“Discipling the next generation of Christian ministers and missionaries for global impact.”
Christ Mission College (CMC), formerly known as the Latin American Bible Institute (LABI), is a small private Christian college in San Antonio, Texas, founded in 1926 by Rev. H.C. Ball and his wife, Sunshine Ball. Affiliated with the Assemblies of God, the college is dedicated to developing the next generation of Christian ministers and missionaries with a particular emphasis on Latin American and global outreach. Located at 10822 FM 1560 North in northwest San Antonio, CMC offers a uniquely immersive environment in which Biblical education, discipleship, and practical ministry experience are woven together into every program. The college received initial accreditation from the Association of Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) in 2020, a milestone marking its emergence as a formally accredited institution of biblical higher education. Academically, CMC offers a focused curriculum centered on Divinity and Ministry, available in both two-year and four-year formats. All programs incorporate co-curricular components including mission trips, ministry internships, and hands-on assignments, ensuring that students graduate with both theological grounding and real-world ministry experience. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 9:1, students benefit from highly personalized instruction and mentorship. On average, 10 to 11 students graduate annually. The EVM Library on campus holds more than 150,000 volumes covering biblical studies, theology, and related disciplines. Student life at CMC is centered on community, discipleship, and spiritual formation. Each Tuesday, students participate in campus-wide discipleship groups where they dive into Scripture together. The college's Campus Work Program enables students to work on campus with their earnings applied directly to their outstanding tuition balance, keeping costs exceptionally low. Unlike most colleges, CMC does not accept student loans for tuition or room and board — reflecting its commitment to debt-free, vocationally focused education. The San Antonio setting provides students access to one of the nation's most culturally rich and rapidly growing metropolitan areas, with a vibrant Latino heritage, the historic Alamo, and the famous River Walk just minutes from campus.
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Tuition & Fees (All Students)
$8,806 – $9,423
/yr
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Provides the core theological and biblical curriculum for both two-year and four-year degree tracks, grounded in Assemblies of God doctrine
Prepares students for practical ministry, global missions, and church leadership through experiential training including mission trips and internships
4 years
A comprehensive four-year program integrating biblical studies, theology, and practical ministry experience — including mission trips and internships — preparing students for pastoral and ministerial roles.
2 years
A two-year foundational program blending biblical and theological study with general education, designed for students launching into ministry or continuing to the four-year degree program.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $8,806
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
