Even though the rain came, little could dampen the excitement or temper the smiles of more than 350 graduates from Lancaster Bible College on May 4, 2024.   2024 LBC Valedictorian Phoebe Clemens Valedictorian Phoebe Clemens (’24), who during her four years on the LBC campus stood out as a student leader, talented athlete and dedicated scholar as a Sport Management major, summed up a valuable piece of advice for all graduates in her Commencement speech: “Walk with the King and be a blessing.” [Read her entire speech below.]  This fall, Clemens will return to Lancaster Bible College ..read more

Throughout the 2023-24 academic year, Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School will celebrate our 90th anniversary! Here, we introduce our community to “90 Faces of LBC” each week. Keep up with all the news and events of our 90th year, read stories and more at lbc.edu/90.  Dr. Eric Mason 2024 Commencement Speaker Dr. Eric Mason Encourages ‘Thinking and Living a Biblical Worldview’ Beyond the Classroom For many years, Dr. Eric Mason has appreciated what sets Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School apart through his interactions with college ..read more

Welcome to Graduation Central! We hope you enjoy this collection of graduation-related articles. Congratulations, Class of 2024! LBC Celebrates Grads During 90th Anniversary In 2024, LBC | Capital hosts one unified graduation ceremony to honor 360 graduates in Lancaster, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and online as they begin or continue careers and ministry work that will impact their communities and beyond. 2024 Commencement Speaker Dr. Eric Mason: ‘Go into the World with a Biblical Grid’ For many years, Dr. Eric Mason has appreciated what sets LBC | Capital apart through his interacti ..read more

Graduation is a special time for students who have worked so diligently, for families who are bursting with pride and for professors who have watched students flourish. Here are just a few heartfelt words from Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School graduates who are celebrating in the spring of 2024. “Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School prepared me for the future in several ways. I have developed a deeper understanding of Biblical texts. Through rigorous study and analysis of the Bible, I’ve gained a more comprehensive understanding of its ..read more

In just a few days, Lancaster Bible College’s main campus in central Pennsylvania will be flooded with families and loved ones as we celebrate over 360 graduates across all locations and degree levels. While some graduates may be natives of the area, many will be traveling long distances to celebrate their graduation. Among them is Rose (’24), who earned her Doctor of Ministry from her home country of Uganda through LBC | Capital’s partnership with the Pastors Discipleship Network (PDN), which will celebrate graduation in Kampala, Uganda, on May 25, 2024. Growing up in a male-dominated society ..read more

Throughout the 2023-24 academic year, Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School will celebrate our 90th anniversary! Here, we introduce our community to “90 Faces of LBC” each week. Keep up with all the news and events of our 90th year, read stories and more at lbc.edu/90.  Ryan Killebrew (’19) Community-Centered Consulting To impact those in her community, Ryan Killebrew (‘19) founded Killebrew Consulting, a financial coaching and consulting firm that aims to educate and empower small business owners and individuals through personal financial coaching, business ser ..read more

Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School is honored to be part of a group of education institutions helping students finish their college education through the Bucks County (Pa.) Aim & Attain Near Completer Grant. Through the grant awarded to the Bucks County Department of Workforce and Economic Development, eligible individuals who left a higher education study program between 2021 and 2023 can apply to continue and complete their program and attain a degree or certificate at no cost. This may include additional financial support for those who are experiencing a ba ..read more

Throughout the 2023-24 academic year, Lancaster Bible College | Capital Seminary & Graduate School will celebrate our 90th anniversary! Here, we introduce our community to “90 Faces of LBC” each week. Keep up with all the news and events of our 90th year, read stories and more at lbc.edu/90.  Dr. Matthew Lee A ‘Sovereignly Orchestrated’ Move to LBC | Capital   Have you ever experienced a moment where you could see God orchestrating everything just right? For Dr. Matthew Lee, Director of LBC | Capital’s Master of Divinity (MDiv) program, that’s how he ended up in Lancaster, Pa., f ..read more

While Lancaster Bible College focuses on educating students to “think and live a biblical worldview,” the second part of the college mission is to “proclaim Christ by serving Him in the Church and society.” That service after graduation, whether in ministry or the professional world, places students on a career path that is ready for impact. LBC’s Communication & Media Arts and Business Administration departments recently combined efforts to host the “Launch Your Future: Career Night” event. During the evening gathering on April 16, 2024, students met with local employers, learned about in ..read more

Just 3.7 miles from Lancaster Bible College’s campus sits Grace Baptist Church of Lancaster (GBC), which, like LBC, was founded in 1933 by Dr. Henry J. Heydt. He was leading home Bible studies at the time, which naturally led to the creation of the church that summer. The staff of GBC is made up of four pastors who share a common thread. Over the course of 45 years, all four graduated from LBC. Since 1933, the church has gone through many phases and found its home in several buildings. It first met in Lancaster’s Convention Hall on Orange Street, then the local YMCA, Lancaster Airport, and eve ..read more