Global Church Week 2025

“Following Jesus: In Global Church Establishment”
October 4-12, 2025
What is Global Church Week
Global Church Week (GCW) is a special time in the life of Fellowship Bible Church that occurs every two years. During this week, we have the incredible opportunity to host many of our Global Church partners from around the world.

Throughout the week, you will have the chance to meet, interact, and fellowship with pastors and church leaders from diverse places, including Ecuador, India, Mexico, Nigeria, and beyond. This is a unique opportunity to connect with God's work across the globe and deepen our appreciation for His faithfulness and His church worldwide.

As we look ahead to Global Church Week 2025, here are a few ways you can pray and prepare:
  • For the planning and travel arrangements for all our visitors, that each step would go smoothly.
  • For the coordination of events and activities throughout the week, that everything would be well-organized and impactful.
  • For the hearts of all those attending, that Global Church Week would be a time of refreshment and encouragement as they step away from the demands of their daily ministries.
  • For our hearts here at Fellowship Bible Church, that we would be a source of encouragement to our global visitors and gain a deeper understanding of God’s work in the world.

Join Us in Celebrating God's Global Church! 
Schedule
Sunday, October 5
Global Church Family Night
📍 FBC Main Auditorium
🕕 6:00–7:30 PM
Experience an “open house” evening for the whole family! Meet our Global Church Partners, enjoy light ethnic cuisines, explore interactive stations, and let your kids join in fun games—all while learning more about what God is doing around the world.

Tuesday, October 7
Women in the Word
📍 FBC Main Auditorium
🕘 9:30–11:30 AM (morning option)
🕖 7:00–8:30 PM (evening option)
All women are invited to this special Global Church Week edition of Women in the Word. Spend time with our Global Church Partnering ladies for encouragement, relationship-building, and hearing how God is at work in His church across the globe.

Wednesday, October 8
Seniors of Fellowship
📍 FBC Main Auditorium
🕙 10:00–11:30 AM
Seniors, join us for a Global Church Week gathering designed just for you! Hear testimonies, build relationships, and be encouraged as our Global Church Partners share what God is doing worldwide.

Youth Night
📍 FBC Main Auditorium & Lower Level Auditorium
🕡 6:30–8:30 PM
Students (grades 7–12), don’t miss this Global Church Week youth night! Come for games, activities, worship, and powerful stories from our Global Church Partners about God’s work around the world.

Thursday, October 9
Keystone (Young Adults 18–29)
📍 FBC Lower Level Auditorium
🕖 7:00–8:30 PM
Young adults, join us for a special Global Church Week edition of Keystone. Connect personally with our Global Church Partners and hear firsthand what God is doing in their ministries.

Friday, October 10
Fall Festival Night
📍 West Oaks Farm Market
🕟 4:30–7:30 PM
Celebrate fall with our Global Church Partners in a relaxed outdoor setting! Enjoy pumpkin picking, hayrides, games, music, food from the café, and shopping at the market—all while building connections with our partners.

Saturday, October 11
Global Church Conference (Day 1)
📍 FBC Main Auditorium & Second Level
🕘 9:00 AM–12:30 PM
Be inspired by stories of God’s work across the world! The conference includes a main session and breakout sessions led by our Global Church Partners.
👉REGISTER HERE

Sunday, October 12
Global Church Conference (Day 2)
📍 FBC Main Auditorium & Second Level
🕕 6:00–8:30 PM
Join us for the second day of the Global Church Conference. Hear from our Global Church Partners in breakout sessions, and conclude the evening with a special prayer send-off as we wrap up Global Church Week 2025.
👉REGISTER HERE
How to Participate

Who is coming to GCW 25?

Saji and Joice Abraham

India

Tank Alexander

Chicago

Augustine and Rethinam Arumugum

India

Michael and Bernadette Boone

Zambia

Zacheus and Gloria Chemeltorit

Kenya

Cedric and Pauline Chippendale

South Africa

Miles Davenport

South Dakota

Juan and Tirsa Delgado

Ecuador

Freddy, Yadi, & Sebastian Guerreo

Ecuador

William Khisa

Kenya

Joseph Lazurus

Nigeria

Chris and Kylee Little

South Dakota

James and Veronica Lomerimuk

Kenya

Ngandu and Debbie Lunda

DRC

Hanson and Jocelyn Manova

India

Joseph Musa

The Gambia

Fernando and Maria Navarro

Mexico

Francisco and Maria Veronica Tamirez

Ecuador

Curtis Thompson

Chicago

Simon and Ruth Yako

Nigeria

Joshua Yakubu

Nigeria