Dr. Faithe C. Beam

Biography

Dr. Faithe Beam serves as Vice President for Student Life and Christian Mission at Campbell University. In this role, she leads university departments that support the student experience including student engagement and learning, well-being, spiritual life, residence life, Title IX, and campus safety.

Beam is a committed advocate for enhancing the student experience. She brings a commitment to cultivating a sense of belonging for all students and to nurturing an environment where students can thrive and be successful.

Beam’s tenure at Campbell began in the role of Director of Student Services for the Divinity School from 2002-2007. In 2007, she was named Campus Minister and then Vice President for Spiritual Life in 2020. In those roles, she counseled students, provided leadership to Connections, led various ministries on campus and made mission and outreach opportunities accessible for all students and staff. Her passion for service led Beam to introduce the Inasmuch Day of Service to Campbell and other community engagement initiatives, such as the Campus Kitchen, Community Garden, and Campus Pantry. She also provided a renewed focus on regular worship opportunities and fostered a culture of care and support for the campus community.

Beam serves as an adjunct instructor in the Department of Christian Studies teaching Introduction to Christianity.

Before coming to Campbell, Dr. Beam served as Minister of Music and Education at Zion Baptist Church in Shelby, North Carolina.

Beam holds degrees in Music Education from Appalachian State University and a Master of Divinity from Campbell University Divinity School. She earned a Doctor of Education with an emphasis in educational leadership from the University of Dayton in Dayton, Ohio.

Faithe is married to Tom, Disaster Relief Coordinator for Baptists on Mission of North Carolina. They have one son, Patrick.