The Work of ICOTB

International College of the Bible is a tuition-free distance learning school offering a college-level study program. It is for dedicated Christians who want to gain a deeper understanding of God’s Word but simply cannot reach a classroom.

ICOTB offers 3 levels of study:

  • Associate of Arts in Bible
  • Bachelor of Arts in Bible
  • Master of Arts in Bible

If you are interested in pursuing one of these programs then complete the enrollment form you will find under “Enrollment” on the main menu. However, please understand that our staff is small so enrollment is selective.

International College of the Bible is a part of the work of International Bible Teaching Ministries which offers an online study open to all. You can enroll in this free study by following the instructions found on the IBTM site here.

The Staff of ICOTB

Teaching Staff

Ronald D. Gilbert

Evangelist, Rock Valley Church of Christ
Director, IBTM
President, ICOTB

Memphis School of Preaching – Graduate
Tennessee Bible College – BA, MA and PhD

Ronald D. Gilbert has been active in missions since 1980 and has now preached in more than forty campaigns to twenty nations. He worked as Director of Missions for Tennessee Bible College for twelve years and then began the International College of the Bible in 2007. He oversees all aspects of the curriculum and serves as an Instructor.

David Amos

Q & A, IBTM & ICOTB
Q & A, “Good News Today”
Instructor, ICOTB

Jefferson Technical College – AA
West Liberty State College – BA
University of Dayton – MA

David Amos has worked extensively in missions since retiring from his secular career and has been on numerous campaigns to ten nations. He is also involved in a prison ministry weekly. But his specialty as been answering Bible questions and has compiled a book with Bible answers to more than 1,100 questions.

John Chowning

Minister, Algood Church of Christ
Instructor, ICOTB
Instructor, IBTM Online Courses

Ohio Valley College – BA
David Lipscomb University – MA
Goshen College – Elementary Teacher’s Accreditation

John Chowning has a strong background in teaching having taught in public schools, preaching schools, and online. He has preached for more than 30 years.

Ron E. Gilbert

Minister, South Pittsburg Church of Christ
Instructor, ICOTB
Instructor, IBTM Online Courses

Nashville School of Preaching – Graduate
Tennessee Bible College – BA and MA

Ron E. Gilbert has been preaching since 1993 and active in Internet teaching since 2011.

Charles F. Hannah

Master Behavioral Science Counselor, Tennessee Department of Corrections
Individual and Group Counseling
Instructor, ICOTB

International College of the Bible – AA
Edmondson Junior College – ABS
Tennessee Wesleyan College – BA
Tennessee Technological University – MA

Charles F. Hannah retired after 32 years with the State of Tennessee including 16 years as an Alcohol and Drug Abuse Case Manager. He has preached part-time for more than 20 years.

Garland Robinson

Minister, Leoni Church of Christ
Editor, Seek the Old Paths
Instructor, ICOTB

Garland Robinson has been preaching for more than 40 years. He is also a prolific gospel writer, a printer of gospel materials, and the editor of a monthly magazine.

Rusty Stark

Minister, Benton Harbor Church of Christ
Instructor, ICOTB

Michigan Christian College – AA
Oklahoma Christian College – BA
International College of the Bible – MA

Rusty Stark has been active in local work since 1978 and began foreign missions in 1993. He has been making trips to Zambia with the IBTM team since 2008.

Auxiliary Staff

Earl Alverson

Minister, Plainview Church of Christ
Field Representative, IBTM/ICOTB

Earl Alverson has preached for more than twenty years and been associated with the work of IBTM/ICOTB since the beginning. He has been on two campaigns and works to raise funds for IBTM special projects.