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.
