History
CTS was established 1990 when it was incorporated by Dr. Barney W. English to train ministers for the work of the ministry. Dr. English had served as a minister in the Pentecostal Freewill Baptist organization for many years. In an effort to extend and enhance the effectiveness of his ministry he founded the seminary while living and serving in the Wilmington, N.C. area. Dr. English has three earned doctorates.
After many years of service and for age and health reasons, Dr. English reluctantly retired and passed the seminary on to Dr. Lyndon Purifoy. Previously he had worked with Dr. Harold Vick, of Jacksonville Theological Seminary, as curriculum director, as well as serving as vice-chairman of the Board of Directors. Eventually the torch of leadership was passed to Dr. Flynn to carry on and expand the ministry.
In October of 2019, Dr. Flynn passed unexpectedly in his sleep. The Board of Directors has selected Dr. Ray Leach to serve as Interim President until such time as a successor has been selected.
1990
Covenant Theological Seminary is founded by Dr. Barney English of Wilmington, North Carolina.
1998
Dr. Lyndon Purifoy becomes President of CTS.
2005
Dr. Max Flynn assumes leadership of CTS and moves the campus to Greenville, North Carolina.
2007
CTS links up with Good Shepherd Ministries to provide transfer degrees to graduates of the International School of Ministry.
2008
Ron Horner joins Dr. Flynn in building CTS serving as Registrar and Administrator.
2011
CTS Online is launched to provide distance learning via computer to students around the globe.
2012
CTS exceeds 100 graduates annually for the first time!
2013
CTS exceeds 250 graduates worldwide!
2014
CTS joins forces with Global Frontier Missions to provide degrees in Intercultural Studies to graduates of GFM and the Missionary Training School.
2015
CTS celebrates its 25th Anniversary!
2019
Dr. Flynn passes at age 78. Dr. Ray Leach is named Interim President.