Who We Are

Our Story & History

Kenya Theological Bible College (KTBC) was founded with a commitment to train church leaders and pastors the word of God and how to rely upon the power of the Holy Spirit. KTBC was three years in the making, but we praise God for helping us to open one main campus and three smaller campuses. Already, more than 50 students, including bishops, pastors, and church leaders, are studying God’s word from a variety of different denominations and backgrounds. Our student body ranges in age from young to middle-age to the aged ones.

Our driving purpose is to instill within every student sound biblical doctrine, along with a secondary passion to pursue the presence of the Holy Spirit. Our mission is to raise up laborers to join in the final last-day revival scheduled to sweep the world before Jesus returns. Students are trained to serve God in their local church, their place of business, on the mission field, and wherever God would lead them.

In 2017, Pastor David Sell, President of Northern California Bible College in the UNITED STATES, adopted KTBC by leading an effort to help start a fellowship Bible College in Kenya. At the end of 2017, KTBC received a registration certificate from the Government of KENYA which allows us to offer a Diploma Certificate in Biblical Studies. Near the end of 2017, the student body of Northern Calif. Bible College donated more than 1,200 books, numerous computers, curriculum, a public address system and the funding to ship them all over on a container. This book drive was driven by the requirement of the Kenyan government that every college must have at least 1000 textbooks on hand. We are very grateful to the entire family of NCBC for helping us to launch a functioning library.

In 2019, we conducted our first graduation under the leadership of Pastor David Sell and his team from the United States. The graduation was successful with 22 graduands. Most of these students are active in Ministry work. Example of Kennedy Museywa, when he joined the College, he was just a pastor, leading only one Church. Currently he has been ordained as a Reverend and leading about three Churches.

In 2023, we had our second graduation. Among the graduates who graduated that year some are now working with our College. For example, Pastor Kenneth Malongo was one of the graduates, who was soon after ordained as an Overseer and leading five churches.

Plans for online Distant Learning are underway and hope to be in operation by mid 2027. We have just installed satellite Internet and the Populi Student Management System to support our online distance learning module.

The Kenyan government now recognizes KTBC as a legal registered college in Kenya that is also nationally accredited with the Kenyan Dept of Education.

In 2025 International School of Ministry joined with KTBC to provide world-class curriculum, now allowing us to provide a well-balanced curriculum to support our Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies Program.

We have had two graduations so far. A team from the United States, led by our president, Pastor David Sell, comes to Kenya to conduct a biblical conference leading up to graduation day, as well as participate in our graduation.

Vision, Mission & Core Values

Our Mission

To provide rigorous, theological education that deeply roots students in the authoritative Word of God, actively embraces the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit, and practically prepares them for effective ministry, church leadership, and marketplace witness.

Our Vision

To be a premier Spirit-empowered theological institution in East Africa, raising a generation of biblically sound, ethically grounded, and practically equipped Christian leaders who will transform their communities and nations for Christ.

Our Core Values

Biblical Authority: Scripture as our inerrant guide, interpreted correctly.
Spirit Empowerment: Active in the baptism, gifts, and ministry of the Holy Spirit.
Academic Rigor: Nationally accredited, scholarly excellence.
Accessible Learning: Tuition-free education for all called students.
Christ-like Character: Developing integrity and ethical leadership.
Inclusive Community: Empowering every believer for ministry.
Practical Ministry: Hands-on training for real-world impact.

Statement of Faith

Our Spiritual foundational Beliefs

We believe in the inerrancy of Scripture, realizing that the original autograph copies were inspired by God, containing no textual fault. (2 Timothy 3:16)
We believe that the Scriptures are the verbally inspired Word of God and are the final source in all matters relating to faith and conduct. (2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21)
We believe that the one true God is revealed through the Scriptures as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. God has manifested Himself to mankind in the person of the Lord Jesus Christ. (1 John 1:1-3; John 15:26; Matthew 28:19)
We believe that man was created good and in the image of God but through voluntary transgression is lost and spiritually dead. (Genesis 1:27; 2:16-17; 1 Corinthians 15:21-22; Romans 3:9-10)
We believe that redemption may be obtained only through repentance toward God and faith toward the Lord Jesus Christ. There is nothing a sinner can do to save himself--except repent and call on the name of Lord Jesus Christ. (Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 3:10-24; 6:23)
We believe that honest repentance and faith toward Christ Jesus will produce a sanctified vessel and separation from the world of sin. (1 Thessalonians 4:3-8; 5:23)
We believe in water baptism by immersion as commanded in the Scriptures for all who repent and believe on the Lord Jesus Christ. (Matthew 28:19; Acts 2:38; 10:48; Romans 6:4)
We believe in the “Baptism with the Holy Spirit” as a definite experience available to all believers, evidenced by power, joy, and the ability to speak in other tongues. (Matthew 3:11; Mark 1:8; Acts 2:4; 11:16)
We believe in miracles, prophetic utterances, and supernatural gifts given by the Holy Spirit to the church today. (1 Corinthians 12:7-11)
We believe in the foundational ministries of the apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers for the church today. (Ephesians 4:7-15)
We believe in New Testament order and organization for the local church, and in the authority of indigenous church government. (Titus 1:5-9; 1 Timothy 3:1-13; Acts 6:1-7)
We believe in the literal bodily return of the Lord Jesus Christ to earth again. He will return from heaven in great glory and power, climaxing this age with judgment on the ungodly and the resurrection and translation of the righteous. (Matthew 16:27; 24:30; Acts 3:20; 1 Thessalonians 4:16; 2 Thessalonians 1:7-8; 2:8; Jude 14-15; Revelation 1:7)

Leadership & Faculty

KTBC is led and taught by a dedicated team of local and international ministry leaders, ensuring a rich, Spirit-empowered, and globally-informed education.

President: Pastor David Sell

Based in Los Angeles, California, USA, Pastor Sell is the visionary founder and President of KTBC. He also serves as President Emeritus of Northern California Bible College. His leadership birthed KTBC in 2017 with a call to equip Kenyans to reach their nation for Christ. He emphasizes sound biblical hermeneutics, the preeminence of the Holy Spirit, and imparting both knowledge and character. His commitment ensures KTBC's standard of excellence and its unique tuition-free model.

Rev. David Litali: Academic Dean

Our on-site Academic Dean provides daily leadership and academic oversight at the Kenya campus. Rev. Litali holds a Diploma from East African Bible College and both a B.A. and M.A. from Indiana University, USA. He is passionate about instilling sound doctrine and a passion for the Holy Spirit in every student, training them to be effective laborers in the end-time harvest.

Our Unique Faculty Model

KTBC delivers world-class education through a powerful three-tier faculty structure:

Local Kenyan Faculty: Anointed pastors and leaders teach in Swahili, providing deep cultural and contextual ministry insight.
NCBC Faculty (USA): Core curriculum for the first years is delivered via video by faculty from Northern California Bible College, primarily taught by President David Sell, with textbooks translated into Swahili.
ISOM Faculty (Global): The final years of the Bachelor of Arts program feature video courses from the International School of Ministry (ISOM), giving our students access to some of the world's finest Bible teachers.

Featured International Faculty (ISOM)

Our partnership with ISOM connects you directly to a global network of ministry experts. KTBC students learn from the same renowned teachers whose courses are taught in 153 countries and 113 languages.

Key faculty include:

· Reinhard Bonnke (Evangelism)
· Jack Hayford (Biblical Integrity & Leadership)
· Joyce Meyer (Practical Christian Living)
· Marilyn Hickey (Spiritual Breakthrough)
· Dr. A.L. Gill (Supernatural Living)
· Bayless Conley (Foundations of Faith)