About Us

WELCOME TO FBGMFI

Code of Conduct
Doctrinal Statement
Mission Statement
  • To reach men in all nations for Jesus Christ.
  • To call men back to God. To help believers to be baptized in The Holy Spirit and to grow spiritually.
  • To train and equip men to fulfill the Great Commission.
  • To provide an opportunity for Christian fellowship.
  • To bring unity among all people in the body of Christ.
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 Vision And Values

We see business people on every continent working together to transform their communities, cities, and nations.

OUR HISTORY

How It All Began
In the early 1900s, led by God, the Shakarian family escaped the Holocaust in Armenia and made their home in Downey, California, where they started a 20-acre dairy with three cows. Faith in God, good judgment and hard work eventually multiplied that first little herd one-thousandfold, until in 1943 the Shakarian herd had reached three thousand, the largest private dairy in the United States at that time. Their story is found in the book, “The Happiest People on Earth,” read by millions of people and translated into 25 languages. In 1953, after receiving a God-given vision (click here to read about the vision), Demos Shakarian started FGBMFI as one small chapter of businessmen meeting every week in Clifton’s Cafeteria in Los Angeles, California.
How It All Began
The 1950s – The Decade of Foundations
In the 1950s, chapters began to spring up all over the United States. It was discovered that holding chapter meetings in an informal setting was most successful, typically around a meal, where members would have the opportunity to share their stories with each other of how God had impacted their lives for the better. As FGBMFI was quickly spreading across the United States, the organization was getting the attention of influential people such as then Vice-President Richard Nixon.
The 1950s – The Decade of Foundations
The 1960s – The Decade of Expansion
The organization truly became “International” in the 1960s, as FGBMFI began to conduct “Airlifts” to other countries. The first such “Airlift” took place in 1965, when more than 400 members and their families filled three jets and flew to London. From there, they fanned out all over Europe sharing the good news of a better life with God and forming new chapters along the way. This was followed in succeeding years by more “Airlifts” to Europe, Africa, the Near East and the Far East. An exciting “Airlift” to Vietnam was conducted during the height of the war – the TET offensive. Thirty-Two FGBMFI members witnessed many miracles as they met with soldiers all over Vietnam. Even to this day, our “Airlifts” have the same impact.
The 1960s – The Decade of Expansion
The 1970s – The Decade of Influence
The Fellowship launched an all-out effort to make the general public aware of FGBMFI in the 1970s. One of the tools used was the “Good News” Television Show. In addition to the regular telecasts were several prime-time specials including, “Good News America,” “The Happiest People on Earth,” and “Turning Point.” Another influential production was the release of the book “Happiest People on Earth,” telling the story of Demos and Rose Shakarian. During this time, FGBMFI was beginning to have an effective influence on world leaders who were becoming friends of the Fellowship.
The 1970s – The Decade of Influence
The 1980s – The Decade of Unity
During the 1980s FGBMFI numbered 2,646 chapters around the world. Every month, it was estimated that 700,000 people met regularly in chapters. Later, in the 1980’s the beautiful FGBMFI International Headquarters was built in Costa Mesa, California. It was 160,000 square feet with 125 employees. The global organization, although spread across many nations, was uniting as one.
The 1980s – The Decade of Unity
The 1990s – The Decade of Transition
In 1993, the beloved founder of FGBMFI, Demos Shakarian, went home to be with the Lord. It was Demos’ keen desire to see his son, Richard Shakarian, follow him as the FGBMFI International President. When the moment came for Richard to take his father’s place, he conceded that he only knew to do one thing – pray. As he prayed, he felt impressed by God that his role would be “The Great Encourager.” Today, many will agree that Richard’s encouragement has spurred them on to do even greater things – to think higher and reach longer.
The 1990s – The Decade of Transition
2000 and Beyond – Globalization
In this new millennium, FGBMFI has become one of the largest businessmen's networks in the world. In over 85 nations and with thousands of chapters globally, the reach of FGBMFI is significant. From the Americas to China, from the Middle East to Africa… and beyond, FGBMFI is leading tens of thousands, even millions to a new and better life. Cities and nations are being changed for the good, one life at a time - a true grassroots effort. Now is the time to be a part of an organization making a real difference in the lives of people all around the world!
2000 and Beyond – Globalization

