Pillar College was established in 2001 as Somerset Christian College in the buildings and property formerly used by Zarephath Bible Institute, founded in 1908, and Alma White College, founded in 1921. Like SCC, these institutions were established by The Pillar of Fire Church, now Pillar of Fire International, as training schools for missionaries, preachers, and teachers.
Pillar College was established in 2001 as Somerset Christian College within the facilities and grounds previously occupied by Zarephath Bible Institute (founded in 1908) and Alma White College (founded in 1921). Like SCC, these institutions were founded by The Pillar of Fire Church (now Pillar of Fire International) to serve as training institutions for missionaries, preachers, and instructors.