The things of the world may promise temporary satisfaction, but they ultimately lead to disappointment and emptiness. True fulfillment comes from seeking God's kingdom and righteousness.  Read More

Bill had the opportunity to give an update on FGR to our friends and supporters at New Hope Community Church (NHCC) in Palatine, Illinois. Bill and Judy had a delightful, edifying, blessed time of community with the NHCC saints, even getting to share in their celebration of Communion. For a glimpse of Bill's update, check out Bill's presentation slides HERE....  Read More

By Bill SchlippI first experienced a passion for discipleship on the very day of my new birth. Let me start from the beginning. I was raised in a good home with loving parents who worked hard to provide for me and my two sisters. I grew up in the Lutheran church and attended Lutheran elementary school. Yet, despite these advantages, my sin nature was still alive and well. I started drinking alcoho...  Read More

By Bill Schlipp Hello, everyone. I am the founder of Fertile Ground Ranch Discipleship Ministry (FGR). In this opening blog, I want to tell the story of how God gave me a passion for biblical discipleship. Through it, I hope that you, too, will become passionate about it and all we hope to accomplish, by the hand of God, at FGR. If you haven’t already, please read the brief description in the “Abo...  Read More