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From its inception, Saint Louis Christian College has provided Bible-centered higher education to equip men and women as leaders who impact the world for Christ. The College was founded to meet the ministry needs of the Saint Louis region. In June 1956, three Saint Louis ministers met to discuss a common concern: the need for leadership in the churches of the Saint Louis region. Luther Perrine, Hubert Burris, and Vernon Newland reviewed the evangelistic decline of the previous quarter century and proposed to found a Bible college as a "center of evangelism" for the Saint Louis region. Out of that proposal, Saint Louis Christian College was established.
In the first year, faculty responsibilities were distributed among 11 ministers. Nineteen students enrolled. In the following years, full-time teachers were appointed and an 11.5-acre campus was secured at the present location. Luther Perrine became the first President in 1957. Russell Boatman became academic dean in 1962, serving in that capacity through June 1978. Glenn Bourne became President in June 1966. He served in that capacity through June 1978. Saint Louis Christian College attained accreditation with the American Association of Bible Colleges and enjoyed growth in facilities, faculty, enrollment and influence during the Glenn Bourne (President) and Russell Boatman (dean) administration.
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Thomas McGee succeeded Glenn Bourne as President in August 1979. President McGee was formally inaugurated as the third President of Saint Louis Christian College on August 16,1980. During his visionary, dedicated and able administration, the College continued to refine and revise programs to achieve the mission of equipping men and women to impact the world for Christ.
The 1995-1996 academic year marked the beginning of Dr. Kenneth Beck's tenure as the fourth President of Saint Louis Christian College until 2004. Dr. Beck's tenure with the college was highlighted by significant enhancement of the institution's facilities providing students with a comfortable environment in which to learn.
During a two-year transitional period (2004-2006), a five-member presidential team which included Ben Merold, Dr. Paul Newland, Keith McCaslin, Kendall Brune, and Dr. Jamie Lankford led the College while the board of trustees pursued a new presidential candidate.
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In June of 2006, Dr. Guthrie Veech accepted a call from the board of trustees to be the fifth President in the College's 50-year history. He brings a balance of academic expertise from the college classroom and ministry experience from the local congregation. This fall Saint Louis Christian is experiencing tremendous growth with anticipation of over 300 students by the end of October registration of night classes.
While personnel change periodically, the College's focus remains unchanged. Saint Louis Christian College continues to exist to commit the gospel of Christ to faithful people who will be able to teach others around the globe. The mission is still ministry. Alumni of SLCC serve throughout the United States and around the world sharing the good news of Christ to faithful people so that they in turn will be able to teach others the message of life.
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