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1 Corinthians 1:2 To the church of God which is at Corinth, to those who are sanctified in Christ Jesus, called to be saints, with all who in every place call on the name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours: Just exactly, who are the Saints?? Some believe they are a select […]

2 Corinthians 9:7 So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity (compulsion); for God loves a cheerful giver. Basically everything we have is the Lords. He has given to us to improve our lives and make us happy. So, the Lord is watching to see what we all […]

FCFIOctober 12, 2025In this column each week you will usually find stories about everyday life as we live it. In themishaps and blunders, the humor usually comes after the fact. But humor is necessary tosurvive. If we take ourselves too seriously, life will stress us out. They say it is the daily grindthat gives a […]

Enjoying the Minnesota State Fair, Crossroads Chapel We’re already looking ahead to 2026, praying for some weighty doors to open.Pete, my sister Diane, and I spent a few hours at the Minnesota State Fair, where we met up with Doug Peterson, who is active with the Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI) and serves on […]

Volunteers pause for a photo after a hard day’s work splitting and cutting firewood for a local homeowner in Spruce Pine, NC. Their efforts ensured warmth and comfort for the months ahead—a true act of service done for God’s glory The Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI) team recently completed a rewarding mission trip to […]

An FCFI maintenance trip group photo. Volunteers go every year Each February, the Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI) organizes a meaningful mission trip to ECHO (Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization) in Fort Myers, Florida. This special week offers a wonderful opportunity for fellowship, service, and spiritual growth. Volunteers come together to support missionaries preparing […]

Webinar Date: Thursday, October 16thTime: 12:00–1:00 PM (Central Time) 1:00-2:00 (Eastern)Speaker: Marlo Fox, Executive Director, Think Tank, Inc. Join Us For This Free Webinar! Click Here to Register When you think of an expert, who comes to mind? Many of us associate expertise with education, professional credentials, or years of experience in a specific field. […]

A look inside the FCFI tent with multiple groups hearing the gospel concurrently Each year, the Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI) sets up its familiar tent at the Farm Science Review in London, Ohio—a place where faith meets farming and where hearts are changed for eternity. Inside and around the tent, visitors find not […]

Crowds stop by the FCFI tent at the Washington County Fair, where volunteers share the gospel and distribute walking sticks that have touched countless lives How a Walking Stick Sparked Change in Brenham, Texas The Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI) team recently set up at the 157th Washington County Fair in Brenham, Texas, continuing […]

Visitors stop by the FCFI booth as team members share the Gospel message using the walking sticks and bead bracelets The Fellowship of Christian Farmers International team was once again a light in the community during the Ozark Farm Fest held in Springfield, Missouri. Over the course of the weekend, the team shared the Gospel […]

Greg leads by example, training the next generation to share the Gospel through hands-on tag-team discipleship At the event of National Farm Machinery Show, Greg highlights the practical discipleship method called “Tag-Team Witnessing” was he uses to equip young believers to share the Gospel with confidence. The approach pairs a seasoned witness with a young […]

Matthew 28:19 Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, The Lord is prepared to send Jesus back to earth to claim His family. His family are all those that have received Jesus into their hearts and lives […]

Isaiah 53:7 He was oppressed and He was afflicted, Yet He opened not His mouth; He was led as a lamb to the slaughter, And as a sheep before its shearers is silent, So He opened not His mouth. When we are accosted or accused of something we have not done, we are quick to raise […]

Ephesians 5:22 Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. Time for one of the biggest problems I often see is in marriages and with the male and female relationship as a whole. At one point I wondered if the big driving force of these problem relationships was finances. But then I found […]

Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, The Lord had wonderful things planned for us humans until sin entered the world and muddied up the waters. Yes, Satan will do everything he can to disrupt what the Lord had intended to be good for us. […]

1 John 2:2 And He Himself is the propitiation for our sins, and not for ours only but also for the whole world. The biggest problem I had with this verse was the understanding of what propitiation actually means. Propitiation is a two-part act that involves 1) appeasing the wrath of an offended person and 2) being […]

