The Global Church

Onsite Update with Joel and Rachel McManigle

Joel and Rachel McManigle have been back in Thailand for almost a year after furloughing in the States and are giving updates on where the Lord is leading them in ministry. They share insights about their journey and the significant role of the training center where they are currently serving. Originally focused on sending missionaries, it evolved to provide biblical training for local believers. Now, they feel called to bring back that original vision, emphasizing the need for local churches to send their own missionaries into communities still in need of the Gospel.

The Pattersons at Family Camp

Get a chance to get to know the Patterson family (Josh, Jennifer, Jillian, and Juliette ) and learn about their connections with our FBC missions program over the years, along with their passion and commitment to serve at the annual “Family Camp” each June in North Dakota for our Native American church partners. https://fbcva.org/family-camp

Knowing God Conference in Nigeria Recap

Jim Pool is joined by ministry leaders from Ghana, Malawi, and The Gambia, to share stories of how the message of grace and the finished work of Christ is reshaping churches, freeing believers from legalism, and deepening their understanding of God's love. Hear how pastors, seminary professors, and church leaders - many with decades of experience - are encountering these truths in a fresh way, often describing it as completely new and transformative. From testimonies of personal freedom to entire congregations shifting toward a relationship-based faith, the ripple effects are undeniable. This episode is a compelling look at unity, humility, and spiritual renewal as God continues to open doors across Africa-reminding us that the journey of knowing Him is one we grow into together.

Transformed by Grace in Nigeria

Simon Yako and Reverend Eliazar Daila Baba, two longtime friends and ministries leaders, reveal how God is using their partnership in pioneering spiritual renewal in Nigeria’s most strategic theological institutions, all while embracing the grace that liberated their ministries from legalism. In this episode, you’ll discover how their 38-year friendship has withstood the test of time, ministry shifts, and personal challenges. Simon shares the powerful journey from missionary work in Togo to instructing students in Nigeria, emphasizing the impact of clarity in God's grace versus legalistic religion. Meanwhile, Eliazar explains how the seminary’s rich history and strategic location make it the perfect launchpad for cultural transformation through biblical education. You'll hear how this message is extending beyond classroom walls into local communities, reaching pastors, police officers, military personnel, and tribal leaders - all craving authentic encounters with God’s love and grace.

Malawi Pastors’ Testimonies

In this episode, Leaders from Malawi come together to celebrate the significant progress being made in understanding the foundational truths of grace and how these truths are transforming lives and churches. Throughout the conversation, participants express deep gratitude for the opportunity to learn, grow, and strengthen their faith alongside one another. The Malawian team discusses how they are already using grace-centered materials in a variety of church settings, helping believers experience freedom and clarity in their walk with Christ. As the training concludes, there is a strong sense of anticipation about the future—participants are eager to return home and implement what they’ve learned in their local communities and ministries.