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FBFI 2023: Tim Potter – “The Organic Spiritual Lifestyle of the Church” (Podcast)
During our recent Annual Meeting held at Faith Baptist Bible College in Ankeny, Iowa, our theme was “Reclaiming the Great Commission.” Our featured message for this podcast comes from Tim Potter of Mentor, OH. The Organic Spiritual Lifestyle of the Church You can find it at our podcast, here. We encourage you to subscribe to…
Read MoreFBFI 2023 Workshop: “A C.A.R.E. Model for Discipleship”
During our recent Annual Meeting held at Faith Baptist Bible College in Ankeny, Iowa, our theme was “Reclaiming the Great Commission.” Besides the preaching sessions, our speakers and other leaders conducted several outstanding Workshop sessions, most of which we recorded. We offer them along with the audio of the main messages. Dr. Jim Berg conducted…
Read MoreCreating a Culture of Evangelism
If any subject is near and dear to the hearts of FBFI members, it is evangelism. We are all interested in seeing the Lord’s church grow, especially through our own ministries. Is that desire selfish? We rejoice at any soul converted, but we all want the Lord to use us to reach someone today. During…
Read MoreEMS Evangelism
The abrasive sound of the pager went off at about midnight, a sound designed to wake the dead, if that were possible. “Salina ambulance, you are needed at …” Years of working as an emergency medic had prepared me for routine medical emergencies (heart attacks, strokes, broken hips, drug overdoses, etc.). This late-night page would…
Read MoreDo the Work of an Evangelist
The theme of our annual meeting, held at Faith Baptist Bible College and Seminary in Ankeny, Iowa, was “Reclaiming the Great Commission.” Kevin Schaal led off our meeting with the message “Do the Work of an Evangelist“, posted at the Proclaim & Defend podcast (substack). For a short article on the same theme, see Kevin’s…
Read MorePodcast Interview 05: Cosmetic Surgery in a Plastic Age
We present another edition of the Proclaim & Defend podcast with an interview of Pastor Ryan Martin based on his article in the January/February edition of FrontLine entitled “Cosmetic Surgery in a Plastic Age.” We’re all familiar with news about one actor or another undergoing multiple cosmetic “procedures.” We even hear from time to time…
Read MoreEpisode 04: Want to Work in Healthcare? Here’s What to Expect
The Proclaim & Defend podcast features interviews with the authors of FrontLine articles. Todd & Ruth Kilburn offered “Want to Work in Healthcare? Here’s What to Expect” in our issue, “Biblical Counsel for Medical Choices,” issued for January/February, 2023. What is the article about? In our topsy-turvy world, people in all kinds of jobs find…
Read MoreBJU Board of Trustees Appoints Acting CEO
GREENVILLE, S.C. (May 16, 2023) – The Bob Jones University Board of Trustees today appointed Dr. Alan Benson acting CEO, effective May 17, 2023. Benson joined the University leadership in 2018 and has been serving as executive vice president for student development and ministry advancement. He earned a BA in Bible (1992) and a MMin…
Read More2023 FBFI Annual Fellowship – Ankeny, Iowa
It is time to start making plans for the summer! Reserve the dates of June 12-14, 2023 and plan to head towards Ankeny, Iowa, and Faith Baptist Bible College and Seminary where our meetings will be held. Registrations recently opened at our Annual Fellowship website. Here is our roster of scheduled speakers: Pastor Josh Crockett…
Read MoreNovember 11
November 11, the anniversary of the Armistice that ended World War I, is observed in many countries worldwide. The Armistice was signed on the “eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.” Originally called Armistice Day, it now has different designations around the world. Veterans Day, USA, Denmark [on Sept 5], Norway Remembrance…
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