1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. One fisherman remains regardless of the storm that is going on all around! When the wind and rain and darkness came on all the others fishing from […]

Luke 9:62 But Jesus said to him, “No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” What happens when you are plowing the fields and you look back? Your furrows can get all twisted and crooked! This messes up your fields. Jesus tells us all, don’t […]

FCFIOctober 5, 2025Body Piercing – Painful, gritty, and oddly humorous …When I was about 6 years old, my younger brother (John, 5 years old) and I were playing inthe barn one day. I suggested we go up to the haymow and pitch down some hay. Thisseemed like a good idea. He went up the ladder […]

1 Peter 2:5 you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. How precious and wonderful it is being in the family of God. We become something special when we come to Jesus. Jesus is the cornerstone. The stone […]

Deuteronomy 6:5 You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your strength. As you can see by the Bible verse above we are talking about instruction from the Bible or instruction directly from God. God is telling us, you might say commanding us, to love Him. This […]

Leviticus 16:29-31 “This shall be a statute forever for you: In the seventh month, on the tenth day of the month, you shall afflict your souls, and do no work at all, whether a native of your own country or a stranger who dwells among you.  For on that day the priest shall make atonement for […]

Matthew 10:32-33 “Therefore whoever confesses Me before men, him I will also confess before My Father who is in heaven. But whoever denies Me before men, him I will also deny before My Father who is in heaven. When people are around you do they have to question whether you are a Christian or not? […]

September 28, 2025We serve a God who rules over all, and we can rest tonight because we know He isn’t going totake the night off. We are not trapped in some aimless universe, spinning on a doomed planet,living a meaningless life and dying a hopeless death. Our God is eternal and all-powerful andutterly sovereign. What […]

The FCFI office moving crew that showed up to help move the FCFI office items onto the moving truck.  Ben Miller, Dave Osenga, Kris Miller, Dan Janzen, Jody Kritzmire, Ron Herrold, Deb Herrold, Ron Miller, Steve Alison and not pictured is Jim Nelson (behind the camera) and Patty Mohr After 32 years of the FCFI […]

Two FCFI witnesses busy sharing the Gospel of Lord Jesus Christ using the five colors of the Wordless Bible! We are grateful to share with you the work of the Pennsylvania Northern Tier Chapter of FCFI at the 2025 Fall Nittany Tractor Show, held September 4–7 at the Penn’s Cave grounds in Centre Hall, PA. […]

The FCFI booth is all set up and ready to share the Gospel of Lord Jesus Christ with whoever stops by. There were walking sticks for people of all sizes and a welcome mat declaring “Got Jesus?” The Pennsylvania Northern Tier Chapter (PANTC) of the Fellowship of Christian Farmers, International (FCFI) recently attended the 2025 Fall New […]

Date: Saturday, October 4thTime: 9:00 AM Eastern | 8:00 AM CentralFeatured Speaker: Cliff WilmsZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82334396730 The Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI) invites you to a special Zoom Prayer Fellowship on Saturday, October 4th. This virtual gathering will feature Cliff Wilms, a lifelong servant of Christ with a heart for agriculture, mentoring, and discipleship. […]

“Do not be carried away by all kinds of strange teachings. It is good for our hearts to be strengthened by grace, not by eating ceremonial foods, which is of no benefit to those who do so.” — Hebrews 13:9 What are the “ceremonial foods” of our day? In the Old Testament, sacrifices and rituals […]

September 21, 2025 It’s the simple things in life that bring the most satisfaction. I have an older F250 Ford truck with a 7.3 Powerstroke diesel motor. It runs great once you get it started. But it will not start without help if the temperature falls below 50 degrees Fahrenheit. By help I mean you […]

When it comes to planning your legacy, many parents assume they should divide everything equally—giving each child or grandchild the same amount, in the same way. It feels fair. It feels simple. But equal doesn’t always mean right. Estate plans built strictly on equality can sometimes lead to unintended consequences—causing confusion, frustration, or even long-term […]

