About Us
From the President
 For
almost two decades, the Center for Urban Biblical Ministry (CUBM)
has partnered with Geneva College to provide an education specifically
suited for students heeding Christ’s call to proclaim and
live the Gospel in their communities.
We have a rich history of working
together, and it is a pleasure to welcome CUBM students as members
of Geneva’s student population. While the college campus is
geographically separate from the heart of Pittsburgh and CUBM headquarters,
our respective organizational aims connect us closely.
What are those aims? Both Geneva
and CUBM begin with a vision to equip students to further Christ’s
kingdom and transform society for the glory of God. And whether
it’s our traditional undergraduate students or their fellow
scholars at a sister program such as CUBM, students frequently express
satisfaction with our excellent faculty made up of Christ-centered
instructors. Indeed, CUBM and Geneva have been blessed with capable
educators poised to help make the vision a reality.
The information contained in this
catalog will give you a clear sense of the convenient, affordable
and effective instruction available through the CUBM programs. Executive
Director Karla Byrd and the CUBM board members and staff are prepared
to offer assistance as you consider a course of study that will
prepare you for ministry in this city and beyond.
In His service,
Kenneth A. Smith, President
Geneva College
Our Mission Statement
The mission of the Center for Urban Biblical Ministry (CUBM) is to glorify God by educating urban students in southwestern Pennsylvania for effective service in their local communities. CUBM provides accredited Bible-based degree programs granted by Geneva College and other learning experiences in a Christian community where deep relationships with others of diverse backgrounds are encouraged, equipping students to further the kingdom of Christ and transform society for the glory of God.
Our Statement of Faith
We believe…
- the Bible is the inspired, only infallible,
authoritative word of God
- there is one God, eternally existent
in three person, Father, Son and Holy Spirit
- in the deity of Jesus Christ, His
virgin birth, sinless life, atoning death, resurrection, ascension
to the right hand of the Father and future return in power and
glory
- for salvation of the lost and sinful,
regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential
- in the present ministry of the Holy
Spirit by whose indwelling the Christian is able to live a godly
life
- in the resurrection of both the saved
and the lost; they that are saved unto the
- in the spiritual unity of believers
in Jesus Christ
The CUBM Experience
Students of the Center for Urban Biblical Ministry (CUBM) may earn Geneva College associate of arts degrees in Christian ministry, business administration and human services. The programs are designed for busy urban church leaders, future leaders, and persons who have little or no previous college experience. The degrees can be earned in as little as two and one-half years (5 semesters) of full-time study. Part-time study options are also available. Upon completion, the student is eligible to earn a bachelor degree through Geneva College’s degree completion program or other more traditional programs at Geneva. CUBM seeks to promote urban transformation by developing students who know how to serve their communities. With this in mind, the CUBM program is uniquely designed to:
- Equip urban Christian leaders in western
Pennsylvania for the challenges of modern urban ministry and work.
- Promote Biblical teaching about ministry
and business that influences lives and communities
- Help church leaders train members to use
their gifts to serve the Lord in the urban community.
- Assist the church to develop urban communities
that are economically and spiritually strong.
- Address the needs of urban families and
the crises they face.
- Encourage all students to pursue excellence
in life, service, work, and ministry.
The CUBM program is distinctive because of
its focus on:
- Ministry in an urban setting
- A liberal arts curriculum taught from a
Christian perspective
- Convenient class schedules for busy students
– evenings and Saturdays
- A curriculum designed to help students integrate
faith and learning
- Reduced tuition costs and financial aid
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