Leadership Institute New Co-Hort Starting

Whittier-CA The Leadership Institute led by Dr. Ralph Pacheco is planning the next co-hort of their Church Planting Missional Leadership Program. (Tentatively scheduled to start in May, 2011). During the past 18 months, The Leadership Institute has enrolled 30 individuals (and couples) who have been led to plant new churches and/or specialized ministries. Many of these members of the Institute have already embarked on their new missional church planting program. Some of our highlights from the 2009/2010 co-horts: 1. Church Plant, Highland Park by Pastor Mario Guerra and his brother Associate Pastor Albert Guerra. They have seen their new church plant grow from 6 to 60 persons in the past 12 months. They are presently meeting in Life (cell) Groups weekly and hold monthly Assemblies of the entire fellowship. Pastor Mario and "9" of his core leaders are concurrently enrolled in the Leadership Institute and attending Angelus Bible College. 2. Church Plant, Pico Rivera, CA Pastor Daniel Artechi & Wife Assistant Pastor Yvonne Artechi are holdin Sunday morning services in their Home (Fellowship). Pastor Danny had been an associate pastor with Victory Outreach, and is a graduate of Azusa Pacific University, he holds a bachelors degree in Biblical Studies. His Wife Yvonne is a graduate of the Latin American Bible Institute (A.A. Degree in Ministry). 3. Min. Eric Ramos and Min. Ana Ramos, Worship Leaders, Music Ministers. Eric is an anointed Christian songwriter and musician. His Wife Ana is a Worship vocalist and has a prophetic gift in song. They head the "Quarry Worship" Team (7 member group). They travel with Dr. Ralph Pacheco on Apostolic Ministerial Outreaches throughout the U.S. Their background is with Fruit of the Vine Ministries where they led worship for 8 years. Eric is presently enrolled at the Calvary Chapel School of Ministry (Downey, CA campus). Both Eric and Ana have also received Biblical training at the Cottonwood School of Minstry for 2 years. Please watch for further stories about the members of the Leadership Institute in future messages on the website/blog site.

Dr. Ralph Pacheco Guest Speaker ~ July 11th

Whittier, CA


Dr. Ralph Pacheco, FCCI Ministries along with The Quarry Worship, and FCCI Ministry Team will be visiting with Scattering Seed Fellowship.

Scattering Seed Fellowship's Senior Pastor David Magallanes, has invited Dr. Pacheco and his Worship team, and Ministry Team to come and hold services on Sunday, July 11, 2010.

During FCCI's visit on May 29th at the "Love Your Enemy" Conference" hosted by Scattering Seed Fellowship, the believers in attendance were profoundly moved by the Worship, ministry of the Word and the presence of the Holy Spirit. Many lives were changed that day. Pastor Magallanes has invited Dr. Pacheco to return and share with the Sunday worshippers.

For further information about this special service being held, you may contact: FCCI Ministries, 562 946 1410.

Stephanie's House Grand Opening ~ Mother's Day

West Whittier, CA


On October 6, 2009 the remains of Staphanie Almanza were found at the bottom of a commercial garbage bin that had been set on fire in Santa Fe Springs, CA.

Stephanie was apparently the victim of a drug deal gone bad. A 21 year old young mother of two hooked on meth who life was taken from her and her dead body left to burn in a dumpster.

The death of Stephanie had a profund effect on her family's home church; My Friend's House (MFH) AOG Church in West Whittier. Her family has been members for many years. The tragic loss of this young woman was a blow to members of the MFH family and grieved the Pastors of the church.

Enter Pastor Pauline Alvarado, wife to Pastor Joey Alvarado of King's Table Ministries. It was at a 24 hour prayer vigil on Oct. 10th four days after Stephanie's remains had been found and identified that the Menin their Men's Home & Ministry had been assisting MFH Church in their weekly food distribution that they heard of the death of Stephanie. They requested prayer for her family and her church family at MFH at the prayer vigil. Pastor Pauline moved by this tragic story of Stephanie was moved by the Spirit of God to think of the dozens and hundreds of Stephanies that are still out on the streets with nowhere to turn... If only there was a place where these women could go for shelter, prayer, and restoration. Glory to God, this would be a blessing to these needy women. However, was Pastor Pauline ready to commit to such a large task? Such a huge undertaking? Had she let go of her own pain and sorrow over past hurts in dealing with women in the ministry who then turned on her and abandoned her leaving her heart broken and in a shambles? Could Pauline bring herself to take such a leap of faith to open her heart and hands to do this work? Only God could answer these questions... which he did.

