At FST, we believe a company’s success is measured by more than its bottom line; it is defined by a clear mission and a steadfast commitment to our core values. We don’t just operate in a community; we invest in it. By prioritizing local outreach and providing active support to faith-based organizations both domestically and abroad, we aim to be a catalyst for hope and tangible change. For us, business is a platform for service.
Our President, Jeremiah Weekley, serves as a board member and has supported HOPE both personally and corporately as well as attending a mission trip to join our partners on the ground in the middle east as they focus on freeing Christian slaves and their families and providing them with one year of rent and food as well as a business to support their family free from the bondage of slavery. HOPE also works to provide clean water wells, Bible distribution and local church opportunities. He welcomes your inquiries for more details on HOPE and it’s mission.
Hannah House Ministries was founded in 1999 by Glennis and Gary Woodall. Glennis had a passion to love God and to reach women who have found themselves in a crisis pregnancy situation. Hannah House was located in Glen Rose, Texas until 2010 when they relocated to Gilmer, Texas. Today, Melanie and Alan Wright oversee Hannah House. Hannah House Ministries has now expanded on the 60 acres by adding The Gathering Place, which was finished in 2021. Hannah House welcomes each woman where they are on their journey. Hannah House is located on 60 acres of beautiful and peaceful countryside. This provides our girls with the opportunity to listen and hear God, clear of distractions, so they are able to make the best decisions for their child and themselves.
FST is proud to support Hannah House in their mission.
FST is proud to support LETU, specifically the Materials Joining program found in their School of Engineering and Engineering Technology. Carrying on the legacy of world-renowned engineer and inventor R.G. LeTourneau, LETU stands out in not only educating bright minds found in leading industries throughout the world, but in graduating Christ-centered students with strong character and morals. LETU stands as one of three major universities offering welding engineers of this caliber and education that are in high demand and leading manufacturing in the U.S. and abroad into the future of welding and manufacturing technology.
Our own Blayde Weekley is a recent graduate of the MBA program at LeTourneau University and was a six-year member of LeTourneau Men’s Golf, four as a player and two as a graduate assistant/coach.
Breckenridge Village is a caring residential community for adults with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities. FST is honored to support Breckenridge Village and their Christ-centered focus and mission.
LOV is a front-line, hands-on Christian ministry designed to share Christ’s message of faith, hope, and love to the inner city. We serve six days a week inside this community and strive to provide a consistent presence where the love of Christ can be discovered. We must always remember that we serve individual people, all with unique obstacles, challenges, talents and dreams. We will help nurture and develop each person to discover their walk with Christ. FST is honored to support LOV and our President has served on the ground for this incredible ministry and its people.
Worship on the Water is a Christ-centered, come-as-you-are gathering where all are welcome to experience His love and grace. Join us every Sunday under the tent at the Flora-Bama for powerful praise, biblical teaching, and a community centered on Jesus. Yes, your read that right, Worship on the water is held each Sunday at the Flora-Bama, one of the most famous beach bars/honky-tonks in the U.S.
In 1955 the Hiway 80 Rescue Mission was established to provide food and shelter, and to share the gospel with homeless men in Longview. For over 65 years God has helped us grow this ministry to include an emergency shelter for women and families in Longview as well as two campuses in Tyler. We feature Christ-centered recovery programs, and community outreach services. Through the New Creation Discipleship program, we teach people about Christ’s love and commands, arming them with the tools they need to overcome addictions, abusive situations, and many other difficulties they face in life. After completing the 10-month program, services are provided to assist them with achieving self-sufficiency. Through Case Management, we assist homeless men and women in identifying and overcoming the obstacles that are keeping them in homelessness. Our case management team works with the individuals to create a plan to address those obstacles, secure and budget an income and locate healthy and appropriate housing. What started in one, small building now spans 4 campuses in Longview and Tyler. FST is honored to support this worthy East Texas non-profit in their mission.