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 testimonies from young people who had personally experienced prayer, encouragement, and the Gospel.

For Jeff, these stories are not about bringing attention to one person or one ministry. They are a reminder to supporters that their prayers, financial support, and faithful service are making a difference.

A Young Woman Finds Hope in Washington

At the Washington FFA State Convention at Washington State University, Jeff met Presley, a young woman from Kelso who was going through a difficult time.

After talking with Jeff and receiving prayer, Presley shared that she felt encouraged and experienced a renewed sense of peace.

For Jeff, encounters like this demonstrate why having a Gospel presence at FFA conventions matters. Young people may arrive carrying struggles that are not visible to others, but a simple conversation and an opportunity to pray can open the door to encouragement and spiritual truth.

A Harvest Among the Navajo

One of the ministries Jeff highlighted was FCFI’s longstanding outreach at the Shiprock Navajo Nation Fair in New Mexico.

The annual event brings together tens of thousands of people for a large celebration featuring a parade, rodeo, carnival, flea markets, and other activities. FCFI has participated in the event for many years through evangelism and prayer booths.

Jeff said that in recent years he has seen a growing hunger for the Gospel among young Navajo people.

One testimony involved a grandmother who brought her teenage grandchildren to the FCFI booth. The family believed in God but had never personally received Christ. The grandmother had reportedly prayed for years for her grandchildren’s salvation.

During the outreach, the teenagers prayed to receive Christ.

Jeff shared that the grandmother was deeply grateful as she left the booth, repeatedly thanking the ministry team.

The story served as an encouragement to parents and grandparents who continue praying for their families, even when they may not immediately see the results of those prayers.

Continuing the Work Through the Next Generation

Jeff also emphasized the importance of discipleship and preparing younger leaders to continue the work.

He highlighted Pastor Jonathan, a Navajo minister who has worked alongside the ministry at Shiprock and has been mentored by Pastor Sow. Jeff described him as a prayer warrior and a strong preacher who has taken an active role in ministering to people at the outreach.

For Jeff, this is an important part of ministry: not simply reaching people, but investing in others who can eventually carry the work forward.

The ministry at Shiprock continues to involve local pastors and leaders who understand their communities and are committed to sharing the Gospel.

A Young Man Finds His Voice

Another testimony from the Shiprock outreach involved a young boy who came to the prayer booth with his grandmother.

According to the testimony shared by the ministry team, the boy had a significant speech impediment. During prayer, the pastor spoke Scripture over him and prayed for him.

Afterward, the ministry team observed a significant change in his speech.

Jeff was especially encouraged because he understood that the young man may have a calling on his life. Whether through this experience or the many people who may eventually be impacted by his life, Jeff saw the encounter as a reminder of the potential God has placed in the next generation.

Helping Young People Return to Their Faith

Not every young person who comes to an FCFI booth is hearing the Gospel for the first time.

At the North Carolina FFA State Convention, Jeff met Ricky Lopez, who had previously committed his life to Christ but had struggled in his faith.

Ricky described going through a cycle of falling away, returning, and struggling with sin. At the convention, he came back to the FCFI booth and prayed, asking God to help him redirect his life and strengthen his faith.

Jeff emphasized that ministry is not only about leading someone to Christ for the first time. It is also about encouraging believers who are struggling and helping them grow.

A Testimony of Growth in Arkansas

One of Jeff’s favorite testimonies came from the Arkansas FFA State Convention.

Michelle Howell had first met Jeff at the previous year’s convention. At that time, she had been struggling in her faith and received prayer.

When she returned a year later, she was able to share how her life had changed.

She had been reading her Bible, attending church, being more intentional about the people she spent time with, and growing stronger in her relationship with Christ. She also described having a supportive church family and healthier relationships.

For Jeff, this kind of testimony demonstrates the importance of follow-up and discipleship.

Young people need more than a single moment at a booth. They need encouragement, biblical teaching, Christian community, mentors, churches, and resources that can help them continue growing in their faith.

Planting Seeds Through Every Conversation

Jeff explained that much of his ministry involves teaching young people how to live out their faith after they have encountered Christ.

He talks with them about prayer, worship, reading the Bible, attending church, choosing healthy friendships, and keeping their minds focused on God’s Word.

He also encourages young people to understand that their everyday choices matter.

At FCFI booths, young people are given resources and connections that can help them continue their spiritual journey, including information about churches, youth groups, Christian organizations, and discipleship opportunities.

Jeff said that many young people return to FCFI events the following year and report that they continued reading the Bible, attending church, joining youth groups, and growing in their relationship with Christ.

Keeping the Doors Open

Jeff also shared his concern about the importance of maintaining opportunities to reach young people in public settings.

He recalled witnessing in major cities and seeing large crowds of people with few Christians actively sharing the Gospel. He challenged Christians to take seriously the opportunities God provides to reach their communities.

He described ministry as an active expression of faith—continuing to pray, continue moving forward, and continue asking God for open doors.

One of the most encouraging developments he shared was FCFI’s opportunity to minister at Future Farmers of America state convention in California where more than 7,000 young people attended. Jeff described seeing many young people, including large numbers of Hispanic students, come to the booth to hear the Gospel and pray.

Your Prayers Are Making a Difference

Throughout his presentation, Jeff repeatedly returned to one message for FCFI supporters: your prayers and support matter.

Every conversation at a booth, every prayer offered for a young person, every resource handed out, and every opportunity to share the Gospel is made possible through people who faithfully support the ministry.

The testimonies from Washington, North Carolina, Arkansas, and the Navajo Nation offer glimpses of what can happen when Christians are willing to meet young people where they are.

As FCFI continues traveling to agricultural events and FFA conventions across the country, the mission remains simple: share the Gospel, pray with those who need encouragement, disciple those who respond, and help connect young people with Christian communities where they can continue to grow.

The harvest fields are everywhere. And as Jeff encouraged FCFI supporters, the ministry will continue praying for open doors and faithfully walking through them.