FCFI January 19, 2025 If my memory serves me correctly, my earliest recollection as a child was when I was just under three years old and my mom and dad brought my baby brother home from the hospital after he was born. Another brother and I were staying at our aunt’s house. We were playing… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece, Pastor Kevin Cernek – FCFI Chaplain

AD Alvarez with his family At FCFI (Fellowship of Christian Farmers International), we have always admired and supported those who step out in faith to make a difference. AD Alvarez, a dedicated farmer and missionary in a developing country, is one such individual. His work in modernizing farming techniques, helping local farmers, and spreading the… Read more: In Faith and Farming: Rallying Behind AD Alvarez Amidst Financial Struggles

The Bible reminds us of a stark truth: “The curse of the Lord is in the house of the wicked.” Without Jesus Christ, one lives under the shadow of this curse. Yet, the good news is that the choice between a blessed life and a cursed one lies in our hands, as outlined in God’s… Read more: Living Under the Blessing: A Path to Freedom in Christ

Ministering in the Heart of Oklahoma This year’s Tulsa Farm Show 2024 brought the Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI) to the vibrant city of Tulsa, Oklahoma—an area often referred to as a hub of Christianity, with its many churches, ministries, and Bible schools. The FCFI team engaged with attendees throughout the event, spreading the… Read more: Planting Seeds of Faith at the Tulsa Farm Show 2024

The Tulsa Farm Show 2024 has concluded, and what an incredible experience it was! I like to call it the “Boomer Sooner Revival,” but to ensure no one feels left out, let’s go with the “Boomer Sooner Cowboy Revival.” The event was marked by enthusiasm, meaningful conversations, and an overwhelming hunger for the gospel, making… Read more: Boomer Sooner Cowboy Revival: Reflections on the Tulsa Farm Show 2024

At the Tulsa Farm Show, the Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI) delivered a heartfelt message of hope, salvation, and transformation. Through their outreach, they shared the symbolism of their beaded bracelets: The Gold Bead: The Promise of HeavenThe gold bead represents heaven, a place of perfection described in the Bible as having streets of… Read more: Sharing the Message of Faith and Hope at the Tulsa Farm Show

FCFI January 12, 2025 As I sit at my desk and write these words, a good friend is in his last hours of life here on earth. I’ve only known him for about five years, but what a blessing he has been over that time. He was the type of person whose brain never stopped… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece, Pastor Kevin Cernek – FCFI Chaplain

Swannanoa, NC — Amid the ongoing recovery efforts following the devastation of Tropical Storm Helene, a remarkable partnership has emerged between the Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI) and Amish volunteers. Together, they are working to restore hope and provide vital housing for affected families in Swannanoa. FCFI had organized Amish volunteers to assist with… Read more: FCFI Partners with Amish Volunteers to Bring Hope to Swannanoa, North Carolina

FCFI January 5, 2025 Well, we’re a full week into the new year and I wonder just what the year holds for us? Someone asked me the other day how I felt as a pastor entering this year and how I am advising people to approach it? My advice is to go in with a… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece, Pastor Kevin Cernek – FCFI Chaplain

FCFI December 29,2024 “The Face Of Time” Another year has wound down and a new one has begun. Saying that seems odd because nothing winds down anymore – mainly because we don’t wind anything up. We used to wind our watches everyday. I remember when they first came out with the fancy watches that not… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece, Pastor Kevin Cernek – FCFI Chaplain

“Time Is Of The Essence” Christmas is almost past and we are on the cusp of another new year. Time marches on. Every year at this time, almost all the major news organizations are swamped with people and events that made news during the previous year. They start about two weeks before Christmas and don’t… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece, Pastor Kevin Cernek – FCFI Chaplain

December 15, 2024 FCFIDecember 15, 2024It is impossible to miss the supernatural element in the birth of Jesus. Angels pop up all over theChristmas story. An angel tells Mary she will give birth to Jesus. An angel tells Joseph to call Hisname Jesus. An angel warns Mary and Joseph to flee to Egypt. An angel… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece Pastor Kevin Cernek – Chaplain

