Christmas Blessings- A Letter From President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends, We felt like we were making history as we held our annual Christmas Banquet at Faith Auditorium on Friday, December 7th. This is the first time we have used the renovated facility for an occasion other than a gym event. The Student Association sponsored this social time, and a good time was had by all. Students leave on Friday, December 14th for Christmas break. They will return on Thursday, January 3rd to start the spring semester.   We will resume our e-mails at that time.  We wish you and yours a very MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR! May many blessings come your way during this special season. Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President

A Vehicle for Jesus- A Letter from President Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends, We are so grateful for our staff at Faith Theological and Aquaculture School  in Sogakope, Ghana, West Africa. Those staff members are Dr. Edith Coombes, Mr. Michael Coombes, Mrs. Anette McClellan, Mr. Gordon Blakeney, Mrs. Kelly Blakeney, and Miss Alyse DeMars. All except the Coombes are alumni of Faith School in Charleston. This group has been sent by the Charleston school to train workers for the harvest field in Africa.    None of these workers have a vehicle. If they want to go any distance they secure a taxi cab. If they desire to take a group of students (there are 30), they must rent a vehicle large enough to carry them. A faithful donor has pledged matching funds up to $10,000 towards a vehicle. We are praying for another $10,000 to complete the purchase. Please pray with us about this need. If you want to be a part of this blessing, contact us at (207) 285-3373 or donate on line atwww.faithschool.org/donate. Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President         Pictured: Ghana Missionaries

Giving Thanks- A Letter From President Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends, I Thessalonians 5:18 - In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. It is Thanksgiving season. Students and staff will be on break from November 17 - 26. I am thankful for our staff and all their labors at Faith. I am also thankful for our students. They are the very reason we exist.  We want to give thanks for YOU who pray for and support us in any way. We make mention of YOU in our prayers, asking God to bless YOU.  We trust that you will have a wonderful Thanksgiving time as you gather with friends and family.   My wife, Faith, and I will be ministering over this Thanksgiving break. We will also be able to be with her family for Thanksgiving. I will resume my communication with you the last week in November. P.S.  We would appreciate your prayers for a very important Board of Directors meeting on Monday, November 26th.   Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President

Jesus Loves the Little Children- A Letter From President Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends, JESUS LOVES THE LITTLE CHILDREN!  ALL THE CHILDREN OF THE WORLD! Our team in Ghana is doing a superb work at Faith Theological and Agricultural School in Sogakope. FTAS keeps them extremely busy. They are also trying to help out at a Christian school in Sogakope.  There is a great opportunity for a husband and wife team who are interested in ministry with children. This couple needs to be willing to raise their own support and go to Ghana for one year to work in this Christian school of over two hundred students. The school has brand new facilities. There is the opportunity to train teachers as well as instill Christian principles into these little ones. Please pray that God will raise up someone for this ministry. For further details contact me at the following e-mail: president@faithschool.org. Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President

Our Founder- A Letter From President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends, This week, we want to honor our founder, Dr. Russell K. Pier. He will celebrate his 87th birthday on Thursday, October 11th. Dr. Pier founded Faith School of Theology in 1959. He administrated and taught at the school for over 40 years. We are indeed grateful for all the sacrifices that he made over the years. He presently resides in Lakeland, Florida, with his wife, Joan.   Retired? Oh, no! He is still preaching and teaching the Word of God.  Dr. Pier will appreciate your prayers. He recently injured his shoulder in a scooter accident, and he is facing a recovery period of about ten weeks. Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President

Missions Seminar- A Letter From President Jeffrey A.Bell

Dear Friends, Our Missions Seminar will be held on Friday, September 28. This all day and evening event is built into our academic calendar. Our main speaker will be Rev. Brad Whipple. Speaker for the workshops will be Rev. Seth Aumock. If you are in the area, please feel free to attend. Faith School endeavors to keep our costs low for the student. When a student graduates he/she will not be in great debt, and will be able to go to their field of ministry as quickly as possible. Pictured are four of our alumni who are preaching and teaching at the Faith Theological and Agricultural school in Ghana. This team works under the direction of Dr. Edith Coombes and her husband, Michael. Gordon and Kelly Blakeney graduated in May 2012, Alyse DeMars in 2011. Anette McClellan had previous missionary experience and attended classes at Faith for a year and a half. Had they had a large debt to pay, after school, they would not be on the mission field at this time. Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President

