Free Will Baptist North American Ministries (NAM) is dedicated to planting churches across America as well as Canada, Mexico, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico. Chaplains minister to thousands of men and women in the Army, Navy, Air Force, National Guard, and Reserve forces. And cross cultural church planting specialists connect with people who have come to America from all over the world. Learn more about our ministry: www.FWBNAM.com.

Caleb Franks and Christopher Morris Join NAM as Associate Church Planters

North American Ministries is pleased to announce the approval of two new associate church planters: Caleb Franks and Christopher Morris.

Caleb Franks will serve alongside the Bennetts, the Suggs, and their team as the Next Gen Pastor at Awaken FWB Church in Tifton, Georgia. In this role, Caleb will minister to teens and young adults while training under Awaken’s leadership. Caleb interned with NAM last spring, graduated from Welch College with a pastoral ministry degree in May 2023, and served as a summer intern at Awaken Church before being invited to join their pastoral staff full-time.

Christopher and Amber Morris will serve as associate church planters with Terry and Tammy Miller in Colorado. Both grew up in Joelton, Tennessee. They have three children: Benjamin, Charlie, and Natalie. The Millers and Morrises are currently serving in two churches, Highland Hills FWB Church in Greeley, Colorado, and Waypoint FWB Church in Fort Collins, Colorado. Both cities are among the largest in the state, and spiritual needs are evident as 60%-70% of residents claim no religious affiliation at all.

Please pray for these new church planters as they follow God’s leading into ministry.

North American Ministries Family Continues to Grow

Last year, North American Ministries welcomed several sweet additions to ministry families. Please pray for each of these church planter families as they raise their children to love the Lord and follow Him all their days.

California Boot Camp on the road a Success!

The California Boot Camp on the Road was a major success! Over 15 churches were represented, and each participant received valuable coaching and practical teaching from speakers Eddie Moody, Brad Ransom, Sam McVay, and Ruth McDonald. Thanks to pastors Mark Harrison and Francisco Vazquez as well as the entire Bakersfield First FWB Church team for their hospitality.

Are you interested in attending future Boot Camp training? Make plans to join us at any of the 2024 Boot Camps below. For more information, email nam@nafwb.org.

• West Virginia: March 15-16
  

• Kansas: April 12-13
  

• Nashville, Tennessee: May 6-7
  

• North Carolina, Blue Ridge Association: August 2-3
  

• Michigan: August 23-24
  

• Florida (Hispanic Boot Camp): November 1-2

Amory, Mississippi, Church to Undergo Revitalization

In a unique opportunity, North American Ministries is working with veteran church planters Chad and Paula Kivette to lead a church revitalization work at First Free Will Baptist Church, Amory, Mississippi. The Kivettes have been church planters with FWBNAM since 2005, planting churches in Colorado and Tennessee.

As the Kivettes transition into this new role, Marcus and Tonya Stephens will assume the lead church planter position at 24/7 Church in Sevierville, Tennessee. The Stephens have served as associate church planters alongside the Kivettes at 24/7 Church since 2020. They are loved by the church and well-qualified to transition into this leadership role. Please pray God will be glorified through both ministries and both families as this transition takes place.

To learn more about the Kivettes’ ministry in Amory or to partner with them financially, visit www.fwbnam.com/kivette.