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 inaugurated in 2001 under the name Somerset Christian College, located within the premises and property formerly utilized by Zarephath Bible Institute (established in 1908) and Alma White College (founded in 1921). Similar to SCC, these institutions were founded by The Pillar of Fire Church (now known as Pillar of Fire International) with the aim of providing training for missionaries, preachers, and educators.