The Global Church

Daniel and Isaiah McManigle along with Hunter and Bria Mayo chat with Mark about their current preparations for the upcoming summer missions trip to Africa this July, sharing about how God has been preparing them to assist in teaching, discipleship, and building relationships with the youth in those churches abroad.

Jim Pool sits down with a few attendees from the annual ECWA conference in Nigeria. They share what their experience has been learning the Grace Message and how they have seen God transforming their lives, and their families.

Scott McManigle talks with our Global Church Partners, Chris and Kylee Little, Elijah Walls, and a few others about God's work in the Lower Brule Reservation.  Not only do they share how God has been working in their own lives, but also how God is moving in the community! As FBC prepares for Family camp in two months, this a great listen to prepare our hearts, but also helps us understand how to pray for the people who will attend!

Host Ben Sanford sits down with Joel and Rachel McManigle to hear what God has been doing in their lives these past months. They chat about how God has been walking with them amid changed plans these past few months. They also talk about how God is leading them as they prepare to return to Asia in April!

Host Emma Kate sits down with Josh Patterson and Eleisha Reid to discuss a new project to create Children's curriculum fromthe existing Global Missions curriculum. Josh and Eleisha talk through why this is important and everything that goes into editing the adultcurriculum to the children's curriculum. They also highlight how this is a great way for people to be involved in Global Missions without leavingthe country. There are needs for every aspect of this project, so if you are interested in serving in this capacity please email Josh Patterson atpatterson.24@wright.edu .

Hear how God is continuing to develop and grow leaders of churches in Africa, supported by our long-time global church partners, Simon Yako and Joshua Yakubu, as they teach hundreds the “Knowing God” lessons with the oversight of our FBC missions program.  Jim Pool recently traveled to Uganda to assist in two conferences that took place in January where hundreds attended and were strengthened and encouraged in God's Word.

Emma Kate catches up with Scott McManigle and Jim Pool to talk about how God is leading Global Missions in 2025. They talk through their travels this coming year, as well as how updating the curriculum will be a big part of the year. They share about how vital the body of FBC is to the Global Missions program and how each person plays a role – even if they never leave the country. They end by sharing ways that we can be praying for Global Missions in 2025.

In this episode, Scott has a conversation with Joshua, William, and Peter about the Knowing God conference they held in Kenya at the beginning of December.

In this episode, Emma Kate sits down with Jim Pool and Sarah Rosecky to reflect on Global Missions in 2024. Listen as they share highlights, behind-the-scenes information, personal impactful moments, and ways to pray for Global Missions.

Emma Kate sits down with Joshua and Melissa Yakubu to discuss their life and ministry in Nigeria. They share how their life has been impacted by understanding the grace message and how they are excited to be able to share this with their community and the EMS ECWA community throughout Africa.

Emma Kate sits down with Global Church Partners Michael and Bernadette Boone. They discuss their ministry in Zambia of equipping and training pastors and youth leaders as well as the significance of the Pastor and Pastor's wives conference held in late September.

Mark chats with FBC pastor's wives, Annette McManigle and Rachel Pool, to hear what God did at a recent women's conference in Zambia. Additional Missions Info…Remember to check out the missions stairwell at FBC to learn more about the ministries occurring around the world.  Spotlight for the month of October: Pete and Carolyn Bitner of Togo, West Africa.

In this episode, Emma Kate sits down with a Zambian pastor and his wife to discuss their life and ministry in Zambia. Pastor Benson and his wife Exildeh share about their church and community in a northern Zambia town and the impact of the Knowing God teachings in their lives as well as their churches. They also share ways in which we can be praying for their community.

 Rose Lauck sits down with Joel and Rachel McManigle to discuss their lives as missionaries in Southeast Asia. They have spent this spring and summer in the States connecting with their FBC Family, and plan to return to their home in Southeast Asia soon. If you would like to sign up for Joel and Rachel's e-mail updates you can do so using this link  https://wordpress.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=01ecd72eaf69011bf3e2835af&id=28c8550696. You can also add them on WhatsApp 540-931-3008. 

Emma Kate and Sarah Rosecky share additional testimonies of those who attended the conference in Nigeria. Be encouraged as you hear how the understanding of grace has renewed their lives.Here's the link mentioned in this episode https://fbcva.org/globalmissions#Lessons

Emma Kate and Sarah Rosecky sit down to read through the testimonies of those who attended the conference in Nigeria. Listen as these testimonies reveal the impact the understanding of grace has had on their lives.

Emma Kate sits down to talk with Mike Thomas about his recent trip to Quito, Ecuador. They discuss the conference at the church in Quito as well as FBC's history with the church. They also talk about August's Global Church Spotlight – the church in Cuenca, Ecuador. More information about the church in Cuenca can be found at this link https://drive.google.com/.../1N57eV6BICQiiUrh8HB...

