90 Years on Mission
ROOTED • PREPARING • BUILDING
During the 2023-24 academic year, Lancaster Bible College marks 90 years of “educating Christian students to think and live and biblical worldview and to proclaim Christ by serving Him in the Church and society.”
We celebrate our history, our heritage and God’s good work through alumni, faculty, staff and friends of LBC over many years. We rely on God’s wisdom and guidance as we equip students to make a lasting impact on our world: in Lancaster, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., online and through partnerships in Uganda, Brazil and beyond. Read stories, view videos, stay up to date on events, and learn more about the past, present and future of LBC right here.
LBC at 90 | Rooted in the past. Preparing in the present. Building for the future.
90th Upcoming Events
Ways to Pray for LBC
OCTOBER: Call upon the Lord with us on Oct. 3 for LBC's annual Day of Prayer.
NOVEMBER: Did you know that about 40% of LBC students are part of Charger athletic teams? Pray that our student-athletes will “pursue excellence through athletics and cultivate Christ-centered relationships that impact others.”
LBC's 90th Anniversary:
Our Presidential History
Learn how each of LBC's six presidents helped to shape and lead Lancaster Bible College, from Henry J. Heydt in 1933 to Dr. Thomas L. Kiedis today.
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LBC | Capital - Life on life for 90 years
See how life-on-life is more than just a catchy phrase – it’s a way of life, and it’s been a part of our DNA for 90 years. Our community – past, present and future – is engaged in experiences that last a lifetime.
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Relive Homecoming Highlights from the Past 20 Years
Enjoy highlights from the past 20 years of homecoming events. See anyone your know? Be part of history and join us for Homecoming 2023 - Sept 29-30.
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The Peterson & Teague Years:
(75th Anniversary)
See the highlights that marked the eras of LBC's fifth president, Dr. Gilbert A. Peterson, and sixth president, Dr. Peter W. Teague. Part of the 75th Anniversary series.
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Read Stories That Highlight LBC’s 90th Anniversary
ECHO Extra: Humble Beginnings
The 3 Original ‘Homes’ of LBC
(Read more about LBC founder Henry J. Heydt in the Fall 2023 issue of The ECHO Magazine.) As we look back on 90 years of history, we reflect on the original "homes" of Lancaster Bible College. Then known as Lancaster School of the Bible, the college was located at three different sites from 1933 to…
ECHO Extra: 5 Longtime Employees Reflect on Their Time at LBC
(Read the rest of this story in the Fall 2023 issue of The ECHO Magazine.) Five LBC | Capital employees, who are also all alumni, have seen many changes over the course of their time at the college. Deb Hunt (’78), Karen Perago (’85), Lisa Swarr (’87), Micah Story (’98) and Ben Eisemann (’10) have…
90 Faces of LBC | Warren Whitney
Throughout the 2023-24 academic year, Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School will celebrate our 90th anniversary! Here, we introduce our community to "90 Faces of LBC" each week. Keep up with all the news and events of our 90th year, read stories and more at lbc.edu/90. Warren Whitney Warren Whitney is a…