, 30 NorthLaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois60602-2504. The phone number is 1-800-6217440.Trinity Bible College is listed in the current editionof American Association of Collegiate Registrarsand Admissions Officers.Trinity is listed in the Education Directory of HigherEducation, published by the U.S. Department ofEducation.Trinity Bible College is also accredited by theAssociation for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE),formerly known as the Accrediting Association ofBible Colleges (AABC), 5575 South SemoranBlvd. Suite 26, Orlando, Florida 32822-1781 whichis an institutional accrediting body recognized bythe Council for Higher Education Accreditation.The phone number for this organization is 1-407207-0808.MEMBERSHIPSProfessional Memberships in North Dakota North Dakota Association of StudentFinancial Aid Administrators North Dakota Association of CollegeRegistrars and Admissions Officers North Dakota Library Association Online Dakota Information Network(ODIN) North Dakota Association of Colleges forElementary Education.This dual accreditation strengthens: The acceptability of Trinity’s ministerialstudies, Elementary EducationDepartment, and business programs The admission of Trinity graduates intograduate-level institutions for advanceddegrees The transfer of credits to other collegesand universitiesRegional and National ProfessionalMemberships National Association of Christian CollegeAdmissions Personnel American Association for Employment inEducation National Association of Student FinancialAid Administrators Rocky Mountain Association of StudentFinancial Aid Administrators Upper Midwest Association of CollegiateRegistrars and Admissions Officers Association of Christian SchoolsInternational Association of Christians in StudentDevelopment Association of Christian Librarians (ACL) American Library Association (ALA)ENDORSEMENTSTrinity Bible College is endorsed as a four-year,collegiate-level institution by the Commission onChristian Higher Education of the General Councilof the Assemblies of God, Springfield, Missouri.APPROVALTrinity Bible College is approved by the State ofNorth Dakota with authorization to award bothAssociate of Arts and Bachelor of Arts degrees.Graduates of Trinity’s Teacher EducationDepartment Program are eligible for teachercertification with the state of North Dakota andwith the Association of Christian SchoolsInternational (ACSI).STUDENT MINISTRIESTrinity is approved for the training of veterans, warorphans, and dependents of veterans.Student Ministries is a vital part of the academicprogram. Its purpose is to provide a meaningfulintegration of classroom instruction and practicalexperience.Trinity is approved by the United StatesDepartment of Justice for the training of foreignstudents.ObjectivesUpon successful completion of the StudentMinistries program, students should be able to:12

Trinity Alumni Association members shouldshow an active faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. It isthe purpose of association members to be asource of strength and encouragement to oneanother and to further the kingdom of God throughtheir financial support of Trinity Bible College.Serve God by demonstrating love forChrist through active service and by givingevidence of a growing relationship withChrist.Serve others by actively taking the fullgospel message to the worldServe the Church by learning to workcooperatively with pastors in ministering tothe needs within the local church bodyDevelop individual ministry skills andspiritual gifts through actual serviceApply academic knowledge to practicalministry situations through supervised fieldexperiencesThe Trinity Today publication is sent free to alumniwho provide the college with a current mailingaddress. Each issue informs friends of the collegeof the activities of the school and of its alumni.COLLEGE LIFESTYLEStudents, faculty, and staff are all actively involvedin a mutual effort to build and maintain a Christiancommunity where the development of Christianmaturity is both possible and encouraged. Eachperson’s life should reflect biblical character asempowered by the Holy Spirit. Trinity BibleCollege has, therefore, adopted both general andspecific standards that express this lifestyle.RequirementsStudents are to be actively involved in ministryeach semester they are enrolled in six or moreresidence credits at Trinity Bible College. Theyare to make a semester-long commitment to oneor more ministries at the beginning of eachsemester and to faithfully complete theassignments. Timely submission of paperwork isnecessary to receive a successful grade. Anunsuccessful grade must be made up rather thanremaining on the record. Students must fulfill therequirements of the program as outlined in theStudent Handbook in order to graduate in anyresident degree program. Students areresponsible to be aware of the requirements of theprogram by reading the current Student Handbookand by contacting the Student Ministries Officewith any questions.We believe the saving and sanctifying power ofthe Holy Spirit is at work in members of the collegecommunity. The work of the Spirit is to magnifythe Lord Jesus Christ and to promote spiritualmaturity in the lives of believers. This maturity ismanifested in the gifts of the Spirit, and evenmore, in the fruit of the Spirit.The lifestyle of members of the college communityought to avoid every kind of evil or even theappearance of it (1 Thess. 5:22). Our lifestyleshould promote and enhance what is good andbeautiful in life (Phil. 4:8). Certainly, right thinkingabout the noble things in life leads to godliness inthought, speech, and action (Prov. 23:7).OpportunitiesMinistry opportunities for fulfilling degreerequirements in Student Ministries include theareas of business, children’s ministry, area churchministry, institutional ministry, cross-culturalministry, and outreaches.Conduct is governed by standards deemednecessary for orderly and purposeful campusliving. Students are expected to maintain andexemplify a high standard of Christian conduct.Dedication to values based on biblical principles,concern for others, and a personal spiritual desireare essential for a successful college experienceat Trinity.ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONMembership in this organization is open tograduates from Trinity Bible College, TrinityBible Institute, Hub City Bible Institute, orLakewood Park Bible School. Associatemembership is open to those who have completedone quarter or one semester at any of theseschools. Honorary membership is available forany member or former member of the Board ofDirectors, current or former faculty, or the spouseof any member, associate member, or honorarymember.Since membership in the Trinity Bible Collegecommunity is voluntary, a cheerful compliancewith policies and standards is expected. Thecollege reserves the right to dismiss students whodo not live in accordance with these policies andstandards.13

women’s basketball compete in the NorthernIntercollegiate Athletic conference (NIAC). Thepurpose of all of Trinity’s athletic programs is torepresent Christ through athletic competition aswell as through ministry in churches or otheropportunities for Christian service.Specific details of community life are published inthe Student Life and Student Ministries Handbook.Prospective students are invited to view a copy ofthe handbook at www.trinitybiblecollege.edu.SOCIAL LIFECHAPELSocial InteractionSpiritual development and academic preparationare only a part of the college experience. Thereare numerous opportunities to grow, interact withfriends, participate in social activities, andcontribute to the community life.Campus activity is built around the chap

Trinity Bible College . 50 South Sixth Avenue . Ellendale, North Dakota 58436 . Admissions Office: 1-888-TBC2DAY (1-888-822-2329) . University, Ames, and Central Bible College, Springfield, MO., and the Assemblies of God Theological Seminary, Springfield, MO. Rev. Niles was ordained in 1978 in Des Moines,