The Global Church

Learn how the annual ministry of “Family Camp” to the Native American churches in the North and South Dakota regions (and beyond) has become more of a family reunion to many who serve during that week, as Mark Francis sits down with 2-time attendees Steven, Morgan, and Owen (5) Crace to discuss this years camp from June 7-12.

The McManigle family discuss their recent trip to Thailand. Scott and Annette along with their son Seth and two of their grandchildren Grace and Liam traveled to Thailand to meet with Global Church Partners Joel and Rachel McManigle, as well as leaders in the Pwo Karen church. We hear not only what it was like for Grace and Liam to experience for the first time the village and culture that their f...

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....

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

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, oft...

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 shi...

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...

Mark Francis sits down with Annette McManigle and Martha Beitzel to reflect on our recent Global Church Night at FBC, diving deeper into their discipleship relationship and exploring the spiritual growth that comes from learning to fully depend on Christ. Martha in Ministry webpage: https://martha-beitzel.mailchimpsites.com/

Scott McManigle sits down with three ECWA pastors from different African countries at the recent Global Missions conference in Malawi. They share a little bit about their testimony and what growing in the knowledge of God and grace has looked like in their lives. Stay tuned for more podcasts from different locations this year!

Emma Kate catches up with Scott McManigle and Jim Pool on their recent trip to Ecuador. They chat about the conference that they taught at in partnership with the church in Cuenca, Ecuador. Tune in to hear how God is moving in Ecuador.

Mark Francis sits down with missions pastors, Scott McManigle and Jim Pool, to unpack the vision and plans they feel God has laid out for the global church ministry for the upcoming 2026 year - including details of how decisions get made of where/when to travel and what the plans/goals are for each prospective trip.

Emma Kate sits down with Scott McManigle and Ray Matthews to reflect on Global Church Week. Together, they share what the week looked like, what they learned, and how they saw the greatness and grace of God on display through His redemptive work around the world. 

In this episode of the Global Church Podcast, Emma Kate sits down with Scott and Jim to look back on all that God did through Global Missions in 2025. Together, they walk through the mission trips from the past year, sharing highlights, stories, and the faithfulness they witnessed firsthand. They also talk about the ongoing process of revising and strengthening Global Missions curriculum, reflecti...

This week Emma Kate and Mark Francis dive into Global Church Week — a powerful week-long event where pastors and ministry leaders from around the world gather to share stories, encourage one another, and celebrate what God is doing across nations. Mark and Emma Kate highlight all of the events of the week, who will be attending, and the value of having our Global Church Partners in town! For a sch...

Emma Kate sits down with John Mamman from ECWA for an inspiring conversation. John shares his personal journey of growing in grace and offers encouraging ministry updates from their church in Malawi. This episode is full of encouraging stories and a glimpse into what God is doing across the globe.

Emma Kate discusses the Kenya trip with Joshua Yakubu and Peter Mutunga. They share their feedback on the conferences in Kenya, and the fruit that they see as a result of the conference.

Emma Kate Culler, Scott McManigle, and Jim Pool sit down to discuss the recent Global Missions/Student Ministry trip to Kenya. Scott and Jim share their perspectives on the Global Missions side, and Emma Kate shares her perspective as one of the youth leaders. They dive into the excitement of watching God use everyone on that trip to display His glory and grace!

While in Kenya, Emma Kate sits down with a Ugandan Pastor who shares his story of God’s pursuit in his life. From childhood growing up in the village witch doctor’s house to living in a church to traveling constantly, Samuel shares how God has been working in his life and the amazing things that He has done!

Listen to how God has used one of our local FBC church families to serve at the Family Camp in North Dakota for Native American churches over the years - and hear what took place this past June, as Mark has a conversation with Chris, Jess, and Braedan Oplak.

Mark sits down with the entire Delgado family (Juan, Tirsa, Tellulah, and Sadie) to learn about their recent travels as a family along with stories of how God is growing and expanding Iglesia Gracia y Verdad Cuenca (ICVC) in Ecuador.

 * Warning * Some content in this episode might be sensitive for some viewers as the topics of suicide and drug use are discussed. Emma Kate sits down with Miles Davenport as he shares his story. He discusses how God drew him to Himself and what that looked like for him as a Native Person. He shares the struggles that he has walked through, but how God has faithfully walked with him over the cours...

Jim and Dianne Beeler’s interest and passion in Global Ministries is the direct result of intentional discipleship. Now they are passing those values on to the next generation. You will want to get to know them even better after this conversation that Rose Lauck has with them!

Emma Kate sits down with Scott and Annette McManigle and Braedan Oplak to discuss their recent trip to North Dakota. They share how God is moving in the hearts of the Native American Pastors. They also give an update on the upcoming Family Camp and how best to pray for those who are going to attend the camp and those who will be teaching.  

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.