Visitors line up outside the FCFI’s tent at Husker Harvest Days, eager to receive free walking sticks and ropes made with evangelistic colors—each one carrying the life-changing message of the Gospel The Fellowship of Christian Farmers, International (FCFI) once again took part in Husker Harvest Days, Sept. 9-11, one of the largest agricultural shows in […]

FCFI September 14, 2025 Politics and tragedy seem to go hand in hand. In our history, four U.S. presidents have been assassinated while in office: Abraham Lincoln, killed on April 14, 1865. James Garfield, shot on July 2, 1881. William McKinley assassinated September 6, 1901 and died eight days later. And John F. Kennedy was […]

Two FCFI witnesses are busy sharing the Gospel of Lord Jesus Christ at the FCFI tent at the 2025 Troy Fair! The Pennsylvania Northern Tier Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI) was blessed to attend the 2025 Troy Fair in Troy, PA, held July 21–27. Each day from 10 AM to 10 […]

FCFI witness Karen Steele (left) shows one young FFA lady the Wordless Bible colors and reminds them all of the salvation message of Lord Jesus Christ. A FFA chaperone looks on. The Pennsylvania Northern Tier Chapter (PANTC) of the Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI) recently had the privilege of participating in the West Virginia […]

FCFI group Dan met with in Georgia, Alvaro Soria, Becky & Walter Powell, Dan Janzen, Mary Jones At the beginning of August, FCFI Executive Director Dan set out on a long trip south, making many important stops along the way and reaching as far as northern Florida. The journey proved to be a rich time […]

FCFI September 7, 2025 We’ve been fixing up our old barn. It was built in 1959 – the same model year as me. Along with mowing the lawn, we decided to make it our summer work project this year. We’ve been removing boards and nailing boards back on all summer long. Some of the jobs […]

Andre Adams (on left) and Dan Anderson (on right) At the Farm Progress Show in Decatur, Illinois in late August, Andre Adams, a Brazilian working in the agricultural industry with soy seed, had an encounter that left a lasting impression. As he visited the FCFI booth, he witnessed something he had never seen before—a group […]

Jeff Goss spoke with a group of FFA youth. At times, the entire tent was filled with as many as five or six groups (up to 60 at a time)—all hearing the Gospel simultaneously This season has been filled with incredible opportunities to witness the power of the Gospel, connect with people from around the […]

Explore proven wholistic models that empower communities to thrive and disciples to multiply The FCFI executive director is encouraging volunteers to attend an excellent training program called Wholistic Disciple Making (WDM). It is more than a program—it’s a movement. By combining key elements of proven mission strategies, WDM equips believers to live out the gospel, […]

Fletcher Reiman (the young man in the center next to executive director Dan Janzen) presents his church faith project donation in support of the ministry. He is standing among our FCFI volunteers and his father Jason is on the right.) Earlier this year, we shared the inspiring story of a young man named Fletcher Reiman, […]

Mary Jones recently shared an incredible testimony from the Cotton Gin Show in Memphis. As Dan Janzen was visiting with Mary in Georgia, she told of a moving encounter that highlighted the power of the Gospel. In the midst of the busy crowd of nearly 10,000 people, a young woman in a three-piece suit responded […]

Inside The Mailbox Club headquarters: where mail is sorted and responses are sent back after children, youth, and prisoners complete their Bible lessons FCFI executive director Dan Janzen recently toured the headquarters of The Mailbox Club, an international ministry dedicated to reaching children and families with the Gospel through Bible correspondence lessons. Accompanying him on […]

Click here to view the video on “7 Reasons to Review Your Will” Maintaining a Plan That Reflects Your Values and Goals Life changes – and your will should, too. If your situation, priorities or goals have evolved, or if it’s simply been a while since you last reviewed your legal documents, now is the […]