Alumni in Africa- A Letter from President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends, We are so happy that our alumni are ministering all over the world. It was my great pleasure to visit an affiliate school, Overcomers School of Theology in Badagry, Nigeria. This school is administrated by some of our alumni who graduated from the former Christ Ambassadors Faith School of Theology of Nigeria. They use the same curriculum that CAFST used. Rev. Julius Gusanu is the President. In this photo I presented a study Bible to President Gusanu. Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President

My Travels in Africa- A Letter from President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,

I am presently in Sogakope, Ghana, Africa. We had a great time in our opening services. We are thankful for the students He has given us to train. On Thursday, September 13, I will leave for Nigeria where I will visit Overcomers School of Theology. This school is operated by some of the graduates of the former Christ Ambassadors Faith School of Theology. It will be a great joy to meet with some of our alumni while I am there.

I will arrive back in Charleston on Wednesday, September 19. Please continue to keep me in your prayers.

Blessings,

(Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell

President   

Pictured: Several FTAS students with Life in the Spirit Study Bibles. 

Headed to Ghana!- A Letter from President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends, We have had a wonderful start to the school year in Charleston. God has blessed us with some wonderful students. Pictured is my Homiletics I class saying good-bye to me as I prepared to leave on September 4th for the opening of the Faith Theological and Agricultural School in Sogakope, Ghana. Also pictured are the board members of Ghana. They came to visit me when I arrived. I will also travel to Badagry, Nigeria, to visit an affiliate school - Overcomers School of Theology. I will return to Maine on September 18th. I covet your prayers for God's anointing and protection while I am away. Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President

A New Year has Begun!- A Letter from President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends, "It is the Holy Spirit that causes the knowledge to work." Dr. Gary Heffler of Brunswick, Maryland, was this semester's opening convention speaker. His messages on the work of the Holy Spirit were a great blessing to students and staff.   Dr. Heffler attended Faith for two years (1974 - 1976). His son, Timothy, is now a junior at Faith. On Monday, August 20th, we welcomed the freshmen as they arrived on campus - ready to start their journey on the way to ministry. Thursday, the 23rd brought our juniors and seniors back to us. Several of them had been involved in ministry internships, some had worked secular jobs, and were ready for a spiritual refreshing. Classes started on Monday, the 27th.  The students will be involved in many activities this year - classes, chapels, prayer groups, mentor groups, outside ministry, social times, and SWAP jobs. The knowledge that they receive in these different areas will be made effective by the Holy Spirit. Would you commit to pray for them, that they will keep them strong in their walk with God? Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President  Class of 2012

Summer Vacation- A Letter from President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends, My wife, Faith, and I will return to Charleston on Friday, August 10th. We believe we have had a successful trip, as we have made some new contacts for the school. We also incorporated a few days of vacation along the way. It was a pleasure to see several of our former students in the different churches. We were especially pleased to see a few of the alumni in the Tuesday, August 7, service in Brunswick, Maryland. They are pictured here. We look forward with anticipation to seeing the staff who have been working so diligently on the campus this summer.   Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President Pictured: (Left to Right) Miss. Kate Weber (Perspective Student), Rev. Gary Heffler, Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell, Sis. Faith Bell, Rev. Ed Michael, Mrs. Rachel (Eccher) Michael, Miss. Megan Trionso (Perspective Student), Miss. Rebecca Simmons, Mr. Justin Hood.

Summer Trip and Alumni- A Letter from President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends, My wife, Faith, and I will return to Charleston on Friday, August 10th. We believe we have had a successful trip, as we have made some new contacts for the school. We also incorporated a few days of vacation along the way. It was a pleasure to see several of our former students in the different churches. We were especially pleased to see a few of the alumni in the Tuesday, August 7, service in Brunswick, Maryland. They are pictured here. We look forward with anticipation to seeing the staff who have been working so diligently on the campus this summer.   Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President Pictured: (Left to Right) Miss. Kate Weber (Perspective Student), Rev. Gary Heffler, Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell, Sis. Faith Bell, Rev. Ed Michael, Mrs. Rachel (Eccher) Michael, Miss. Megan Trionso (Perspective Student), Miss. Rebecca Simmons, Mr. Justin Hood.

