The Asian Seminary of Christian Ministries began with a vision to train men and women for the ministry. With meager resources of books, faculty, and students, it was founded in 1973 as the Church of God Bible Academy (COGBA) in Pasay City.

Soon, the three-year diploma courses were elevated into Bachelors programs and the school was renamed the Asian School of Christian Ministries under the directorship of Rev. Gerald Halloway.

In 1986, ASCM moved to its present location in Salcedo Village, Makati, positioning itself in the midst of an urban community setting and the heart of a cosmopolitan city.

The school continued to progress under the presidency of Dr. Hubert P. Black, who initiated the Master's Degree Program in 1990. During his term, the school was renamed The Asian Seminary of Christian Ministries. Under the leadership of Dr. Miguel Alvarez, the External Studies Department was launched and mission training programs for China and the Middle East also began.

In April 2001, Dr. Chuck Quinley, original Director of Graduate Studies, was appointed president of the seminary. During his term, he sharpened the focus of instruction toward skill building in the areas of spirituality, leadership, and communication. The Master of Arts in Christian Leadership was revised according to this new emphasis, helping to boost enrollment to 300 students.

As the seminary approaches its 35th year, it has continued to expand through the addition of new programs like the Certificate for Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL), Certificate Program for Church Music and Leadership, and the Basic Radio and Broadcast Production Course.

It has also been blessed with the addition of a new media training center (for mass media, audio, and video production), a computer room with LCD monitors, and the addition of 12,000 new volumes of books purchased abroad.

In spite of these changes and the added challenge of missions in the new millennium, the Asian Seminary still continues to uphold its vision with the following guidelines: Resource Environment Academy Community Hub (REACH).