FCFIAugust 31, 2025Traffic is a funny thing. Back in the day, before the Interstate system, America drove thebackroads. Probably the most famous was Route 66 that stretched from Chicago to LosAngeles and was lined with hundreds of mom-and-pop shops along the way.Before that, we have old pictures of my wife’s great-grandparents traveling from Wisconsin toCalifornia […]

Faith grows deeper as college students join together in prayer at Farmfest The Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI) had a powerful time of ministry at this year’s Minnesota Farmfest. God is moving in the hearts of young people and families! Volunteers shared the Gospel message using the walking sticks, each bead representing a step […]

That’s Some Stunt with an FCFI Stick! At the Martin County Fair in Southern Minnesota, we were blessed with more than just good weather and a great crowd—we shared in a lighthearted moment that brought smiles all around. One visitor took one of our FCFI walking sticks and showed off a fun, creative stunt that […]

Since 1985, Fellowship of Christian Farmers has been committed to offering practical hope and spiritual encouragement to farmers facing stress and uncertainty. Back then, agriculture was burdened by depressed commodity prices and economic strain—challenges that are resurfacing again today. But just as God was faithful then, He is providing opportunities now for discipleship, evangelism, and […]

Date: Saturday | September 6th, 2025Time: 9:00 AM Eastern Time (8:00 AM Central Time)Featured Speaker: Ron FriesenZoom Link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82334396730 Dedicated to Missions and Training, Team Expansion Missionary Partner Ron Friesen Equipping Others for Global MissionCurrently serving with Team Expansion, an international mission-sending agency in Louisville, Kentucky, USA, Ron works with their training team to develop […]

These daily guides help us focus our prayers and hearts. May we grow together in unity and trust as we seek God daily

The 1994 classic film Forrest Gump tells the story of a simple man with extraordinary insight. Throughout the movie, Forrest shares several heartfelt truths, many of which begin with, “My mama said…” In fact, Forrest quotes his mama ten times, including the most iconic line:“My mama always said, ‘Life is like a box of chocolates.’”Forrest’s […]

FCFI August 24, 2025 Sometimes, as I minister to the people in our congregation – and others – I feel a bit like a parent. I sit with people when they’re sick. I offer comfort in sorrow, and hope when everything seems hopeless. I try to help and encourage, wherever and whenever I can. I’ve […]

Kathy and Bill Brown It’s been a very busy summer so far, and we’re excited to bring you up to date on all that God has been doing through the Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI). Walking Stick Workdays From July 8–10, we held our annual Walking Stick Workdays at Pilgrim Holiness Church in Marcy, […]

At the Fellowship of Christian Farmers annual conference Brad Wilson relates that the Fellowship of Christian Farmers Canada (FCFC) has been blessed with many opportunities to share the gospel in unique ways. What began as a simple ministry of offering walking sticks at farm shows has grown into a nationwide effort that reaches thousands of […]

Scott Fischer of Wisconsin presented at the FCFI annual conference. He shared the following: About two years ago, God began stirring in my heart a desire for disaster relief ministry. I had long been familiar with the Fellowship of Christian Farmers, having read about them back in the 1980s in Successful Farming. One day, I […]

At the annual conference, Dennis Schlagel pointed out that the Fellowship of Christian Farmers has always been about showing up where people are, meeting them in their moments of need, and pointing them to Jesus. This past year has been filled with unexpected disasters, open doors, and new opportunities to share the Gospel. Disaster Relief: […]

Jeff Goss’s report at the FCFI annual conference focused on his recent experience at the Texas FFA conference. Jeff relates that what we are witnessing at FFA conventions across the nation is nothing short of remarkable. The hunger and thirst for God among today’s youth is real. A Generation Hungry for Truth The Bible reminds […]

This past year has been one of the most powerful seasons of ministry we’ve ever experienced. God continues to open doors through farm shows, large gatherings, and one-on-one encounters—allowing us to share the Gospel with thousands of people. At the Farm Science Review, we handed out over 6,000 walking sticks, each with wordless colored beads […]

