About Us
Our Story
FGBMFI
is an organization where…
Full Gospel –
means no subject has to be avoided, whatever a person’s experience – salvation, healing, deliverance – it can be shared, just as it happened; and
Business Men –
are laymen, ordinary people from all walks of life; and
Fellowship –
is what it feels like – A bunch of people who get together to share their love for Jesus; and where
International –
means the whole world, all races, ages, backgrounds, and denominations.
STATEMENT OF FAITH
We Believe
(simply stated)
That God exists.
That He is the Creator of the Universe.
That God is the Father of mankind.
He created the first man and woman in His image.
That God’s plan for mankind is GOOD!
That Jesus Christ is the Son of God.
He was born into this world to redeem mankind
back to a proper relationship with the Father.
Through His death and resurrection,
we receive salvation and are reconciled to God.
That the precious Holy Spirit of God is working in our lives today,
through His giftings and fruit, to bring about the will of the Father.
I am personally seeking His fullness in my life.
That the Holy Bible is the Word of God to mankind.
Our International President
Mr. Mario Garcia Olvera
Mexico
On February 10, 2018 in a solemn meeting of the International Directors, held in the city of Houston, USA; Mr. Mario García Olvera was elected by a majority vote as the new International President of FGBMFI. On July 14, 2021, he was re-elected by the International Directors for another 3-year term as International President.
We are sure that Mr. Garcia, with the help of God and the guidance of the Holy Spirit, will be able to carry out the reconstruction and rebirth of our worldwide organization for these final times.
Mario is a man dedicated to agricultural business, he is married and has 3 children, who reside in the city of Monterrey, Mexico. He has been an active member since 1993 and has held different positions in his country, currently he is also the National President of FGBMFI Mexico, according to the International Bylaws.
Mario was named by Dr. Richard Shakarian as Regional VP for Latin America and in recent years he focused on the unity and growth of South America.
He was a close adviser to Dr. Richard Shakarian, involved in projects worldwide and visiting different continents, carrying forward the vision and purposes of our organization. He is known as a simple and humble man and in all the regions where he shared, seeds were left sown with Love, Unity and Respect.
Let us ask God for his life, for his leadership, so that he may receive wisdom from above and carry out the work for which he has been called in these special times at the head of this great global organization.
THE VISION
In the middle of the night as Demos prayed kneeling on the carpet in his living room, he received a vision.
“The Vision” as told by Demos Shakarian (1952)
“My son, I knew you before you were born. I have guided you every step of the way. Now I am going to show you the purpose of your life.”
Although I remained on my knees, I felt as if I were rising and moving up, away from the living room. Down below me I could see the rooftops of Downey. There were the San Bernardino Mountains, and over there the coast of the Pacific. Now I was high above the earth, able to see the entire country from west to east.
Although I could see so far, I could also see people on the earth – millions and millions of people standing shoulder to shoulder. Then, just as a camera can zoom in at a football game to show first the stadium, then the players, and then the very laces on the football, my vision seemed to move in on these millions. I could see tiny details of thousands and thousands of faces.
And what I saw terrified me. The faces were set, lifeless, and miserable. Though the people stood so close together, shoulders touching, there was no real contact between them. They stared straight ahead, unblinking, unseeing. What a shudder of horror, I realized that they were dead…
The vision changed. Whether the world was turning, or whether I was traveling around it, I didn’t know. But now beneath me was the continent of South America. Then on to Africa, Europe, Asia. Once more the startling close-ups occurred, and everywhere it was the same. Brown faces, black faces – every one rigid, wretched, each locked in his own private death.
“Lord!” I cried,” What’s the matter with them! Lord, help them!”
“My son, what you see next is going to happen very soon.”
The earth was turning – or I was moving around it – a second time. Below me again were millions upon millions of men. But what a difference! This time heads were raised. Eyes shone with joy. Hands were lifted towards heaven. These who had been so isolated, each in his prison of self, were linked in a community of love and adoration. Asia, Africa, and America – everywhere – death had turned to life.
And the Vision was over. I felt myself returning to my living room…
OUR MISSION
our
mission
By God's grace, we connect people with opportunities to reach out and help others find a better life and work together to build better communities. OUR MISSION STATEMENT
1. To reach men in all nations for Jesus Christ.
2. To call men back to God.
3. To help believers to be baptized in The Holy Spirit and to grow spiritually.
4. To train and equip men to fulfill the Great Commission.
5. To provide an opportunity for Christian fellowship.
6. To bring unity among all people in the body of Christ.
OUR VISION AND VALUES
Our Vision & Values We see business people on every continent working together to transform their communities, cities, and nations.
7 CORE VALUES
7 Core Values Love - sacrificing for the good of others...
Integrity - choosing to do the right thing...
Relationship - value people above all other things...
Commitment - no obstacle is too great, never give up...
Networking - opportunities are born by reaching out to others...
Training - equipped for every good work...
Transforming - making this world a better place by God's power...
"Just think how many more businessmen there are in the world than preachers. If businessmen should ever start to spread the gospel..."
- Demos Shakarian, Founder of FGBMFI
Make sure of your commitment to Jesus Christ, and seek to follow Him every day. Don’t be swayed by the false values and goals of this world, but put Christ and His will first in everything you do.