Emma Kate sits down with Jim Pool and Scott McManigle to discuss their recent trip to Nigeria. They share about the conference content, the response the attendees had to the teaching, and so much more! Many of the Global Missions Curriculums are mentioned in this podcast and can be accessed by using the following link.https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/3cojtpmwm43ysa9lbe7cw/h?rlkey=z5chwz0wcxz7o1s0jkjfdj6xn&e=1&dl=0

Rose Lauck sits down with Josh Robinson, Jenna Richardson, and Isaiah McManigle to discuss their recent missions trip to Arizona. The three were part of a Student Missions team that served at Indian Bible College.

Mark chats with the entire Van Drunen family as they share their perspectives of what God did during the “Family Camp” that took place from June 9-14 in Medora, North Dakota, for surrounding Native American church families.

Emma Kate sits down Scott McManigle and Jim Pool to discuss their recent trip to Pakistan. They talk about continuing to grow the relationships established with the Pakistani pastors and ways that we are able to partner with them in prayer.

Emma Kate sits down with Scott to discuss his recent trip to Sierra Leone and the Gambia. They also discuss what the next steps are following all of these African conferences this spring.

In this episode, Michael Newlin sits down with Mike and Sarah Rosecky to hear about the upcoming Family Camp. Listen as they share how FBC got involved with Family Camp and give prayer points for camp this year. Check out the videos from Family Camp 2023! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xc2xmqOeBDbKdb-mRlePbBCQOHPJ-G0t/view?usp=sharing https://fbcva.subspla.sh/22588qw

Emma Kate sits down with Jim to discuss his most recent trip to Chad. As this was the first time that Global Missions has been to Chad, Jim unpacks what his experience was in this new country. He also talks about worship and what the translation process is for the lessons that are taught. Also, make sure you check out the Missions Stairwell as this is the last weekend that we are highlighting our church partners in Southeast Asia.

Michael sits down with Missions Pastor Jim to discuss his recent trip to Zambia and Rwanda. This podcast also features a testimony from a pastor who attended the conference. This month FBC is highlighting one of our church groups in Southeast Asia. Make sure to check out the Missions' Stairwell by the North Main Entrance to learn more.

Missions Pastors Scott and Jim sit down to discuss their lesson on the Meta-Narrative. They walk us through the perspective and context of the Meta-Narrative or the Grand Story and why it is so important to understand because it impacts our daily lives. They share why teaching the Meta-Narrative is so important to Global Missions as it helps to establish believers in their faith. If you want to hear more teaching on the Meta-Narrative click this link https://fbcva.org/media/3f92n9r/meta-narrative-context-lesson . If you want to see the visual that is described in the podcast click the following link and scroll to the final page https://cdn.subsplash.com/documents/C94C39/_source/826f772f-4c70-4ffb-b785-3c2b223e4af7/document.pdf

Emma Kate sits down with Scott McManigle and Micah Doerksen to discuss their recent trip to Kenya and Uganda. Micah offers a unique perspective as this was his first trip with FBC Global Missions and Scott dives into what it is like to teach cross-culturally. Here is some footage from these two conferences https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/ni16yktm2vcbdjh8qo0u6/h?rlkey=xsvyj8it8aeyfh8ok7aklmcg4&dl=0 . This month FBC is highlighting one of our church groups in Southeast Asia. Make sure to check out the Missions' Stairwell by the North Main Entrance to learn more.

Emma Kate sits down with Joel and Rachel McManigle to talk about their lives as missionaries in Southeast Asia. They give an update on how they have seen God move in their lives and in their country over the past three years. They are excited to be back in the States for a few months and are looking forward to connect with their FBC Family. If you would like to connect with Joel and Rachel you can email them at mrsmcmanigle@gmail.com and also sign up for their e-mail updates https://mailchi.mp/56db059d7514/joel-and-rachel. If you woud like to join their WhatsApp chat, email mrsmcmanigle@gmail.com and they will get you signed up for that.  

