Pensacola Christian College 
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Summary
Pensacola Christian College was founded in 1974 under the leadership of Arlin and Beka Horton. God called this institution into existence for His glory. The goal was to train young men and women in higher education for a life of service to Jesus Christ. The founders' vision for PCC continues to the present.
Contact information
Mailing address:
Pensacola Christian College
250 Brent Lane
Pensacola, FL 32503
Website: www.pcci.edu
Phone: 850-478-8496
Email: [email protected]
Organization details
EIN: 590940532
CEO/President: Dr. Troy Shoemaker
Chairman: Stephania Rasmussen
Board size: 8
Founder: Arlin and Beka Horton
Ruling year: 1960
Tax deductible: Yes
Fiscal year end: 05/31
Member of ECFA: No
Member of ECFA since:
Purpose
Our purpose in both undergraduate and graduate programs is to produce Christian leaders who are knowledgeable, articulate, moral, dedicated to excellence, and committed to serving Jesus Christ as they learn to influence the world by applying biblical principles in their chosen field and daily life.
Mission statement
Our mission is to promote the cause of Christ by providing distinctively Christian-traditional higher education that develops students spiritually, intellectually, morally, culturally, and socially.
Statement of faith
We believe that the Bible is the verbally inspired and infallible, authoritative Word of God and that God gave the words of Scripture by inspiration without error in the original autographs (2 Tim. 3:16-17, 2 Pet. 1:21). God promises that He will preserve His Word; Jesus said, "My words shall not pass away" (Matt. 24:35). We believe that God has kept that promise by preserving His infallible Word in the traditional Hebrew and Greek manuscripts and that the Authorized Version (KJV) is an accurate English translation of the preserved Word of God.
We believe that there is one triune God, eternally existent in the persons of Father, Son (Jesus Christ), and Holy Spirit; these three are one in essence, but distinct in person and function (Matt. 28:19, 1 John 5:7-8).
We believe that Jesus Christ, the Second Person of the Trinity, became for mankind the physical manifestation of the Godhead (John 1:14, 14:9; Col. 1:19). The earthly genealogy of Jesus may be traced through Joseph's line to Abraham (Matt. 1:1-16) and through Mary's line to Adam (Luke 3:23-38). We believe in His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, vicarious and atoning death through His shed blood, His burial, His bodily resurrection from the tomb, and His ascension into Heaven (Mark 16:6, 19; 1 Cor. 15:1-4).
We affirm that the Holy Spirit is the Third Person of the Trinity, the Agent of conviction, regeneration, indwelling, baptism, sanctification, and illumination of all who are born into God's family through Jesus Christ (John 3:5-6, Eph. 1:13'14). We are opposed to the charismatic movement and its sign manifestations, such as speaking in tongues.
We believe that God created the heavens and the earth in six literal days, and that God created all life (Gen. 1). We reject the man-made theory of evolution occurring over millions of years and believe that the earth is approximately 6,000 years old (Gen. 5, 11). We believe that God created man in His own image, but man chose to sin. Hence, all persons inherit a depraved nature and are lost sinners in need of salvation (Rom. 3:10, 23).
We believe that God created man and woman in His image and instituted marriage between one who is genetically male and one who is genetically female (Gen. 2:18-24). Marriage is a sacred, exclusive union between a man and woman and serves as a picture of Christ's relationship with the church (Matt. 19:3-12, Eph. 5:22-33). We believe that God has commanded that sexual activity be exclusively reserved to a man and a woman who are legally married to each other; and that Scripture forbids any form of sexual immorality including adultery, fornication, homosexuality, bestiality, incest, and use of pornography (Matt. 5:27-28, 15:18-20; 1 Cor. 6:9-11 & 18, 7:1-5; Heb. 13:4).
We believe that Christ's blood, shed on Calvary, is the only Atonement for man's sin (John 14:6, 1 Pet. 1:18-19, 1 John 1:9). We believe that salvation is a free gift of God for "whosoever will"; it is by grace, through faith, plus nothing, and believers are eternally secure (John 10:27-28, Eph. 2:8-10). Salvation is received only by personal faith in the Lord Jesus Christ and His finished work. "Whosoever will" may come to Christ; God does not pre-elect persons to heaven or hell (Rom. 10:13, Rev. 22:17).
