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A Passion for Open-Hearted, Soul-Connected Community: FEC Executive Director Authors New Book

Many Christians crave honest relationships, but often things like fear or pride get in the way. That’s why Tom Bennardo, FEC’s Executive Director of Multiplication and Leadership, wrote a new book releasing this month called Open-Hearted People, Soul-Connected Church: How Courageous Authenticity Can Transform Your Relationships, Your Community, and Your Life. Over his four decades [...]

Salem4Youth Appoints New Executive Director in Flanagan, Illinois

In 1896, the Kings, a Christ-following husband and wife, donated 100 acres of Illinois countryside to start an orphanage. Nearly 130 years later, Salem4Youth is still going strong with the same Christ-centered focus, now reaching teen boys and their families for Christ. The ranch offers a one-year program for young men to receive a Christian [...]

Emmanuel Community Church Celebrates One Year Anniversary by Installing First Lead Pastor

Emmanuel Community Church in Columbus Grove, Ohio, has seen the goodness of God since opening its doors in 2024. Now, this growing church plant celebrates another answer to prayer as a lead pastor steps in. Luke Williams joined the staff in January, moving to Columbus Grove with his family amidst harsh winter conditions and flu [...]

New Book Published Out of Solid Rock Church Gives Hope to Those Walking Through a Valley

In 2021, Robert Rodriguez found himself in a valley. After pastoring for two decades across the East Coast, he entered a season of negativity amidst a pandemic, racial division, and burnout. In Rob’s valley, he stepped away from ministry to seek biblical trauma counseling, checked in with friends who encouraged him and spoke truths, and [...]

FEC Team Visits Mercy and Truth Church in Jordan

Refugees regularly enter Jordan from life-threatening regions of Syria, Palestine, Iraq, and more. Some families flee because of war; others are Christians and will be persecuted and even killed for their faith if they stay. Mercy and Truth Church in Amman, Jordan welcomes all refugees and shares resources, training, and hope in Jesus Christ. In [...]

FEC Celebrates Debt-Free Milestone – Looks Ahead to Greater Ministry Opportunities

In December, the Fellowship of Evangelical Churches celebrated an incredible milestone by paying off the mortgage for its office building in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This being their only debt, FEC began January 1, 2025, completely debt-free. Many individuals worked diligently and generously to bring about this blessing, says FEC President Rocky Rocholl. “God has just [...]

Meet the FEC General Board – Bringing Vision, Stewardship, and Care to Our Leaders

The Fellowship of Evangelical Churches consists of more than 70 churches across the nation, as well as many parachurch and global initiatives. Leading our fellowship is a group of servant-led, spirit-driven men and women at the FEC Office. One of the teams that supports them is the General Board. At its heart, the General Board [...]