Dean M. Noonan was born and raised in Milwaukee's South Side. His family attended a local Catholic Church until he was sixteen years old. It was at this time that he was invited to Faith Baptist Church. A visiting missionary presented the gospel to Dean and asked him if he knew where he would spend eternity? On that day, Dean Noonan trusted Christ as his Savior.
As a junior in high school Dean was impressed to enroll in the Christian School at the church. After Graduating High school he attended Bible college for four years. During his time at College he continued to serve Faith Baptist Church in the bus ministry and junior church. He also toured as a young evangelist with the very successful "Neighborhood Bible Time."
Upon graduation from Bible college, Brother Noonan married his sweetheart (and his Preacher's daughter) Sandy Rose. He also became Faith Baptist Church's Youth pastor and Bus Director. He served faithfully in this capacity until March 1992 when he was called to be the pastor by a vote of 98%.
Under Pastor Noonan's leadership several ministries of the church have expanded. Several new ministries were even added under his tenure; Reformers Unanimous and the nursing home visitation programs are two new additions. The influence of his spirit-filled teaching and counseling for the people of Faith Baptist Church is innumerable and immeasurable. His congregation consider him and his family a rare treasure.
In the last decade the church has seen many professions of faith and many baptisms. With the wisdom and vision God has given Pastor Noonan Faith Baptist Church looks to the future with purpose and excitement.
Pastor Noonan has been recognized and honored across the nation for his work at Faith Baptist Church in Milwaukee. In 1995, Honorary Doctorates were granted to him by Dr Jack Hyles of First Baptist Church, Hammond IN and Dr. Bob Gray of Longview Baptist Temple, Longview TX. He is asked to preach in churches and at conferences across the country.