It was shortly thereafter that Mrs. Pacheco and I met with Pastor Pauline and Joey Alvarado to discuss the feasibility of opening a Women's Home in the Whittier area. This was in late October, 2009. By December, 2009 the decision to open the 1st Women's Home in Uptown Whittier was made, counting the financial support and efforts of the LC Foundation, Inc.

On March, 17th FCCI Minstries called for a 24 hour prayer vigil to prayer for the new Women's Home in Whittier and also for the scheduled Evangelistic Trip planned for Kansas. On Wednesday, March 17th (St. Patrick's Day) a 24 hour prayer vigil was held at Whittier Area House of Prayer. Exactly 2 weeks to the day after this prayer vigil, on March 31st, 2010 Pastor Jim Ortiz, Senior Pastor of MFH, turns over the keys to the 2nd Women's Home under the care of Pastor Pauline Alvarado, "Stephanie's House."

The Lord God certainly moves in mysterious ways. We prayed for a blessing for the 1st Women;s Home, and God opens the door to a second Women's Home. Coincidence? Or, Divine providence? I would subscribe to the latter. God had already placed the burden for the establishment of the Womens Homes on the heart of Pastor Pauline Alvarado back on Oct. 10, 2009. And then as God would have it he began to bless what had been established in His Honor, for all Glory goes to God, and not to man.

Pray dear ones for both of these Homes... That the Lord will provide for all of the Womens Home's needs according to His riches in Glory ... Amen!

-- Dr. Ralph Pacheco

Dr. Ralph Pacheco Guest Speaker "Love Your Enemy" Conference

Whittier, CA

Pastor David Magallanes, Scattering Seeds Christian Fellowship is hosting the "Love Your Enemy" Conference on Saturday, May 29th, 2010. from 10:00 A.M. to 12 Noon... Dr. Ralph Pacheco with FCCI Ministries is the Guest Speaker who will be bringing this thought provoking series to the Believers in attendance at this conference.

Scattering Seeds Fellowship is located at: 12217 Philadelphia Ave., Whittier, CA (Parking adjacent to the Church entrance -- across the Street).

"It is an extraordinary opportunity to share with the Body of Christ what it truly means to possess the Love that Jesus taught us to have in this day and age," says Dr. Pacheco, "I pray that this conference will have an impact on the lives of those who come and participate ... Jesus taught us to Love our Enemies, not an easy task. It is only through the Love of Christ that Christians can truly find Kingdom Mercy; the Power of God's Forgiveness to Love your enemy..."

Dr. Pacheco will bring a profound message of Love & Reconciliation to those who come to the conference. "To Love one's enemy requires a supernatural ability to see beyond the natural circumstances that exist between men and nations, Wars could be avoided if the emnity that exists between two nations could be dispelled or one party finds the power to forgive another..."

For further information about the upcoming Conference (free admission), contact: FCCI Ministries @ 562 946 1410 or toll free line: 888 545 2008

HAPPY HOLIDAYS FROM FCCI MINISTRIES

Happy Holidays
from FCCI Ministries
(Whittier, CA)

Dr. Ralph & Deborah Pacheco, Founders

We wish all of our friends and colleagues inside and outside the ministry a blessing from our Lord Jesus Christ ...

You too have a Divine Destiny that our Lord wishes for you to fulfill. Seek Him into this New Year and He shall show you a Vision of your future in the Ministry of Jesus Christ ...

2009 has been a fabulous year in our ministry and we
praise our Lord Jesus Christ. God is Good!

The year started with a continuation of the Leadership Bible Institute Cohort # 1 in 2009. Later we added a Cohort # 2 with an offering in the making for a Cohort# 3 in early 2010. (Read previous blog postings.)

We continued to offer our Church growth consulting services to churches around southern California.

