"And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:"
Ephesians 4:11-13
Who Are We?
Expand the Kingdom of God
Make Disciples
The task at hand is to dedicate ourselves to the mission of expanding the kingdom of God here on earth. This requires a collective effort from all believers to spread the teachings of Jesus Christ and lead others towards salvation. We must constantly strive to deepen our faith and understanding of God's word, so that we can effectively share His love and grace with those around us. Through acts of compassion, forgiveness, and genuine care, we can plant seeds of faith in the hearts of others and help them find their way to God's kingdom. It is our duty to bring light into the darkness and ignite a flame of hope in the lives of those who are lost. By growing the kingdom of God, we are contributing to the transformation of individuals and communities, ultimately bringing about a greater sense of peace, love, and unity in the world.
Evangelizing the world is a crucial mission that involves spreading the teachings and principles of Jesus Christ to individuals across the globe. It entails sharing the message of love, hope, and salvation, with the aim of inspiring others to embrace a belief system and find spiritual enlightenment. Through various means such as preaching, missionary work, and community outreach, evangelists strive to reach as many people as possible, regardless of their backgrounds or cultural differences. The ultimate goal is to foster faith, unity, understanding, and a sense of belonging among diverse communities, while also offering guidance and support to those seeking spiritual guidance. Evangelizing the world requires a profound belief in the transformative power of faith.
OUR HISTORY
International Faith Covenant Fellowship is the vision that God Almighty birthed in Fred and Tamara Thomas in September 2005. The ministry was then named Faith Covenant Fellowship Center with the vision given that "It is by faith that we are in covenant with God and fellowship with one another. The center is the place where we are nurtured and strengthened, lifted up and prayed for by each other; we minister to and receive ministering from each other; we teach, learn, worship, praise, celebrate, cry and rejoice together. We have always known that we were more than a local assembly but was called to the world with an apostolic anointing.
We started in our home with an inaugural service in September 2006. We later moved to a hotel. The ministry has been steadfast over the years and endured many challenges and trials to get to this point where God has led us today. In September 2016, Faith Covenant Fellowship Center changed its name to International Faith Covenant Fellowship.
As the Lord increases us, He shifts our focus for the season in which we live. In 2022, the Lord increased us once again under the new name of F.I.S.H. Network, the acronym meaning, Fellowship of Integrating Souls to Heaven. "And Jesus said unto them, Come ye after me, and I will make you to become fishers of men." Mark 1:17. Our focus is to evangelize the world, expand the Kingdom of God in the earth, and make disciples of all men.
Evangelize the World
Making disciples of Jesus Christ is about guiding and nurturing individuals to develop a deep and personal relationship with Him. It involves teaching and sharing the teachings and principles of the Gospel, encouraging others to follow Jesus' example, and helping them grow in faith. Discipleship requires genuine love, compassion, and patience, as we walk alongside fellow believers on their spiritual journey. It is a process of transformation, where individuals learn to surrender their own desires and align their lives with the teachings of Jesus. Making disciples is not just about imparting knowledge, but also about being a living testimony of Christ's love and grace. It is a lifelong commitment to serve and support others in their pursuit of a Christ-centered life.
Our Leaders
Bishop Fred W. Thomas, Jr.
Bishop Dr. Fred W. Thomas, Jr. has been serving as a messenger of God for over twenty years. He began preaching in 1983 under the covering of Pastor Michael Graves of Temple Baptist Church in Nashville, TN. He received a ministerial license in 1987 under the Pentecostal Assembly of the World and was ordained in 2004 from World Christianship Ministries. In 2007, he accepted the call of the prophet.
Called as a prophet of God, his life is dedicated to prayer, preaching, evangelizing, teaching, and showing the world how to love God and worship Him in Spirit and Truth. He and his wife served on the Pastoral Staff until November 2005, under the covering of Apostle Billy and Pastor Thelma Grate at Body Of Christ Family Church in Red Oak, Texas, where they were prepared for the apostolic mantle and anointing that God placed on their lives. In September 2005, Faith Covenant Fellowship Center was conceived and in September 2006 they relocated to Plano, Texas where they had the inaugural service.
Prophet Thomas attended Cedar Valley Community College, and received an Honorary Doctorate of Ministry from NPower Theological Seminary. Fred owned and operated Genesis Cleaning Service where he subcontracted cleaning services. He is now the owner and operator of Chiro Life Massage.
Prophet Fred is a student of the Word, a worshipper and a "Prayer Warrior". He has been known by many as the "Man of Faith," because he believes God for everything, even when others say it makes no sense. He goes against the "norm" by being a man who intensely loves the Lord and is not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ. You will find Jesus at the center of all his conversation.
Filled with the Holy Spirit, entrusted with God's anointing, he is a man of Passion, carrying a big Vision, on a great Mission!
Bishop Tamara Thomas
Bishop Dr. Tamara Thomas, an apostle of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, was licensed and ordained into ministry in 1997, under the leadership of Apostle Billy Grate at Body of Christ Family Church in Red Oak, Texas, where she and her husband served on the Pastoral Staff for more than six years. Tamara also served the church as Executive Administrator for over thirteen years. God has called her to an apostolic ministry of Kingdom teaching, prophetic worship and encouragement to the Body.
Dr. Thomas and her husband, Prophet Fred W. Thomas, Jr., founded Faith Covenant Fellowship in September of 2005, which is a five-fold, apostolic ministry with a Kingdom focus. They endeavor to expand God’s Kingdom through apostolic strategies of teaching, equipping, and releasing the children of God into Kingdom purpose and dominion. At Faith Covenant Fellowship, the apostolic is not a denomination but a continuance of the teachings and work of the apostles in the book of Acts. Through this work and covering, the Kingdom Ministry Alliance was formed enabling international ministries and churches to serve and network under the same apostolic anointing.
Dr. Thomas served as the Chief Operations Officer of Women-N-Power International Ministries and then the Chief Executive Officer of the NPower International Ministries after the mantle was given to her by the founder Dr. Inetta J. Cooper.
Dr. Thomas’ founded the Daughters of Zion Ministry in 2002, motivational seminars called “Tea Talk,” and owns Winning Choices Anger Management and Life Coaching.
She attended Brookhaven Community College, North Texas State University and the University of Phoenix. She has a degree in Psychology and in Human Services/Management. She was honored to receive a Doctorate of Ministry Degree from NPower Theological Seminary. Dr. Thomas is a state of Texas licensed Doctorate of Chiropractic, where she owns Chiro Life Health and Wellness Clinic in Plano, TX.
She has written several gospel plays, books, Bible curriculum and poetry. Her books and booklets include: The Triumphant Christian, Who Are the Daughters of Zion, Weapons of Worship, You’re Your #1 Enemy, Wake Up! Life's Happening!, How To Be Me, Who's Your Daddy 'Nem?, and I'm On Medication.
In June 2016, Dr. Fred Thomas and Dr. Tamara Thomas was consecrated as a Bishop Ordinary in the Lord’s church under Greater Destiny Communion, Archbishop Presiding Prelate B. Jamal Broadnax and Presiding Prelate Bishop Inetta J. Cooper, NPower Fellowship of International Ministries and witnessed by Vice-Prelate Bishop Paullette Zimmerman.