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The Challenges of Reaching East Africa

March 30, 2026 — by Caleb Kingman

Across East Africa, national Christian missionaries work tirelessly to provide spiritual care and humanitarian support within refugee camps.

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A Battle with the Unseen
March 30, 2026 — by Meredith Rosendahl

What is it like to be a part of the persecuted church? These stories put you in the shoes of those who are “on the front lines” sharing Christ in dangerous places.

The Church Must Gather!
March 28, 2026 — by Dr. David Abel

Twice it's happened, and all within a month! Our church has been prevented from gathering.

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Founder’s Corner: A Word from Doug Combs

March 30, 2026 — by Doug C

In my local church presentations of Advance, I will often say “If I don’t say church 50 times, I have failed!”

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From a Pastor’s Perspective: Why I love Advance

March 30, 2026 — by Andy Overly

I entered pastoral ministry in the 1990s, and one of the most discussed shifts in global missions at the time was the growing emphasis on supporting national believers.

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God’s Harvest in Asia

March 30, 2026 — by Dr. David Abel

God has opened some new doors for us in Asia this winter. We received reports from our 32 missionaries about their many outreaches during the Christmas season and we celebrate with them the testimonies we’ve heard—testimonies of elderly Buddhists in Myanmar turning to Christ and of children in Vietnam singing the Gospel to parents still […]

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Church Planting in Pakistan, One Brick at a Time

March 30, 2026 — by Doug C

If you were to travel to a Pakistani city, one thing you will notice is the predominance of bricks as building materials.

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Our Partnership for the Gospel in 2025

March 30, 2026 — by Dr. David Abel

It takes more than one person to plant a new church, but ultimately building the church is God’s work.

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