Micheal and Karen Steele reporting: We had some busy times at Heller’s Apple Festival in Wapwallopen, PA. We were blessed by having Andrea Heller, the head of this event, stop by the FCFI tent and tell us how glad she was that we were there. Above: This young man listens in as his grandmother watches… Read more: Heller’s Apple Festival Gospel Outreach in Wapwallopen, PA

God has a remarkable way of guiding us to where we are needed most. The annual Mule Day event in Calvary, Georgia, has become a testament to this truth. The connection began three years ago at the Sunbelt Ag Expo when Pastor John Paul Kasik, Director of the Grady County Baptist Association, visited the FCFI… Read more: Mule Day: Following God’s Direction in Calvary, Georgia

A generous farmer from Pana, Indiana, has stepped forward to donate 4-foot and 5-foot round bales of hay to support farmers in Tennessee and North Carolina affected by Hurricane Helene. These bales are ready to bring relief, but we need your help to get them there! Here’s how you can make a difference:1️⃣ Sponsor transportation… Read more: Urgent Need: Help Deliver Hope with Hay Donations!

Pete Singer’s tent is ready for sharing the gospel As we reflect on this year, Proverbs 16:9 has served as a guiding truth for us: “The heart of man plans his way, but the LORD establishes his steps.” This scripture has deeply resonated with us as we’ve experienced God’s hand in unexpected ways. At the… Read more: Pete & Sandy Singer have Learned to Trust God’s Plan Through Life’s Twists and Turns

Susan and Art Free Join the FCFI Zoom Fellowship and Prayer Meeting Date: Saturday, December 7, 2024Time: 9:00 AM Eastern Time (8:00 AM Central Time)Location: Online via ZoomFeatured Speakers: Art and SusanZoom Link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82334396730 Meet Art and Susan FreeArt and Susan Free are the owner/operators of Free Farm. They have been married for 37 years… Read more: FCFI ZOOM FELLOWSHIP AND PRAYER MEETING

Join A.D. Alvarez, a missionary and farmer from Camotes Island, Cebu, Philippines, as he shares his inspiring story of faith and farming. In this heartfelt message, A.D. reflects on his connection with the Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI), his prayers for establishing a chapter in the Philippines, and his hope to unite farmers and… Read more: Faith in the Field: A Missionary’s Vision for Farmers in the Philippines (AD Alvarez)

FCFI Prayer Guide – December 2024 1. For God, who said, Let light shine out of darkness, made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ, (2Corinthians 4:6). Our inner light that reflects Jesus in our hearts should shine… Read more: FCFI Prayer Guide – December

November 29, 2024 FCFIDecember 1, 2024About twelve years ago or so, I read that within the next 10 years eighty percent of the generalpopulation would be getting their news from their smartphone. I didn’t believe it then because Ithought that was preposterous. Turns out they were correct. I used to get about 15 magazines amonth.… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece, Pastor Kevin Cernek – Chaplain

FCFI November 24, 2024 The story goes how one Sunday morning as a husband and wife were getting ready for church, the husband decided he didn’t want to go after all. But his wife was very adamant about him going. After several unsuccessful attempts to convince him he needed to get ready, she finally said,… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece, Pastor Kevin Cernek – Chaplain

November 16, 2024 FCFINovember 17, 2024There was a new preacher in town in need of a lawn mower. Someone in his congregationheard about it and brought him over one that was well used. When it came time to cut the grass,the preacher got the mower out and attempted to get it started. When he was… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece, Pastor Kevin Cernek – Chaplain

FCFI November 10, 2024 Do you believe the Bible to be real? Why is that? Well, there are several reasons. 1) There has never been an archaeology discovery that contradicts the Bible. 2) There has never been a truth of the Bible that if you apply it to your life, your life does not improve… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece, Pastor Kevin Cernek – Chaplain

Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI) is actively working to repair the home of Mitchell Beddingfield in Swannanoa, North Carolina, whose property suffered significant damage from the flooding. Samaritan’s Purse has already removed the insulation, damaged drywall, and lower cabinets from his home, making way for the home repair process. On Oct. 30th Mark Freed,… Read more: Helping Mitchell Beddingfield: An FCFI Disaster Response Effort in Swannanoa, NC

