Who We Are

what We Believe

We believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testament to be the verbally and plenary inspired Word of God. The Scriptures are inerrant, infallible and God-breathed, and therefore are the final authority for faith and life. The sixty-six books of the Old and New Testament are the complete and divine revelation of God to man. We believe that the Authorized Version – King James Bible is the preserved, infallible Word of God for the English speaking people.
2 Timothy 2:16-17; 2 Peter 1:20-21; Psalm 12:6-7

We believe that the Godhead eternally exists in three persons: The Father, The Son, and The Holy Ghost; and that these three are one God.
Deuteronomy 6:4; Genesis 1:26; Matthew 28:19

We believe that the Lord Jesus Christ, the eternal Son of God, came into the world that He might manifest God to men, fulfill prophecy, and become the Redeemer of a lost world. To this end, He was born of the Virgin Mary, received a human body and a sinless human nature without ceasing to be God.
Luke 1:30-35; John 1:1, 14, 18; Hebrews 4:15; Philippians 2:5-11

We believe that, in infinite love for the lost, He voluntarily accepted His Father’s will and became the divinely provided sacrificial Lamb and took away the sins of the world.
Romans 3:25-31; 2 Corinthians 5:14; Hebrews 10:5-14

We believe He rose from the dead in the same body, though glorified, in which He had lived and died and that His resurrected body is the pattern of the body which ultimately will be given to all believers.
John 20:20; Philippians 3:20-21

We believe that on departing earth, He was accepted by His Father and that His acceptance is a final assurance to us that His redeeming work was perfectly accomplished.
Hebrews 1:3

We believe that He became head over all things to the church, which is His body, and in this ministry He does not cease to intercede and to be an advocate for the saved.
Luke 1:35; 1 Corinthians 15:1-3; Ephesians 1:23; Philippians 2:6-8; 1 Timothy 2:5; 1 John 2:1-2

We believe that the Holy Ghost, the Third Person of the Trinity, dwells in every believer immediately upon placing faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and that God provides, through the Holy Ghost, power to live the Christian life.
Romans 5:5; 8:1-9; Galatians 5:16-25

We believe that every believer receives grace from God in the form of a spiritual gift, which enables him to function as a member of the body of Christ.
Romans 12:6; 1 Corinthians 12:7; Ephesians 4:7

We believe that no one can enter the kingdom of God unless born again spiritually, and that the new birth of the believer comes only through faith and acceptance of the redeeming work of Jesus Christ, the Son of God at Calvary. We believe, also, that our redemption has been accomplished by the grace of God, an unmerited gift, given in love by God and not the result of any human works.
John 3:17-18; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Galatians 3:13; Romans 4:4-5

We believe that the message of our Lord Jesus Christ to those whom He has saved is to make Christ known to the whole world and that this is the purpose of the church through the individuals within it.
Matthew 28:18-19; Acts 1:8; 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

We believe that local churches, such as Victory Baptist Church, gather together for practical instruction in the scriptures, for fellowship with God and with other believers, and for corporate witness to the unsaved world. Our common spiritual goal is to be like Christ and to fulfill the Great Commission.
Matthew 28:18-20; Acts 2:42-47; Romans 12:5; Ephesians 4:13-16

We believe that a future period of great tribulation on the earth will be climaxed by the return of the Lord Jesus Christ to the earth as He went in person in the clouds with power and great glory to establish His millennial kingdom. But prior to this tribulation, we believe there will be the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ in the air to receive to Himself into Heaven both His own who are alive and remain until His coming and also all who have died in Jesus Christ.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-17; Zechariah 14:4-11; Revelation 3:10

We believe all men were born with an inherited sin nature received from our common ancestor, Adam. We believe that because of his nature, man is a sinner by choice, and he is totally incapable of reforming himself or ceasing from his sin by his own power. We believe the only hope of deliverance for man is a total change of mind concerning his sinful condition and inability to change it, and a turning to Jesus Christ as the only Saviour. We believe that only through the substitutionary sacrifice of Christ on the cross can a man be eternally delivered from his sin. We believe that all those who reject Jesus Christ as their Saviour are already condemned to an eternity in the lake of fire.
Genesis 5:1-5; Acts 4:19; Acts 16:31; Romans 3:10-23; Romans 5:6-12; Romans 6:23; Romans 10:9-10; Ephesians 2:8-9; Titus 3:5-6; Revelation 20:11-14