At the Fellowship of Christian Farmers annual conference the last week of July, Barnabas Foundation Steve Baker (planning attorney) shared how Biblical stewardship plans can transform the way we give, providing for families while also advancing God’s Kingdom. Since 1976, Barnabas Foundation has helped generous Christians transfer their wealth in ways that honor God, reduce […]

August 17, 2025 Forgetting is something that plagues us all regardless of age. Children forget. Teens forget. Adults forget. Seniors forget. It’s part of the human condition. It reminds me of someone I met years ago who left an impression on me – which I’ve never forgotten. What happened was, a man from our congregation […]

FCFI August 11, 2025 As a pastor, it is quite satisfying for me to answer questions that people have concerning their spiritual maturity and well-being, especially when it comes from something I’ve written or spoken concerning the Word of God. Lately, I’ve been preaching a series of sermons titled “Blessed Assurance – How You Can […]

FCFIAugust 3, 2025 The following column is part of a message by Ray Pritchard at Keep Believing Ministries, (Keepbeliving.com), from July 18, 2012. “We Cannot Fail”By Ray Pritchard Lately I’ve been reading a fine book by Rodney Stark called, The Triumph of Christianity: How the Jesus Movement Became the World’s Largest Religion. The opening paragraph […]

The floodwaters may have receded, but the challenges for families and farmers in the Texas Hill Country are far from over. As the region now faces the full weight of summer heat, those affected by the recent flooding—especially in and around Kerrville—are left picking up the pieces and figuring out how to rebuild their lives. […]

Each day offers a short reflection and a focused prayer point. Join us in setting aside a moment daily to pray and seek God together 1. It is decreed that the city be exiled and carried away. Its slave girls moan like doves and beat upon their breasts, (Nahum 2:7). Nineveh’s judgment had been decreed […]

Jeff Goss and Max Barker Deep in the heart of Texas at the recent FFA State Convention, we were blessed to meet a remarkable young man whose heart burns brightly for the Lord. Max Barker, a student from the Sam Rayburn FFA chapter, stopped by our booth and shared his inspiring journey of faith and […]

Jeff Goss and Art Free The stars at night are big and bright… deep in the heart of Texas—and so is the work God is doing here at the FFA State Convention in Fort Worth! We had the privilege of catching up with Art Free—a faithful man of God, former ag teacher, veteran, FFA leader, […]

Aerial view of widespread flooding in Kerrville, captured via U.S. Coast Guard/Reuters The Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI) is currently coordinating efforts to strengthen its disaster response and volunteer mobilization in Texas, following the recent flood disaster in the Kerrville area. FCFI has long been active across Texas through its presence at the Texas […]

Jeff Goss and Kenley Moore On the second day of the 2025 Texas State FFA Convention, we had the privilege of ministering to a young lady who stopped by our booth. Deeply encouraged by her experience, she returned the following day asking to take a picture with us. We suggested she also share her testimony […]

Jeff Goss, Shooter Campos and Cash Hetherfield Everything truly is bigger in Texas—including what God is doing among the next generation! At what could be called the “mother of all FFA State Conventions,” thousands of students gathered here in Fort Worth, Texas. We’ve witnessed a mighty move of God: young hearts turning to Jesus, powerful […]

Susan and Art Free Date: Saturday | Aug 2nd, 2025Time: 9:00 AM Eastern Time | 8:00 AM Central TimeLocation: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82334396730Featured Speaker: Art Free This Month’s Focus: Responding to the Texas Floods and Building a Missional Future Across the Lone Star State This next Zoom Fellowship meeting, we’ll hear from Art Free, a dedicated FCFI volunteer […]

Michael Dressel and executive director Dan Janzen standing in front of a display of artifacts Dan contributed to the Answers in Genesis Museum From northern Germany comes a remarkable story of how one farmer’s vision is transforming rural communities with the message of Christ. In recent years, a dairy farmer in Rugendorf, Germany connected with the Fellowship […]

