Welcome to Harvest Deaf Bible College!

For many years, as International Deaf Representative of BIMI, Dr. Reggie Rempel had a vision for a school that would train deaf specifically to serve in the ministry. This vision became a reality in the spring of 1994, with the purchase of almost 14 acres of land in the North Georgia area. On September 8, 1994, BIMI Deaf Bible Institute started classes at Stanley Heights Baptist Church in East Ridge, Tennessee, with 12 students. The dormitories were located in Ringgold, GA. During the second year of school, classes were moved to the school property with the addition of a partially completed boys’ dormitory. During the third year, the name was changed to BIMI Deaf Bible College with the addition of the Ministerial Sign Language program for the hearing. During the year, an extension to the dining hall, offices and classrooms were completed in the boys’ dormitory, and a chapel in the barn extended the facilities. Since that time there has been a complete renovation of the barn, to include a library and more offices. Future plans include an additional dormitory building and a gym, which will assist in the expansion of the school facilities. Because of the encouragement of both BIMI (Baptist International Missions) and supporting pastors, the school name was changed to Harvest Deaf Bible College and obtained incorporation.