2026 FGBMFI Bali World Convention Report: Unity, Global Growth & Renewal
The 2026 FGBMFI World Convention in Bali, Indonesia, brought together members from many of the 100 nations in the FGBMFI in a spiritually visible expression of unity, worship, and renewed commitment to the Fellowship's global Vision given by the Holy Spirit.
Throughout the convention, worldwide leaders and members testified to new chapters, renewed relationships among nations, and a rising generation of business leaders committed to carrying the Vision forward.
The Vision entrusted to Demos Shakarian was evident throughout the convention.
Leadership and the Vision
Directors and delegates expressed unity in re-electing Francis Owusu of Ghana as International President. His leadership continues to emphasize prayer, wise counsel, and the biblical reminder in Daniel 2:21 that God appoints leaders and seasons. In his address, Francis called the Fellowship to move with one mind, one heart, and one Spirit.
A consistent message throughout the convention was that unity in the Holy Spirit is essential to winning souls, building chapters, and witnessing miracles.
North America's Presentation
The United States was honored to open the convention with the North American presentation. President Gabriel Jacquez shared his personal testimony and described how regional identity within America has helped strengthen unity and encourage the birth of new chapters. Gabriel also led prayer during the convention.
USA Executive Vice President and International Secretary Doug Woolley, together with his wife, Marsha, shared from his perspective on the worldwide work taking place through the Fellowship by the power of the Holy Spirit. Doug also served as emcee for several meetings and chaired the delegates meeting.
Paul Lai, the International Treasurer, and his wife, Pauline Lai, encouraged chapters around the world to multiply by developing new locations rather than remaining as a single chapter.
Vice President for Chinese Chapters Michael Yu and Marlene Yu spoke about the growth of Chinese chapters for both men and women and the spiritual power sweeping through Chinese regions of the world.
International Director at Large Jose and Lizy Sikaffy described the blessing of youth and top business leaders working together in the Miami region.
USA Director of Operations Edgar Fonseca, who helped develop the convention registration system, shared his testimony of finding the Fellowship and the Lord.
Holy Spirit teachers Aldo and Perla Mayorga spoke of their love for the Spirit within the Fellowship.
Businessman evangelist Orrie Holmen also shared his testimony and about the Fellowship and its work around the world that he has witnessed.
Seeing many of these faithful men standing at the podium with their wives was a powerful statement of family unity - together, we work for the Lord.
That meeting, joined by brothers and sisters from Europe, led many attendees to come forward for prayer and ministry that continued for hours.
The evidence of unity as God gave to us in Daniel 2:21, was the key to such a powerful anointing of the Lord on North America's session.
New Chapters Around the World
Throughout the Convention, we fellowshipped and prayed and hugged brothers and sisters from so many countries in colorful attire and heard wonderful and amazing testimonies of how the Holy Spirit was moving in their countries.
New chapters have been birthed in the past year from Russia to Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and Bulgaria; deep within the Democratic Republic of the Congo and across Africa; throughout the South Pacific, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia; across Europe; throughout South and Central America; in Canada and the United States; and even in Israel.
Together, these developments reflect the anointing of the Holy Spirit on the Fellowship's continued commitment to carrying the Vision worldwide.
The 2026 World Convention in Bali was among the most significant gatherings the Fellowship has held, offering thanks to the Lord for the harvest entrusted to FGBMFI around the world and for His favor in the Holy Spirit, as reflected in Psalm 5:12.
Opening Night in Bali
Opening Night was a celebration, with Indonesia FGBMFI hosting dinner on the beach for 1,500 people, along with fireworks and fire dancers, as attendees praised the Lord for His blessing on the anointed Vision of FGBMFI: to reach the world for Jesus Christ.
The music throughout the convention from Indonesia and nations in the region was so joyous we could feel the Spirit fall upon us all whenever we praised the Lord in song along with bands and choirs and musicians.
The amazing testimonies at the Convention declared that the FGBMFI is anointed because it is following the Vision from the Holy Spirit in Unity across the world.
Testimonies from every continent spoke of the Holy Spirit working through men of the Fellowship to birth chapters in nations and regions where none had previously existed, including Russia, surrounding countries, Eastern Europe, and throughout the South Pacific nations and islands.
Through the Fellowship worldwide, the Lord said, "Let there be light!" And the Holy Spirit has brought Jesus to so many places that were in the dark!
