CBC: Ohio
Where everyone majors in changing the world.
Catalyst Bible College is powered by Nelson University.
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Questions walking through your application? Give our offices a call: 330-757-0727
About Our Campus
From the very beginning, even until our present day, New Life has always been about leading people into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. We exist to Love God and Lead People to Live a Better Story.
We are your neighbors, your friends, your co-workers—gathering together to explore God’s goodness. We are a church where you can be yourself, build friendships, strengthen your marriage, watch your children mature, and bring friends and family. At New Life you have the opportunity to Live a Better story—an extraordinary story—for God.
Main Site
The main site of Catalyst Bible College is located in Visalia, California. Beginning in 2022, Dr. Mark Merrill and a small team set out to help men and women called to ministry graduate as close to debt-free as possible. Now, offering a variety of accredited degrees. Catalyst Bible College emphasizes a flexible learning environment. Students can engage in a hybrid model of education, combining online coursework with in-person instruction. This approach allows for a personalized educational experience, accommodating various learning styles and schedules.
Special Promotion
The first 5-7 students who enroll in an undergraduate program with CBC Ohio will receive:
- a $1,000 scholarship from New Life split between their first two semesters
- a $250 scholarship from Catalyst Bible College
- a new laptop in the Spring of 2026*
*Must be enrolled in the Fall of 2025 and the Spring of 2026
CBC Staff
Andrew Hedglin
CBC Ohio Site Director | andrewh@catalystbible.com
Dr. Mark Merrill
President/Founder
Dr. Mike Clarensau
Vice President of Academics
Regan Munsey
Vice President of Operations
Krysta Edwards
Director of Student Success
All Catalyst Bible College staff is available to meet with students as needed. However, your main point of contact at the CBC Ohio site will be Pastor Andrew.
