In this episode of the Global Church Podcast, Emma Kate sits down with Scott and Jim to look back on all that God did through Global Missions in 2025. Together, they walk through the mission trips from the past year, sharing highlights, stories, and the faithfulness they witnessed firsthand. They also talk about the ongoing process of revising and strengthening Global Missions curriculum, reflecting on how the past year’s experiences are shaping future ministry. It’s a thoughtful and encouraging look at God’s work among the nations and within our own church family. Tune in and be reminded of His goodness in every step.

This week Emma Kate and Mark Francis dive into Global Church Week — a powerful week-long event where pastors and ministry leaders from around the world gather to share stories, encourage one another, and celebrate what God is doing across nations. Mark and Emma Kate highlight all of the events of the week, who will be attending, and the value of having our Global Church Partners in town! For a schedule of events click the link below!  https://fbcva.org/gcw This will be our last podcast until November. When we return in November, we will have stories from Global Church Week and hear from our visitors as well!

Emma Kate sits down with John Mamman from ECWA for an inspiring conversation. John shares his personal journey of growing in grace and offers encouraging ministry updates from their church in Malawi. This episode is full of encouraging stories and a glimpse into what God is doing across the globe.

Emma Kate discusses the Kenya trip with Joshua Yakubu and Peter Mutunga. They share their feedback on the conferences in Kenya, and the fruit that they see as a result of the conference.

Emma Kate Culler, Scott McManigle, and Jim Pool sit down to discuss the recent Global Missions/Student Ministry trip to Kenya. Scott and Jim share their perspectives on the Global Missions side, and Emma Kate shares her perspective as one of the youth leaders. They dive into the excitement of watching God use everyone on that trip to display His glory and grace!

While in Kenya, Emma Kate sits down with a Ugandan Pastor who shares his story of God’s pursuit in his life. From childhood growing up in the village witch doctor’s house to living in a church to traveling constantly, Samuel shares how God has been working in his life and the amazing things that He has done!

Listen to how God has used one of our local FBC church families to serve at the Family Camp in North Dakota for Native American churches over the years - and hear what took place this past June, as Mark has a conversation with Chris, Jess, and Braedan Oplak.

Mark sits down with the entire Delgado family (Juan, Tirsa, Tellulah, and Sadie) to learn about their recent travels as a family along with stories of how God is growing and expanding Iglesia Gracia y Verdad Cuenca (ICVC) in Ecuador.

 *Warning* Some content in this episode might be sensitive for some viewers as the topics of suicide and drug use are discussed. Emma Kate sits down with Miles Davenport as he shares his story. He discusses how God drew him to Himself and what that looked like for him as a Native Person. He shares the struggles that he has walked through, but how God has faithfully walked with him over the course of his life.

Jim and Dianne Beeler’s interest and passion in Global Ministries is the direct result of intentional discipleship. Now they are passing those values on to the next generation. You will want to get to know them even better after this conversation that Rose Lauck has with them!