Fertile Ground Ranch Discipleship Ministry

03/22/2026

Puritan and Reformed books at discounted prices.

03/22/2026

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02/14/2026

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is from God, and whoever [genuinely] loves has been born of God and knows God. - 1 John 4:7

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12/21/2025

Jesus is our Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Praise Him and thank The Father for Him at Christmas and every day.

11/25/2025

Our Fall Newsletter is out! Click it on our Newsletters page to see what's been happening.

A ministry to help Christians learn to live as disciples of Christ and disciple makers.

11/14/2025

A new class in discipleship started last night at FGR, taught by Bill. The group was engaged and enthusiastic about the possibility of Kingdom growth through obedience to the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20).

10/29/2025

04/26/2025

Bill's latest blog post clarifies the difference between overcoming addiction through God's transforming power versus the world's methods. Read it here: https://fertilegroundranch.org/blog/2025/04/25/life-beyond-addiction-god-s-way

04/19/2025

So put your hope in God alone;
Take courage in His power to save;
Completely and forever won
By Christ emerging from the grave!
(From "I Will Wait for You," a song based on Psalm 130. Photo by Cody Hiscox on unsplash.com.)

04/11/2025

On March 30, we had the privilege of giving a ministry update to one of our supporting churches, New Hope Community Church in Palatine, Illinois. Catch a glimpse of Bill's update in his presentation slides:

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....

03/17/2025

The interesting truth about [Saint] Patrick. Definitely something to celebrate. https://learn.ligonier.org/articles/who-was-saint-patrick-and-should-christians-celebrate-st-patricks-day (4-min. read)

When it comes to Saint Patrick, the true story is even more exciting than the legend and the myth. The facts are far better than the fable. This day that belong