MEET THE TEAM

Gifton Caesar

 (President)

Dr Andre Phillips

(Vice President)

Trevor Joseph

 (President)

Trevor Rex Baddaloo

(Vice President)

The FGBMFI Code of Conduct According to Our Scriptural Beliefs

Realizing that our Fellowship was founded on the principle of brotherly love and good will (John 15:12); and realizing that in the last days people shall take free speech as a license to reject authority and speak evil of dignitaries (Jude 8), and shall … walk according to the flesh… and despise authority…, becoming… presumptuous, self- willed and not afraid to speak evil of dignitaries … (2 Peter 2:10)

As a member of the FGBMFI, I choose to submit myself to the following Code of Conduct:

1. I shall honor God and the leaders of the Fellowship, and submit myself to my brothers in this ministry in the fear of God, as the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. I further agree to be governed by the decisions of the International Officers, the International Board of Directors, and the international delegates.
(Ephesians 5:21)

2. I shall be sober and watch in prayer for my leaders. (1 Tim. 2:1-3)

3. I shall walk in fervent love, endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace among my brothers because love covers a multitude of sins. I further agree to be courteous, and I will bless, knowing that I am called to inherit a blessing. I shall choose love for my brothers and walk in the light, rejecting darkness, which would blind me. (1 Pet. 4:8; Eph. 4:3; Prov. 10:12, 1 John 2:10-11)

4. I shall submit myself to every ordinance of this fellowship. (1 Pet. 2:13)

5. I shall walk worthy of the Call to which God has chosen me in this Fellowship and walk in all lowliness and gentleness toward my brothers. (Eph. 4:1-3)

6. I shall let no corrupt communication proceed out of my mouth concerning my brothers in this Fellowship, but I shall speak only those things that will edify and impart grace to the hearer, for all have determined that I shall not grieve the Holy Spirit of God. (Eph. 4:29-30)

7. I shall not deceive myself by saying I love my brother and then proceed to say all types of hateful things about him.

8. I shall pursue peace and holiness with all men so that other men shall see the Lord. (Heb. 12:4)

9. I shall not gossip or distribute a bad report about any member of this Fellowship. I shall not devise wicked plans against the leaders of this Fellowship, and I shall not sow discord among the brethren. I choose to walk in love and I refuse to work any fleshly, carnal manner as characterized by envy, strife and division, for those who do so cannot please God. (Rom. 8:8, 1 Cor. 3:3)

10. I recognize that the body of Christ has many members and that the FGBMFI is just one part. If I find myself placed in an unresolved conflict with my leaders, I will not cause strife and division, but I will seek God‘s direction and will move to that part of the body which He has chosen for me.

Doctrinal Statement

1. We believe in one God, Maker of all things and being in Trinity of Father, Son and the Holy Spirit

2. 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.

3. We believe in the resurrection of the dead, the eternal happiness of the saved, and the eternal punishment of the lost.

4. We believe in personal salvation of the believers through the shed blood of Christ

5. We believe in the Bible, in its entirety, to be the inspired Word of God and the only infallible rule of faith and conduct.

6. We believe in divine healing, through our faith, and healing is included in the Atonement

7. We believe in the Christian’s hope – the imminent, personal return of the Lord Jesus Christ

8. We believe in intensive world evangelization and missionary work in accordance with the Great Commission, with signs following.

9. 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 utterances (Acts 2:4) as distinct from the new birth, and in the nine gifts of the Spirit, listed in 1 Corinthians 12, as now available to believers.

10. We believe in the sanctification by the blood of Christ, in personal holiness of the heart and life.

FGBMFI is one of the largest networks of Christian businessmen worldwide. Founded in 1952, we have a presence in over 80 nations, with thousands of chapters globally, including several active chapters across Trinidad & Tobago.

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