Welcome to GBTS

Founded by a local church for the purpose of training ministers focused on local church ministry.

Local Church Founded

Reformed Baptist

Pastorally Focused

Our Purpose

The purpose of Grace Bible Theological Seminary (GBTS) is to glorify God in the church by educating and equipping the next generation of pastors, church planters, and missionaries to see churches established and strengthened across the globe.

Mission Statement

The mission of Grace Bible Theological Seminary is to facilitate biblically faithful theological training that prepares students in both sound doctrine and practice in the context of the local church and under the guidance of pastoral mentorship for the service of Christ and his church.

What We Believe

We affirm the Historic Reformed Confessions of faith and particularly subscribe to the Second London Baptist Confession of 1689 as our doctrinal standard.

News & Updates

08.31.23

40-Year Teaching Veteran Bruce Ware Leads GBTS Faculty Workshop

CONWAY, Ark.—Earlier this month, 40-year veteran seminary professor Bruce Ware conducted the first annual faculty workshop for the faculty of Grace Bible Theological Seminary. Ware serves as the…

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06.06.23

Scott Aniol and Ryan Bush Release New Books

The GBTS faculty is a publishing group of theologians! GBTS Professor of Pastoral Theology Scott Aniol recently released Musing on God's Music: Forming Hearts of Praise with the…

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05.25.23

GBTS Sponsors “A Night with James White”

CONWAY, Ark. - On May 11, 2023, Grace Bible Theological Seminary sponsored a special presentation and interview with faculty member and seasoned apologist, Dr. James White, hosted by…

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Master of Divinity

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Shepherds Training Shepherds

Be trained for ministry by ministers. Our focus on local church ministry has led us to develop a program that emphasizes teaching and mentoring from pastor-professors. Our desire is to train pastor-scholars who are equipped with sound theology and the practical skills necessary for their ministry context.

The corporation shall not discriminate against applicants, employees, students, volunteers, and others on the basis of race, color, nationality, or ethnic origin; however, as a religious institution, the corporation reserves the right to deny or terminate employment or to deny or  terminate any other status of persons whose lifestyle, words, actions or otherwise do not align with the corporation’s Statement of Faith, standard of conduct, or other policies of this organization.

Serious Training. Serious Students. Serious Calling.