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, the agricultural community in North Carolina and surrounding areas faces an urgent need for hay and livestock supplies. The Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI) is collaborating with key partners to coordinate hay donations, helping farmers recover from this disaster and support their livestock through the challenging winter ahead.… Read more: Hay Donation Options for Hurricane Helene Disaster Relief

FCFI November 3, 2024 My wife and I took the opportunity to get away last week for a little R & R on the beach. The beach is always our favorite destination. It is such a beautiful place to be. It’s not only the warm weather and the beauty of the sun on the water… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece, Pastor Kevin Cernek – Chaplain

FCFI, P. O. Box 15, Lexington, IL 61753 fellowship@fcfi.org | (309) 365-8710 FCFI Prayer Guide – November 2024 2. Who can speak and have it happen, if the Lord has not decreed it?Is it not from the mouth of the Most High that both calamities andgood things come, (Lamentations 3:37-38). We know that we canonly… Read more: FCFI Prayer Guide – November 2024

John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” When you look at this world today, this world is full of trouble. There is disease, war, murder, hatred. The one thing that everyone… Read more: Prayer Guide and Devotional – November 1, 2024

Dan Miller and his wife Lori Date: Saturday November 2nd (always first Saturday of the month at the same time)Time: 9AM  Eastern 8AM CentralZoom Link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82334396730 https://fcfi.org/online-fellowship – This is a landing page on our FCFI website where you can register to receive updates on the speaker schedule. It is highly recommended to register here… Read more: Fellowship of Christian Farmers Prayer Zoom Details

A “just set up photo” from Art Free… Our evangelists get busy when the people start showing up. The First Christian Church recently hosted a Fellowship of Christian Farmers booth at the Rockdale Fair in Rockdale, Texas. This annual event takes place during the third week of October and brings together the community for a… Read more: Spreading the Gospel at the Rockdale Fair

Jesus has called us to go into all the world and share the Gospel with all nations. For the Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI), this mission means reaching farmers around the globe. From February 11-13, 2025, in Tulare, California, we will have the opportunity to do just that at the World Ag Expo. This… Read more: Support Our Evangelism Booth at the 2025 World Ag Expo

by Jim Nelson, FCFI board member As the harvest season comes to a close, we’ve been blessed with an extraordinary stretch of favorable weather. I can’t recall a time when we’ve had so many consecutive days perfect for harvesting. With so many productive days back-to-back, it’s wise to step back occasionally and take a moment… Read more: Finding Rest Amid the Harvest: A Lesson from Mark 6

We are considering including FFA’ers in our trip next year and will need volunteers to help… For many years, FCFI has been ministering at the Northern Navajo Nation Fair in Shiprock, New Mexico, and it seems to become more fruitful with each passing year. This year was especially encouraging, as many young Navajo men listened… Read more: FCFI Has Evangelism Booth at Northern Navajo Nation Fair

Deb Herrold, board member FCFI, doing disaster rapid response, reports from her home community of Bradenton My husband, Ron, and I first visited Bradenton, Florida, during our honeymoon in January 1975. We quickly fell in love with its quaint atmosphere and unique history. The village was founded in 1924 by a group known as the… Read more: Urgent Help Needed: Supporting Hurricane Victims in Bradenton, Florida

FCFI October 27, 2024 As a seasoned pastor of over 30 years, I have received a variety of comments and advice on how to do my job. Most of it has been positive and encouraging. In fact, October is Pastor Appreciation Month and last Sunday our Board of Elders colluded with our congregation and together… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece, Pastor Kevin Cernek, Chaplain

FCFI October 20, 2024 “What’s In Your Worldview?” A person’s worldview represents that person’s most fundamental beliefs and assumptions about the universe he inhabits. It reflects how he would answer all the big questions of human existence: fundamental questions about who and what we are, where we came from, why we’re here, where we’re headed,… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece, Pastor Kevin Cernek, Chaplain

1 Samuel 15:22 “Has the Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, As in obeying the voice of the Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, And to heed than the fat of rams. Throughout the Old Testament of the Bible sacrifices were continually made to the Lord. These sacrifices were made… Read more: Prayer Guide and Devotional – October 20, 2024

FCFI October 13, 2024 My wife had a class reunion last weekend. She got to ride on her class float along with several of her classmates during the Homecoming Parade and later we all got a tour of the high school we both attended. It was quite interesting walking the halls of the old high… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece, Pastor Kevin Cernek, Chaplain – October 12, 2024

