Advance News Brief, Nov 2, 2026
November 2, 2026 — by Dr. David Abel
News Updates from Africa leading up to Nov 2, 2026. Compiled by Advance, INC.
From a Pastor’s Perspective: Why I love Advance
June 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.
Advance News Brief, Oct 27, 2026
October 27, 2026 — by Dr. David Abel
News Updates from Asia leading up to Oct 27, 2026. Compiled by Advance, INC.
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God’s Harvest in Asia
May 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 […]
Church Planting in Pakistan, One Brick at a Time
April 15, 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.
Founder’s Corner
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!”
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.
I Can’t Bring My Bible to Church
March 26, 2026 — by Dr. David Abel
"My grandfather will throw my Bible away, if he discovers I have it," Nathan shared, "so I can't bring it home."