Fellowship Bible Church of Northwest Arkansas Sponsors Mission Trips

A graduate of the University of Arkansas, Ryan Mattiza has worked as a loan officer for Arvest Bank Group in Rogers, Arkansas, since 2009. When not in the office, Ryan Mattiza supports several local endeavors and belongs to the Fellowship Bible Church of Northwest Arkansas.

Officially opening to the public on May 27, 1984, the Fellowship Bible Church of Northwest Arkansas opened its first building in 1991 after renting out places of worship throughout the area. The church refers to the worship gathering as a celebration where congregants worship the Lord and listen to his word.

To connect with individuals located across the globe, the church features a global outreach program designed to train spiritual leaders so they can travel around the world, spread the Lord’s message, and establish new churches. In 2016, the church will sponsor several short-term mission trips, including:

* A trip to Prague from October 7 through 14 where church members will partake in prayer walking at a cost of $2,500.

* A trip to India from November 4 through 12 to assist with Bible storytelling and host a compassion kit party at a cost of $2,700.

* A visit to Honduras from November 12 through 19 to help with medical aid and construction projects at a cost of $1,600.

Reinvigorated Newsboys Shine Again in Christian Pop Rock

Based in Rogers, Arkansas, Ryan Mattiza engages with Arvest Bank in mortgage lending capacities. Also active in his church, Ryan Mattiza enjoys bands such as Newsboys, which originated in Queensland, Australia in the mid-1980s and have forged a distinctive identity in Christian pop rock.

When founding member Peter Furler announced his retirement from the Newsboys two years ago, many believed that this would be the death knell of a group that had defined the contemporary Christian sound. Departing lead singer Furler was a key component of the group, particularly known for songs such as “You are My King” and “He Reigns.”

Instead of disbanding, the remaining Newsboys members Duncan Phillips and Jeff Frankenstein chose to renew their commitment to the group and brought in new lead singer Michael Tait, who formerly sang with dcTalk. They also brought former guitarist Jody Davis back into the fold and recorded a new album “Born Again.” The single of the same name shot to the top of the Christian radio charts in early 2016 and renewed the faith of fans around the globe that the best was yet to come.