TALLAHASSEE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE AND TRAINING CENTER, INC.
TALLAHASSEE, FLORIDA

• To provide students with a strong grounding in the Word of God. Academic programs are designed to provide students with the spiritual foundation, knowledge and skills required to become committed, effective followers of Jesus Christ. The college does this through the study of Scripture and ministry of the Word in its historical context and contemporary settings. TCCTC is highly motivated to help students find God’s purpose for their lives and equip them to fulfill their destiny in Him. TCCTC’s core curriculum promotes: TCCTC is accredited at the highest level by Transworld Accrediting Commission International. To learn more about Transworld and review our accreditation, please visit: TCCTC was birthed in vision, sustained in prayer, and developed with the cooperation of business, educational, and pastoral leadership. In 1988 the founders of TCCTC recognized the need for a place that provided the in-depth academic and biblical education required by the Body of Christ, whether called to ministry in the home, business, the congregation, or ordained ministry. A place that was both a college and a training center, providing opportunities for higher education and personal growth. A place that crossed all racial, cultural, economic, age, and denominational boundaries. A place where everyone was welcome. Formerly known as the Center for Biblical Studies, TCCTC’s original mission has never changed: Provide students with a strong foundation in the Word of God TCCTC enjoys cooperation from, membership with, and recognition by civic, governmental and business groups throughout the city. Recognized by the Tallahassee Chamber of Commerce as Nonprofit Service Business of the Year TCCTC continues to stand out as a model of unity and academic excellence. Mission & Values Tallahassee Christian College and Training Center (TCCTC) equips believers to do what they are called to do through biblical, cross-denominational education and training. Our Mission is to provide students with a strong foundation in the Word of God, support and extend the ministry of the local church, and build edifying relationships across the body of Christ. We believe the Bible is the authoritative Word of God, and we are dedicated to teaching the truth of the Scriptures. We are dedicated to following Jesus and basing all our teaching on the Word of God. We are committed to daily prayer with and for each other, following the wisdom and guidance of the Holy Spirit. We believe every follower of Jesus is in full-time ministry, whether in the church, home, workplace, or community. We are committed to helping all our students discover God’s purpose for their life then equip them to fulfill that purpose. We believe all Christians are called to lifelong education, training, and spiritual formation. As an accredited school, TCCTC provides resources and programs for both degree seeking students and those learning for personal growth. Transworld Accrediting Commission International a non-governmental accrediting body. Transworld accredits and assists Theological Schools, Seminaries, Universities, Colleges and Programs throughout the World — on campus, online and distance learning. Among its over 200 member institutions are Rhema Bible Training College, Andersonville Theological Seminary, Faith Christian University, and Impact University. To see a complete list of other institutions accredited by Transworld Accrediting Commission International, please visit Tallahassee Christian College and Training Center is registered with the State of Florida Department of Education Commission for Independent Education and enjoys undergraduate and graduate credit transfers with seminaries throughout the country. Per State of Florida statute, the institution does not guarantee the acceptance of transfer credits to other institutions. Transfer of credits to other institutions of higher learning are accepted at the discretion of the institution to which a student is applying. Jo Anne is President and Co-Founder of Tallahassee Christian College & Training Center, a venture in faith and servant ministry to the Body of Christ. It is her desire to be fully available to the Lord; to allow Him to live and move through her in a way that will bring Him honor; to let Him choose the “what, when, where, and how” of her life; and to be rightly related to others. Jo Anne serves on the Board of Directors of Mission Tallahassee, and Pray Tallahassee. She is an active member of her church, Prayer Coordinator for the U.S. Strategic Prayer Network, and a member of the Tallahassee Pastor’s Council. She is married to Joe, and has two children and five grandchildren. Donald R. “Ray” Bardill, Ph.D., joined the faculty of TCCTC in 2017. He brings the experience of a full career in teaching, research and oversight of social work as a discipline and clinical practice in social work services to individuals, couples, families, and groups. He is professor emeritus in the School of Social Work at Florida State University, where he also served as dean for 15 years. Dr. Bardill’s long history of service to the community is capped by his appointment to the National Commission on Child and Family Welfare by the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. Interspersed among his extensive academic writings on family are those in faith-based publications: “Basic Values for Family Living”, in The Lutheran Woman’s Quarterly; “Christ-Centered Fathering”, and “Father as Spiritual Leader” in Reconnections; and his book, “Thank God I’m a Teenager” for Augsburg Press. Matthew Carter is an Independent Senior Consultant, providing professional consulting services to corporate, small businesses and non-profit organizations on renewable energy, telecommunications and governmental affairs. He is also the International Evangelist in Residence for Carter Ministries, Inc. He is a gifted Christian Evangelist, speaker and writer for workshops, conferences, seminars, revivals and other events. For the last ten years he has served as an evangelist and speaker for conferences, workshops and worship services in the United States, the Caribbean, and Central America. Matthew earned a Master’s degree in Theological Science from Smith Chapel Bible University, a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Christian Ministry from Gulf Coast College & Seminary, and received an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from St. Thomas Christian College. He served as Senior Pastor of Beulah Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Gretna, Florida, where he formerly served as President of the Congress of Christian Education (Union Baptist Association) and Vice Moderator for the Gadsden County Baptist Association (Southern Baptist Convention). Matthew is a graduate of Florida State University, undergraduate and law school. He is an attorney and has been a member of the Florida Bar for many years.