A two-year, in-person ministry training program in the Pittsburgh area, combining Biblical instruction, spiritual development, and practical ministry experience.
Revival Today Bible Institute exists to train ministers of excellence who deliver the Gospel of Jesus Christ in Word and Power.
Bible Institute students are trained in Biblical doctrine, evangelism, leadership, and real ministry environments, all within a culture marked by the power of the Holy Spirit.
RTBI operates under Revival Today Church (opens in a new tab). Each semester, students are assigned to a church helps department, serving in four different departments over their two years, and take part in the church's Saturday outreaches.
"Sound Biblical training coupled with the power of the Holy Ghost is required." — Evangelists Jonathan & Adalis Shuttlesworth
Designed for individuals ages 18–35 who sense a call to preach, lead, evangelize, and build the local church.
Called to worship ministry? Explore Revival Today School of Worship. Looking to grow in the Word online? Explore Revival Today School of the Word.
RTBI students are immersed in real ministry environments every week, from services and outreaches to worship, leadership, and hands-on ministry training.
Doctrinally sound teaching across the Old and New Testaments, Church history, and the core convictions of the Pentecostal faith.
Serve 4 hours per week getting hands-on technical ministry training in a Revival Today Church department.
Take part in Saturday outreaches: one per month in your first year, two per month in your second.
Character, communication, finances, and the disciplines that sustain ministers for decades.
Housing, transportation, living expenses, textbooks, and course supplies (laptop, etc.) are not included. See housing near campus and the full course list.
For the Spring 2027 cohort, applications are due December 15, 2026.
For the Fall 2027 cohort, applications are due July 31, 2027.
These deadlines apply to the Bible Institute only (not School of Worship or School of the Word). Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
Submit your application online through the RTBI application portal (opens in a new tab). You'll upload your required materials, complete an interview, and then receive a decision.
Students must be between the ages of 18 and 35 to apply.
A high school transcript or GED. Applicants should feel called into full-time ministry.
$50, paid online with submission of your application.
Yes. International applicants should email admissions@revivaltoday.com.
The Bible Institute is a two-year, full-time program.
Yes. All students must be available for classes and ministry Tuesday–Friday, 9 AM–3 PM. There are no evening or distance courses offered for this program.
Looking for an online option? Revival Today School of the Word is a one-year, self-paced, fully online program launching Fall 2027. It awards a certificate of course completion, not the same ministry credential as the in-person schools.
Classes and ministry run Tuesday–Friday, 9 AM–3 PM, at our Coraopolis, PA campus (107 Patton Drive), about 25 minutes from downtown Pittsburgh.
Students are also required to serve 4 hours per week getting hands-on technical ministry training in a Revival Today Church department.
$4,000 total, paid in two installments of $2,000, one per year. Each installment is due in full one month before classes begin. No payment plan is offered.
Textbooks and any other course needs (laptop, etc.) are purchased by the student.
No. Students must secure their own housing and cover daily living expenses, bills, food, and other costs. See our list of apartment communities near campus.
The first year builds foundations in the Word: Old & New Testament Survey, Bible Doctrines, Church History & Pentecostal Heritage, Evangelism, and more. The second year prepares you for the field with Homiletics, Hermeneutics, Pastoral Care & Leadership, Apologetics, and more. See the full course list.
Courses are taught by Revival Today pastoral staff and RTBI instructors, giving students practical, ministry-focused training from experienced leaders.
Each semester, Pastor Jonathan also hosts special student seminars where he personally teaches and pours into the student body, providing additional ministry insight, leadership development, and practical instruction beyond the classroom.
Yes. Students serve 4 hours per week getting hands-on technical ministry training in a Revival Today Church department. Each semester, students are assigned to a helps department, serving in four different departments over their two years.
Students also take part in Revival Today Church's Saturday outreaches: first-year students serve in one outreach per month, and second-year students serve in two.
RTBI exists to train ministers of excellence who deliver the Gospel of Jesus Christ in Word and Power. The culture is shaped by that mission: in person, full-time, and focused on launching students into ministry.
No. The Bible Institute is a two-year certificate program, and no undergraduate degree is awarded upon completion. The expectation is that students will launch into full-time ministry after graduation.
Select graduates may also be invited to complete a Third-Year Leadership Residency.
The Third-Year Leadership Residency provides select students with advanced, hands-on ministry training under the direct oversight of Revival Today Ministries leadership. It equips students to function effectively in full-time ministry through practical service, leadership development, and close mentorship.
The residency is by invitation only; students cannot apply. To be considered, students must:
Graduates who successfully complete the two-year program may be eligible to receive ministerial licensure through Revival Today Global Pursuit (opens in a new tab), subject to its requirements. Licensure is granted by Revival Today Global Pursuit and is not automatic.
Revival Today Bible Institute is an accredited member of Transworld Accrediting Commission International (TACI) (opens in a new tab).
RTBI is not accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, and credits earned at RTBI may not transfer to other colleges or universities.
If you know you're called, don't wait. Take the first step toward fulfilling the plan of God for your life.
Melissa Atkinson, Dean · 107 Patton Drive, Coraopolis, PA 15108. Classroom visits must be pre-approved by the Dean; visitors must be at least 16 years old.
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