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The Pastor’s Piece, Pastor Kevin Cernek – FCFI Chaplain
FCFI October 18, 2026 Genesis 8:22 reads: “While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.” This verse was on my mind when I woke up this morning, I think because of the nice weather we’ve had around here lately. It’s been […]
Farmers Serving Farmers: Helping Farmers Close to Home
(The Bush family studies the best way to strengthen the H-brace on Katherine’s new livestock fence. She no longer lives in constant fear that the animals are loose!) Disaster relief doesn’t always require traveling out of state or spending several days away. Sometimes, help is needed right in our own communities. Farmers Serving Farmers is […]
4 Reasons to Give from Your IRA
Here’s an insider tip… More and more supporters are giving to Fellowship of Christian Farmers International directly from their retirement accounts through what’s known as a “qualified charitable distribution” (often referred to as a “QCD”). For those ages 70 ½ and older who qualify, these gifts offer a convenient, cost-effective, and powerful way to support […]
2026 Annual FCFI Conference: Sharing the Gospel Wherever God Opens the Door – by Bill Nichols
For Bill Nichols, agricultural shows are more than opportunities to connect with farmers and families—they are opportunities to share the Gospel with people who may have never heard the message of salvation. During his ministry with the Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI), Bill has served at numerous agricultural events across the country, meeting people […]
2026 FCFI Annual Conference: Building for God’s Glory in Romania and Beyond – by Pastor Alex Stroie
God continues to open doors for ministry in Romania through the faithful work of Elim Baptist Church in Generala and the Casarabi Camp Ministry. Over the past several years, the congregation at Elim Baptist Church has worked diligently to complete its church building. In 2024, the church celebrated the dedication of the new facility—a significant […]
FCFI Annual Conference: Finding Gospel Opportunities Beyond the Convention – by Art Free
During the 2026 FCFI Conference in Branson, Missouri, longtime FCFI volunteer Art Free challenged attendees to recognize that some of the greatest opportunities for ministry may be found right in their own communities. Art and his wife, Susan, have been active in FCFI outreach efforts for several years, sharing the Gospel at FFA conventions, local […]
FCFI Conference Keynote Speaker: Biblical Earth Stewardship–Caring for Creation Through a Biblical Worldview – by Calvin Beisner
What does it mean for Christians to care for God’s creation? For Dr. Calvin Beisner of the Cornwall Alliance for the Stewardship of Creation, the answer begins with Scripture. During the 2026 FCFI Conference, Beisner challenged attendees to consider the difference between modern environmentalism and what he described as biblical earth stewardship. The Cornwall Alliance […]
Revival at the Booth: Reaching the Next Generation Through the Gospel – by Jeff Goss
Across FFA state conventions, agricultural fairs, and community events, FCFI continues to encounter young people who are hungry for the Gospel. During the 2026 FCFI Conference, Jeff Goss shared testimonies from several young people who encountered the ministry at FCFI booths across the country. Rather than simply telling the stories himself, Jeff showed short video […]