Below are strategic distinguishing characteristics of FBS to aid you in determining if FBS would be a good fit for you.

• FBS will be admitting students every three years—2013, 2016, etc. Will your plans and availability mesh with one of these time periods?
  
• FBS has a primary purpose of training young men for pastoral ministry. Do you demonstrate a passion for the pastorate? Do you have the ability to make a three-year commitment for equipping and training? Do you have a local church that recognizes your gifts and abilities for pastoral ministry and is encouraging you to be involved in full-time pastoral ministry?
  
• FBS is located in Faith Community Center and intends to equip pastors with a heart for community ministry. Do you desire an education that equips you for community-based ministry?
  
• FBS’s mentoring program is done in partnership with area local churches. Are you part of an area local church? (If not, see Special Situations.)
  
• FBS is a graduate level M.Div. program. Do you have a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university?
  
• FBS is requiring that students be relatively debt-free upon entrance and exit of the seminary program. Are you free from enslaving debt?