Facelift - Check out the cafeteria! - A letter from the President Dr. Jeffery A. Bell

Dear Friends,     In the summer time our staff wear many hats. Last summer during the Nehemiah Project we were able to lay a new tile floor in our dining room. This year we have painted the walls. They are asian pear with a contrasting wall of cheris. We have learned that bright colors appeal to students. Special thanks to Rev. Alexis Topolski (Faith School Bookkeeper), Rev. Dennis J. Michaud (Director of Public Relations) and Mrs. Amanda Kneeland (Administrative Assistant to Dr. Bell) for a job well done. Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President Picture: Mrs. Amanda Kneeland and Rev. Alexis Topolski.   (Not pictured: Rev. Dennis Michaud)

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Visit with alumnus, Paul Chishala - A Letter from President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,     Last week my wife, Faith, and I attended the National Black Conference of the Assemblies of God, in Kansas City, Missouri. One of our graduates was also attending the Conference. Rev. Paul Chishala (Class of 2006) and his wife, Nancy, are presently residing in Arlington, Texas.  Paul came to us from Zambia, Africa. Upon his graduation from Faith, he transferred to Southwestern University of the Assemblies of God. He recently received his Master's degree from that school. Paul and Nancy are praying about planting a church in New England. It was wonderful to fellowship with the Chishalas and hear what God is doing in and through them.   Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President

Faith in the Mid-West - A Letter from President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,     My wife, Faith, and I are in Kansas City, Missouri, attending the National Black Conference of the Assemblies of God. With us, in this picture, is one of our students, Timothy Williams, of Cahokia, Illinois. Tim has been with us one semester. He is a great young man, and we are glad that he attends Faith. We are here to make new contacts for Faith School. We have had the privilege of preaching in some churches in Missouri. The next part of our journey will take us to Indiana and West Virginia. Please keep us in your prayers as we seek to be a blessing to the people of God. Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President

Student Profile (cont.) - A Letter from President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,     A continuation of our segment  -  Meet the Students. Sherri Miller - Sherri grew up in the Charleston Pentecostal Church in Charleston, Maine. Sherri has encountered some difficult times in her life, but has a strong sense of the call of God on her life. She is an off-campus student, and does very well in her studies. She holds down a part-time job during the school year. Sherri has a love for people, and is a positive encourager to them.   Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President

Student Profile (cont.) - A letter from President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,     A continuation of our segment  -  Meet the Students. The administration chose Mark Spenser of Long Branch, New Jersey, as the male student of the year (2011 - 2012).  Mark is the junior class president. He loves the Word of God. You will often see Bible verses and admonitions to serve God on his facebook page. He is always an encourager to others. He is working at a store this summer, and teaching Sunday School at his home church.  Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President

Student Profile (cont.) - A letter from President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,     A continuation of our segment  -  Meet the Students. Born in Haiti, Francis Gilles came to us from Anderson, South Carolina. She has a very anointed ministry in song. She is a member of the Voices of Faith. She was chosen as the lady student of the year (2011 - 2012) by the administration. Francis will be one of the resident assistants in the dormitory this fall. Francis will be a senior this fall. To her delight, her sister will be coming as a freshman.  Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President

Student Profile (cont.) - A letter from President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,     Here is more of our segment  -  Meet the Students. IMichael French is from St. George, N.B., Canada. He grew up in the Philippines where his parents are missionaries. He will be ministering there for a month this summer. When he came to school he was somewhat withdrawn. He gave himself to God and the ministry. Michael is a class president, president of the Joshua Prayer Group (prayer for alumni), a member of the drama team, and will be one of the assistant residents in the dormitory this fall. He will be a senior this year.   Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President