FCFI October 6, 2024 With all this nice weather, my wife and I decided it was time to finish up the garden for the year. We picked the few remaining tomatoes, and the peppers, turnips, carrots, and green beans. We pulled all the plants out by the roots and loaded them in the truck for… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece, Pastor Kevin Cernek, Chaplain – October 5, 2024

FCFI Area Leader Bill Nichols will Present on Resilience (overcoming evil with good) in Our Upcoming FCFI Fellowship and Prayer Meeting! In so doing God will bless our land (our crops) amid the dark times we live. Zoom Details: Bill Nichols: A Man with a Radical Appetite for Evangelism Bill has many stories of spiritual… Read more: Zoom Fellowship Prayer Meeting (Bill Nichols: Oct. 5th)

As SW US communities recover from the devastating floods caused by Hurricane Helene, many homeowners are facing the overwhelming task of dealing with water damage. Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI) is mobilizing volunteers to help families in need by organizing relief efforts across affected areas. Ron and Deb Herrold are leading one such effort… Read more: Hurricane Helene SW US Multi-state Disaster Relief

Huge Texas Wildfires! We Are Ready For Your Help! Volunteer Opportunity: Join Us in Fence Building Following the Texas Wildfires  Earlier this year, wildfires spread across the Texas Panhandle and parts of Oklahoma, devastating rural communities and destroying much of the ranchers’ fencing on 1.5 million acres of land. While immediate danger had passed, the… Read more: Huge Texas Wildfires! We Are Ready For Your Help!

FCFI September 29, 2024 As election day draws nigh yet again, one can’t help but notice that the emotion level in the political realm is reaching new heights. Every four years election tension rises to new levels. I have read that 80% of Americans consider themselves to be Christians. If that number is accurate, that… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece, Kevin Cernek, Chaplain – September 27, 2024

The Walking Stick Outreach at the Vernon County Fair was a great success, filled with engaging conversations about Christ. We were blessed to be among five other booths in the expo hall also sharing the gospel, creating a collective impact. A unique highlight was the walking sticks being called “Jesus sticks” by the locals, with… Read more: Vernon County Fair: Viroqua Wisconsin

FCFI September 22, 2024 There’s a business I frequent on occasion that used to have a crash dummy sitting on the counter next to where you paid your bill. The dummy was wearing dark sunglasses, had a cigarette in his mouth, was wearing an orange t-shirt and a red MAGA hat. He didn’t say a… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece, Kevin Cernek, Chaplain – September 20, 2024

Young Cowboys Learn to Share the Gospel with the Wordless Book Bracelet At the fair, young cowboys had the opportunity to learn from their peers how to share the gospel using the Wordless Book bracelet. Guided by the youth working at the event, they discovered how the five colors of the bracelet represent the story… Read more: Washington County Fair: Brenham, Texas

From September 10-12, Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI) hosted another successful outreach tent at Husker Harvest Days in Grand Island, Nebraska, one of the largest irrigated agricultural shows in the U.S. With over 100,000 visitors attending each year, this farm show provides a prime opportunity for FCFI to share the gospel. One of the… Read more: Husker Harvest Days Recap – A Powerful Outreach in Nebraska

FCFI September 15, 2024 People are an interesting lot. We live in a time where surveys are taken for just about everything. Most of the time when you buy something online, immediately after you send your order in, a survey arrives in your inbox asking a bunch of questions about your experience in making the… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece, Kevin Cernek, Chaplain – September 15, 2024

FCFI September 8, 2024 FYI – Humpty Dumpty was pushed. My wife and I had the opportunity to spend last weekend in Nashville, Tennessee with our daughter. We made arrangements to stay at an Airbnb. Before we booked, we read the  comments section on their website and it was full of nothing but great comments… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece – Kevin Cernek, Chaplain -September 7, 2024

By: Kevin Cernek – Chaplain FCFI September 1, 2024 Now that Labor Day is past, summer is over. The fields are turning ripe unto harvest and many of the farmers have their corn silage chopped, bunked, bagged, and/or in the silo. School is underway again and time is marching on. On the calendar, the measure… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece – Kevin Cernek – September 1, 2024

Thousands of people stopped by the tent during the three days of the Farm Progress Show in Boone, Iowa. Snap shots of today’s Walking Stick Evangelism at the Farm Progress Show at the Central Iowa Expo Center in Boone, IA.