We believe in the spiritual unity of the body of Christ, called the Church. It is composed of all born-again believers who have by faith accepted Jesus Christ as Savior (Eph. 2:8-22, 3:1-21, 4:4-16, 5:23-32). God has ordained the local church for the perpetuation of His truth and work in the world (1 Tim. 3:15). The two ordinances of the local church are baptism by immersion and a regular observance of the Lord's Supper by believers (Matt. 28:19, 1 Cor. 11:23-28).
We believe the Scripture regarding Satan, who rebelled against God and was cast out of heaven with a host of angels who followed him (Isa. 14:13-15). He introduced sin to Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden (Gen. 3:1-13). He continues to turn people from truth and against God (1 Pet. 5:8). Eternal hell was created for Satan, his demons, and people who do not believe in the Lord Jesus Christ for salvation (Matt. 25:41, John 3:16, Rev. 20:15).
We believe that the believer is called to a life of consecration which requires increasing in the knowledge of Christ and growing in grace (John 15:4-5, Col. 1:10, 2 Pet. 3:18).
We believe that the will of God for all believers is to give evidence of sanctification through being honorable in all relations with others (Rom. 12:1-2, 1 Thess. 4:3, James 1:27).
We believe in the resurrection of both the saved and the lost: those that are saved unto the resurrection of eternal life in heaven, and those that are lost unto the resurrection of eternal damnation in a literal lake of fire (John 5:28-29; 1 Cor. 15:12-20, 35-58; Rev. 20:10, 15).
We believe in the imminent, pre-Tribulation return of Jesus Christ for all believers (1 Thess. 4:13-17). The Rapture of the saints will be followed by a seven-year Tribulation, after which Christ will return in glory to judge the world and set up His millennial reign on earth (Rev. 20:1-3, 21:1-5).
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Financial efficiency ratings
Sector: Colleges/Universities
| Category | Rating | Overall rank | Sector rank |
| Overall efficiency rating | | 1137 of 1420 | 132 of 155 |
| Fund acquisition rating | | 404 of 1420 | 46 of 155 |
| Resource allocation rating | | 1067 of 1420 | 110 of 155 |
| Asset utilization rating | | 1415 of 1421 | 155 of 155 |
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Financial ratios
| Funding ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Return on fundraising efforts Return on fundraising efforts = Fundraising expense / Total contributions | 13% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Fundraising cost ratio Fundraising cost ratio = Fundraising expense / Total revenue | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Contributions reliance Contributions reliance = Total contributions / Total revenue | 15% | 6% | 21% | 25% | 8% | 18% |
Fundraising expense ratio Fundraising expense ratio = Fundraising expense / Total expenses | 2% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Other revenue reliance Other revenue reliance = Total other revenue / Total revenue | 85% | 94% | 79% | 75% | 92% | 82% |
| Operating ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Program expense ratio Program expense ratio = Program services / Total expenses | 84% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% | 80% |
Spending ratio Spending ratio = Total expenses / Total revenue | 96% | 112% | 99% | 98% | 108% | 98% |
Program output ratio Program output ratio = Program services / Total revenue | 81% | 89% | 79% | 78% | 86% | 78% |
Savings ratio Savings ratio = Surplus (deficit) / Total revenue | 4% | -12% | 1% | 2% | -8% | 2% |
Reserve accumulation rate Reserve accumulation rate = Surplus (deficit) / Net assets | 2% | -3% | 0% | 0% | -2% | 0% |
General and admin ratio General and admin ratio = Management and general expense / Total expenses | 14% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Investing ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Total asset turnover Total asset turnover = Total expenses / Total assets | 0.53 | 0.27 | 0.26 | 0.26 | 0.23 | 0.20 |
Degree of long-term investment Degree of long-term investment = Total assets / Total current assets | 2.73 | 76.15 | 82.95 | 61.44 | 42.58 | 48.96 |
