Incoming Elder Highlights | Annual Conference 2023

May 19, 2023

Get ready to embark on a profound spiritual journey in our latest video, “Voices of Faith: Elders Share their FMC Journey & Ministry Experience.” This intimate conversation gathers a diverse group of dedicated elders who have been serving in different Free Methodist Churches across California.

From Executive Pastors, Community Life Pastors to Hospital Chaplains, each guest shares their unique path of faith, their understanding of ordination, and their reasons for choosing to serve within the FMC. Their testimonies highlight the distinctive principles that FMC upholds, including holiness, freedom, and complete commitment to God’s call.

This video also explores the beauty of the FMC’s community, often equated with a family, where everyone comes in on a level playing field, irrespective of their backgrounds. Listen as our guests shed light on their mission to share the Gospel with not just the present generation, but with future ones, embodying the timeless nature of the Gospel.

Let their stories inspire you, uplift your faith, and deepen your understanding of the FMC and its ministries. Whether you’re new to the FMC, considering a call to ministry, or simply want to enrich your spiritual journey, this video is a treasure trove of insights and experiences.

Remember, “The hope to which He has called you, the riches of His glorious inheritance in the saints, and His incomparably great power for us who believe.”

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González, Solman “Leo”
Bell Gardens, La Promesa

Gutierrez, Vilma
Los Angeles, Ministerios Cristianos Jerusalem

Park, Paul
Westminster, Free Life Community Church

Ramirez, Irene
Paramount, Chapel of Change Christian Fellowship

Whipple, Daniel
Pasadena, Rose City Church

Doan, Jimmy
Los Angeles, Venice Free Methodist Church

Kakimoto, Annette
San Gabriel, Mission Valley Free Methodist Church

Okubo, Ronette
Lomita, Anchor South Bay

Patrick, Sara
San Diego, Pacific Life Church

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Fresh Oil, Fresh Anointing: Breaking Spiritual Bondage with Bishop Kenny Martin
Fresh Oil, Fresh Anointing: Breaking Spiritual Bondage with Bishop Kenny Martin

Bishop E. Kenneth Martin delivers a prophetic challenge to the Free Methodist Church, confronting deep-rooted issues of spiritual bondage, systemic oppression, and the church’s complacency. “Churches are dying in a cage,” he declares, calling for a radical shift in how the church addresses:

– Spiritual chains of sin and oppression
– Historical and ongoing impacts of slavery
– Diversity, equity, and inclusion challenges
– The church’s reluctance to engage difficult conversations
– Breaking free from “nasty” church politics and self-serving leadership

“This is a season of manifestation,” Martin says, urging a breakthrough from 2025 to 2035 that will transform the church locally and globally.

#ChurchTransformation #SpiritualFreedom #RacialReconciliation #ChurchReform #HolySpirit

Conexión Latina 2025: Supporting Latino/a Leadership in Ministry | Free Methodist Church
Conexión Latina 2025: Supporting Latino/a Leadership in Ministry | Free Methodist Church

Join us this March for Conexión Latina 2025, a transformative gathering on the West Coast celebrating and equipping Latino/a leaders in ministry. Fraser Venter shares how you can support this vital initiative that strengthens our multicultural Free Methodist family.

This event provides:
– Complete on-ground support for participating leaders
– Valuable community building and leadership development
– Essential ministry equipping and spiritual refreshment
– Opportunities to partner with Latino/a leaders across the country

Want to sponsor a leader or learn more? Contact Fraser Venter directly through the information below to help build God’s kingdom through multicultural ministry.

#FreeMethodistChurch #LatinoMinistry #ChurchLeadership #MinistryDevelopment #MulticulturalChurch

A Message of Thanks from Expressions Church | Pastor Christopher Spolar
A Message of Thanks from Expressions Church | Pastor Christopher Spolar

Pastor Christopher Spolar shares his gratitude for the overwhelming support from our Free Methodist family following the recent fires. Standing in front of their temporary new church home, he reflects on the power of community and the hope we find in supporting one another.

Thank you to everyone who has supported Expressions Church through prayer, encouragement, and practical assistance. Together, we continue sharing hope with our community.

For updates and ways to help: fmcsc.org/fire