Thursday, May 29, 2014

Flowers Are In by President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,
 Luke 10:2 "The harvest truly is great, but the labourers are few; pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest."

It was a beautiful day in Charleston as our staff planted 525 marigold plants up the walkways, and in other places around the campus.  Some dug holes, others dropped the plants in the holes, and others buried the roots.  All will reap the beauty of the flowers.

 As we think about the flowers and how they need the soil, sunshine, rain, and weeding to get the finished product, we think about the harvest of souls that the Lord is asking for.  In order to reap souls we need to send labourers into his harvest field.  To send labourers, we need students to train.  At the end of every school year we have churches and other ministries call us for workers.  So often, we have to tell them that our graduates are already going to other ministries.  Would you pray with us for our student enrollment for the fall?  If you know of anyone, younger or older, that would like to attend Bible college, would you tell them about Faith School of Theology?  We are here to MENTOR FOR MINISTRY
   
Blessings,

(Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell
President  


Pictured: Summer Crew planting flowers 
 

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Summer Crew by President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,

Students left us for the Summer on May 10th. we miss them. However, work continues. I want to give appreciation and honor to our summer crew.   They will appreciate your prayers. 
           
  • Mrs. Faith Bell (my wife) Receptionist and Receiver of Faith Funds
  • Mrs. Lily Beck - Admissions
  • Dr. Gail A. Januskiewicz - Director of Academics
  • Rev. Dennis J. Michaud - Director of Public Relations
  • Dr.  Michael L. Richard - Maintenance
  • Rev. Alexis Topolski - Bookkeeper and other office duties
  • Rev. Morgan Topolski - Supervisor of Grounds
  • Mrs. Sara Torbett - Registrar
  • Pearl L. Wells - Human Resources, Bookkeeper, and other office duties
           
Mrs. Amanda Kneeland - My Administrative Assistant will be relocating with her husband, Russell Kneeland, and daughter in the middle of June. In the meantime she will be teaching others to do her job.

Mr. Kyle Kovar and his family will be relocating to Mississippi in the middle of June. He will also be instructing others in his job.

Blessings,

(Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell
President  

Pictured: Summer crew (Not pictured: Mrs. Lily Beck and Mrs. Sara Torbett)
    

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

2014 Commencement by President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,

What a time we had as we closed out the school year from May 7 - 10. Rev. Christopher Hutchinson of Kingston, Jamaica, spoke at the Wednesday evening service, Thursday morning Baccalaureate, and Saturday Commencement. On Thursday evening a great banquet was held to honor the Class of 2014. On Saturday we granted 126 Associate degrees, diplomas, and Bachelor degrees. Many alumni and friends joined us for this momentous occasion. Over 130 computers around the world were tuned in to the streaming from Faith Auditorium. 

This week our staff has put the finishing touches on cleaning up the campus.  Our summer crew will start their work on Monday, May 19th. Please keep us in your prayers as we prepare for next year.


Blessings,

(Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell
President  

Pictured: Dr. Bell and Jared Fiske's selfie. 

Monday, May 12, 2014

First Ghana Graduation by President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,

I was in Sogakope, Ghana, Africa, from April 17 - 29 at the Faith Theological and Agricultural School. We held our first graduation for ten graduates. I was privileged to be the guest speaker. 

The Lord has provided funds so that we now have an on-campus dormitory on the property that we rent for the school. It was previously a six-car garage, and will now house fifteen students, and a classroom/chapel/library.

We are excited about this week as we hold our Emerald Anniversary (55 years) Celebration here in Charleston. A large number of alumni and friends will be coming to the campus to celebrate with us. It would be a pleasure to see you at any or all of the events. For more information please see our website.

Blessings,

(Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell
President  

Pictured: First graduates of Faith Theological and  Agricultural School