The Global Church

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 p...

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 from the existing Global Missions curriculum. Josh and Eleisha talk through why this is important and everything that goes into editing the adult curriculum to the children’s curriculum. They also highlight how this is a great way for people to be involved in Global Missions witho...

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...

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 shar...

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...

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=z5chwz0wcxz7o1s0jk...

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...

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 he...

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&d...