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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In this season of giving gratitude its rightful due, here are 10 things I’m grateful to God for: 10.       The Land of the Free.  Despite our problems, challenges, and consequences of sinful decisions, those who are privileged to live in the United States enjoy freedoms and opportunities like few others on earth.  (Trust me, I’ve [...]

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Recently Global Advance helped sponsor the convening of over 2300 pastors and church leaders in Venezuela.  580 churches were represented from numerous denominations. God’s presence was powerful as hundreds recommitted their lives to Christ, sought forgiveness for division between churches, and thousands responded to fulfilling the Great Commission.  10,000 Bibles were distributed along with 1500 [...]

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Last week a Global Advance team led by Jason and Anna Holland, ministered in the hot and arid nation of Niger, west Africa. A nation that is more than 99% muslim, Niger is unusually open and receptive to the Gospel. The past few years, the church has seen signs of growth. Additionally there are indicators [...]

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