On May 10, 2025, IBCS graduated 20 students. Two completed the Certificate in Biblical Studies and 18 degrees were granted, including associate and bachelor’s degrees, the Master of Christian Education, the Master of Arts, and a Master of Divinity. For some this represented years of persistence, taking classes part-time while already engaged in full-time work or ministry.
Dr. Jonathan Edwards, CEO of Eagle’s Nest Baptist Ministries, addressed the graduates, encouraging them to remain faithful in carrying through with the lessons that God had taught them during their tenure at IBCS.
The Lord is prospering IBCS graduates. Five of our graduating students were hired before graduation, two will attend graduate school, six are already involved in vocational ministry, and all are involved in summer ministry either in their local churches or at camps and internships throughout the summer..
We look forward to these graduates making a difference in the West and around the world!
Click on each graduate's photo below to hear his or her testimony. Click here for the entire playlist.
 Sam Near
Associate of Arts
Tri-City Christian Academy
Chandler, Arizona |
 Corey Benson
Pastoral Studies
2025 Summer Junior Camp Speaker
Wolf Mountain Christian Camp
Grass Valley, California |
 Grant Hague
Missions
Christian Service Department Head Award Recipient |
 Jayce Kassuhn
Pastoral Studies
2025 Summer Junior Camp Speaker
Ironwood Christian Camp
Newberry Springs, California |
 Kyle Kemlo
Organizational Leadership
Mortgage Processing Group
Mesa, Arizona |
 Judith Rowland
Organizational Leadership
2025 Summer Internship
Northwest Valley Baptist Church
Glendale, Arizona |
 Tiffany Moffitt
Church Music
Church Music Department Head Award Recipient
2025 Summer IBCS Ministry Team |
 Andrés Pasos
Church Music
2025 Summer IBCS Ministry Team |
 Rachel Benson
Elementary Education
Tri-City Christian Academy
Chandler, Arizona |
 Christi Cotten
Secondary Education
Twin City Christian Academy
Festus, Missouri |
 Emma Palomino
Secondary Education
Arrowhead Christian Academy
Glendale, Arizona |
 Drew Bailey
M.A.Min.
Youth Director
Victory Baptist Church
Montrose, Colorado |
 K.C. Hansen
M.A.Min.
United States Army |
 Dulce Hernández
M.C.Ed.
Teacher Education Department Head Award Recipient
Third Grade Teacher
Tri-City Christian Academy
Chandler, Arizona |
 Joseph Kanteena
M.A.Min.
Deacon
Elliot Road Baptist Church
Gilbert, Arizona |
 Michelle McDonnell
M.C.Ed.
First Grade
Tri-City Christian Academy
Chandler, Arizona |
 Joanna Shumate
M.A.Min.
Elementary Music
Arrowhead Christian Academy
Glendale, Arizona |
 Stephen Shumate
M.Div.
Assistant Pastor
Crossroad Baptist Church
Litchfield Park, Arizona |
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Find out why these graduates chose IBCS.