Experience the Intersection of Christian Faith, Safety, and Enabling Disabilities in Agriculture at Our Upcoming FCFI Fellowship and Prayer Meeting! We are excited to welcome Bill (William) Field as the featured speaker at our Zoom fellowship and prayer meeting on Sept. 7th at 9 AM Eastern Time, 8 AM Central… Additional resources:

By: Kevin Cernek – Chaplain FCFI August 25, 2024 I’ve been a pastor now for about 31 years and we’ve had a lot of unique experiences along the way – mostly at weddings but a few have happened at other events too. For instance, there was one time when a couple were visiting family in… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece – August 24, 2024

The Pennsylvania Northern Tier Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI) recently wrapped up its ministry at the 2024 Troy Fair, held from July 22 through July 27 at Alparon Park in Troy, PA. Under the leadership of Michael and Karen Steele, along with a dedicated team of volunteers, the chapter put in… Read more: Troy Fair: A Harvest of Faith and Fellowship

The Fellowship of Christian Farmers had a busy weekend at the Milwaukee Air and Water Show. This was the third year to be exhibiting at this show. Our tent was located right along the sidewalk along Lakeshore Dr. so there was plenty of foot traffic in front of our tent. Folks were stopping in and hearing about the Christian… Read more: Milwaukee Air and Water Show

By: Kevin Cernek – Chaplain FCFI August 18, 2024 A joke I heard this week: The wedding day was fast approaching. Everything was ready, and nothing could dampen the bride’s excitement, not even her parents’ nasty divorce. Her mother finally found the perfect dress to wear and would be the best-dressed mother of the bride… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece – August 17, 2024

Texas FFA Convention: A Spiritual Breakthrough Amidst Challenges The Texas State FFA Convention was a spiritually impactful event, despite significant challenges leading up to it. Area Leader, Jeff Goss, experienced intense spiritual warfare, including a hurricane that resulted in a canceled flight just before the convention. Despite fully booked flights, a last-minute seat miraculously opened… Read more: Texas FFA Convention

Village Voices August 11, 2024 When I was in high school, my shop teacher taught drafting, wood-working, small engines, and welding. I took all those classes at different times. One time, a friend of mine backed his dark blue, 1974 Pontiac GTO car into the shop, and another friend lifted a small engine in need… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece – August 10, 2024

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… Read more: Dennis Schlagel Announces Retirement After Three Decades of Service

Prayer Guide – August, 2024

The Pastor’s piece FCFI July 28, 2024 Summer days and summer nights are a thing to behold. I think if one only gets their groceries from the store, they lose a little of the awe of God’s Creation in watching their food grow. Every year, I stand amazed at how you can put a seemingly… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece – July 28, 2024

Texas FFA Convention Texas FFA Convention Report from FCFI Area Leader Jeff Goss: “I knew the Texas State FFA convention was going to be fruitful going into it by the amount of warfare there was beforehand. This warfare included a hurricane which caused my flight to be cancelled the day before the convention was about… Read more: Texas FFA Convention

The Pastor’s Piece FCFI July 21, 2024 We have about ten acres of pasture on our farm that I tend to every summer. We run a few head of cattle on them and they always make things interesting. They are very curious animals and are constantly getting into trouble. So far this summer, I have… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece – July 21, 2024

Virginia FFA Convention Hello to all of our awesome brothers and sisters in Lord Jesus! The Virginia FFA State Convention Career Day has been completed.It was Wednesday June 26 from 9 AM to 5 PM.The Fellowship of Christian Farmers, International were well represented at the Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, VA.The event was held at… Read more: Virginia FFA Convention

The Pastor’s Piece – July 14, 2024 FCFI July 14, 2024 “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece July 14, 2024

The Pastor’s Piece FCFI July 7, 2024 Sometimes it’s the simple pleasures in life that mean the most. If you’re a regular reader of this column you may have heard about my love for the Chicago Cubs as a child and how that carried over into adulthood and was passed down to our own children.… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece – July 7, 2024

