Holmes Bible College

August 2025

From the Desk of the President

Greetings from Greenville!

A new term has started and classes are underway. Though we are small in number, we feel great momentum building and we look forward to what God will do. Thank you for standing with us in prayer and support. Your faithful friendship is certainly noticed and appreciated on this campus.

I was able to travel extensively over the summer months to many events in the IPHC, Church of God, and Church of God of Prophecy to promote the school. It was so encouraging to meet many alumni and friends along the way. Our team at Holmes would love to visit your church or event. We have an ensemble of singers and musicians, preachers, and others who will travel for the college so please consider us for any upcoming opportunities.

Thank you again for your dedicated partnership. Your giving greatly supports our mission to provide excellent education at a very affordable cost. May God bless you!

Grace and Peace,

Rev. Kevin D. Sneed, President

and the HBC family

We invite you to join us for our “Vision for Education” service on Friday, October 17 at 11 am. Previously known as “Feast of Ingathering,” this is a time to celebrate the sacrificial offerings of IPHC Women for Holmes Bible College. Women’s Ministry leaders from across the southeast will present their annual gifts to the college and our students and staff are preparing a special service. Our guest speaker will be Rev. Sylvia Staten from Rock Hill, SC. A luncheon will follow for everyone in attendance at 12:30 pm in the Ellenberg Center. This will be a great day and we invite you to join us. Call us or click here to register for free. Also, please encourage your church to collect a “Vision for Education” offering for Holmes Bible College. Contact us for more information on how you can participate in this great offering.

Fall 2025 Term Opens

Online classes began on August 4 and on-campus classes began on August 6. We started well and celebrated with an opening convocation on August 11. Our enrollment is now 39 students with 8 residential students, 10 commuter students, and 21 online students. Three more students are already applying for the Spring and we are grateful for everyone God has sent to us to prepare for successful ministry. Pictured above is President Sneed with three new students: Luke from Georgia, Hannah from Virginia, and Jay from South Carolina. The pictures below are from chapel and the welcome back party hosted by Holmes Memorial Church.

2025 James D. Leggett Golf Classic Total Announced

This golf tournament is a major yearly fundraiser to help us carry on the work at Holmes Bible College. The picture above only tells part of the story. When the final deposits were made, the grand total raised was just over $65,000! Thank you sponsors and the organizers including Bishop Ray Boggs, HBC Trustee and Rev. Bill Rose, HBC Alumni President. Next year we welcome your church or business to join us as a sponsor.

Click here to see a list of all our 2025 sponsors

This year in conjunction with Vision for Education, we are hosting a retirees banquet. All former Holmes employees and spouses are invited to join us on Thursday, October 16 at 6 pm for a banquet in their honor. Call us today to register or to receive more information. Click here to register to attend online.

Alumni Gathered in Dublin, VA on August 23

After the annual IPHC Appalachian Conference meeting in August, several Holmes Alumni gathered for lunch and to hear from President Sneed. Everyone enjoyed a great afternoon of stories and fellowship.

We would love to organize more alumni events. If you have idea, let us know and lets work together to make it happen.

Holmes Travel Schedule

September 6 – Youth Camp at Lookout Lodge in Travelers Rest, SC with Rev. Hector Rodriguez

October 5 – Homecoming Service at Hickory Grove PHC in Candor, NC with Pastor Joe Beane

Book the Holmes Ensemble for a Church Service of Special Event

Prayer Requests:

Pray for a successful Fall 2025 term which runs through November 25.

Pray for more opportunities to promote our school. We are ready to travel to churches and events for ministry and promotion.

Pray for more funding to support our mission. Holmes provides a high-quality education at the lowest cost possible so our students receive excellent training with no student debt.

Pray for some needs that arose recently including a new refrigerator for the cafeteria ($1,400), new water heaters for the men’s dorm ($5,000 to replace two), and a new cross for our chapel wall ($800).