Dr. Brown joined the Faith faculty in 1999 teaching in the college's Local Church Ministry Department. He now teaches primarily in the seminary where he specializes in New Testament studies and he serves as the associate seminary dean. The Browns live in Ankeny and have four children. They are actively involved at Faith Baptist Church in Cambridge, Iowa, where Dr. Brown is the associate pastor of youth and Christian education.

Education
• B.A. and M.A., Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary, Ankeny, Iowa
• M.Div., Central Baptist Seminary, Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Ph.D., Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, Illinois

Ministry Experience
• Assistant Pastor, Calvary Baptist Church, Grinnell, Iowa
• Youth Pastor, Berean Baptist Church, Brooklyn Park, Minnesota
• Assistant Pastor, First Baptist Church, Arlington Heights, Illinois
• Associate Pastor, Faith Baptist Church, Cambridge, Iowa
• Faculty, Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary

Classes
Greek III and IV (college)
Hebrews
Hermeneutics
Introduction to Biblical Exegesis
John
New Testament Theology
The Passion Week of Jesus
Pastoral Epistles
Preaching to Youth (college)
The Synoptic Gospels  

Contact
Contact Dr. Brown to learn more about the programs at Faith Baptist Theological Seminary.

The name, Dr. Jeff Newman, has become synonymous with Biblical counseling. He has taken his training and experience in the Biblical Counseling field and built Faith's Biblical Counseling program into a strong and effective part of the college and seminary. He teaches college counseling courses during the school year and offers counseling modules in the seminary. Students find his courses challenging and helpful. Dr. Newman and his family live in Ankeny are active members of Altoona Regular Baptist Church in Altoona.
 
Education
• B.A., Faith Baptist Bible College
• M.A. and M.Div., Faith Baptist Theological Seminary
• D.Min., Westminster Theological Seminary

Ministry
• Admissions Coordinator, Faith Baptist Bible College
• Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, Faith Baptist Bible College,
• Faculty, Faith Baptist Bible College
• Adjunct Faculty, Faith Baptist Theological Seminary

Classes
Biblical Counseling Practicum
Crisis Counseling
Christian Experience
Counseling Children
The Family
Foundation of Biblical Counseling
Greek I & II
Intro to Psych and Counseling Sec 1
Intro to Psych and Counseling Sec 1
Intro to Psych and Counseling Sec 1
Intro to Psych and Counseling
Methods of Biblical Counseling

Contact
Contact Dr. Newman for information about the Biblical Counseling programs at Faith.

Dr. Van Hooser has devoted his life to vocal and choral music. He combines a strong academic background with extensive ministry experience to enable him to lead
Faith's Music Ministries Department with excellence. Dr. Van Hooser directs the Faith Chorale, leads the annual Chorale tour, and periodically plans an extended European tour. As department chair, he also oversees the Music Education programs. Dr. Van Hooser and his family are active members of Grandview Park Baptist Church in Des Moines.

Education
• B.S.M., Baptist Bible College of Pennsylvania
• B.S., Bob Jones University
• M.A., Bob Jones University
• Post-graduate work in choral conducting and methods, Westminster Choir College
• Eastman School of Music
• D.M.A., University of Cincinnati, College Conservatory of Music

Teaching and Ministry Experience
• Graduate assistant, Bob Jones University
• Choral Director/Performer, The Proclaimers, Inc.,
• Instructor, Appalachian Bible College, Bradley, West Virginia,
• Part-time Minister of Music, Bible Center Church
• Part-time Minister of Music, Daniels Bible Church, Daniels, West Virginia
• Associate Professor, Baptist Bible College of Pennsylvania
• Part-time Minister of Music, Heritage Baptist Church, Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania
• Part-time Minister of Music, Forestville Baptist Church, Cincinnati, Ohio
• Faculty, Faith Baptist Bible College

Classes
Advanced Conducting
Choral Methods
Chorale
Elementary Conducting
Hymnology
Music and Worship
Sacred Choral Literature
Voice

Contact
Contact Dr. Van Hooser to learn more about the Music Ministries Department at Faith.

Mr. LaFleur is Faith's premier pianist and piano instructor. His style, abilities, and spiritual character enable him not just to play the piano well but to minister to people through it.  In addition to his piano instruction, he leads the Faith handbell ensemble that performs at campus events and in churches. Mr. LaFleur captures the essence of a true Christian musician. Mr. LaFleur and his family live in Bondurant and are active members of Maranatha Baptist Church in Grimes.

Education
• B.S., Faith Baptist Bible College
• M.S.M. in Sacred Music, Pensacola Christian College
• Graduate work, Drake University
• National Certified Teacher of Music from Music Teachers National Association

Experience
• Assistant Bookstore Manager, Faith Baptist Bible College
• Director of Extension, Faith Baptist Bible College
• Director of Alumni/Extension, Faith Baptist Bible College
• Faculty, Faith Baptist Bible College

Classes
Choral Writing & Arranging
Handbells
Music Appreciation
Music Theory I, II, III, IV
Piano

Contact
Contact Mr. LaFleur for information about Faith's handbell ensemble and piano instruction.