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The Seacoast Podcast: Things You Won't Hear On Sunday

30 - Francis and Benedict [and Katie Walters]

February 20, 2023 • Seacoast Church

In her mind, the voice was unmistakably God. Given what’s transpired since, and the circumstances surrounding the establishment of Francis and Benedict, it’s hard to see it any other way.

Our very own Katie Walters and her business/ministry partner in Togo, (and now, family) Pastor Francis, join Joey to discuss God’s hand in their coming together to answer the call of Katie’s compelling vision for ministry in Togo.

Together, they have employed 13 Togolese seamstresses through their 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Francis + Benedict. The partnership made with these women provides dignified and sustainable employment and the profits are used to resource other community leaders in Togo, helping to sustain their loving service to orphans, widows, and those suffering in poverty.

Oh, and the skirts made and sold to supporters all over the world are also very fashionable and classy attire that’s a hit with all sorts of women with all sorts of styles.

Francis and Benedict, a worldwide family born out of Seacoast Church, aims to make a lasting global impact by using love and fashion to change communities … one outfit at a time.

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In this episode
Katie Walters, Founder and CEO of Francis and Benedict / Instagram
Dr. Francis Avoyi, Country Director of Francis and Benedict
Joey Svendsen, co-host / Instagram
Jacky Hoey III, co-host / Instagram

Executive Producer: Josh Surratt
Producer/Editor: Joey Svendsen
Sound Engineer/Editor: JT Price
Sound Engineer: Gabe Dewalk

Music: Joel T. Hamilton Music

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