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FCFI Rapid Disaster Response — Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica
Outside of Pastor Dorant Brown’s church “Bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ.” — Galatians 6:2 Our FCFI team of three from Ohio, together with a long-time Jamaican pastor partner, were on the ground recently in the hardest-hit southwestern coastal communities of Jamaica. What they witnessed was staggering. Not only are […]
Thousands Reached at the Sunbelt Ag Expo — A Powerful Three-Day Outreach
FCFI volunteers from NY, PA, IN, FL, WI, SC, and GA who traveled many miles to serve at the Sunbelt Ag Expo. Their dedication and willingness to ‘go the extra mile’ made the entire outreach possible More than 4,200 people visited the FCFI Tent at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia, held October 14–16, […]
ECHO Community and Agricultural Development Training, Ft. Myers, Florida — February 23–27, 2026
At the heart of effective community transformation lies the Community Health Evangelism (CHE) method—a biblically based strategy that integrates physical, spiritual, and social development. The CHE approach empowers local people to take ownership of their progress and become leaders of change within their own communities. The Executive Director, Dan Janzen, highly recommends CHE training as […]
Hurricane Melissa — Jamaica. Local Pastor Friend of FCFI Says Nearly Everyone, Including Churches, has Lost their Roofs in their Area: FCFI Responding
Due to the loss of roofs on almost all the homes in the hardest-hit areas on the south side of Jamaica, FCFI is gathering volunteers and financial resources to respond to Hurricane Melissa. Since 2002, FCFI teams have been making trips to help farmers and pastors in Jamaica, and now our pastor friends are telling […]
How Farmers Are Using Pre-tax Giving to Turn God’s Provision Into Greater Gospel Impact – by Barnabas Foundation
For many farmers, giving isn’t just something they do — it’s who they are. Across the Midwest, friends of the Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI) are transforming their fields, herds, and harvests into powerful Kingdom investments through creative, tax-wise giving. Livestock Gifts: A Blessing from the Herd In Michigan, one cattle farmer has made […]
FCFI Prayer Guide – November 2025
1.Although it is true that I am near of kin, there is a kinsman-redeemer nearer than I. Stay here for the night and in the morning if he wants to redeem, good, let him redeem. But if he is not willing, as surely as the Lord lives, I will do it. Lie here until morning, […]
Meet Amy Taylor: Serving Faithfully as FCFI’s New Ministry Operations Manager
Amy and Tim Taylor Hello FCFI Family, I’m so excited to introduce myself to the Fellowship of Christian Farmers community! My name is Amy Taylor, and I’m honored to serve as the new Ministry Operations Manager. When I received the offer for this position, I was thrilled. I’ve always loved organizing, creating colorful charts and […]
Testimonies from the Field: Comments from the Walking Stick Work Days – by Katie Marrone
There’s something special about the sound of laughter, prayer, and the rhythmic hum of tools at work during the Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI) Walking Stick Work Days. Each year, volunteers of all ages gather to help craft the wooden walking sticks that have become a signature part of FCFI’s ministry—simple tools that carry […]