Prepare to make a difference through Trades @ FBBC
Put your faith to work and receive practical training in the trades in a Bible college setting you can trust.
The Applied Trades Program at FBBC is uniquely designed to prepare you for whatever God has next, including working in a trade, a camp setting, bi-vocational ministry, and more!
Join the program and get equipped with hands-on training, workshops, and practical experience, all while learning to live for Christ in your chosen field.
Why Trades @ Faith?
Learn From Experts
Put your faith to work with hands-on training in plumbing, framing, electrical, and other trades from experts with years of successful experience.
Enjoy Vibrant Campus Life
Enjoy all a growing Bible college has to offer, including student activities, leadership opportunities, athletics, concerts and more!
Build a Biblical Foundation
Don’t just learn the trades—learn how to live out Christian values and biblical truths as you work and lead at your job site.
Find Clear Career Pathways
Find clear career pathways for wherever God leads, whether that’s on a jobsite, at a camp, or as a bi-vocational church planter or missionary.
Scholarships
Faith offers affordable tuition rates that resulted in 72% of our last class graduating debt-free!
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Faith’s trades program unique?
While almost all other trades programs offer instruction on how to work in the trades and perform basic functions at a jobsite, the Applied Trades Program also equips our students in how to LEAD a jobsite by providing training in:
- Interpreting and applying blueprint information.
- Receiving training on how to make bids.
- Taking optional classes in our organizational leadership program.
What trades programs are offered?
The Applied Trades Program provides foundational instruction in the areas of electrical, plumbing, and framing, as well as in several other sought-after trades.
How long do the trade programs take to complete?
Our program is designed to be completed in one to two years, giving you the skills you need to enter the workforce quickly. Additionally, our two-year graduates can transfer directly into most of Faith’s four-year programs!
What Bible classes will I take?
Every student at Faith takes core Bible and theology courses that provide a solid spiritual foundation for life and work. All participants will graduate with an A.A. in Biblical Studies and an A.A. in Practical Trades.
Can I live on campus?
While not required, we would highly encourage you to! All on-campus students enjoy full access to Faith’s campus life, including dorms, chapel, dining, athletics, and more.
What are the admission requirements?
We require a high school diploma or GED, and welcome applications from students from Iowa and across the country.
