| Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International |
| Lincolnland Chapter Springfield, Illinois |
| ABOUT US |
OUR BEGINNINGS "Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International began as one small chapter in L.A. California in 1952. It was a "God Inspired" vision of a businessman named Demos Shakarian who was obedient to God, and as a result, now has grown into a global ministry in 150 countries. Through the vision, untold masses of men from every nation, once spiritually dead, are now alive. Delivered and set free, they are filled with the power of the Holy Spirit, lifting holy hands and voices in praise to the King of Glory, Jesus. Men and women who join the fellowship have the opportunity to participate in their choice of a number of ministries, designed to spread the good news of Christ in the business and community environment. You are cordially invited to join us in this great work of God. Thank you." BRIEF HISTORY Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship International (abbreviated FGBMFI) was founded in 1952 by Demos Shakarian who had a vision of reaching men for Jesus. That vision is a now a reality as FGBMFI has chapters in all 50 states in America as well as 150 foreign countries, overcoming denominational, racial, and cultural barriers. FGBMFI is composed of men and women from all walks of life - corporate leaders, business executives, doctors, lawyers, scientists, Pastors, pilots, policemen, farmers, contractors, car dealers and every other type of business man or woman that you can think of. Each year about 5 million people around the world attend chapter meetings or other FGBMFI activities. What is the purpose of FGBMFI? * To reach men and women for Jesus Christ. * To call men and women back to God. * To help believers to be baptized in the Holy Spirit and to grow spiritually. * To train and equip men and women to fulfill the Great Commission. * To provide an opportunity for Christian fellowship. * To bring a greater unity among all people in the body of Christ. OUR DOCTRINAL STATEMENT We believe in one God, Maker of all things and being in Trinity of Father, Son and the Holy Spirit. We believe that the Son of God, Jesus Christ, became incarnate, was begotten by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, and is true God and true man. We believe in the resurrection of the dead, the eternal happiness of the saved, and the eternal punishment of the lost. We believe in personal salvation of the believers through the shed blood of Christ. We believe in the Bible, in its entirety, to be the inspired Word of God and the only infallible rule of faith and conduct. We believe in divine healing, through our faith, and healing is included in the Atonement. We believe in the Christian’s hope - the imminent, personal return of the Lord Jesus Christ. We believe in intensive world evangelization and missionary work in accordance with the Great Commission, with signs following. We believe in the baptism in the Holy Spirit, accompanied by the initial physical sign of speaking with other tongues as the Spirit of God gives utterance (Acts 2:4) from the new birth, and in the nine gifts of the Spirit, listed in 1 Corinthians 12, as now available to believers. We believe in sanctification by the blood of Christ, in personal holiness of the heart and life. |
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