“Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and He will establish your plans.”
—Proverbs 16:3 (NIV)
Accreditation, Recognition & Global Engagement
Ebed-Melech University is legally authorized under Florida Statute 1005.06(1)(f) to confer faith-based degrees in theology, ministry, wellness, and service leadership. As a religiously exempt institution, we operate with full legal compliance while preserving our commitment to Christ-centered education.
Our academic excellence is grounded in biblical values, global service, and mission-driven leadership. We partner with like-minded colleges, ministries, and outreach organizations worldwide to expand access to faith-based learning, support curriculum innovation, and equip students to lead in ministry, nonprofit work, and trauma recovery.
Through these partnerships and our active memberships in respected educational networks, we uphold a standard of integrity, innovation, and spiritual impact—fulfilling our call to teach, restore, and transform.
Legal Authorization – United States (Florida Religious Exemption)
Ebed-Melech University is legally authorized to operate as a religiously exempt institution under Florida Statute 1005.06(1)(f). This status grants us the authority to offer degrees in religious, theological, and ministry-related disciplines without requiring state licensure or regional accreditation. We maintain full compliance with Florida’s requirements for exemption, including annual affirmation of our academic purpose and curriculum focus. Our religious exemption reflects our commitment to serve students pursuing biblically centered education and careers rooted in faith and service. This designation ensures that we operate lawfully while preserving the freedom to offer programs anchored in Christian worldview.
Administrative Headquarters – United Kingdom
Ebed-Melech University maintains a professional administrative presence in the United Kingdom through its global education office at 61 Bridge Street, Kington, Herefordshire. This strategic European location serves as a key coordination site for international correspondence, academic engagement, and ministry partnership development.
Our UK base enhances our global operations by facilitating cross-cultural training programs, international outreach, and future-facing academic initiatives. While all degree-conferring authority remains under our U.S. ecclesiastical structure, this administrative headquarters strengthens our capacity to serve students and ministry partners worldwide—supporting program expansion in high-impact regions.
Re-Forma – Global Ministry Certification
Ebed-Melech University is a recognized training group with Re-Forma, a global ministry training initiative endorsed by the World Evangelical Alliance and serving ministries in over 80 countries. Through this alignment, EMU students enrolled in select theology and ministry programs are eligible to earn the Re-Forma Certificate of Biblical Ministry Training, along with their Ebed-Melech certificate or degree. This internationally respected credential affirms our commitment to practical, outcome-based ministry preparation and supports our mission to deliver accessible, faith-driven theological education with global impact.
Thirdmill – Global Biblical Education Partner
Ebed-Melech University partners with Third Millennium Ministries (Thirdmill), a trusted provider of biblically grounded curriculum designed to equip Christian leaders around the world. Through this partnership, EMU integrates select Thirdmill resources into its theology and ministry programs to enrich student learning, strengthen doctrinal understanding, and promote practical ministry readiness.
Thirdmill’s theologically sound content enhances EMU’s commitment to academic excellence and spiritual formation. By aligning with organizations that share our values, we ensure students receive rigorous, Christ-centered training rooted in Scripture and applicable across diverse ministry contexts.
Learn more at thirdmill.org
The Ebed-Melech Foundation – Strategic Arm for Impact and Growth
The Ebed-Melech Foundation is the official philanthropic and advancement entity supporting the university’s mission. Incorporated as a Mutual Benefit Nonprofit Corporation in the State of Wyoming, the Foundation extends our reach through scholarships, partnerships, and donor engagement. It administers initiatives such as the Adopt-a-Lion Scholarship Fund, which provides tuition assistance to students pursuing ministry, wellness, or nonprofit leadership. The Foundation also supports community outreach, trauma recovery, and faith-based leadership development. As a strategic pillar of our institution, it ensures long-term sustainability, increased access, and alignment with our mission of education and restoration.
Founding Model Campus – IACDE
Ebed-Melech University is a legally established, faith-based institution operating under religious exemption provisions in the United States. We are honored to serve as the Founding Model Campus for the International Accrediting Commission for Digital Education (IACDE), an independent global accrediting body advancing quality standards for online, hybrid, microcredential, and faith-integrated education worldwide.
While Ebed-Melech University is not accredited by IACDE—to maintain impartial governance and uphold global best practices in accreditation—we align fully with IACDE’s Digital Excellence & Accountability Framework and serve as the operational benchmark for institutions pursuing IACDE recognition. Through this model, EMU leads in advancing accessible, innovative, faith-integrated academic excellence across emerging global contexts. Learn more at www.iacde.org.
Empirical Research Institute of Nigeria (ERIN) – Institutional Membership
Ebed-Melech University is an official Institutional Member of the Empirical Research Institute of Nigeria (ERIN), a national body dedicated to advancing empirical research, policy development, and scholarly collaboration.
Through this membership, EMU students and faculty gain access to ERIN’s academic resources, training platforms, and international research networks. This affiliation affirms EMU’s commitment to faith-integrated scholarship and expands opportunities for collaborative research, mentorship, and global engagement.
Canvas by Instructure – Our Learning Platform
All Ebed-Melech courses are powered by Canvas LMS, providing a secure, intuitive environment for both students and instructors.
Ebed-Melech University delivers its academic programs through Canvas by Instructure, one of the world’s most respected learning management systems. Canvas is used by major universities and institutions across the globe for its intuitive design, secure systems, and flexibility for both faculty and students. By adopting this platform, we ensure that our students experience a professional and user-friendly learning environment that supports success in fully online, self-paced, and instructor-guided courses. Canvas enables us to offer high-quality, faith-based education with 21st-century efficiency.
Global Partners & Strategic Memberships
At Ebed-Melech University, we believe that education is most impactful when it is rooted in community, faith, and collaboration. To expand our reach and strengthen our academic and ministry impact, we have established meaningful partnerships with colleges, ministries, and outreach organizations across the globe. These partnerships support dual-enrollment opportunities, curriculum development, faculty exchange, and joint initiatives in wellness, ministry, and trauma recovery. In addition to our global partners, we are active members of several respected networks and professional organizations. These affiliations reflect our commitment to excellence, innovation, and evidence-based engagement in faith-based education. They provide our institution with ongoing access to strategic resources, thought leadership, and best practices in both higher education and ministry-focused learning.
Together, these collaborations and memberships extend the influence of Ebed-Melech University, positioning us as a trusted leader in digital learning, spiritual formation, and global faith-based education.
“For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.”
— Romans 12:4-5 (NIV)