About BBCS

Who We Are

Bible Believers Christian School

BBCS was founded in 1984 as an educational ministry of the non-profit William Dauch Foundation. Before her death, Lima native Gladys Dauch created an endowment for the support of missions and Christian schools. Her vision was that local believing children would be able receive an education in a godly school, a haven from harmful influences. In 2005, Tom Brown led an expansion of the facility, doubling the number of classrooms. In 2025, BBCS received its initial state charter and became a chartered nonpublic school.

Through labors of seven full-time teachers, and additional part-time staff and many volunteers, BBCS now serves over 40 families and 81 students.

Forty years since its founding, the need for a school with the mission and vision of BBCS has only grown. BBCS needs your support! Find out how you can help, and how the State of Ohio provides full reimbursement of a donation in the form of a tax credit!

Our Team

Rapp Crook

Principal
Algebra, English 9-12,
Gov/Econ 11-12, HS Bible

Seth Cavanaugh

Vice Principal
Math 12, Science 7-8, Biology 9-10, English 7-8, Newsletter, EL Bible

Abby Lavy

Math 6-8, American History 7-8, World History 9-11

Vitty Grillo

Grades 5 & 6

Lisa Turner

Grades 3 & 4

Sonia Allen

Grades 1-2: Science, History, Reading
Grades 3 & 5: Reading

Kim Kirchner

Grades 1 & 2

Zoe Payne

Kindergarten & Preschool

Jillian Hatfield

Kindergarten Teacher's Aid
Art & Phys Ed

Paula Cilli

Music, Private Piano & Voice Lessons

Patti Stemen

Secretary

Amber Hatfield

Administrator & Library Coordinator

Our Faithful Volunteers

Liesbeth Crook

Art

Kerri Wiechart

Physical Education

Richard Grylls

3D Printing

Amanda Piper

Custodian & Art

Kira Barfield

Physical Education

Tom Frank

Physical Education

We are so blessed to have such a godly, dedicated team of faithful workers.

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