About Lighthouse College
Our History
Our Programs
Our Programs
Established in 2024, Lighthouse College in Ashtabula, Ohio, is tailored for those whom God has "not" called into full-time ministry, but seek a top-tier accredited degree, to fulfill God's plan for their lives. This institution provides a rigorous academic experience within the nurturing environment and security of a conservative Christian college and vibrant local church setting. Lighthouse College operates as a ministry under the authority of the Lighthouse Baptist Church in Ashtabula, Ohio.
Our Programs
Our Programs
Our Programs
Lighthouse College is committed to delivering a world class educational experience. We are pleased to announce that the Ohio Department of Higher Education has authorized our college to offer an Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies / Humanities, with our doors opening in the fall of 2026! This program provides a robust foundation, enabling students to complete essential prerequisites while discerning their academic and professional paths. Additionally, we are nearing approval to offer an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Assisting, and are actively developing further Associates and Bachelor's degrees in Criminal Justice, Engineering, Nursing, Biology (pre-med.), Business, and Computer Science, to meet the diverse needs of our future students.
Our Campus
Our Programs
Our Campus
God has abundantly blessed us and allowed Lighthouse College to lease a remarkable educational building from the Ashtabula Area City Schools that will meet all of our needs for several years. This facility has been completely remodeled ($1.8 million dollars), and is equipped with everything that we need, including a gymnasium and cafeteria. This facility is located in the picturesque "harbor district" in Ashtabula, only one block from Bridge Street, and two blocks from one of our local libraries
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Our Administrative Team
Pastor John Jones - Chancellor
Pastor Jim Larger - Vice President
Stanley E. Prussia Ph.D. - President
Pastor Jones has a Bachelor’s degree in religious education and brings over four decades of pastoral experience to this work. He is the author of one book, and believes so much in the power of religious education that he has authored, taught, and distributed religious educational materials (over fifty different studies), for over thirty-
Pastor Jones has a Bachelor’s degree in religious education and brings over four decades of pastoral experience to this work. He is the author of one book, and believes so much in the power of religious education that he has authored, taught, and distributed religious educational materials (over fifty different studies), for over thirty-five years. As the founder, director, and primary instructor of the Lighthouse Ministry Institute, a three-year college level program, for men and women who are preparing for full-time ministry work, he has taught and administered this college level program for eighteen years. Likewise, Pastor Jones is also the founder, director, and primary instructor of the Lighthouse Laymen’s Institute, a one-year college level program, for men and women who are not planning to enter into full-time ministry work. As with the previous program, the curriculum development, instruction (mostly done by him), and administration of finances and grades has been conducted nine times over the past twenty-five years.
Chancellor Jones may be contacted at:
chancellor@lighthousecollege.org
Stanley E. Prussia Ph.D. - President
Pastor Jim Larger - Vice President
Stanley E. Prussia Ph.D. - President
Dr. Prussia’s qualifications, Christian testimony and professional achievements are profound. From his time at the University of Georgia, and the Univ. of California, Davis, to lecturing / presenting in nineteen different countries, to authoring seven books, to working / teaching / presenting at many schools/colleges and universities in
Dr. Prussia’s qualifications, Christian testimony and professional achievements are profound. From his time at the University of Georgia, and the Univ. of California, Davis, to lecturing / presenting in nineteen different countries, to authoring seven books, to working / teaching / presenting at many schools/colleges and universities in the Philippines and so much more, we believe he is uniquely and overwhelmingly qualified. Dr. Prussia has over twenty-eight years of college level experience in both teaching at different levels, as well as different administrative responsibilities, including graduate students, advisory committees, etc.
President Prussia may be contacted at:
Pastor Jim Larger - Vice President
Pastor Jim Larger - Vice President
Pastor Jim Larger - Vice President
Jim Larger is a graduate of Crown College and Crown Seminary, holds a History Graduate Certificate from Maranatha Baptist University, and is in the process of finishing his ministry project for his Doctor of Ministry degree from Pensacola Seminary. He is the author of three books and currently pastors in Indiana. He has invested three yea
Jim Larger is a graduate of Crown College and Crown Seminary, holds a History Graduate Certificate from Maranatha Baptist University, and is in the process of finishing his ministry project for his Doctor of Ministry degree from Pensacola Seminary. He is the author of three books and currently pastors in Indiana. He has invested three years conducting online education, part-time with Crown Seminary of Powell, Tennessee. His dual perspective as both an educator and a student is a great asset to Lighthouse College.
Vice President Larger may be contacted at:
Mr. Steve Thornton - Dean of Students
Pastor Jim Larger - Vice President
Pastor Jim Larger - Vice President
Steve Thornton served for thirty-three years on the mission field in Rosario, Argentina, where he had a successful and multifaceted ministry. He has his Master's Degree in Biblical Studies and has received training for counseling from Grace Fellowship International (over 380 hours of instruction, plus outside work). Mr. Thornton founded a
Steve Thornton served for thirty-three years on the mission field in Rosario, Argentina, where he had a successful and multifaceted ministry. He has his Master's Degree in Biblical Studies and has received training for counseling from Grace Fellowship International (over 380 hours of instruction, plus outside work). Mr. Thornton founded and directed the Baptist Bible College of Rosario. In addition to this, before going to Argentina, he pastored in Atwater, Ohio, and taught (as an adjunct professor) for two years at Massillon Baptist College. Mr. Thornton brings a wealth of experience to Lighthouse College, and is a great addition to our staff.
Dean of Students Thornton may be contacted at:
deanofstudents@lighthousecollege.org
Registrar
We are prayerfully seeking a qualified candidate for this position, and we covet your prayers in this matter. If personally interested, please contact the Vice President of Academic Affairs, Pastor Jim Larger at: vicepresident@lighthousecollege.org
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