Cumberland Baptist Institute is a teaching ministry co-sponsored by West Somerset Baptist Church and Parkers Mill Road Baptist Church, both located in Somerset, Kentucky. The two churches cooperatively own and operate the Institute.
The establishment of a Bible Institute in the area was a long-held vision. After much prayer and discussion, initial steps were taken in 2005. Dialogue between West Somerset Baptist Church and Parkers Mill Road Baptist Church progressed, leading to the decision to collaborate on a new ministry that would offer a strong, conservative Bible education to the south-central Kentucky community.
With space available on the property of Parkers Mill Road Baptist Church, the two churches agreed to construct a new building. Ground was broken on May 13, 2006, and with the support of many willing hands, the new 5,000-square-foot facility was completed. The first classes were held in the new building on August 28, 2006.
Cumberland Baptist Institute is grateful to provide accessible Bible education to the community. This ministry is made possible by the dedicated pastors who serve on our faculty and the faithful churches that support us through monthly mission offerings. We are honored to serve alongside them.
It is our prayer that Cumberland Baptist Institute will always remain true to the Great Commission given by the Lord to His churches.