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Appalachian Bible College started in 1950 as Appalachian Bible Institute, founded by two pastors, Rev. Robert Guelich and Rev. Lester Pipkin, to train students in Bible and church ministries. The first classes were held in Pettus (Boone County) with only seven students.
As the school grew, it moved to a new 120-acre campus near Beckley in 1956. It became known for teaching the Bible and preparing students for church work. In 1978, the name changed to Appalachian Bible College to reflect its four-year degree programs. It is accredited and remains a small, Christian college today.
