Foundation:

The Bible Training Centre (BTC) was started in October 1984 by a leadership team from the Brethren Church. This team included both local leaders and foreign missionaries.

The first planning committee consisted of Mr. Hadiayat Masih (Lahore), Mr. Robin Masih (Sukkur), Mr. Younas Lal Din (Multan), Mr. Peter Seewald (England), and Ms. Ingrid Hauer (Germany). Wolf Munzinger (Germany)and Mr. Heinrich Becht (Germany).

Governance and Leadership:

In 1984, Mr. Wolf Munzinger was chosen as the first Principal, and Bro. Younas Lal Din was elected as the first Chairman of the Board. The Board of Management was officially established on 22^nd September 1986, led by Mr. Hadiayat, Mr. Wolf, Mr. Younas Lal Din,and Mr. Heinrich Becht.

Purpose:

Bible Training Centre(BTC) was established to build the capacity of the local churches by providing Christ-centered leadership trainingfocusing on strengthening theindividual calling, character, and ministry skills of participants so they can glorify God in serving their communities. BTCoffers training for Sunday school Teachers, Youth ministry Leaders, Women leaders fellowship, Outreach, Church Planting, and Pastoral care.

BTCis committed to providing the opportunity of theological education through aninstitute named Brethren Institute of TheologicalEducation(BITE), which was established in 2009to trainfull-time, part-time, and volunteer church leaders. BTC also holds the training and camps for various age groups of people.  The purpose of organizing the camps is to provide an opportunity to know Christ personally, become His disciples, and play an active role in their local churches and society.

BTCserving is guided by Matthew 22:37-39: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind… and love your neighbor as yourself.”