Bethlehem College and Seminary President Tim Tomlinson, Ph.D., has been involved with Bethlehem Baptist Church's higher education initiatives since The Bethlehem Institute first began in 1989 as a board member. In 1992, Tim became the Executive Director of TBI, assuming leadership of Bethlehem College and Seminary in 2009.
John Piper, Pastor for Preaching and Vision at Bethlehem Baptist Church, is Chancellor of Bethlehem College and Seminary. This role allows Pastor Piper to assist the President in formulating and trumpeting the mission, values, and long-range strategies of the institution.
Bethlehem College and Seminary is governed by a board of trustees who are responsible for establishing and guarding the mission of the institution. It is composed of men who are passionate about the vision of BCS and who meet the qualifications for eldership at Bethlehem Baptist Church.