Antioch Baptist Seminary was organized on May 15, 2002. Its founder and president is Dr. John W. Lewis. Dr. Lewis holds several degrees: a bachelor of theology in Christian counseling, a master of theology, a doctorate of theology, a doctorate of literature and Ph.D of religion. In his over 50 years of ministry, he has successfully pastored six different churches and has written thirteen books.

Antioch Baptist Seminary is accredited by the American Accrediting Association of Theological Institutions, Inc. of Rocky Mount, North Carolina.