Current asset turnover Current asset turnover = Total expenses / Total current assets | 1.45 | 20.63 | 21.41 | 16.04 | 9.61 | 9.64 |
| Liquidity ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Current ratio Current ratio = Total current assets / Total current liabilities | 8.18 | 0.45 | 0.36 | 0.55 | 0.69 | 0.68 |
Current liabilities ratio Current liabilities ratio = Total current liabilities / Total current assets | 0.12 | 2.23 | 2.78 | 1.83 | 1.45 | 1.47 |
Liquid reserve level Liquid reserve level = (Total current assets - Total current liabilities) / (Total expenses / 12) | 6.96 | -0.72 | -1.00 | -0.62 | -0.57 | -0.58 |
| Solvency ratios | Sector median | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
Liabilities ratio Liabilities ratio = Total liabilities / Total assets | 20% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 4% | 3% |
Debt ratio Debt ratio = Debt / Total assets | 10% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
Reserve coverage ratio Reserve coverage ratio = Net assets / Total expenses | 148% | 355% | 372% | 367% | 426% | 490% |
Financials
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Cash | $1,926,613 | $1,127,321 | $2,165,572 | $5,280,463 | $4,870,539 |
| Receivables, inventories, prepaids | $6,334,688 | $6,714,908 | $8,409,898 | $9,850,772 | $8,449,509 |
| Short-term investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other current assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $8,261,301 | $7,842,229 | $10,575,470 | $15,131,235 | $13,320,048 |
| Long-term investments | $12,717,919 | $12,327,461 | $9,753,011 | $10,288,457 | $11,750,311 |
| Fixed assets | $315,714,779 | $318,909,250 | $318,542,632 | $313,330,225 | $310,179,498 |
| Other long-term assets | $292,422,647 | $311,463,062 | $310,859,021 | $305,558,945 | $316,958,258 |
| Total long-term assets | $620,855,345 | $642,699,773 | $639,154,664 | $629,177,627 | $638,888,067 |
| Total assets | $629,116,646 | $650,542,002 | $649,730,134 | $644,308,862 | $652,208,115 |
| Liabilities | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Payables and accrued expenses | $10,679,323 | $13,610,744 | $11,793,917 | $21,848,658 | $19,405,168 |
| Other current liabilities | $7,757,758 | $8,198,636 | $7,562,765 | $132,625 | $132,625 |
| Total current liabilities | $18,437,081 | $21,809,380 | $19,356,682 | $21,981,283 | $19,537,793 |
| Debt | $0 | $0 | $2,999,994 | $0 | $0 |
| Due to (from) affiliates | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Other long-term liabilities | $5,066,994 | $4,631,176 | $5,224,441 | $3,047,211 | $2,990,570 |
| Total long-term liabilities | $5,066,994 | $4,631,176 | $8,224,435 | $3,047,211 | $2,990,570 |
| Total liabilities | $23,504,075 | $26,440,556 | $27,581,117 | $25,028,494 | $22,528,363 |
| Net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Without donor restrictions | $605,612,571 | $624,101,446 | $622,149,017 | $619,280,368 | $629,679,752 |
| With donor restrictions | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Net assets | $605,612,571 | $624,101,446 | $622,149,017 | $619,280,368 | $629,679,752 |
| Revenues and expenses | |||||
| Revenue | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Total contributions | $9,360,488 | $35,159,452 | $43,942,768 | $11,177,869 | $23,913,316 |
| Program service revenue | $84,836,479 | $80,730,497 | $78,286,830 | $72,961,626 | $64,304,752 |
| Membership dues | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Investment income | $7,225,091 | $10,816,432 | $9,872,295 | $8,579,481 | $9,551,907 |
| Other revenue | $50,526,065 | $43,112,190 | $40,449,315 | $42,367,530 | $33,143,915 |
| Total other revenue | $142,587,635 | $134,659,119 | $128,608,440 | $123,908,637 | $107,000,574 |
| Total revenue | $151,948,123 | $169,818,571 | $172,551,208 | $135,086,506 | $130,913,890 |
| Expenses | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Program services | $135,975,146 | $133,914,159 | $135,394,172 | $116,055,307 | $102,393,797 |
| Management and general | $34,461,850 | $33,951,983 | $34,288,387 | $29,430,583 | $26,006,940 |
| Fundraising | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total expenses | $170,436,996 | $167,866,142 | $169,682,559 | $145,485,890 | $128,400,737 |
| Change in net assets | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
