Trinity Baptist College

Trinity Baptist College (TBC) is a private independent Baptist college in Jacksonville, Florida. It was founded in 1974 by Trinity Baptist Church. It is accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools.

Trinity Baptist College

Motto	Training Students for Life and Ministry
Type	Private college
Established	1974
Religious affiliation	Independent Baptist
Chancellor	Thomas Messer
President	Mac Heavener, Jr.
Administrative staff	28 full-time
Undergraduates	977
Location	Jacksonville , Florida , United States 30.3°N 81.783°W / 30.3; -81.783
Colors	Royal blue, gold, black, white
Sporting affiliations	NCCAA
Mascot	Eagles
Website	tbc.edu

History

Trinity Baptist College was founded in 1974. It was originally located on McDuff Avenue near downtown Jacksonville.

In 1997 the college was accredited by the Trans-national Association of Christian Colleges and Schools.^[1] In 1998, Trinity Baptist College expanded and moved to the west-side of Jacksonville. ^[2]

Academics

Trinity Baptist College offers associate, bachelor's, and master's degree programs.

Athletics

Trinity Baptist College competes as the Eagles in the National Christian College Athletic Association.

The Eagles field women's teams in volleyball, basketball, soccer, and softball. Men's sports include soccer, basketball, and baseball. All sports compete at the division 2 level except baseball and softball, which are division 1.

TBC has won several national titles in various sports including men's soccer (NCCAA 2015), men's basketball (BCNIT 2006, 2009, 2012, 2014), and women's basketball (BCNIT 2019), as well as men’s basketball (BCNIT 2023).

Notable alumni

• David Meeks, Republican member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from Conway, Arkansas^[3]
• Paul Chappell, Pastor of Lancaster Baptist Church and President of West Coast Baptist College.^[4]