Student Profile (cont.) - A letter from President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,     Here is more of our segment  -  Meet the Students. It is always interesting to have siblings in school. William and Roberge Choulotte are from the island of Haiti. Both have their own, separate, unique personalities, but are alike in other ways. William plays the piano and bass guitar.  Roberge also plays the guitar. Both men sing and are members of the Voices of Faith. William was one of the assistant residents in the dormitory last fall. He is ministering in Haiti at the present time, and Roberge is in Masardis, Maine, with friends. William will finish his education in December and Roberge will finish in the spring.   Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President

Student Profile (cont.) - from the President Dr. Jeffrey Bell

Dear Friends,     The summer is busy as usual and we sincerely appreciate your prayers. Here is more of our segment  -  Meet the Students. An unassuming man, Ron came to school two days after he and his wife, Danielle, were married in 2008. That first year they lived in one room in the dormitory. For the next two years, Ron worked while Danielle finished her education at Faith. He returned in the fall of 2011 as a full-time student and part-time maintenance man.  Demonstrating his leadership ability (in several areas), he received the Dr. R.K. Pier Leadership award at our recent graduation.  Ron is well-loved by both students and staff. He has a great sense of humor, and a teachable attitude.   Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President

Student Profile - A Letter From President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,

   

Our staff believes the most important person at Faith goes by the name of "STUDENT". We are so grateful to God for the students He sends us to mentor for ministry. We would like to pay homage to some of them in the e-mails that we write this summer.

We want to begin with Miss Jenna Gemmill. She came to us from Eastern Assembly of God in Baltimore, Maryland. Jenna has completed one year. She left the big city of Baltimore this summer to do an internship with Face 2 Face Ministries in Keystone, South Dakota. Face 2 Face conducts various ministries including evangelism. 

We are very proud of Jenna, and the stand that she takes for Jesus. Please keep her in your prayers as she ministers this summer.

 

Blessings,

(Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell

President

Graduation - A Letter From President, Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,

   

Our campuses are quiet both in the USA and Ghana. The students in Ghana finished their first semester on April 28th, and the Charleston, Maine, graduation was held on May 5th. Students may spend their summers in internship programs, working at a secular job, working in their home churches, and take some time off from "homework". Please pray for them as they make preparation to return to their respective campuses for the fall 2012 semester. 

Blessings,

(Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell

President

Closing and Graduation- A Letter from President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,     I am in Ghana, Africa, for the closing week of Faith Theological & Agricultural School. Our pilot program has been in operation for one semester. We look forward to opening again in the fall. I will arrive back in Charleston on Monday evening, April 30. This will be the final week of our spring semester. Rev. James Schuelke of Inwood, West Virginia, will be coming to preach the Convention on May 2 and 3. On Saturday, May 5, we will send our senior class into the harvest field. We would be delighted if you could join us for the convention services and graduation. Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President

News From Crusades- A Letter From President Dr. Jeffery A. Bell

Dear Friends,     The students returned from Spring Crusade with wonderful reports of what God did in and through them. They were in churches as far north as Ontario, Canada, and as far south as Virginia. There were reports of approximately twenty people who gave their hearts to Jesus. One of the students, herself, received the Baptism of the Holy Spirit.  We are amazed at how often God gives wisdom in sending just the right student to a church. One young man who has a particular sickness was sent to a church where someone who had just been diagnosed with the same sickness had need of encouragement. We did not know about that person in the church, but God did. Crusade is an important part of our curriculum. Students take what they learn in the classroom and apply it in the practical realm. We are indeed grateful to the host churches.  Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President

Crusades- A Letter from President Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,     There was much excitement as students left for Spring Crusade on March 8 and 9. There was much talk about preaching, teaching, singing, and doing maintenance work. They are traveling as far north as Ontario, Canada, and as far south as Virginia. We appreciate all those churches and pastors who are giving our students on-site practical training. Students have an opportunity to put what they have learned in the classroom into real-life experience. Dr. Gail A. Januskiewicz and the Drama team will be in the Baltimore, Maryland, area. I will be traveling with the Faith Trio. If we are in your area, we would enjoy meeting you.   Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President

