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- Serving in a Time of Need in Central Wisconsin – by Scott Fischer
In the aftermath of a heavy snowstorm that swept through Central Wisconsin, local FCFI members demonstrated the love of Christ through timely and compassionate service. The weight of the snow caused a shed on a local property to collapse, leaving a difficult and overwhelming… Read more: Serving in a Time of Need in Central Wisconsin – by Scott Fischer - Recap of Convoy of Hope’s Presentation at FCFI Zoom Monthly Fellowship & Prayer April 6th
The recent April 6th (first Sat of the month) FCFI Zoom Monthly Fellowship and Prayer gathering brought together ministry leaders, farmers, and partners for a meaningful time of connection, encouragement, and vision-sharing. Centered on both the practical and spiritual needs of the global agricultural… Read more: Recap of Convoy of Hope’s Presentation at FCFI Zoom Monthly Fellowship & Prayer April 6th - California FFA 2026 State Convention – by Jeff Goss
More than three decades ago, during a Full Gospel Businessmen’s meeting in Cortez, Colorado, a simple but powerful word was spoken. A man shared with me what he believed was a message from God—that one day, ministry opportunities would open up for me on… Read more: California FFA 2026 State Convention – by Jeff Goss - Utah FFA 2026 State Convention Report – by Jeff Goss
Jeff Goss is leading a group of FFA students in the sinners prayer at the Utah FFA State convention in Logan Utah God continues to show His faithfulness by opening incredible doors for FCFI to minister to thousands of young people through FFA state… Read more: Utah FFA 2026 State Convention Report – by Jeff Goss - From a Football Camp to a Calling: A Full-Circle Moment in Nebraska – by Jeff Goss
Jeff Goss ministering to a big group of students in Lincoln Nebraska At the age of 13, a trip to a football camp at Sterling College in Sterling, Kansas, would become a defining moment in my life. The original draw was simple: an All-American… Read more: From a Football Camp to a Calling: A Full-Circle Moment in Nebraska – by Jeff Goss - Encouraging Hearts at the Oklahoma City Farm Show – by Jerry Rice
Jerry Rice and his evangelism volunteer team at the Oklahoma Farm Show (Names left to right: Mark Roberts, Rod Oyler, Jerry Rice, Dennis Sappenfield, Tim Wallace) We are thankful to report on a fruitful time of ministry during the Oklahoma City Farm Show, held… Read more: Encouraging Hearts at the Oklahoma City Farm Show – by Jerry Rice - Volunteers Needed this Sat. for Tornado Cleanup in Union City, Michigan (near Indiana)
Photo credit: Bill Pugliano / Getty Images In times of crisis, the body of Christ has a beautiful opportunity to serve in practical ways and bring hope to those facing hardship. A volunteer team is being organized to travel to Union City, Michigan this… Read more: Volunteers Needed this Sat. for Tornado Cleanup in Union City, Michigan (near Indiana) - Zoom Fellowship & Prayer Meeting: This Sat. May 2nd — Featuring Mark Swanson – Regional Director, Growing Hope Globally
Join the Zoom Fellowship and Prayer Meeting Date: May 2nd | SaturdayTime: 9:00 AM Eastern Time | 8:00 AM Central TimeFeatured Speaker: Mark SwansonZoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82334396730 We’re excited to welcome Mark Swanson as our guest speaker for our upcoming Zoom Fellowship and Prayer Meeting.… Read more: Zoom Fellowship & Prayer Meeting: This Sat. May 2nd — Featuring Mark Swanson – Regional Director, Growing Hope Globally - The Pastor’s Piece – Pastor Kevin Cernek, FCFI Chaplain
FCFIApril 26, 2026 God is good all the time. We are deeply grateful that, despite the tornado that struck Lena, Illinois last April 17th, there were no serious injuries or loss of life. While the damage was widespread and some homes were hit hard,… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece – Pastor Kevin Cernek, FCFI Chaplain - The Pastor’s Piece – Pastor Kevin Cernek, FCFI Chaplain
FCFI April 19, 2026 The point of preaching is never to make Christ acceptable. But in a man-centered era, this is automatically thought to be the task of the preacher – to somehow make God acceptable to man. The problem that confronts us in… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece – Pastor Kevin Cernek, FCFI Chaplain - The Pastor’s Piece – Pastor Kevin Cernek, FCFI Chaplain
FCFI April 12, 2026 Today’s column is on a subject that many people struggle with. It’s about forgiveness. There are two aspects of forgiveness: God’s forgiveness and our ability to forgive others for wrongs suffered. It’s a touchy subject. I’ll start by saying what… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece – Pastor Kevin Cernek, FCFI Chaplain - The Pastor’s Piece – Pastor Kevin Cernek, FCFI Chaplain
April 5, 2026 In John, chapter 11, we are introduced to two sisters, Mary and Martha and their brother Lazarus. All three of them were good friends with Jesus. You likely remember the story of how Lazarus died and when Jesus heard about it,… Read more: The Pastor’s Piece – Pastor Kevin Cernek, FCFI Chaplain

We are ECFA Accredited
Founded 40 years ago by Billy Graham and other evangelical leaders, Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) has grown from a visionary and faithful group of 150 charter members to over 2,600 leading churches and ministries across the United States today.
ECFA enhances trust in Christ-centered churches and ministries through its annual accreditation of organizations based on Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship™, drawn from Scripture.
ECFA serves as a financial accountability partner to ministries who voluntarily seek accreditation and continue to demonstrate their commitment to ECFA’s high standards faithfully. The standards are set at an appropriately high level to provide the essential guardrails for financial integrity in churches and ministries of all sizes. While admittedly, the standards do not address every potential issue or challenge an organization may encounter, they have stood the test of time in helping thousands of churches and ministries enhance trust and become better stewards of their God-given resources.
Additionally, ECFA promotes financial accountability and best practices through innovative resources, including books and eBooks, webinars, videos, podcasts, blogs, research in best practices, conferences, and more.
“Farming—you can’t do it alone.”
That’s good advice from our South African friend, Buchan. We continue striving to build more friendships for farmers in everything we do.
