Gospel Mission of India (GMI) is committed to serving the church and people of India spiritually and holistically through various means and programs such as the provision of fresh water, healthcare, and education in underserved areas, the construction of church buildings and community halls in remote places, evangelistic outreaches, and church planting. The organization conducts programmes, seminars, and conferences for church leaders and Christian workers and coordinates humanitarian, evangelistic, and benevolent campaigns. GMI was registered under the Societies Registration Act (of 1860) in 1993 with Regd. No. 209/1993.
Through its interaction with the church and society in these outreaches, the organization became aware of the acute need to assist young people who hear the call to Christian service. Many are eager to work in new areas and carry out vital ministries, but they lack the opportunity to study and prepare themselves for their callings. In 1984, GMI began a Diploma in Theology course and trained 30 students each year as evangelists and church planters in underprivileged urban and rural areas. After 16 years, the need was felt for a full-fledged theological college with recognized degree programmes. Bethel Bible College was started in 2000 to meet this urgent need. Initially, the College offered the M.Div. degree in association with the Asia Theological Association. The college was provisionally affiliated to the Senate of Serampore College (University) from June 2005 to offer B.D. (Bachelor of Divinity) degree studies and the affiliation was confirmed in 2009. Due to the paramount relevance of B.D. (English medium) degree studies in the context of Indian churches and society, the other programmes were discontinued. In 2026, based on the guidelines given by the Senate of Serampore (University), 5 years I.B.D. has been discontinued and B.D. course was shifted to three years. As a result, the College decided to offer B.Th (Bachelor of Theology) Programme for the 12th passed out students which is for 3years.
Committed to take theological education to the door steps of every Christian, BBC has started Dip. C. S. (Diploma in Christian Studies) and B.C.S. (Bachelor of Christian Studies), the extension programs of the Senate of Serampore College in 2014; and M.C.S. (Master of Christian Studies) in 2021. The first Principal (2003-2005) of Bethel Bible College was the Rt. Rev. Dr. P. Victor Premasagar (1927-2005), former Moderator of the Church of South India. It is due to his faithful and tireless dedication to the development of the institution that the College was able to move forward and apply for affiliation with Serampore. The College will always cherish his life and memory and his invaluable contributions to the College. Dr. S. Robertson succeeded Bishop Premasagar as the second Principal (Nov 2005-May 2025) of the College from November 2005 until May 2025 as he became the Registrar of Senate of Serampore College (University) because of his faithful and meticulous works in the academic and ministerial disciplines. Later which, Rev. Dr. P.A. Seth took the charge as Principal of the College from June 2025- May 2026. He was succeeded by Rev. Dr. Bhanu Samuel since June 2026. Now, Rev. Dr. Bhanu Samuel is appointed as the fourth Principal of the College.