Waiting for the Lord
Psalm 130:5 (NIV) “I wait for the Lord, my whole being waits, and in his word I put my hope.” When we are suffering — or watching someone we love suffer — and we go to God in prayer, waiting is one of the hardest things we are asked to do. We can be terrified […]
When Storms Come For Our Family in Christ
Introducing Operation Encourage — a two-month focus on our Nigerian team A note before you read: out of concern for the safety of the staff and volunteers described here, only initials are used. In a recent conversation with our Nigeria Director, it became clear that the situation around our home office in Jos has moved […]
Nurturing Faith: Firm Foundation in Christ 2026 Spring Report and Fundraiser
FFICM’s Spring Fundraiser – Click Above to Watch! More Than a One-Time Prayer: 5 Lessons on Nurturing Faith from the Frontlines Dara Searcy-Gardner | Vice President, Firm Foundation in Christ Ministries To survive and thrive under extreme pressure, faith must be nurtured! Here are five surprising lessons from the frontlines on what cultivating faith looks […]
Faith Under Fire: FFICM Ethiopia and the War in Tigray
By Julia Sezov The war in the Tigray region of northern Ethiopia (2020–2022) was one of the bloodiest of this century, resulting in an estimated one million dead or missing and a devastating humanitarian crisis. The conflict halted FFICM’s ministry in the region; when trainers finally returned in November 2025, they found a community with […]
A Plea for Prayer from FFICM Nigeria
The situation in Middle-Belt Nigeria — and particularly in Jos, where most of our staff live and work — has become critical. We need you to pray with us, urgently. What is happening On Palm Sunday, armed Fulani militia on motorcycles attacked Angwan Rukuba, a central location where young people in Jos gather to relax. […]
Ethiopia and the Family of God
We’re thrilled to report that four of the trainees from the Dubancho training in November have reported back to us. On their own, they have trained eighty-four additional church leaders in evangelism and follow-up using our materials. Please pray for these trainees, as well as the other 116 who will bring their reports in soon. […]
Get to Know Our Team – Meet Stephanie Roberts
Meet Stephanie Roberts, FFICM Prayer Coordinator & Communications Assistant I was born and raised in Portland, Oregon, with my parents and older sister, nine years my senior. I have a Bachelor’s degree in English. I enjoy working at FFICM because I actively see that I am working for God and working at FFICM is strengthening […]