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

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)

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.

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

Campus Days is Here by President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,

Today through  Saturday (April 10 - 12) is Campus Days at Faith. Today, approximately eighty registrants and chaperones will descend on the campus. They will stay in the dormitories with our students, eat in the cafeteria, attend classes and chapels, and see life in general at Faith. Some of them will make eternal decisions concerning their future and Faith. We welcome them. I will be flying to Atlanta, Georgia, today, to attend an IABCS convention. While there I will have the opportunity to preach the Sunday morning service at Victory Tabernacle in Conyers, Georgia. I will return to school on Tuesday evening, April 15th. Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President

Pictured: Several Campus Days students registering

Mentoring for Ministry by President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,

One of our main goals at Faith School is to Mentor For Ministry. That is accomplished in several ways. One of those ways is through our Outside Ministry program. Students are sent to churches that request them on  weekends for ministry. In addition to this we send our students on a ten-day Crusade each semester. Students are assigned to requesting churches and ministries. This means that the average student will receive sixty days of on the job, immersion ministry before they graduate, in addition to their weekend ministries. We do not know of any other Bible school (there very well may be) that offers this type of program. It is always exciting for the staff when students return from their Crusades. During this recent Spring Crusade, students saw sixty-eight people receive Jesus as their Savior. Several people were filled with the Holy Spirit, and some significant healings  took place. I ask an interest in your prayers as I prepare to travel to our Bible school in Ghana, Africa, in the middle of April. Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President

Pictured: Mr. Zach Rollins speaking  in New Hampshire

Pastor Libby by President Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell

Dear Friends,

Faith School of Theology  has lost a good friend.  His name was Rev. Ronald E. Libby, and he went to be went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2014, at the age of 80.  Many will know him as the pastor of  the Charleston Pentecostal Church (1963 - 2000) for 37 years.  Pastor Libby served on our Board of Directors from 1976 - 2009.  His Godly advice was always welcome.  He had also taught some ministerial courses at Faith.   I, personally, considered him one of my mentors.  He, along with my dad, Rev. Clifford A. Bell (also gone to be with the Lord) and Dr. Russell K. Pier have  been there for me over the years.  Our condolences  go out to his wife, Judy, and his two sons, Rick and Mike, and their families.   Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President Dear Dennis, Faith School of Theology  has lost a good friend.  His name was Rev. Ronald E. Libby, and he went to be went to be with the Lord on March 19, 2014, at the age of 80.  Many will know him as the pastor of  the Charleston Pentecostal Church (1963 - 2000) for 37 years.  Pastor Libby served on our Board of Directors from 1976 - 2009.  His Godly advice was always welcome.  He had also taught some ministerial courses at Faith.   I, personally, considered him one of my mentors.  He, along with my dad, Rev. Clifford A. Bell (also gone to be with the Lord) and Dr. Russell K. Pier have  been there for me over the years.  Our condolences  go out to his wife, Judy, and his two sons, Rick and Mike, and their families.   Blessings, (Dr.) Jeffrey A. Bell President   Pictured: Rev. Ronald E. Libby