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B.S.: Mechanical Engineering, Oklahoma State University
M.S: Engineering, Purdue University
M.Div.: Central Seminary
Th.M.: Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
Ph.D.: Baptist Bible Seminary (Clarks Summit, PA)

Dr. Brent Aucoin joined the staff of Faith Church in Lafayette, IN in July of 1998. Brent is the President of Faith Bible Seminary, Chair of the Seminary’s M.Div. Program, Pastor of Seminary and Soul Care at Faith Church (Lafayette, IN); ACBC certified; instructor and counselor at Faith Biblical Counseling Ministries; and a retreat and conference speaker. He and his wife, Janet, have two adult children.

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Joe Blake and his wife, Susan, have been members since 1981. Joe serves as the Deacon Chairman and leads the Generations ABF class. He has been involved in leading several of the construction projects at Faith as well as the strategic ministry planning efforts at Faith. Joe serves as a Restoration Men’s Ministry lay counselor and conference speaker. Joe and Susan enjoy teaching and mentoring on the topic of biblical parenting and family life. Joe has a master’s degree in structural engineering from Purdue University and he owns Iron Men Properties, a real estate development company.

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B.A., History & Philosophy – Bloomsburg University
M.A., History – Purdue University
PhD, Leadership (In Progress) - Lancaster Bible College

Kirk Fatool became a staff member of Faith Bible Seminary in July of 2015. As the Dean of Enrollment Management, he oversees recruitment, admissions, enrollment, and matriculation. Additionally, Kirk serves as FBS' accreditation liaison. Kirk is a member of The American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers. Kirk is married to Jen and has three daughters.

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B.S. - Engineering Physics, Ohio State University
M.Div. - Baptist Bible Seminary
Ph.D. - New Testament, Baptist Bible Seminary

Dr. Rob Green joined the Faith Church staff in August, 2005. Rob’s responsibilities include oversight of the Faith Biblical Counseling Ministry and teaching New Testament at Faith Bible Seminary. He serves on the Council Board of the Biblical Counseling Coalition and as a fellow for the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors. Pastor Green has authored, co-authored, and contributed to 9 books/booklets. Rob and his wife Stephanie have three children.

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B.A.: Bible, Baptist College of Ministry
M.A.: Bible, Bob Jones University
Ph.D.: Theology, Bob Jones University, Theology
Ph.D.: New Testament Exegesis and Theology, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School

Dr. Naselli is an Associate Professor of Systematic Theology and New Testament at Bethlehem College and Seminary in Minneapolis and is one of the pastors of The North Church. Andy is the author of at least a dozen books and seventy-five articles. He and his wife, Jenni, have four daughters.

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B.S.: Church Ministry, Liberty University
M.A.: Church Planting Evangelism, Liberty University
M.Div.: Faith Bible Seminary
Th.M.: Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ph.D.: Theology, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary

Cody Podor is Discipleship Pastor at Harvest Bible Chapel Indy West. For the past seven years, Cody has served as an adjunct professor at Liberty University, where he has also served as a Subject Matter Expert for the past two years in the area of Old Testament studies. He is a member of the Evangelical Theological Society. Cody and his wife, Katie, have two children.

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B.S.: Pre-Seminary & Bible, Baptist Bible College (Now Clarks Summit University)
M.Div.: Grace Theological Seminary
D.Min.: Biblical Counseling, Westminster Theological Seminary

Dr. Steve Viars has served at Faith Church in Lafayette, IN since 1987. Pastor Viars leads and equips Faith Church as Senior Pastor with a focus on preaching and teaching God’s Word and using his organizational skills in guiding the implementation of the Faith Church mission and vision. He oversees the staff, deacons, and all Faith Church ministries. Dr. Viars serves on the boards of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, Biblical Counseling Coalition, Vision of Hope, and the Faith Community Development Corporation. Steve is the author, co-author, or contributor to six books and numerous booklets. He and his wife, Kris, were married in 1982 and have two married daughters, a son, and five grandchildren.

Read Steve Viars’ Journey to Faith for the full account of how the Lord led Pastor Viars to Faith Church.

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