It is our vision that the world is transformed through Christ, one company leader at a time. Thousands of men and women called to make a difference– through business. What does that ‘difference’ look like? What if we could provide answers to the worlds questions about biblical principles in the workplace – turn the world’s unemployment to employment – bring hope into at-risk communities by changing their economies? What if we could care for our employees better than any secular companies?

Recently, an FCCI member sent me a letter written by the 13-year old son of one of his employees. It touched our member’s heart, and it touched mine. Our FCCI member wrote, “I’m sharing this so that it might encourage others to get a vision for the depth of impact they can have on the people God has brought into their sphere of influence. It is likely that a “touch” of this magnitude would never have happened without the encouraging and equipping of FCCI – to operate my business according to biblical principles.”

Here’s an excerpt from the letter the 13-year old wrote our business owner:

“Ever since I can remember, my father mentioned working for a great company, owned by an equally kind man. He often tells my siblings and me that the reason we are blessed with a warm, comforting home and enough food to eat is because of you.

I wanted to personally thank you on behalf of the entire family for giving my father work and supplying my family with the money we need to live the life we have. Even though we’ve never met, I’d like to thank you and your wife for being a part of our lives, and for all that you give to my father who in turn gives to his family. All the blessings we receive from you really do make a difference in our lives.”

Isn’t that an amazing note and affirmation our member received? This represents the kind of shift, the kind of heart-change that can take down the strongholds and transform lives. Moreover, this IS how lives are being transformed, and it starts with one business owner transformed through Christ impacting His employees, customers, suppliers and other business owners. Leadership transformation means adopting a God’s-eye view of your life and leadership

Transformation is the by-product of the equipping and encouraging that we give our members – no city should look the same once an FCCI Business Leadership Group takes root. No business should operate quite the same once the owner is equipped and encouraged by FCCI’s resources. No FCCI member should be the same once they have been prayed for and have had the benefit of FCCI’s business forums, e-learning tools, newsletters, blogs, global conferences and regional events.

“Out of 100 men, one will read the Bible; the other 99 will read the Christian.” – Dwight Lyman Moody

Our Vision Forward is that entire communities should ‘never look the same’ because there’s an FCCI in the city.
FCCI is a catalyst for that kind of real change, and we see change happen when transformed business leaders are equipped, encouraged, inspired and challenged. As I look to the future, I look at the past and praise God for what FCCI has a history of doing with excellence, and I anticipate theareas we can expand on for the future to affect change:

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Who speaks into your life? And who do you speak to?

Proverbs 13:20 implores us to, “Walk with the wise and become wise…”

At FCCI’s 34th Annual Global Conference, you will have Francis Chan, Anne Beiler, Dr. Henry Blackaby (and many others) speaking into your life. And, you’ll have the chance to speak to them.

This week, we are featuring three of our many world-class speakers that will speak into your life at our conference:

• Anne Beiler – her top franchise, Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, was built under her leadership. Hear how she overcame many obstacles and yet held fast to biblical principles – keeping Christ in the center of it all. Her story is powerful and moving.
• Francis Chan – a Pastor, Speaker, Best-selling author and believer that a life called by Jesus will be a transformed life. His latest book (and movement) Multiply, is a simple, practical, biblical, helpful, and personal tool for disciples of Jesus who want to make disciples of Jesus.
• Dr. Henry Blackaby – last spoke at an FCCI Conference just days after 9/11. He returns to Maui to encourage us in a daily morning devotional.

The Blackaby Ministries International Founder and president emeritus’ video, A Time of Prayer is consistently a top-viewed video offered through FCCI’s on-line resources.

Many of us know Dr. Blackaby for his quote, “Seek where God is working and join Him there.”

Join FCCI and Dr. Blackaby ‘there’ in Maui September 22-26th.

Don’t miss the opportunity to experience this rare time of encouragement, equipping and fellowship with your business associates and your friends. In fact, invite your friends, and invite your pastor! Let others know about this conference on your website and in your social media circles. View and share our 2013 Global Conference Video, download the Conference Flyer and pass it around to your friends!

Join us as ‘We Press On’ in Maui! Register here on-line or, download the Registration PDF.

I look forward to seeing you there.

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?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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