Come see the McClure family antique tractors at the Half Century of Progress Show Links to information on the Half Century of Progress Show: https://farmonaut.com/usa/rantoul-tractor-show-2025-top-vintage-equipment https://www.halfcenturyofprogress.com/ https://www.facebook.com/HalfCenturyOfProgressShow/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCWTuQyDvj4 About the McClure Family: Samuel “Sam” McClure was born in the winter of 1884 in Columbus, Kansas. His early life was marked by the realities of rural […]

FCFI July 27, 2025 When I was a kid, one of the places we lived was at the end of a mile-long dead-end driveway. Not many people came down that lane – just the milk man, the Schwan’s Ice Cream guy, or relatives coming to visit. We were farm kids who knew how to work, […]

FCFIJuly 20, 2025 “Smoking And Drinking” Recently, I had a conversation with an elderly gentleman. He was a kindly old man who sat at our kitchen table and shared with my wife and I the history of his life. He grew up in New England and moved to this area when he was 18 years […]

FCFIJuly 13, 2025 When I was kid, my mom had a manual typewriter which she would use to type letters and documents for dad. I was always amazed watching that typewriter work. Mom could type without looking at the keys and the arms inside the machine would pop up and leave the letters on the […]

Our scaled-down model John Deere 4020 with same scale grain trailer were on display and joined the parade carrying the FCFI message of hope & service The Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI) was honored to exhibit in the Vendor Hall during this year’s Classic Green Reunion at the Washington County Fair Park & Conference […]

Art Free engages Fort Sumner FFA students in meaningful discussion, as God opens doors for the gospel and stirs hearts toward a deeper relationship with Him Over the past few days, Jeff Goss, along with Art and Susan Free, had the privilege of ministering at the New Mexico FFA State Convention in Las Cruces. With […]

Have you ever wondered how many people live their lives like this? They go to work, come home, and spend their days lounging on the couch or staring at a computer screen, with no real human interaction. They’re drained of energy, less interested in making friends, and rarely venture out, afraid of getting hurt. Many […]

Despite the damage caused by the storm, remnants of the FCFI booth show the heart behind the mission—faithfully present, even in the midst of devastation The FFA Conference at Purdue University took an unexpected turn when strong winds swept through the area, damaging our event tents and prompting a tornado warning. Nearby, the storm was […]

Photo credit to RNZ via AFP – taken near the Guadalupe River, Central Texas Over the July 4th weekend, Central Texas was hit by severe flash flooding, leaving many communities devastated. The storm system responsible for the torrential rains is now moving north, but the danger isn’t over yet—several counties remain under flood and flash […]

FCFI July 6, 2025 When I first started out in the ministry, somebody told me you didn’t need to be born again to enter God’s kingdom. But I said, “No. You have to be born again because Jesus said, ‘Unless you are born again you cannot see the kingdom of God.’” So he wanted to […]

Kevin Wade shares the message of salvation with children while handing out walking sticks. Alongside him, Calvert Woolums helps engage visitors, contributing to a powerful outreach that led to many salvations At the Holmes County Show FCFI Highlighted Faith, but the show emphasized Self-Sufficiency The recent Food Independence Summit held in Holmes County drew an […]

Please watch the video (click on the image above), and forgive the poor quality of the video due to low bandwidth/network on the Filipino side. Here is the summary of the video, which captures an insightful dialogue between Farmer AD Alvarez, a Christian agricultural missionary from the Philippines, and Dan Janzen of the Fellowship of […]

Dan Janzen In a recent interview with Bott Radio Network’s “Today in the Fields,” Dan Janzen of the Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI) shared exciting details about the ministry’s upcoming annual conference. The FCFI Annual Conference will take place on July 23–25, 2025, at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Kalamazoo, Michigan. With […]