Women, Family, and Fellowship
The Ladies of the Fellowship heard a message from Madame Jennifer Owusu, wife of Francis Owusu, and who leads a worldwide prayer ministry for women and encourages their support of the Fellowship's mission and families.
Brothers and sisters, this Bali Convention was so special because of the magnificent anointing of love and unity between us all from everywhere in the world.
As reflected in Daniel 2:21, the Lord appoints leaders and seasons. In this season, Francis Owusu serves as worldwide president, Gabriel Jacquez leads in America, and leaders across many nations continue advancing the Fellowship's vision.
We heard from the presidents of so many countries, how the Fellowship is the revival of their nation from El Salvador to Azerbaijan, and Azerbaijan's president is a 25-year-old man with a zeal for the Vision.
The FGBMFI is being used and blessed and anointed by the Holy Spirit, as Francis Owusu said, because "we have put self aside and honor the Lord with bringing our dear Jesus across the world."
And, to add to our joy, we were shown clips from the upcoming movie of "The Happiest People on Earth," to be released at Christmas! What a blessing that will be! To show the film of HPOE to the entire world!
A Season of Acceleration
The Holy Spirit is moving so mightily and so quickly across the breadth of the entire earth through the faithfulness of the Fellowship.
The message was clear, as Gabe Jacquez shared, do not remain on the sidelines near a comfortable stream but move in unity with the power of the mighty river of the Holy Spirit—not through endless, meaningless conferences, but through faithful work in the world where the Vision abides.
Closing Reflection
Bali's natural beauty provided a setting in which attendees could see and celebrate the Lord's hand upon the Fellowship. Whether present in person or joined in prayer from afar, members were reminded that they are one body and part of God's continuing work through FGBMFI.
As the convention ended late Saturday night in Bali, President Gabriel Jacquez and Executive Vice President Doug Woolley joined Bob Nation's chapter meeting online in Missouri, where it was early Saturday morning. They shared the joy of the convention with long-time chapter members and affirmed that all of us are united in the Spirit's work at this moment in history.
The power of the Holy Spirit in Unity brings the Vision to so many, right now!
The Joy of the Lord is our strength!
2026 FGBMFI Bali World Convention Report: Unity, Global Growth & Renewal
The 2026 FGBMFI World Convention in Bali, Indonesia, brought together members from many of the 100 nations in the FGBMFI in a spiritually visible expression of unity, worship, and renewed commitment to the Fellowship's global Vision given by the Holy Spirit.
Throughout the convention, worldwide leaders and members testified to new chapters, renewed relationships among nations, and a rising generation of business leaders committed to carrying the Vision forward.
The Vision entrusted to Demos Shakarian was evident throughout the convention.
Leadership and the Vision
Directors and delegates expressed unity in re-electing Francis Owusu of Ghana as International President. His leadership continues to emphasize prayer, wise counsel, and the biblical reminder in Daniel 2:21 that God appoints leaders and seasons. In his address, Francis called the Fellowship to move with one mind, one heart, and one Spirit.
A consistent message throughout the convention was that unity in the Holy Spirit is essential to winning souls, building chapters, and witnessing miracles.
North America's Presentation
The United States was honored to open the convention with the North American presentation. President Gabriel Jacquez shared his personal testimony and described how regional identity within America has helped strengthen unity and encourage the birth of new chapters. Gabriel also led prayer during the convention.
USA Executive Vice President and International Secretary Doug Woolley, together with his wife, Marsha, shared from his perspective on the worldwide work taking place through the Fellowship by the power of the Holy Spirit. Doug also served as emcee for several meetings and chaired the delegates meeting.
Paul Lai, the International Treasurer, and his wife, Pauline Lai, encouraged chapters around the world to multiply by developing new locations rather than remaining as a single chapter.
Vice President for Chinese Chapters Michael Yu and Marlene Yu spoke about the growth of Chinese chapters for both men and women and the spiritual power sweeping through Chinese regions of the world.
International Director at Large Jose and Lizy Sikaffy described the blessing of youth and top business leaders working together in the Miami region.
USA Director of Operations Edgar Fonseca, who helped develop the convention registration system, shared his testimony of finding the Fellowship and the Lord.
Holy Spirit teachers Aldo and Perla Mayorga spoke of their love for the Spirit within the Fellowship.
