The Fellowship Family Podcast

Mark Francis joins Pastor of Local Outreach, Scott Santmier, for an informative and engaging conversation filled with stories and insights into community interactions here at Fellowship Bible Church, including updates on the Fellowship Send ministry and what to expect at this year’s Follow the Star.

In this episode, we’re introducing you to the team behind the Biblical Training Center (BTC) at Fellowship. You'll meet the three staff members who lead this vital ministry and get a behind-the-scenes look at how BTC is designed to strengthen your faith and equip you for service.We’ll walk through:What the Biblical Training Center is all aboutThe kinds of classes offeredHow the classes are organized in a purposeful progressionAnd how you can get involved!At Fellowship, our mission is to prepare and deploy dependent disciples of Jesus Christ. The BTC exists to provide biblically-based training designed to strengthen your faith and build God's church by equipping you for service.Whether you’re brand new to studying the Bible or ready to dig deeper, there’s a place for you in the Biblical Training Center.

We’re diving into the heart and vision behind the Fellowship Choir. Whether you’re already on the team, considering joining, or simply curious about the role of music in our worship, this conversation is for you.In this episode, we explore:The purpose and passion that drive our choirHow we pursue worship with grace, authenticity, and unityWhat it’s like to serve through the gift of musicHow anyone with a heart for worship can find their place

In this episode, we explore the rich theology, history, poetry, and music of the classic hymn "The Church’s One Foundation" by S. J. Stone.Whether you're a musician, theologian, or just someone hungry to learn, this episode invites you to see how deep truth and beautiful art can come together in worship.

Mark Francis sits down with Tim Sanford and John Van Drunen to explore our calling as believers to continually grow in our knowledge and understanding of God. Together, they discuss how FBC provides tools and resources for stages of the Christian journey — and how those resources are now more clearly identified to meet you right where you are in your walk with Christ.Check out the Spiritual Growth Pathways diagram:https://storage2.snappages.site/C94C39/assets/images/21147547_1920x1080_2500.png

Cole McQuaid and members of the kids choir sit down to share all about Fellowship Kids Choir — what it is, why it matters, and the heart behind it. They also dive into highlights from their most recent musical, Joy Ride, and celebrate all that God is doing through these talented young voices.🎶 What is Fellowship Kids Choir?All 2nd–6th grade students are welcome to join us as we launch another ministry year of knowing and loving God through singing, acting, and creative movement.Whether you're a parent, a student, or just curious about what happens in Kids Choir, this episode will give you an inside look at the joy, creativity, and worship that define this ministry.

Mark Francis sits down with Hunter Mayo, the new Pastor of Family Life, and his wife, Sheri, to discuss how God has guided them in their journey as parents and how He has led them into this new season of ministry at FBC, where they have been members for 25 years.

Tonya Robinson sits down with Josh Wenig and Holly Kincaid to debrief their recent experience in the Equipped to Care course. Equipped to Care is a training designed to prepare and deploy followers of Jesus to engage in the personal ministry of the Word—counseling others with wisdom, compassion, and conviction.Learn more at fbcva.org/biblical-soul-care #soulcare #biblicalcounseling #christianpodcast #podcast #fellowship

Mark sits down with Caleb Pearson and Scott McManigle to answer some key questions from the “Following Jesus: In the Battle” sermon series along with elaborating on a few thoughts that may have been left on the “cutting room” floor.

Listen to the full conversation from Scott and Annette McManigle’s testimonies that have been presented in our worship services over the last three weeks, as they share how spiritual warfare is visible across all cultures around the world. 

Mike Thomas and Marlin Beitzel unpack last week’s Fellowship Family meeting  as they give more details on the FBC staff transitions (specifically related to Mark Carey and the “preaching team”) along with answering questions that have been submitted by the congregation. Links:Leadership Visions FutureThe Role of Elders and DeaconsFellowship Family Podcast- March 18, 2022

Todd and Sloane Houser share their experiences on the importance of Christian relationships rooted in God’s Word and how that is reflected in Keystone, the young adult ministry at FBC.

Listen to the story of Randy Clark and his progressive spiritual journey over the years - the receiving of truth from God’s Word and then understanding the call to share that truth with others.

Mark chats with Dennis and Ivette McNutt as they reflect on the faithfulness of God in their lives leading up to how they were deployed from FBC to help lead and shepherd the FBC-Shenandoah church in Woodstock. 

Mark chats with Rose Lauck about the release of an Advent Devotional booklet for this Christmas season, presenting a variety of works of art submitted by those in our FBC congregation.  Advent Devotional link:  https://storage2.snappages.site/C94C39/assets/files/Advent-Devotional-for-FTS.pdf

Hear how an FBC family has recognized that their dependence for God’s provision over years has allowed them to be thankful in even the difficult times of life, as Mark chats with new staff member, Art Cox (Technical Director), and his wife, Mary Cox.

Learn how those from FBC in a local chapter of a Christian motorcycle group (Christian Motorcyclists Association) use their passion for riding as a tool to present Jesus to others, as Mark chats with Mitch Berkenkemper, John Baumgartner, Mark Jones, Myron Stambaugh and Patty Stambaugh.Show links:  https://fbcva.org/building-bridges  https://cmausa.org/

Mark chats with Tim Sanford and Micah Doerksen to discuss the values of teaching the Word of God and how the best do that in the context of classes within the FBC Biblical Training Center.

Mark chats with Associate Directors of Student Ministries, Emma Kate Culler and Micah Doerksen, to share their heart and passion for youth in our church and how God is using them to make a difference in the lives of students of FBC.

 Learn about the launch of a new ministry at FBC to help support local young women who need love and care during an unplanned pregnancy as Mark chats with long-time FBCer, Tammie Perkins.Links for this episode:- Embrace Grace website:Unplanned Pregnancy Support Groupshttps://www.embracegrace.com/- Volunteer to Help:https://www.cognitoforms.com/FellowshipBibleChurch8/EmbraceGraceInterestForm- Video of a Changed Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vb3LT20GhNU