We believe that all believers should seek to walk by the Spirit, separating themselves from worldly practices and witnessing by life and by word the truths of the Holy Scripture.
Romans 12; Galatians 5:16, 25; 2 Corinthians 5:9-17

We believe that all believers will be judged at the judgment seat of Christ and rewarded based on their faithful obedience to Him in this life.
Corinthians 3:10-17

UNDERGRADUATE
PROGRAMS

We offer 8 different ministry core areas of study.

ONLINE PROGRAMS

Our online program is currently under development. Check back soon for updates.


Education. Experience. Excellence.

Victory Baptist College & School of Ministry exists to encourage, educate, and equip Christian leaders to be fully committed to the Word of God and to be compelled to influence our generation for the cause of Christ.

OUR VALUES

We believe that God’s word is our final authority and serves as the foundation by which we grow in knowledge and understanding. While there will be an emphasis on theological studies, you will also receive a hands on practical educational experience led by a very experienced and versatile teaching staff including our Pastor, Dr. CT Townsend. You will be offered a wide variety of subjects and can choose one of the following degree programs:

  • Pastoral Theology
  • Christian Education
  • Church Administration
  • Church Music
  • Media & Design
  • Student Ministry
  • Biblical Counseling
  • Missions

2 Timothy 2:15
Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

At Victory, we practice what we preach. You will receive more than a simple education; you will be exposed to real ministry practice and application while serving within the church. You will be given opportunities to advance within your field of ministry. You will also gain valuable experience by participating in the organization and execution of major ministry events at Victory. Our staff looks forward to working closely with you and personally investing in your life and future.

You will enjoy your student life experience as you are surrounded by a community of like-minded young adults. Our desire is that you form lasting relationships with fellow believers who will pray with and for you and invest in your development as a leader in the ministry.

2 Peter 1:10
Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:

We believe that every Christian should humbly strive to be an excellent servant for Christ. A higher calling represents a greater responsibility and at Victory, you will be pushed toward greatness for His sake. Our practical curriculum and hands-on application will allow you to experience great personal growth and development as you prepare for a future in the ministry.

We are thankful for the example set by our founder, Dr. R Larry Brown. Through mentorship, sacrifice, and dedication he led the way in equipping young adults to serve in the ministry. While we honor our past and our legacy, we also embrace our future with great excitement as we launch into this new chapter.


Colossians 3:23
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men

Meet Our Staff

CT Townsend
CT TownsendPresident
Seth Straughn
Seth StraughnVice-President
Mike Mattero
Mike MatteroDean of Men
Kenzie Mattero
Kenzie MatteroDean of Women
Lindsay Straughn
Lindsay StraughnAdmissions
Delaina Nicholas
Delaina NicholasAdmissions

Preserving Our Legacy

Embracing Our Future

Larry Brown Preaching Legacy

Victory Baptist College was founded in 1983, by our Pastor Emeritus, Dr. R. Larry Brown, as a ministry of Victory Baptist Church. For 40 years, VBC has stood firmly on the foundation of God’s Word and has never wavered from the truth. VBC was started as a training center for preachers, and through the years we have seen God use the graduates of our college in a mighty way. We are very thankful for the vision of Dr. Brown and are blessed to see that vision carried forward by Pastor CT Townsend. While we honor our past and the legacy of Victory Baptist College, we are also optimistic about our future!

God’s Word will continue to be the foundation of our institution, and we will continue to train preachers for the ministry. We are also broadening the scope of what we offer to our students. We offer a variety of ministry focus areas to men and women who seek to serve God full-time ministry. Whether you are looking for a school to attend for one year while you seek God’s direction or all four years, we hope you will consider Victory Baptist College.