Tahlee Bible College

Tahlee Bible College functioned for nearly 70 years as an interdenominational training centre situated at Tahlee, a 170acre property on the shores of Port Stephens, Australia, less than one hour north of Newcastle and less than three hours north of Sydney. TBC provided classes in English, Bible topics and ministry skills. The Bible College was just one of several ministries that operated from the property. Camps and events for children, young people and families are still held onsite, as are tours of the historic buildings. Tahlee Ministries Inc. is the organisation that oversees activities at Tahlee. HistoryThe Gospel FishermenIn 1943, the Gospel Fishermen Mission leased Tanilba House, which is 8km directly across the bay from Tahlee. The Director, Godrey Theobald, had developed a three pronged approach to mission. Evangelists travelling in "Gospel Vans" visited isolated districts. Large meetings were held in churches in Newcastle and the Hunter valley. Children's camps were held at Tanilba for the purpose of evangelism. In 1948, the staff of Gospel Fishermen visited Tahlee for a picnic. Over the next year, applications to rent the property to the mission were forwarded to the owner, Mr. Alfrey Beecher Stewart White, who used Tahlee as a holiday house. In June 1949, the Theobald family moved into the Waterfront Cottage and began using the ballroom and billiard room for their work. In 1959, Mr White offered the property to the Gospel Fishermen, who bought the land and buildings using large donation.

Tahlee Bible College functioned for nearly 70 years as an interdenominational training centre situated at Tahlee, a 170acre property on the shores of Port Stephens, Australia, less than one hour north of Newcastle and less than three hours north of Sydney. TBC provided classes in English, Bible topics and ministry skills. The Bible College was just one of several ministries that operated from the property. Camps and events for children, young people and families are still held onsite, as are tours of the historic buildings. Tahlee Ministries Inc. is the organisation that oversees activities at Tahlee. HistoryThe Gospel FishermenIn 1943, the Gospel Fishermen Mission leased Tanilba House, which is 8km directly across the bay from Tahlee. The Director, Godrey Theobald, had developed a three pronged approach to mission. Evangelists travelling in "Gospel Vans" visited isolated districts. Large meetings were held in churches in Newcastle and the Hunter valley. Children's camps were held at Tanilba for the purpose of evangelism. In 1948, the staff of Gospel Fishermen visited Tahlee for a picnic. Over the next year, applications to rent the property to the mission were forwarded to the owner, Mr. Alfrey Beecher Stewart White, who used Tahlee as a holiday house. In June 1949, the Theobald family moved into the Waterfront Cottage and began using the ballroom and billiard room for their work. In 1959, Mr White offered the property to the Gospel Fishermen, who bought the land and buildings using large donation.