Timeline

Launching the Chinese program In 1997, Dr Johan Ferreira began the work of building BCQ’s Chinese program. This was the first of its kind in Brisbane, and to this day […]

Caulfeild House is remodelled The main administrative building at the college has always been Caulfeild House. The building, standing since 1887, housed our offices and meeting rooms upstairs, as well

The birth of BCQ After more than 40 years as Queensland Bible Institute, the college changed its name in 1984 and became Bible College of Queensland (BCQ)—one of many big

QBI joins the Australian College of Theology In 1982, QBI became affiliated with Australian College of Theology to deliver accredited courses, as part of a growing consortium of bible colleges

Dr Ken Newton revolutionises the college In 1977 Dr Ken Newton, our longest-serving principal, took the helm. Under his leadership, the college flourished, changed its name, saw our highest ever

Rev Warren guides an important transition After Rev Paxton stepped down in 1976, Rev Keith Warren stepped in as principal for one year before returning to full-time pastoral ministry. Rev

Rev Paxton expands the library In 1971, Rev Geoffrey Paxton became principal of QBI. The library, situated below the administration offices, was renovated, expanded, and renamed ‘The W.J. Tunley Memorial

Rev Nicholls expands the campus After serving as a visiting lecturer at QBI, Baptist minister Rev C Harold Nicholls became QBI’s principal from 1957 through to 1969, overseeing significant growth

Rev Potter becomes honorary principal After four years as principal, Rev Jacob stepped aside, and Rev Eric Potter, from the Hamilton Methodist Church, became the new honorary principal on the recommendation

The move to Cross Street Three years after classes formally began, L.K. Addison, a generous and enthusiastic voluntary Board member, purchased—and donated to QBI—a 5.5 acre homestead in Toowong that