The first thing I want to say today is thank you. Thank you for being engaged with this FCCI ministry.

Today, I am awestruck (yet again) by the mighty power, the goodness of God and His favor on this ministry. I am humbled to be a part of something so much bigger than me – bigger than any one of us individually. As Paul says in his letter to the Corinthians, “The human body has many parts, but the many parts make up one whole body. So it is with the body of Christ.” I Corinthian 12:12 (NLT)

Friends, what can we do together that we cannot do alone? As I travel around the world, I hear stories about FCCI members impacting the lives of people and communities. People tell me their lives are different because of their engagement with FCCI.

These stories are possible because YOU are a part of FCCI and together, through Christ, WE can make an impact:

• The IMPACT of FCCI membership is becoming known around the world as more company leaders, one by one; decide to run their companies for Christ. Matthew 5:14 tells us,”You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.”
• The IMPACT of a transformed company leader is evident in their family, business, community and beyond. FCCI members receive the equipping and encouragement they need to build their businesses to be like a “city set on a hill.”

Did you know that this work of FCCI, this work of us together, is only sustainable through your membership dues and generous contributions?

FCCI membership opens up the opportunity to walk with others who are following Jesus in life and business. Together we learn truths; we learn that there is no sacred or secular divide. We learn that our business is not necessarily better than one with a secular purpose, but because we lead a business focused on a greater eternal purpose it should be different. It should be set apart by excellence and seek Him first in all things and all circumstances. FCCI’s chief principle is, “God is the owner, we are the stewards.”

Why should you become an FCCI member? I truly believe:

• We can transform the world through Christ by the way we do business. I believe that your company can be a “city on the hill” for those who desire to walk with Him.
• Engaging in an FCCI Business Leadership Group can transform a life, a company, a community and even a nation. Remember, a city on a hill cannot be hidden!
• We are part of a movement to see God glorified and souls reached.

Are you ready to become a member? Click here and select your membership level.

As an FCCI member, join me and others who:

• Find value in access to a wide variety of powerful resources including e-learning tools in our on-line store and our new mobile app.
• Connect with FCCI (and other members) through business forums, world-class global business leadership conferences and other regional events.
• Participate in Business Leadership Groups led by a trained peer Group Leader.
• Pray for each other and submit prayer requests to FCCI’s prayer team.
• Subscribe to our blog, join the conversations on Linked In, Facebook and Twitter.
• Say that the gain in our lives and our businesses far outweighs the ‘costs.’

Your FCCI membership also reduces your “must-attend” FCCI Global Conference fee by 20%!

We are blessed to be upgrading to a new data-based system that will serve you better. We have found that many of our members are unaware that their dues are not current. Would you please give us a call or email us to find out? We would welcome a call from you to bring your contact information (and your dues) up to date. We also invite you to join us.

And we have a fun surprise for you – when you become an FCCI member (or bring your dues current) by Friday, April 19th, you will be entered into a drawing for a free gift from our Resource Library – at least a $100.00 value. We’ll announce our winner in our next newsletter and share their FCCI story with you!

Become a member today! Carry your new FCCI membership card. Your membership (and your card) represent your commitment to run your company for Christ, and your investment in the ongoing ministry of FCCI.

Are you a company leader who will be known for your impact in eternity?

Click here and select your membership level.

Thank you for taking the time to consider an FCCI Membership! We believe you will be truly blessed through your participation. In addition to getting members-only access to free and discounted materials, workshops, conferences, information & teaching, you will also be eligible to participate in one of our life-changing groups (Business Leadership Groups).

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Berthold Gotlieb “Bert ” Stumberg, 89, of Atlanta, died February 18, 2013. He was born and raised in Tallassee, Alabama. Bert went to TMI at the age of 13. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was captured on Christmas day at the Battle of the Bulge; held prisoner in Germany, escaped twice before returning to U.S. forces on Easter day. He was the recipient of two Purple Hearts and the Bronze Star. He eventually retired as a Lieutenant Colonel after serving in the reserves after the war.

Recently he was taken on an Honor Flight from Alabama to Washington D.C. in recognition of his military career. He graduated from Georgia Tech in 1949. Bert owned and ran his chemical business, SSC for over 30 years. He helped found Fellowship of Companies for Christ International. After selling his company, he continued to serve as Chairman of the Board of FCCI for many years. The one thing that Bert enjoyed most was spending time with his family at Lake Martin. He was a great man who touched many lives and will be missed dearly by all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Shirley A. Stumberg; children, B.G. Stumberg, III (Lynn), Zanne Crosland (John), Elizabeth Waits, Steve Stumberg (Linda); stepdaughter, Joy Williams (Warren); and 21 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his stepson, Jim McCauley. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to FCCI (www.fcci.org) or to Children’s Harbor (www.ChildrensHarbor.com).

Funeral services will be Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 2 o’clock at Patterson’s Arlington Chapel. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Arlington Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Thursday from 12:30 until the time of service at H.M. Patterson and Son, Arlington Chapel, 173 Allen Rd, NE, Sandy Springs, GA 30328.

The official FCCI application for your iPhone, iPad, and iPod.

Access the latest videos, conference information and tools that interest you. After you’ve downloaded and enjoyed the content, you can share it with your friends via Twitter, Facebook, or email.

Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 4.0 or later.

