OUr Story

After years of drug abuse and running from God, the life of Karl Barancik was dramatically changed. He was born-again in 1974, after several run-ins with law enforcement, and was instantly delivered of many hard drugs and alcohol. This significant change brought Karl into a whole new Christian lifestyle. In 1981 Karl, with his wife Kathi, founded Faith City Church (formerly Faith Fellowship Ministries), a non-denominational, trans-ethnic, local church in the Flint, Michigan area. They met with eight other people in a rented hall on a Sunday morning; and there the church was birthed. Within a couple of weeks, they started a Bible study on Thursday nights in their home. This is where the church grew from the original eight to approximately twenty people. Within six months, Faith City purchased a building and grew in Burton, Michigan. In September 1994, we moved to Fenton, Michigan. In 2012 we added another church campus serving Palm Harbor, Florida. Many people have come through our doors over the years and felt God's will to stay and become an integral part of the ministry here. We have built a solid and trustworthy church ministry since 1981.

Founding pastor Dr. Karl

Dr Karl Barancik is considered by many as a transformational thought leader. Nationally recognized speaker and consultant, he communicates the simple message that God loves us and created us to be a success in every sphere of life, whether home, business, or personal success. 

With his unique blend of passion, humor, respect, and high energy, Karl’s teachings help people find clarity for their life, develop successful strategies to win in life, and to live passionately with their life!

He currently directs Karl Barancik Ministries with a passion to continue seeing thousands of people transformed into leaders that win consistently in life. Karl, along with his wife Kathi have raised four children, all successful in their own right, and enjoys his 12 grandchildren scattered between Michigan and Florida.


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