Origin of Great Lakes Bible College

Great Lakes Christian High School (formerly Great Lakes Christian College) once offered a post-secondary program known as the School of Bible and Missions (renamed in 1975).

In 1987, this post-secondary program received its Ontario Charter through Private Member’s Bill Pr5 in the Legislature of Ontario, officially establishing Great Lakes Bible College (GLBC) as an independent institution.

The Charter also provided for oversight by a governing body of Corporation Members.

Corporate Membership Eligibility

Membership in the Corporation is open to any individual who:

• Is a member in good standing of a church of Christ congregation
• Is at least 18 years of age
• Pays the appropriate membership fee
• Is approved by the Board of Trustees

Structure and Governance

Members of the Corporation elect a Board of Trustees, which is directly responsible for directing the affairs of GLBC.

The Corporation also regulates the College’s by-laws, which define the function and authority of the Board.

In essence, the Corporation operates as a grassroots organization, ensuring that GLBC remains accountable to and guided by the church community it serves.

Why Become a Member

Becoming a Corporation Member of Great Lakes Bible College means joining a community devoted to Christian education, leadership, and spiritual growth.

Your membership allows you to:



• Have a voice in shaping the future of GLBC
• Vote at the Annual General Meeting
• Support the mission and ministry of GLBC in a meaningful way
• Share feedback and insights on academic programs
• Be eligible to serve on the Board of Trustees
• Receive updates on college news and upcoming events
• Enjoy charitable donation benefits — your membership dues qualify!

As an added bonus, you can also choose to become a member of Great Lakes Christian High School — all for the price of one!

GLBC depends on its Corporation Members — as required by our Charter, members must come from churches of Christ congregations. Your involvement ensures that the College remains rooted in faith and responsive to the needs of the church.

Contact Us

For more information or questions about Corporation Membership, please contact:

Immanuel Velasco
President, Great Lakes Bible College
📧immanuelvelasco@glbc.ca

Or reach out to us through our Contact Page.

HOW TO JOIN OR RENEW

YOUR MEMBERSHIP

You can join or renew your Great Lakes Bible College (GLBC) Corporation Membership online or by mail.  See how below.

Become a member today or renew

your Corporate Membership with

Great Lakes Bible College online

through CanadaHelps!



Join or Renew Online

• Visit CanadaHelps.org and search for “Great Lakes Bible College” or click this link.
  
  
• Once on the page, navigate to the “Donate to this Charity” section.
  
  
• From the fund drop-down menu, select “Corporation Membership.”
  
  
• Enter your membership amount:
  
  
• 1-Year Membership: $50.00 CAD per person
  
  
• 3-Year Membership: $135.00 CAD per person
  
  
• In the Message/Notes section, please include:
  
  
• The name of your church of Christ congregation
  
  
• A note indicating Great Lakes Bible College as the school you wish to be a Corporation Member of
  
  
• Your chosen membership option (1-year or 3-year)
  
  
• Click “Continue to Complete Donation” to proceed to the Donor and Tax Information page, then enter your contact and payment details to complete the process.
  

Join or Renew by Mail

• If you prefer to join or renew by mail, make your cheque payable to: Great Lakes Christian College. 

• In the memo line, write:  “Corporation Membership for Great Lakes Bible College (GLBC)."

• Note, for the price of one, you can also choose to be a corporation member of Great Lakes Christian High School. To do so, in the memo line, write: "Corporation Membership for both Great Lakes Bible College and Great Lakes Christian High School."

• Then mail your cheque to: Great Lakes Bible College (Business Office), 4875 King Street, Beamsville, ON L3J 2J1 Canada.
  
  

IMPORTANT NOTE: Great Lakes Christian College is the incorporated body that administers memberships for both Great Lakes Bible College (GLBC) and Great Lakes Christian High School (GLCHS). It should not be confused with Great Lakes Christian College in Michigan, USA — a separate institution.

GLBC GENERAL OPERATING BY-LAW NO. 3

A by-law relating to the conduct of the affairs of Great Lakes Bible College (GLBC), an Ontario corporation. Click the button below to access the Draft of General Operating Bylaw No. 3 dated September 24, 2024.