History In 1958, it became apparent that an old-fashioned Pentecostal training school was needed in New England. Faith School of Theology was divinely breathed into existence to be a Bible institute like Bible institutes once were. In the fall of 1959 Faith School of Theology opened its doors for the first time. Many miracles throughout the years have confirmed that this is a school God built. A renovated, three-story rooming house at 88 Union Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, Maine, was the first home of the school. In June of 1967, the institute was moved to a larger campus in Brooklin, Maine. In 1975, the Brooklin facilities were filled to capacity and the need for a larger campus was evident.

A beautiful miracle happened that made it possible for the directors of Faith School of Theology to become the directors of Higgins Classical Institute in Charleston, Maine. The campus is situated in the center of town on fifteen acres of land. It is comprised of the institute building housing ten classrooms, a library, offices, staff and student lounges, and a bookstore. Other buildings include a full size gymnasium; a four-story brick dormitory; a three-bedroom, ranch-style home; and staff housing including a three-story apartment building, a duplex home, and several mobile homes. The property also includes an outdoor tennis court and a full-size athletic field.

In 1981, Faith’s chapel was constructed. The Elva P. Valerius Memorial chapel is a beautiful brick building that connects Tracy Hall and the Institute Building.

ARTICLES OF FAITH

We believe…

...in the one true and living God, revealed to man as Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. One God, infinite and eternal in His wisdom, power, holiness, justice, and truth. Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 43:10,11; Matthew 28:19; Luke 3:22

...in the verbal, plenary inspiration of the Bible as the Word of God. II Timothy 3:15-17; I Thessalonians 2:13; II Peter 1:21

...that personal salvation, which is the result of regeneration by the Holy Spirit, can be obtained by all who accept Christ as Savior. Luke 24:46,47; John 3:3; Romans 10:13-15; Ephesians 2:8,9; Titus 2:11, 3:5-7

...that the experience of sanctification (termed by some as total commitment or dying to self) is for believers and should be earnestly sought after by all. Romans 6:1-11, 12:1,2; I Thessalonians 5:23; Hebrews 13:12

...that Christ baptizes believers with the Holy Spirit according to Acts 2:4, and that, according to the command of Jesus Christ, this should be the normal experience of every believer. Luke 24:49; Acts 1:4&8, 2:4

...that divine healing for the physical body was provided in the atonement and that any true child of God may claim the promise of such from the Scriptures. Isaiah 53:4,5; Matthew 8:16,17; James 5:14-16

...in the second coming of Jesus Christ as personal and imminent; that He will descend from heaven to catch away His own, who, at the establishment of His earthly kingdom, will return with Him in glory to share His millennial reign. Titus 2:11-13; I Thessalonians 1:9,10a, 3:13, 4:14-18; II Thessalonians 1:7-10; Zechariah 14:5; Matthew 24:27&30; Revelation 1:7, 19:11-14, 20:1-6

Core Values

To encourage a life committed to prayer, holiness, worship, service, faith, character, integrity, missions and leadership.

To provide an environment that enhances sensitivity to the Holy Spirit work, individually and corporately.

To train and equip each believer with the knowledge of the Word of God through extensive study and experience for preparation in ministry and Christian living.