The Vision
The Prophetic Foundation of FGBMFI
On December 26, 1952, Demos Shakarian knelt in prayer on his living room carpet. What he saw that night would spark a global movement that today spans over 95 nations.
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A Vision That Changed the World
In the quiet of night, God revealed to a simple dairyman a picture of what He was about to do across the earth.
Demos Shakarian
1913 — 1993
A successful California dairyman whose obedience to a divine vision in 1952 gave birth to one of the largest Christian business movements in history. His legacy lives on in every chapter, every testimony, and every transformed life across 95+ nations.
Death and Despair
Demos felt himself rising, gaining an aerial view of the entire earth. He saw millions and millions of people standing shoulder to shoulder across every continent. Despite their physical closeness, there was no real contact between them. Their faces were set, lifeless, and miserable — unblinking, unseeing. With horror, he realized they were dead.
Transformation and Joy
Then the earth seemed to rotate, and Demos witnessed the same millions transformed. Heads were raised. Eyes shone with joy. Hands were lifted towards heaven. Those who had been so isolated, each imprisoned in self, were now linked in a community of love and adoration. What had been death had turned to life.
My son, I knew you before you were born. I have guided you every step of the way. Now I am going to show you the purpose of your life.
— The Voice of God to Demos Shakarian, December 1952
The Three Pillars
The future of FGBMFI is built on three essential pillars — not just concepts, but a call to action for every chapter, every member, and every nation.
Vision
The School of the Vision enables members to deepen their understanding of the fellowship's calling — preparing them to become agents of transformation in their communities and beyond.
Prayer
Global Prayer is the heartbeat of our movement. Through united intercession across nations, we seek God's guidance and power to fulfill the vision He gave Demos Shakarian.
Media
Media is the key to reaching every generation. Through powerful testimonies, training content, and digital outreach, we project the voice of the Fellowship into homes around the world.
School of the Vision
Preparing a people ready to serve Him in power
The School of the Vision is FGBMFI's transformative training program, designed to deepen every member's understanding of the fellowship's prophetic calling. Through a series of powerful ministry teachings, members are equipped to walk in God's authority and become agents of change in their communities, businesses, and nations.
- The Vision Intensified — A new wave of revival
- Financial Principles — Biblical balance in prosperity
- God's Glory — A new wave sweeping the earth
- The Ultimate Dimension — Walking in awesome power
- Divine Life — Holy oneness that transforms decisions
God had given you HIS authority, and His anointing. There is nothing else you need.
— Demos Shakarian's final message
Carry the Vision Forward
The vision Demos received is not history — it is a living mandate. Every chapter, every gathering, every testimony brings us closer to seeing millions transformed by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Established 1952 · 95+ Nations · The Happiest People on Earth