In June of 2009 Pastor Sylvia Barbosa offered to host a "Minister's gathering" at her home. It was well atttended by pastors and aspiring ministers. It was shortly thereafter that FCCI Ministries / Dr. Ralph Pacheco established his Thursday Night Bible Services at the Whittier Area House of Prayer. The first gathering took place on Thursday, July 30, 2009. These services which have focused on providing ministry training to aspiring ministers have blossomed. Dr. Pacheco's vision included a focus on 1.) healing and restoration, 2.) an infilling of God's power 3.) modeling the ministry 4) impartation and 5.) activation into the Gospel Ministry.

There is more to come in the new year ... 2010... Keep watch on the FCCI Ministries blogsite for ongoing updates of what the Lord is doing in and through His saints.

In the meantime, May the Lord bless you and keep you well and prosperous throughout this Holiday season and into this New Year... We all remember that, "Jesus is the reason for the season!" Amen.

For further information about the Ministry of Dr. Ralph & Deborah Pacheco, please visit the rest of this blogsite for the ministry and you may call Dr. Ralph Pacheco at his ministry phone line : 562 946 1410.

WHITTIER AREA PRAYER SUMMIT Coming Saturday, February 6, 2010

Whittier, CA

It has been 12 years since the Churches and Ministries of Whittier (CA) called for the first Whittier Area Prayer Summit. For the first few years the Whittier Clergy as part of the Whittier Area Evangelical Ministerial Alliance (WAEMA) hosted the prayer summit at the Whittier Hilton Hotel (now the Radisson). 9 years ago they moved the venue for the Annual event to the Salvation Army Center on Pickering Ave. in Whittier. The Prayer Summit has been held there ever since.

The prayer summit continues to attract larger numbers of Believers each year, approximately 500 Christians came out to pray throughout the day in 2009 . The Prayer Summit begins at 7:00 A.M. with praise and worship and continues in 20-30 minute in topical prayer segments throughout the day ending at 6:00 P.M. There is a different minister or ministers who assists in leading the prayer segments.

Local churches and ministries in the greater Whittier area are encouraged to participate in the Prayer Summit. There are currently over 30 churches & ministries that have been a part of this event over the past 12 years.

The upcoming Whittier Area Prayer Summit is scheduled for Saturday, February 6, 2010. It will be held at the Salvation Army Center on Pickering Ave. in Whittier (Just North of Whittier Blvd.). For further information call: Pastor Dwight Sullivan 562 944 8909, Summit Chairperson, or Dr. Ralph Pacheco 562 946 1410.

LEADERSHIP BIBLE INSTITUTE Leadership Training for the Ministry

Whittier, CA

The Leadership Bible Institute, since 1996, has been providing leadership training for the ministry to a generation of aspiring ministers. Dr. Ralph Pacheco, President and Coach of the Institute, instructs the students in the cohorts presently meeting on a weekly basis.

For the candidates who have been admitted into the "Leadership" cohorts the tuition is free. "The Lord impressed on me that this particular training course must be given away to those that God is raising up as leaders in the ministry," States Dr. Pacheco, "Freely I have given to you, and freely give to others the Lord says ..." Other courses are on the drawing board for 2010 / 2011 and there will be a modest registration & tuition fees for these other courses of study.

"I have been given clear direction from the Lord that the 'Leadership' course is for those ministry candidates who are 'pregnant with expectancy' -- There is a distinctive with these students that is plain to see, these candidates admitted into the program are not satisfied with the 'status quo' in the ministry, they know that God has intended more for His Church, and they desire to be equipped to meet the challenges facing the church over this next decade." Says Dr. Pacheco.

"We presently restrict admittance/enrollment to no more than 15 candidates per cohort." Says Dr. Pacheco.

The program is funded by organizations, churches, and philanthropic groups who believe in our Mission to equip this next gneration of Church & Ministry leaders. It is not "business as usual." God is doing a new thing, He is raising a standard among His people, a "plumbline" (Amos 7:7) that His people are aspiring to follow. There are followers of Christ who wish to be partakers of His Divine Nature, and understand we are suppose to be building the "Spiritual house of God, and that we are the Living stones who come together to be that Spiritual house, with Jesus Christ as the cornerstone, or, capstone of this Spiritual house.

There is a new Cohort being offered, starting next year at the end of January, 2010. For those prospective candidates that feel that they too are "Pregnant with Expectancy" may request an application for admittance into the next cohort. Call: 562 946 1410 for further information.