Our Founding Story

In the fall of 1995, Dr. B. Hathaway Struthers and Dr. Kennard S. Brackney, Sr., both seasoned Christian educators, collaborated with Tabernacle Church of Norfolk to launch Faith Bible College. Initially, the college was known as the Hampton Roads Center for Learning and later as the Hampton Roads School of Biblical Studies. Dr. Struthers brought with him 21 years of experience as a Navy Chaplain and 18 years of experience as a professor and administrator at Columbia International University. Dr. Brackney brought with him many years of experience at Pinebrook Junior College, Washington Bible College, and Capital Bible Seminary.

During the ensuing years, courses have been offered at sites throughout the greater Hampton Roads area from Williamsburg to Virginia Beach. In 2002, FBC granted its first Associate Degree in Biblical Studies. In 2020, FBC expanded its programming even further by adding a Bachelor’s in Biblical Studies and Ministry. Gifted and degree-appropriate faculty have enabled FBC to offer a biblically-centered curriculum with dynamic spiritual fervor and academic excellence.

In 2014, FBC moved into its current location in the heart of Hampton Roads. With classrooms, offices, and a library, this space has increased FBC's opportunities for deeper research into the Word of God.

FBC enjoys partnerships with a number of conservative, evangelical churches of various denominations in the greater Hampton Roads area. We also partner with TEAM (The Evangelical Alliance Mission) to help train missionaries for the Lord's purpose worldwide.