The Harvest

The Pastor’s Piece – June 30, 2024 FCFI June 30, 2024 When I first started thinking about July 4, I looked at the calendar and saw that it was on Thursday this year, so I assumed all the celebrating would be taking place this coming weekend. Boy was I wrong! The celebrating began last weekend… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece – June 30, 2024

FFA Conventions in Full Swing! The Fellowship of Christian Farmers, International is very busy attending farm shows, FFA Conventions, and disaster relief.  Recently, Area Leaders Jeff Goss and Mike Weaver have been racking up the milage bring the Good News of Jesus Christ to our young ag students at various State FFA Conventions around the… Read more: FFA Conventions in Full Swing!

Join Us for a Special FCFI Fellowship and Prayer Meeting! We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Zoom fellowship and prayer meeting on the first Saturday of every month. Each month we will have a speaker representing a different aspect of the Fellowship of Christian Farmers. Then we will take some time to… Read more: New Online Fellowship and Prayer Meeting

Enjoy some pictures from the Strawberry Festival in New York last weekend. Thank you to the First Baptist Church who allowed us to setup on their lawn.

Subject: Urgent Call for Volunteers – Tornado Relief Effort in Greenfield, Iowa Dear Members of the Fellowship of Christian Farmers International, We are reaching out to you with an urgent call for assistance. Recently, Greenfield, Iowa was struck by a devastating tornado, causing severe damage to the farming community there and leaving many of our fellow… Read more: Urgent Call for Volunteers

Click the link below to enjoy the video of the volunteers working on Walking Sticks for the upcoming shows for the Fellowship of Christian Farmers.

West Branch Susquehanna Builders Home Show The show was three days with Friday and Sunday being only four hours long each. The crowds did not show up like they did in the past years. But that does not matter. We will tell anyone and everyone the good news of Lord Jesus! That is a sneak… Read more: West Branch Susquehanna Builders Home Show

Profit Magazine

31st Annual FCFI Conference Welcome to the 31st Annual Fellowship of Christian Farmers Conference at Fair Oaks Farm in Indiana!  Dates: July 24 – 26, 2024 Keynote Speaker: Joe Humrichous Music: Heritage Gospel Quartet Side Trips: BioTownAg and Lunch                   Kemin Foods          … Read more: 31st Annual FCFI Conference – Fair Oaks, IN

Ocean City MD Home and Easter Show One new Christian lady stopped by the FCFI ministry table. The FCFI witness asked her if she would go to heaven when she was done on this earth. She was absolutely stunned. Nobody shares the Christian faith outside of church and especially not this BOLDLY! She said she… Read more: Ocean City MD Home and Easter Show

Steve Cernek, President of the Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI) Board, recently returned from a mission trip to Romania, bringing with him an inspiring update on the ongoing ministry work in the region. Supporting Ukrainian Refugees The camp ministry facilities in Romania continue to provide shelter and support for Ukrainian refugee families displaced by… Read more: Encouragement and Progress in Romania

Indian Lake Tornado rom the USA Today: (March 15, 2024) “Authorities on Friday continued search efforts and began to survey the immense damage inflicted by a series of tornadoes that ripped across the central U.S. and Midwest overnight, leveling homes, killing at least three people and injuring dozens, officials confirmed. By late afternoon, at least… Read more: Indian Lake Tornado

The Pastor’s Piece FCFI April 7, 2024 The check is in the mail. Somebody did some work for us and when he was done, he sent me an invoice. I wrote out a check and mailed it to him. As a joke, before I sent it, I took a picture of it in the mailbox… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece – April 7, 2024

Prayer Guide April, 2024

The Pastor’s Piece FCFI March 31, 2024 Last week was a busier week than normal – what with Easter and all. We had special services at church –  more than usual, and more sermons were prepared than what I usually prepare in a week. People came to church from communities near and far. People also streamed… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece – March 31, 2024

Indian Lake Tornado From the USA Today: (March 15, 2024) “Authorities on Friday continued search efforts and began to survey the immense damage inflicted by a series of tornadoes that ripped across the central U.S. and Midwest overnight, leveling homes, killing at least three people and injuring dozens, officials confirmed. By late afternoon, at least… Read more: Indian Lake Tornado