FCFIJune 29, 2025 “Let’s Go Camping” Camping is always an adventure no matter what kind of luxury you carry with you from home. When I was kid, my brothers and I would camp out by our creek in the pasture. Sometimes we’d sleep under the stars and sometimes we’d set up a makeshift tent using […]

Each day of the month has a reflection and a prayer request. Please join us in praying together. July 2025 1. When Lamech had lived 182 years, he had a son. He named him Noah and said, “He will comfort us in the labor and painful toil of our hands caused by the ground the Lord […]

4 Reasons You Need a Will If you don’t have a completed will, chances are at least one of two costs have gotten in the way: time or money. But have you considered the price of not having a plan in place? Here’s the good news… By documenting and communicating your intentions, you can protect […]

The first several hours at the 2025 Virginia FFA State Convention had a steady flow of FFA students stopping at the FCFI booth Hello to all of our FCFI family! The Pennsylvania Northern Tier Chapter of the Fellowship of Christian Farmers International (FCFI) recently had the joy of participating in the 2025 Virginia FFA State […]

Mark Fisher Join the Zoom Fellowship and Prayer Meeting Date: July 5th | SaturdayTime: 9:00 AM Eastern Time (8:00 AM Central Time)Featured Speaker: Mark FisherZoom Link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82334396730 Introducing Engineer, Mark Fisher A dedicated professional and global missions volunteer, Mark Fisher has combined his technical expertise with a passion for ministry, combined with international development to […]

Clearing the Aftermath – A utility vehicle loaned by FCFI helps remove tree debris after an EF2 tornado struck Linton, Indiana Serving a Community in Crisis with Faith and Action On May 16, 2025, an EF2 tornado tore through Linton, Indiana, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. With wind speeds reaching up to […]

FCFIJune 22, 2025 Vacation Bible School is in my DNA. Early every summer as a kid growing up, my parents would drop me and my brothers off at church for Bible school. I remember we sang a lot. One song in particular sticks out in my mind. It was titled “He Keeps Me Singing.” I […]

FCFI June 15, 2025 Last weekend my wife and I traveled to the great state of Montana and had a great time celebrating our nephew’s high school graduation. They call it Big Sky Country for a reason. The scenery is a vast view of sky and mountains. It looks big because it is big. The […]

For many years, I had the privilege of ministering at the National FFA Convention, and those times were always powerful. So when the door to that event closed, it felt like a setback—almost like the enemy had claimed a victory. But in God’s perfect way, what seemed like a loss turned into an even greater […]

Sharing the Gospel one walking stick at a time—building connections and planting seeds of faith at events across Wisconsin As I sit at my computer—a place I don’t typically enjoy spending time—I’m reminded that our journey in organizing FCFI efforts here in Wisconsin is still in its early stages. While we’ve had FCFI members living […]

Kathy and Bill Brown FCFI Board Meeting – June 16, 2025 Life has a way of throwing us curveballs, and the past few months have certainly delivered their share of challenges. In the words of Charles Spurgeon, “Whether we like it or not, asking is the rule of the kingdom.” That truth is echoed in […]

Jeff Goss and Mike Weaver at the Tennessee FFA State Convention We are running full steam ahead in the middle of FFA convention season, and it’s been an incredible opportunity to speak with so many young people and their advisors. These moments allow us to share the gospel and encourage young Christians in their walk […]

There is something deeply moving about watching young people engage with the Gospel. At the FCFI booths during FFA conventions, we are always focused on our core mission—to spread the Gospel and see lives transformed. But through my experiences, I’ve come to realize there is another equally powerful outcome of this ministry: encouragement and affirmation […]

June 6, 2025 “Words” We walk the dog, herd cattle, lead sheep, and let the cat out. Deer leap, foxes trot, horses canter, and cattle lumber. Lions travel in prides, sheep in flocks, and fish in schools. A group of alligators is called a Congregation. You have a caldron of bats, a sleuth of bears, […]

Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Farmers have a different perspective from other people. They look around at nature, at God’s creation, and they see God working in a way different from the rest […]