Crusade Itinerary   Thursday, March 8 @ 7:30 P.M. Apponaug Pentecostal Church  Mrs. Cheryl Tetreault Warwick, RI   Friday, March 9 @ 8:00 P.M.  Trinity Tabernacle of Gravesend Rev. Lucian Gandolfo Brooklyn, NY   Sunday, March 11 @ 8:20 & 11:00 A.M. Shrewsbury First A/G Rev. Anthony Parenti Shrewsbury, NJ   Sunday, March 11 @ 6:00 P.M. Fountain of Life Center  Rev. Dave Boudwin Burlington, NJ   Monday, March 12 @ 7:00 P.M. Apostolic Church of Maryland Rev. Scott Hose Clear Spring, MD   Tuesday, March 13 @ 7:00 P.M. Inwood Family Worship Center Rev. David Palmer Inwood, WV   Wednesday, March 14 @ 7:30 P.M. First Assembly of God Rev. Gary Heffler Brunswick, MD   Thursday, March 15 @ 6:00 P.M. Teen Challenge Baltimore Rev. William (Bill) Parks Baltimore, MD   Friday, March 16 @ 7:00 P.M. Calvary Assembly of God Rev. Arthur Henderson Stottville, NY   Sunday, March 18 @ 10:30 A.M. Southbridge Full Gospel Rev. Michael Rondeau Southbridge, MA   Sunday, March 18 @ 6:30 P.M. Milton Assembly of God Rev. Alfred Weeden Milton, NH

Passing of two Faith Soldiers- A Letter From President Dr. Jeffrey. A. Bell

Dear Friends,     This past week two of our Faith soldiers went home to be with the Lord. They will be missed in our ranks. Rev. David Jones (1966) of Wade, North Carolina, passed away on February 18, 2012. He was 76 years old. Over the years he and his wife, Mary-Jane (Pier) pastored in different places, and he drove truck to supplement his income. He ministered at Faith as a teacher and bookkeeper for a few years.   Rev. David Britenriker (1989) of Pembroke, New Hampshire, passed away on February 22, 2012, at the age of 50, after a bout with cancer. David and his wife, Debbie (Rzonca) ministered as the Headmasters at the Jamaican branch of Faith. Over the years they have been very loyal to the church wherever they attended. Please pray for the families of these two well-loved graduates. Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President

Faith Auditorium- A Letter from President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,     For many, many years our gymnasium has needed repairs and a face lift. It is our delight to tell you that the renovation of the inside of the gymnasium is underway. It will be made into an all-purpose facility - gymnasium, convention, and banquet room - Faith Auditorium. We will be able to continue its use as a gym, and also house special events. The reconstruction should be done by the middle of March.     We are very grateful to God for the provision that has been made for our campus over the last year and a half. Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President

Faith Theological and Agricultural School- A Letter From President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,     Praise God the Faith Theological and Agricultural School in Sogakope, Ghana, West Africa is a reality. I went there on January 18 to be present at the grand opening. We have twenty-seven students enrolled in this pilot project. Two alumni members from Faith School of Theology - USA, are there teaching -  Miss Kasey DeMars and Mrs. Annetta McClellan. We ask an interest in your prayers as Faith Mentors for Ministry in Ghana. The college is led by Headmaster Michael Coombes and Mrs. Coombes is the Dean of the Agricultural Department. I have been to the school twice this week - by internet - to teach. It is great! Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President

Mid-Years and Scholarships- A letter From President Dr. Jeffery A. Bell

Dear Friends,     A new semester has begun at Faith. On January 6, 2012, we welcomed ten students as midyears. This is one of the largest mid-year classes that we have had in quite some time. Rev. Ed Michael of Baltimore, Maryland, preached the opening services. He brought inspiring messages, which we will not soon forget. Do keep us in your prayers as we continue to MENTOR FOR MINISTRY. We want to extend a very special thank you to the Brennan family of Northfield, Massachusetts. Sean Brennan died in a car accident a few years ago. He was in his senior year at Faith. The Brennans give funds for a scholarship each year. This year the scholarship was divided between Mr. Bryan DeLeon of Skowhegan, Maine, and Mrs. Gail Lund of West Warwick, Rhode Island. If there is anyone that would like to add to this scholarship fund, we know it would be deeply appreciated by both the Brennans and our students.  Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President