The purpose of Maranatha Baptist Bible College is to train men and women for effective gospel ministry in the local church through a higher education program of biblical, general, and professional studies. Through the formal curriculum and activities conducted in the college, students will become prepared to serve in such church-related vocations as pastor, missionary, evangelist, youth worker, Christian education director, minister of music, Christian school teacher, church business manager, church secretary, and other specialized forms of Christian service in either a professional or lay ministry.