History of the DCC Bible College
Durban Christian Centre Bible College is a school with a difference, a school of the Spirit.
In 1979 there was a dearth of bible knowledge, generally within the Body of Christ in Durban, South Africa. The glaring need for the uncompromised teaching of present truth and the power of the Word resulted in the establishment of Christian Bible Training College by Pastors Fred and Nellie Roberts. The School soon became known for its authoritative, relevant teaching of the current move of God and the understanding of the Holy Spirit. In being a School of the Spirit, learners were taught to operate powerfully in the gifts of the Holy Spirit. The undeniable flow of the Holy Spirit became synonymous with the school.
Christian Bible Training College adopted its curriculum from the Christ for the Nations Institute, which at the time was the largest Charismatic Bible School in the world, Neville Mac Donald the first appointed Dean, was a graduate of CFNI. Upon moving to Cape Town and founding Good Hope Christian Centre, the deanship of DCCBC was taken over by another graduate of CFNI, Fiona Cudmore. During this time in the history of the Bible School, learners would meet at the Lyric Theatre in Umbilo Road and weretreated to the best variety of Excellent lecturers in the city of Durban. The faculty comprised of men and women who had stood the best of time and were keenly involved in church ministry.
During the deanship of Anne Bellingan, DCCBC moved from the Lyric to the Alhambra Theatre. A close association with Dr. Bill Hammon resulted in the opening of a Christian International University extension office within DCCBC. Hundreds of learners throughout the country enrolled on study programmes up to a Masters level. Anne was highly respected for her dynamic and compelling teaching.
In 1992, Dr Julia and Philip Hawkins steered the Bible School through a further transition as the school moved to Galway Road in Mayville. During this time period DCCBC flourished in their relationship with CI with a learnership reaching into the hundreds and a day school learner body of no less than 90.
Great changes were further effected under the deanship of John Torrens in 1996. A renewed emphasis was placed on mission trips and learner ministry within the church. His hands-on-approach was a tremendous source of blessing and he placed renewed emphasis on the move of the Holy Spirit and a more practical curriculum. For the first time ever, the school embarked on an international mission trip programme. In 2000 a new feeding scheme was initiated at the Berea Road church , a ministry that continues to this day. During this time DCCBC attained provisional accreditation with the South African Government under the Higher Education Act. Due to the passing of the South "African higher education act, DCCBC was no longer permitted to maintain their relationship with Christian International University.
In being the youngest dean, Wayne Hopf introduced a young vibrant atmosphere into the College in 2003, an atmosphere which is still eminent today. His love for the move of the Holy Spirit has resulted in powerful Holy Ghost visitations. During this time DCCBC changed its name to International Christian Bible College to fully represent the international flavor of ministry the bible School had become since 1996. Under the Principalship of John Torrens, the school of Worship was established in 2003. ICBC withdrew from South African government
accreditation in preference to an international recognition once again. A bachelor's short course was established in order to raise men and women of God, fit for five-fold ministry. The legacy of international mission trips has continued.
The alumni of the college have established churches throughout the city of Durban. Further a-field, churches have been planted in the Netherlands, England, Spain and the United States of America, Australia, and Cape Town. Previous learners include Neville Norden (Lewende Woord, Pretoria), Eric Frolik, Peter Rasmussen and Eric Tocknell.
