SERVING THOSE WHO SERVE HIM David Shibley   For 21 years it has been our high privilege to honor, affirm, and resource the Gospel’s hidden heroes – those on the frontlines of the church’s global advance. I’ve eaten in the hut-home of an African pastor, with the family goat as the main dish (the only [...]

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Hope for Africa Have you ever had an experience or witnessed something that would forever be a part of your memory?  That’s how I felt the first time I went to Africa, now fourteen years ago. I can still see the heaps of trash lining the streets of Kinshasa (Congo).  The smell of burning ash, [...]

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Tribute to Hassan Khalibwa “The death of His faithful ones is valuable in the Lord’s sight” (Psa. 116:15, HCSB). We are saddened to announce the death of our friend and co-worker, Hassan Khalibwa of Nairobi, Kenya, as the result of a brain hemorrhage. Born August 16, 1965, Pastor Hassan went to be with the Lord [...]

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This week, representatives from Global Advance’s team had the special opportunity to listen to missiologist Patrick Johnstone. You might have heard of Mr. Johnstone; he is well known for writing the first Operation World almost 60 years ago. This phenomenal book has documented the state of Christianity around the world, and has provided helpful insight for Christians [...]

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GOD’S LOVE Four Benefits for You by Jonathan Shibley   God’s love is the most powerful force in your life and the hope for every nation!  In his first letter, John encourages us with the depth and breadth of His love; he reminds us of four personal, powerful benefits when God’s love impacts our lives: [...]

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In 2011 those who partnered with Global Advance through prayers and financial support helped God’s Kingdom advance throughout the world! Here are just a few things God did through Global Advance….   Africa In northern Nigeria where churches have been burned, pastors and leaders were encouraged to continue and received much needed ministry training.  In [...]

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December 27, 2011   Taking Stock Thoughts on Preparing for the New Year by David Shibley   While I was in seminary, I worked for a time as a clerk at a shoe store.  Each year we would close for a couple of days to take stock of our inventory.  It was a time to [...]

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Sunday, November 27, was the beginning of the Advent season in the Christian calendar. It is a time of expectancy as we prepare our hearts to celebrate the coming of Jesus into the world. Here in America the Advent season comes on the heels of Thanksgiving. Coupled together, for me, this is indeed the most [...]

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Are you struggling to be thankful as you come to the end of a tough year?  Then the story of Martin Rinkart will lift your heart.   Rinkart was a Lutheran pastor who ministered in Eilenburg, Saxony during the Thirty Years’ War (1618 – 1648).  This devastating conflict ravaged entire regions, caused unrelenting famine, and [...]

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