Trinity Baptist College was founded in 1974 by Trinity Baptist Church, and continues to be a ministry of this growing congregation with over 2,500 in weekly attendance. Dr. Tom Messer serves as Trinity's senior pastor.
The college is an Independent Baptist ministry. It has been accredited by the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, an institutional accrediting body, since September 25, 1997. TRACS is recognized and approved by the United States Department of Education and recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).