The Pastor’s Piece March 24, 2024 Well, here we are in the middle of Holy Week. This week, Christians the world around are celebrating the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord. In this column today, I will talk about death and life and how it relates to Christ and us.  Death is nothing to… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece – March 24, 2024

The Pastor’s Piece FCFI March 17, 2024 “New Friends” I had an interesting experience the other day. I was on my way to visit someone in the hospital. As I approached the door, there was an elderly gentleman sitting in the sunshine on a bench outside. As I hurried past, he greeted me with a… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece – March 17, 2024

News From the Browns

National Farm Machinery Show The National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, Kentucky occurred February 14-17 to beautiful weather.  You never know what you’ll get in February.  Previous years, we have had wicked winds and heavy rains.  This year, we had sunny and low 70s. Executive Director Dennis Schlgel: The Fellowship of Christian Farmers, International used… Read more: National Farm Machinery Show – March 4, 2024

The Pastor’s Piece FCFIFebruary 25, 2024This has been quite the winter so far. We had lots of snow to start out, the ground beneath thesnow never did freeze. While moving it along the edges of the lawn and the driveway I ended upaccidentally making huge divots in the yard. When the snow melted, I put… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece – February 23, 2024

The Pastor’s Piece FCFI February 18, 2024 Both of my parents are from large families as are most of my aunts and uncles. I am also from a large large family. There was never a shortage of cousins in my childhood and we always had lots of fun – especially when they came to the… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece – February 18, 2024

The Pastor’s Piece FCFI February 11, 2024 When my son was still in high school, he and I set out to restore a 70 year old tractor.  This tractor was manufactured during the World War II years and had been neglected for about 40 when we got our hands on it.  Well, we stripped the thing down… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece – February 11, 2024

National Farm Machinery Show The Fellowship of Christian Farmers, International will have an exhibit at the National Farm Machinery Show in the South Wing Hall, space 6008. Your help is needed to staff the booth and to ask your friends and church to pray for the Holy Spirit direct people into the booth to hear… Read more: National Farm Machinery Show

The Pastor’s Piece FCFI February 4, 2024 Several years ago I read a book authored by a man named David Hansen, titled The Art of Pastoring. The story-line in the book is his day to day routine as he pastored two rural churches in Montana. The theme he threads through each chapter is how to be a… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece – February 4, 2024

Virginia Farm Show The Virginia Farm Show occurred Thursday January 18 through Saturday, January 20, 2024 at the Augusta Expo in Fisherville, Virginia.  Michael and Karen Steele presented the Gospel and gave away Walking Sticks at the show. Don Hoover stopped by. He lives in the Lancaster, Pa area. He has strong ties to east coast… Read more: Virginia Farm Show

Prayer Guide – February, 2024

The Pastor’s Piece FCFI January 28, 2024 Many years ago, my wife and I were driving through the Rocky Mountains in Colorado.  It was at night and a winter blizzard had blown in.  We were on the switchbacks, winding our way down the mountain.  At times the road was clear and we could see well.  At other times, the… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece – January 28, 2024

The Pastor’s Piece FCFI January 21, 2024 You can’t make everybody happy. You’re not a taco. We have a friend, Ed, who served in combat in Vietnam. We first met about 8 years ago. When he found out I was a pastor, he said that he wrote God out of his life when he was… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece – January 21, 2024

The Pastor’s Piece FCFI January 14, 2024 The following may or may not be a true story. There was a foursome at the golf course who walked on together for an afternoon of golf. None of them knew each other prior to this event. One was a senior Pastor and another was a somewhat cocky… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece – January 14, 2024

Mike Weaver Area Leader Report Mike Weaver Area Leader Report Our fall ministry has brought us to several places. Going back to the Farm Progress Show at the end of August, we spoke to several people including many FFA chapters and groups. One group was so touched that they wanted a picture together with me.… Read more: Mike Weaver Area Leader Report

The Pastor’s Piece FCFI January 7, 2024 “Judgment” If not for the Bible no one, anywhere, would have any idea about the human soul, life after death, or heaven and hell – not even the slightest idea. The Bible tells us there are two judgments after we die for two different groups of people. One… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece – January 8, 2024