Emma Kate sits down with Jim Pool, Michael Newlin, and Christiane Newlin to discuss the recent conferences in Ghana and Togo. As they discussed their interactions with the different pastors, church planters, and church leaders, they recorded some conversations for our listeners. Click the link below to hear some of the testimonies that were referenced in this podcast!https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/nfciyqztep135e4zsvj97/h?rlkey=k7kdsgidudwnmy4v196i4ocmw&dl=0

Mark Francis sits down to discuss Scott McManigle's recent trip to Cameroon and Burkina Faso. Scott talks about seeing God working in the different pastors' lives at these two conferences. Scott shares the impact of the teaching at these two conferences and the hunger that these people had to know and understand the grace of God more. **Date Change for Global Church Night Friday, May 17, 7:00PM** Check out trip photos here: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/9whi4jfu3zbvnm999f897/h?rlkey=6m8ropublle03lk30eeh43hvh&dl=0  

Emma Kate talks to Jim Pool and Mike Thomas about their recent trip to visit a few of our Global Church Partners in Donna, Texas. Jim and Mike share how they were encouraged by this trip and the study time they had with our Global Church Partners. They also share ways that we can be praying for our brothers and sisters in Donna, Texas as they continue to seek and know the grace of God.

Emma Kate sits down with Scott McManigle and Jim Pool to discuss FBC's Global Mission's Philosophy. They discuss the importance of building up the local church through teaching and discipling church leaders all over the world. To learn more about the lessons mentioned in this podcast, follow this link to access lessons- https://fbcva.org/globalmissions#Lessons --or visit the second-floor stairwell at FBC.

Hear the story of how God has grown dozens of churches in Thailand over the years within the Northern Pwo Karen tribe, all starting with one missionary couple looking to bring people to Christ in a small village, leading us to present day where Fellowship Bible Church was able to was able to hold a church leader conference in January 2024 impacting even more churches and church leaders around that country. Join Mark Francis as he interviews Scott McManigle to learn more about that trip. Click this link below to see a brief video that gives a bit more context of what that trip looked like:https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/l7e6w63kmm3oiwayidjq1/Karen-Leadership-Conference-2024-HD-1080p.mov?rlkey=z751mtxevh4lh2vj4x6ye4xlp&e=2&dl=0 

Emma Kate Culler sits down with Karen Naylor and Jackie Carbaugh to discuss the G.R.A.C.E. Ministry of our Global Missions Ministry. Karen and Jackie share how G.R.A.C.E. Ministry builds relationships with our Global Church Partners in addition to encouraging our local body in Winchester to also build relationships with our Global Church Partners. If you would like to join G.R.A.C.E. Ministry or have any questions about it, you can email Karen at kthurner2015@gmail.com or Jackie at jackieuc45@gmail.com . To join the Facebook page click the following link https://www.facebook.com/groups/FellowshipGlobalMissions/ .

Mark Francis sits down with Scott McManigle and Jim Pool to chat about what God did in 2023, through a variety of international trips in 2023 and the Global Church Week 2023, along with vision casting for what may lie ahead in the FBC Missions program for 2024. 

This episode is the second part of a two part focus from a trip that we just made to South Asia in October. In this episode, Gopal shares more detail about some of the amazing things that God is doing in and through his ministry. Also, Carl Dennis from FBC Shenandoah shares his perspective and impressions from his first trip to visit an FBC Global Missions ministry location.

This episode is the first part of a two part focus on a ministry in a country in South Asia where FBC has been partnering now for more than 20 years. In this episode, our key partner, Gopal, shares how he came to Christ and first came into contact with Fellowship Bible Church.

When Joel and Rachel first left for Southeast Asia two years ago, Covid really hindered their ability to gather with the church and build relationships. Since that time, God has opened the doors to assemble and they have been able to become active members and already the church has become such a huge blessing to them. Also in this episode, they share how they have continued to progress in the language and that they are within months of completing their formal language study and being turned loose to begin teaching in the church.

In this episode Curtis and Michelle share regarding some of the amazing things that God is doing in Garfield Park, inner city Chicago, through the inspiring ministry of those who make up Reborn Community Church. The incarnational manifestation of the Love of God that is being revealed through Reborn is praise worthy as God continues to use it to open doors for amazing ministry opportunity in an extremely hard and dangerous community. Curtis will be with us next month to also share in person how God continues to work, as well as how we as a church and individuals can become even more involved and a greater help in this much needed work.

This episode is part two of a two part interview with Elijah Walls. In part one, Elijah shared how he came to Christ and how God has used a really difficult upbringing for good in his life. Here in part two, Elijah goes on to share how God worked in his life, led him to seminary and what God has been laying on his heart in terms of future full time ministry.

This episode is a two part interview with Elijah Walls. As a young man who was born to 15 year old kids who were not ready to be parents, you can imagine some of the extreme trials and difficulties he has had to endure. Elijah's perspective on the sovereignty Of God and how God has used all of this for good in His life is very inspiring

“Over the past few years, one of our own “homegrown” church members, Martha Beitzel, has been preparing to give her life as a full time missionary, serving with Ethnos 360 in the country of the Philippines. In this episode, Martha shares how God has been leading her, what's been involved in her preparation, and what needs to take place in the next year in order to get to the field”.