Businessman evangelist Orrie Holmen also shared his testimony and about the Fellowship and its work around the world that he has witnessed.
Seeing many of these faithful men standing at the podium with their wives was a powerful statement of family unity - together, we work for the Lord.
That meeting, joined by brothers and sisters from Europe, led many attendees to come forward for prayer and ministry that continued for hours.
The evidence of unity as God gave to us in Daniel 2:21, was the key to such a powerful anointing of the Lord on North America's session.
New Chapters Around the World
Throughout the Convention, we fellowshipped and prayed and hugged brothers and sisters from so many countries in colorful attire and heard wonderful and amazing testimonies of how the Holy Spirit was moving in their countries.
New chapters have been birthed in the past year from Russia to Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and Bulgaria; deep within the Democratic Republic of the Congo and across Africa; throughout the South Pacific, including Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia; across Europe; throughout South and Central America; in Canada and the United States; and even in Israel.
Together, these developments reflect the anointing of the Holy Spirit on the Fellowship's continued commitment to carrying the Vision worldwide.
The 2026 World Convention in Bali was among the most significant gatherings the Fellowship has held, offering thanks to the Lord for the harvest entrusted to FGBMFI around the world and for His favor in the Holy Spirit, as reflected in Psalm 5:12.
Opening Night in Bali
Opening Night was a celebration, with Indonesia FGBMFI hosting dinner on the beach for 1,500 people, along with fireworks and fire dancers, as attendees praised the Lord for His blessing on the anointed Vision of FGBMFI: to reach the world for Jesus Christ.
The music throughout the convention from Indonesia and nations in the region was so joyous we could feel the Spirit fall upon us all whenever we praised the Lord in song along with bands and choirs and musicians.
The amazing testimonies at the Convention declared that the FGBMFI is anointed because it is following the Vision from the Holy Spirit in Unity across the world.
Testimonies from every continent spoke of the Holy Spirit working through men of the Fellowship to birth chapters in nations and regions where none had previously existed, including Russia, surrounding countries, Eastern Europe, and throughout the South Pacific nations and islands.
Through the Fellowship worldwide, the Lord said, "Let there be light!" And the Holy Spirit has brought Jesus to so many places that were in the dark!
Women, Family, and Fellowship
The Ladies of the Fellowship heard a message from Madame Jennifer Owusu, wife of Francis Owusu, and who leads a worldwide prayer ministry for women and encourages their support of the Fellowship's mission and families.
Brothers and sisters, this Bali Convention was so special because of the magnificent anointing of love and unity between us all from everywhere in the world.
As reflected in Daniel 2:21, the Lord appoints leaders and seasons. In this season, Francis Owusu serves as worldwide president, Gabriel Jacquez leads in America, and leaders across many nations continue advancing the Fellowship's vision.
We heard from the presidents of so many countries, how the Fellowship is the revival of their nation from El Salvador to Azerbaijan, and Azerbaijan's president is a 25-year-old man with a zeal for the Vision.
The FGBMFI is being used and blessed and anointed by the Holy Spirit, as Francis Owusu said, because "we have put self aside and honor the Lord with bringing our dear Jesus across the world."
And, to add to our joy, we were shown clips from the upcoming movie of "The Happiest People on Earth," to be released at Christmas! What a blessing that will be! To show the film of HPOE to the entire world!
A Season of Acceleration
The Holy Spirit is moving so mightily and so quickly across the breadth of the entire earth through the faithfulness of the Fellowship.
The message was clear, as Gabe Jacquez shared, do not remain on the sidelines near a comfortable stream but move in unity with the power of the mighty river of the Holy Spirit—not through endless, meaningless conferences, but through faithful work in the world where the Vision abides.
Closing Reflection
Bali's natural beauty provided a setting in which attendees could see and celebrate the Lord's hand upon the Fellowship. Whether present in person or joined in prayer from afar, members were reminded that they are one body and part of God's continuing work through FGBMFI.
As the convention ended late Saturday night in Bali, President Gabriel Jacquez and Executive Vice President Doug Woolley joined Bob Nation's chapter meeting online in Missouri, where it was early Saturday morning. They shared the joy of the convention with long-time chapter members and affirmed that all of us are united in the Spirit's work at this moment in history.
The power of the Holy Spirit in Unity brings the Vision to so many, right now!
The Joy of the Lord is our strength!