Dennis Schlagel Announces Retirement After Three Decades of Service

At the recent Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI) National Conference, the organization announced the retirement of Executive Director Dennis Schlagel, effective July 2024. Serving as executive director since 1993, Dennis has been instrumental in expanding FCFI’s ministry, including its outreach at tens of thousands of fairs and festivals, coordination of hundreds of disaster response teams, and leadership of numerous mission trips globally.

Though retired, Dennis continues to be a vital volunteer in the organization, working at many fairs and shows throughout the mid-west. In recognition of his decades of faithful service, Dennis has been honored with the title of Executive Director Emeritus. This honorary title reflects his enduring influence on FCFI and ensures his legacy will continue to inspire the organization in the years to come.

Dennis has not only been a leader but also a passionate storyteller and advocate for the agricultural community, sharing the Gospel and offering support wherever it was needed. His retirement marks the end of an era for FCFI, but his impact will resonate long after his departure.