Welch College

Free Will Baptist Bible College, now known as Welch College, is located in Nashville, Tennessee's Gallatin suburb, approximately 15 miles northeast of downtown Nashville. Established in 1942 by the National Association of Free Will Baptists, the institution operates as a private Christian college focused on biblical studies and ministry preparation. The campus features modern academic buildings and residential facilities on a 66-acre property in a suburban setting. The college maintains a concentrated focus on theological education, pastoral ministry, and Christian education programs, while also offering degrees in business, education, and pre-professional studies. Students are required to live on campus unless they meet specific exemption criteria, and the college adheres to a traditional Christian lifestyle code.