NEWS
Steinbach Bible College Moving To
SBC New Campus in 2026
Posted on August 29, 2024
Steinbach, MB – Steinbach Bible College (SBC) and Steinbach Christian School (SCS) are announcing today that SCS has acquired the SBC campus, and SBC will be moving into a new campus in 2026.
SBC and SCS have been operating together out of one building for 75 years, educating students in the way of Christ. The schools both have a mission to pursue Truth and prepare men and women for lives of service, but each have a unique focus: grade school and college. Over the years the schools have become separate organizations, each serving their focus group.
In 2019, the schools subdivided the property, with Steinbach Christian School agreeing to purchase the classroom buildings. When growth allowed for it, the schools would move into separate buildings.
That time has now come!
“We are excited about beginning a new chapter on a fresh campus to continue our mission as a Bible College,” SBC President Dave Reimer said, “Steinbach Bible College has been training servant leaders to follow Jesus, serve the Church, and engage the world, with our alumni serving in churches, ministries, and businesses around the world. The message of Scripture is a foundation for the life of individuals and communities, a much-needed foundation in our quickly changing times.”
“I’ve worked in Hanover School Division and around the world at a variety of international schools, and I am honoured to serve this community by preparing their children to be competent and courageous,” SCS Principal Thor Barkman said. “SCS presents an opportunity for students to integrate faith into the menu of academics, athletics, and performing arts that are familiar to schools. Our goal is to increase the margins of opportunity for students to develop a worldview predicated by the pursuit of Truth. Our Christian faith is our unifying principle.”
SCS’ student body has grown to 436 K-12 students and purchasing the SBC parcel provides opportunity for expansion.
SBC will be moving into a new renovated campus at the former Steinbach Family Medical Clinic building on 333 Loewen Boulevard in the heart of Steinbach. Renovations have already begun, with the aim being that SBC will move its operations to the new campus in 2026.
“We are excited about the mission and the growth of SCS at this moment in time,” Reimer expressed. “It has been our privilege to share a campus with them over the years. We wish them God’s blessing and success as they grow in their influence in Christian education in the community.”
“SBC and SCS have been strengthened by each other over the years. We are grateful to have grown alongside them and will continue to maintain relationship,” Barkman added. “Organizational independence is important for us now in order to grow our capacity to serve the community.”
SBC and SCS believe these changes are exciting new opportunities, a blessing to the Steinbach community directly, and to the broader Christian community around the world.
