Honoring My Father: Rev. Clifford A. Bell - by President Dr. Jeffrey Bell

Dear Friends,

Greetings from Faith.

This week I wish to honor my Dad, Rev. Clifford A. Bell (September 2, 1929 -  July 28, 2013). He was widely known as Mike. Dad became a Christian at age 26. He married my Mother, Arlene, and three children were born into their home - Vicki, Derek and I. Dad was very faithful to support the churches that he and Mom attended.   

He was a graduate of Husson College. He held one of the few honorary diplomas from Faith School of Theology. Over the years he was a bookkeeper for several businesses. Dad felt a call to pastoral ministry and pastored churches in Allagash, Stetson, Bangor, and Sherman Mills, Maine. He also worked at Faith in his later years.

If I could describe my Dad in one word, it would be "faithful". He was faithful to God, his family, and the church. He passed away peacefully with his family around him. He will be missed by many friends, and especially by his family - Vicki and Scott Wilson and their family, Derek and Leslie Bell and their family, and my wife, Faith and I.

Blessings,

(Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell

President  

Office to Office from President Dr. Jeffrey Bell

Dear Friends,

Greetings from Faith.

Sometimes, people have referred to Faith as Faith School of "Moveology"! This summer has proven that to be true. A few staff have moved into different housing. Also, several offices have been moved. We now have more offices on the basement floor of the Institute. These offices will be occupied by:

Director of Outside Ministry, Professor, and Dean of Men - Rev. Billy Sudduth

Director of Student Life and Professor - Dr. Michael L. Richard                            

Director of Services and Maintenance and Professor - Rev. Glenn D. Gromel

Dean of Women, Kitchen Manager, and Professor - Rev. Bethany Gromel

Dr. Gail Januskiewicz - Director of Academics and Professor has moved into the former Staff Lounge on the first floor. The Staff Lounge has moved into her former office.  

We believe the relocation of these offices will better serve our students and the public.

Blessings,

(Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell

President  

Summer Staff - The Kneelands - from President Dr. Jeffrey Bell

Dear Friends,

Greetings from Faith.

Allow me to introduce to you more of the summer team. These folks have been a blessing to us over the past several years. 

Mr. Russell Kneeland and Mrs. Amanda (Horner) Kneeland

Mrs. Kneeland has been my administrative assistant since she graduated in 2008. She is also an instructor in our Music minor. She attended a secular college in Maryland before coming to Faith. She is married to Russell from New York. They are the parents of Pamela. Russell attended a secular college in New York before attending Faith. Upon his graduation from our school in 2011, he became our librarian. He also assists some of our instructors in the correcting of their assignments, and teaches a Study Skills course. An avid baseball player and fan, he plays on a Charleston Pentecostal Church team.

Blessings,

(Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell

President  

Financial Needs and Graduation- A Letter From President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends, This past week we sent a letter to our Alumni requesting them to pray for, and help us with some urgent financial needs. Would you also pray for these needs? A great burden would be lifted if we could be debt free in just a few weeks. It would help us to do all that we have purposed to do this summer, and prepare us for a great fall semester.    This is our last week of classes. Monday will start a week of closing activities. Rev. Ted Shuttlesworth Jr. will be the special speaker at our convention. Graduation will be held on Saturday, May 4th. It would be our pleasure to have you attend the convention and graduation. For more information, see our website: www.faithschool.org Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President   Pictured: Rev. Ted Shuttlesworth Jr.

Now Offering Degrees!- A Letter From President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends, Rejoice with us! On April 15, 2013, I was in Atlanta, Georgia, at the convention of the IABCS. We had previously applied with them for a religious accreditation for our school. On that day they granted us membership status. Membership status recognizes us as an accredited school with them. We will begin our four-year program this fall. For more details you may visit our website: www.faithschool.org This accreditation is a religious accreditation, and not a government accreditation. Therefore, students are not eligible for loans or Pell Grants. We are, however, continuing to strive to keep our costs as low as possible for the student.    We believe that Faith is looking at a bright future, and again we ask you to rejoice with us. Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President

Crusades and Campus Days- A Letter from President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends, Our students have returned from Spring Crusade. They brought back many good reports of what the Lord has done. We have heard of at least fourteen salvations, four healings, and two baptisms in the Holy Spirit. Rev. and Mrs. Andy DeRier took a singing duet to Canada for the Crusade. Dr. Gail Januskiewicz and the Drama Team went as far as Kentucky. My trio and I traveled from Massachusetts to North Carolina (and points in between) singing and preaching the Gospel. We are grateful for all the churches that host our students during the Crusades, and give them additional mentoring for ministry. Please keep us in your prayers as Campus Days takes places from April 4 - 6. We are expecting many guests, both young and older, as they come to check out and experience our school. We trust that many of them will decide to pursue their Christian education at Faith. Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President   Register for Campus Days here.

Happenings in Ghana- A Letter from President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends, Last week I was in Ghana where the temperature was 90 degrees. This week I am in Charleston with lots of snow and rain.  It was necessary for me to go to Ghana on school business. I am glad to report that all is going well there. Our staff is in good spirits. All are planning to stay for another year.  We were excited to see progress on the aquaculture part of the school. A pond has been dug and will be stocked with talaphia fish. This will eventually help with the economy of the school.  We have 33 students in Sogakope and have outgrown our rented facilities. Pictured is a building that may be available to us. Please pray that the owner will be willing to sell and that finances will be there for the purchase of the same. This building would give us potential for growth.  In Charleston we are preparing for Spring Crusade, March 8 - 18. Student teams will travel to various churches where pastors will further Mentor them For Ministry. Please keep the Crusade endeavor in your prayers. Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President