On January 30th, the Fellowship of Companies for Christ International lost one of its most influential voices. Kent Humphreys graduated to Glory late Wednesday evening from health complications he had been battling for years.

A Marketplace Ministry Leader, Kent Humphreys was a business leader for over forty years. While owning and operating a nationwide general merchandise distribution business, he worked with the nation’s largest retailers. From 2002 through 2007, Kent was the President of the Fellowship of Companies for Christ International. In recent years, Kent served as a worldwide ambassador for FCCI.

Kent spent much of his time ministering to business leaders, pastors, and students across the country through speaking, writing, and mentoring. He spoke in seminaries across the United States and Canada and at numerous international conferences. Seminaries and charitable organizations were honored to have Kent on their board of directors. He also served on the board for The Navigators and Integris Hospital. Kent and his wife Davidene wrote a number of books including: Show and then Tell (Moody Press, 2000), Shepherding Horses Volume I, (2006), Shepherding Horses Volume II (formerly, Lasting Investments) and Encouragement for Your Journey Alone, Meditations for Widows (Tate Publishing), and a Christ@Work series – the first two books are: Christ@Work: Opening Doors, and Christ@Work: In Your Transition. Kent will be dearly missed yet his legacy will live on through the lives he touched.

FCCI has the resources you need in life and to facilitate an effective FCCI Group.

What can you expect to gain from FCCI Resources?

FCCI Resources focus on Transformation. A business can be radically transformed Biblically and profitably as its leaders experience personal Transformation that impacts culture and daily operations. Just as individuals can profit in their sales, marketing & customer service skills through applying the Golden Rule, Biblical principles can provide frameworks for teams, yielding cultures of excellence. We explore the Bible’s wealth of instruction on how we do business, fueled by daily intimacy with Christ.

Fellowship of Companies for Christ International launches in several new marketplaces. New York City, Chicago, New Jersey, Oklahoma City, Dallas, Houston, Toronto, Calgary and Nashville.

We are in prayer for new Group Leaders to walk with world changers in these cities. What is an FCCI Group Leader?

An FCCI Group Leader is someone called to impact lives for the growth of the Kingdom. Someone who has a passion to lead groups and to make group leaders that want to make new group leaders.

Facilitates the group with the intent to support the vision, mission, values and core principles of FCCI. Hold their group accountable to FCCI affirmations. An FCCI group leader will demonstrate Christ like behavior.  He/she is called to lead and serve the group members – Service Warrior. Demonstrates a heart of prayer. Equips and encourages a culture of prayer. He/she is not primarily self serving or seeking to network.

Contact us if you have an interest in facilitating an FCCI business leadership group in one of these markets or know someone who would like to become a member.

Would you commit to 30 minutes of prayer on behalf of FCCI this month? Start Here

This video series has stood the test of time.

Dr. Bruce Wilkinson’s timeless series on Leading a Company for Christ is a must see. Below is a short video with highlights of The Priesthood from his 8-part series. There’s no better time than the beginning of the new year to explore, study and live out the principles in this series.

Please use the Social icons below to share this free resource with your friends & colleagues. They will definitely thank you later!

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Happy New Year!

“As it is the business of tailors to make clothes and of cobblers to mend shoes, so it is the business of Christians to pray.” - Martin Luther 1483 – 1546.

FCCI is committed to prayer – and we are committed to a year of prayer in 2013.

In 2012, we bathed every decision in prayer and did not step until we heard from the Lord. In this New Year, we are ‘Fanning the Flames’ and declaring 2013 a year of prayer.

We are excited to start the year of prayer by covering the month of January 24/7 in prayer. Would you commit to 30 minutes of prayer on behalf of FCCI this month? Go to our prayer page, fill in your name, email and the day and time you choose to pray.(For example: Jane Smith; your email; and in the Prayer Request section, “I will pray for FCCI on Wednesday, January 9th from 12:30 am – 1:00 am.” You may elect to pray daily or weekly in a particular time slot – for example, “I will pray each Wednesday from 5:00 am – 5:30 am.”)

You are also invited to join us on our bi-monthly prayer call today (Thursday, January 3rd) to pray-in our new year and kick off our year of prayer. The call starts at 10:30 am Eastern time/ 7:30 am Pacific – it’s easy to join in, just call 218-862-6420 and enter access code 320546#.

Below is a partial list of prayer requests – we will be updating this as we go through the month! 

Please pray for the following:

• Continued fulfillment of the mission before FCCI
• Courage for FCCI members
• Human and financial resources for FCCI
• Business Leadership Group growth, new members, new group leaders
• Marketplace expansion
• Production of impacting and innovative training resources
• Transformational fruit from our labor
• Unity in the Spirit
• Global Influential Cities Plan
• 2013 Annual international conference registration and protection for our speakers

Thank you in advance for your prayers!

Praying with you, Terence

Walt & Patti Wiley talk about the importance of assuring your spouse’s support in all that you are trying to do. Walt & Patti Wiley are the founders of Winning with Encouragement.

Unfortunately many husbands and wives feel a lack of interest, sympathy and backing when it comes to what they are attempting to accomplish. This session will address this issue and offer a one-step solution. In this session:

1. Learn the secret to gaining your spouse’s interest and support of what motivates you.
2. Meet the obstacles that make it difficult for your spouse to sometimes be there for you.
3. Learn the best four ways to make it all happen.

Part 1