HISTORY

Our Story

Over the Years

In 1959, Faith Bible College International began under the name Faith School of Theology. It was established as a direct act of obedience by founder Dr. Russell K. Pier to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. In June of 1958, the Lord put a vision in Dr. Pier’s heart of a ministry college in Maine. By September of that same year, the Holy Spirit confirmed this word through seven different people who had no idea what the Lord had been speaking to Dr. Pier:

“There must be a Bible College in the state of Maine.”

Faith Bible College International was truly breathed into existence by the Lord, and now continues to fulfill the mission to prepare professional, Pentecostal servant-leaders who make a world of difference in fulfilling the Great Commission of the Lord Jesus Christ.

1958

Dr. Pier
Founded

  • Faith Bible College International began as Faith School of Theology in Old Orchard, Maine. Founder and first President, Dr. Pier served for 44 years.
1967

First Move

  • The institute was moved to a larger campus in Brooklin, Maine; but in 1975 the Brooklin facilities were filled to capacity, and the need for a larger campus was evident
1975

New Campus

  • The directors of Faith School of Theology acquired Higgins Classical Institute in Charleston, Maine. This provided Faith School of Theology with a campus that was worth millions for only a fraction of the cost.
2003

Dr. Jeffrey Bell

Torch Passed

  • After Dr. Jeffrey A. Bell had served in multiple roles over the course of 25 years, Dr. Pier passed the torch of leadership to Dr. Bell.
2015

New President

  • Dr. Bell and the Board of Trustees appointed Rev. Matthew M. Ward to serve as the next president, and Dr. Bell would continue to serve as Chancellor and Dean of Academics at Faith Bible College International.
2016

New Name

  • The Board of Trustees approved a motion to change the name of Faith School of Theology to Faith Bible College International.

Present Day
  • Today, we are continuing to train men and women from across the world for service in the five-fold ministry.