| Surplus (deficit) | ($18,488,873) | $1,952,429 | $2,868,649 | ($10,399,384) | $2,513,153 |
| Other changes in net assets | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total change in net assets | ($18,488,873) | $1,952,429 | $2,868,649 | ($10,399,384) | $2,513,153 |
Compensation
| Name | Title | Compensation |
| Dr Troy Shoemaker | President | $219,260 |
| Jonathan E Lands | $194,121 | |
| Raylene D Cochran | $146,844 | |
| Gregory Mutsch | $141,822 | |
| James Thompson II | CFO | $136,570 |
| Reggie Bartkowski | $135,200 | |
| Robert Easterday | $130,810 | |
| Denise Shoemaker | Secretary | $114,732 |
Compensation data as of: 5/31/2025
Response from ministry
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History
Pensacola Christian College was an idea that came from God to PCC's founders, Dr. Arlin and Rebekah Horton. This idea became a reality in 1974 when 100 students arrived at PCC's one building. Students now represent every state and over 40 foreign countries. PCC offers a wide variety of programs in some of the finest college facilities in America. Although PCC has grown, excellence in education and commitment to the Lord remain the core of the College's balanced program.
Pensacola Theological Seminary was founded in 1998 when PCC saw the need to expand its practical, Bible-centered approach to ministerial training. The goal of the Seminary is to fill each student's mind and heart with what the Bible says. The purpose of the Seminary is to prepare servant-leaders to share the gospel boldly, preach the Word clearly, and shepherd the flock faithfully.
Arlin and Beka Horton came to Pensacola in 1952 at the request of community members who desired to start a Christian school. During their first 20 years of ministry, the Hortons established and led Pensacola Christian School, summer camp ministries, and children's outreach programs. With a God-given burden for Christian educational philosophy, they excelled in curriculum development, which led to the establishment of Abeka. Their administrative ability, biblical philosophy, and effective teaching methods inspired Christian educators across the nation.
In 1974, Arlin and Beka Horton founded Pensacola Christian College, which opened with 100 students and quickly grew each year thereafter. During Dr. Arlin Horton's 38 years as president, the College's tremendous growth required construction of many campus facilities. Today's beautiful, complete campus resulted from his strategic vision and desire for excellent educational, living, and recreational facilities.
The Hortons are remembered for their desire to do right and serve the Lord with all their hearts. Their purpose for ministry was to glorify God by teaching and reaching others for Christ. The distinctly Christian educational philosophy and strong biblical foundation are hallmarks of the Hortons' influence on Pensacola Christian College that will remain firm for future generations.
After 60 years of faithful ministry, Arlin and Beka Horton retired in May 2012. Many who were appreciative of the Hortons' testimony, accomplishments, and mentorship honored them during their "Diamond Jubilee" of service.
After the historic Diamond Jubilee celebration during Bible Conference, a special Honors Concert publicly recognized Dr. and Mrs. Arlin Horton for their 60 years of service in Pensacola. Each presentation gave "honor to whom honor is due," concluding with the beloved hymn "To God Be the Glory."
On June 27, 2020, Dr. Beka Horton went home to be with the Lord. A memorial service was held to honor her on July 1, 2020. With an unwavering dedication to Christian education and ministry, Mrs. Horton and her legacy will continue to influence the future of PCC and affiliate ministries.
A 2022 student chapel service featured an interview with Dr. Arlin Horton. Listen as he shares stories from his childhood to his ministry with Mrs. Beka Horton in Pensacola, and hear how this ministry was something only God could have done!
During the 2023-2024 school year, we observed our 50th year of empowering Christian leaders. It was a year full of incredible events, touching stories shared by alumni and students, and so much more. You can explore the celebration at 50years.pcci.edu.