Our Story
Faith Bible Seminary is a graduate-level training institution designed to glorify God by equipping students with a biblical education for effective Christian ministry.
Equipping for Effective Ministry
Our Mission
Faith Bible Seminary is a graduate-level training institution designed to glorify God by equipping students with a biblical education for effective Christian ministry.
Our Vision
To become a model for effective ministry training based on excellent academics, developing meaningful relationships with God and others, and practical ministry training.
What Drives Everything We Do
Lower Cost
Minimize student debt so graduates remain available for ministry rather than being forced into salary-driven decisions.
Value Time
Balance full-time work with academic requirements, respecting students' commitments to family, church, and community.
Enable Practical Ministry Experience
Partnerships with local churches provide real-world ministry engagement from the very first semester.
Four Pillars of Formation
Our educational model is built on four pillars that together produce graduates who are biblically grounded, practically skilled, and spiritually mature.
Knowledge & Reliance on the Bible
Scripture as sufficient and inspired — the foundation of all teaching, training, and ministry preparation.
Supervised Practical Training
Mentored, hands-on ministry experience integrated throughout the entire program — not tacked on at the end.
Community-Based Outreach
Meaningful relationships and gospel engagement in the local context — including a 65,000 sq ft community center, free counseling, and residential treatment.
Personal Holiness
Character evaluation and spiritual formation are woven into every aspect of the seminary experience.
Six Decades of Faithful Ministry
Faith Church founded in Lafayette, Indiana with a deep commitment to discipleship and ministry training.
Faith Church develops a five-year strategic plan that includes establishing a seminary.
Faith Bible Seminary legally established as an LLC, laying the organizational groundwork.
FBS begins operations and launches the Master of Divinity (M.Div.) program with its first cohort.
The Master of Arts in Biblical Counseling (MABC) program launches in the summer.
First M.Div. class graduates — 11 students complete the program.
First MABC class graduates — 11 students earn their degrees.
Initial ABHE accreditation granted on February 20, affirming the quality and rigor of FBS programs.
ABHE accreditation reaffirmed, confirming FBS's continued commitment to excellence.
FBS by the Numbers
M.Div. Cohort Performance
| Cohort | Started | Graduated | Rate | Advanced Degrees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 14 | 11 | 79% | 3 |
| 2010 | 19 | 17 | 89% | 3 |
| 2013 | 26 | 25 | 96% | 8 |
| 2016 | 36 | 24 | 67% | 2 |
| 2019 | 39 | 25 | 64% | 2 |
| Total | 134 | 102 | 76% | 18 |
Where Our M.Div. Graduates Serve
Recognized & Accredited
FBS holds national accreditation and is recognized by multiple educational and governmental bodies.
ABHE Accreditation
Accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) Commission on Accreditation. Initial accreditation granted February 20, 2019 and reaffirmed in 2024.
VA-Recognized
FBS is a VA-recognized institution, accepting veterans benefits for eligible students who have served our country.
Indiana Commission Approved
Approved by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, meeting the state's standards for quality graduate-level education.
SARA Participant
As a participant in the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA), FBS can offer distance education to students across state lines.
Doctrinal Foundation
FBS holds to historic Christian orthodoxy. Every faculty member and course is grounded in these convictions.
Scripture
The 66-book inspired, infallible canon — affirming six-day creation, literal Adam and Eve, and the universal flood.
God
Triune — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit — equal in divine perfection, one God in three persons.
Salvation
Wholly of God's grace, through Christ alone, with the assurance of eternal security for every believer.
The Church
Local congregations of baptized believers governed by the biblical offices of pastors and deacons.
Counseling
Scripture is sufficient for the care of souls — rejecting methodologies inconsistent with biblical truth.
Equip Yourself for a Lifetime of Faithful Ministry
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Take the first step toward a biblical education that will shape your ministry for decades to come.