A venue; a space that provides a springboard into mission, a base for the local church, and an access point to the gospel for those searching. Venues are not everything, (and we’ve seen God work powerfully through the lack thereof), however, sometimes the journey of trusting God for a space, and following him through the ups and downs, is as … Read More
Church planting in Madagascar: 6 years in.
We checked in with Rachel and Blake Tucker, who relocated from Cape Town, South Africa, to Antananarivo, Madagascar, 6 years ago to plant a church. This amazing group of people, Tana City Community Church, recently celebrated the 5th anniversary. Read along for some of Rachel and Blakes’ processing, highlights and some of what God has taught them along the way. … Read More
Church Planter’s Mentorship Programme (CPMP ) – Bolgatanga, Ghana
Church Planter’s Mentorship Programme – new partnerships in Ghana.
Global Gathering 2022 || Bournemouth, UK.
After three years of not being able to gather, our recent time together in Bournemouth, UK was especially wonderful! Below you will find the recordings, videos and highlights. We invite you to either rewatch, catch up if you weren’t there, or share them with your spheres. Sessions recordings are available to watch via our YouTube channel and to listen to … Read More
Church planting update: GodFirst Jozi East.
GodFirst Jozi East, is a new church plant located just east of the Johannesburg CBD, in a community called Bertrams. We caught up with Simon and Thobile Chittenden who are leading the team, about how things are going and how we can pray with them. “For the past two years God has been drawing people together from across the city; as … Read More
Southlands Santa Ana: Reflections on church planting one year in.
Southlands Santa Ana celebrates 1 year since they started meeting as a church. Here are some reflections on the past season.
New Venue for Frontline Church, Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Recently, Frontline Church, In Fayetteville, North Carolina, moved into their new venue. We caught up with them to hear more about the story of how they came to finding this spot, as well as how God provided the means for them to move in! Here is what Blake Burrough, one of the leaders, had to say: “The story is pretty wild. … Read More
UK and Europe Leadership Gathering.
In November 2021, eldership teams from Advance churches in the UK and Europe gathered in Poole, UK. They enjoyed friendship and connection, as well as some amazing input and times of worship and prayer together. We are so encouraged to hear about and see all that God is going in this region! Find the session recordings here below.
Advance team visits Uganda.
During October, a team from Grace Generation Church in Pietermaritzburg, SA, and OneTribe Church in Nairobi, Kenya, visited a group of church leaders in Uganda. Their aim was to strengthen the already existing friendships and relationships with church leaders in the area, as well as to encourage and exhort the leadership teams. They were privileged to gather in person, through conferences … Read More