By: Gareth Bowley There is something deeply encouraging about seeing what happens when faithful gospel partnership is given time to take root. Our July 2026 visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo was another significant milestone in the ongoing work among church leaders in Haut-Katanga Province. Across Likasi and Lubumbashi, we saw growing evidence that the gospel is not simply … Lire la suite
A new chapter in Central Asia: visiting Shanyrak Church in Kazakhstan
By: Matthew Hosier Exploring gospel partnership in a new region for Advance In August, we had the opportunity to visit a church in a part of the world that is entirely new to our movement: Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan. Situated in Central Asia between Russia, China and the other Central Asian nations, Kazakhstan is a vast and rapidly developing … Lire la suite
Gospel reformation in the Democratic Republic of Congo
In recent years, we’ve seen how God has been at work in the Democratic Republic of Congo, bringing renewal to churches, leaders, and ministry networks across Lubumbashi and Likasi. What began in 2023 through a relationship between one Congolese pastor and Advance leaders has developed into a growing network of churches being shaped by biblical teaching, leadership training, and a … Lire la suite
Putting down roots in Milan
Milan is Italy’s second-largest city, home to millions of people and a strategic centre of culture, business, and influence. It is also one of the places where God is opening a new door for gospel advance in Europe. In late 2025, Jeremy and Jen moved from Grace London in the UK to Italy to establish a new church in Milan. … Lire la suite
Strengthening churches across Nepal and India
Across the mountains of Nepal and throughout India, pastors and church leaders are faithfully serving their communities, often in challenging and under-resourced contexts. Despite the obstacles they face, our more than 50 Advance churches in this region continue to preach the gospel, make disciples, and strengthen local churches. Over the past two years, church-to-church partnership has played an important role … Lire la suite
Opening doors into Latin America
One of the encouraging developments across the Americas has been the strengthening of relationships that are opening new doors into the Spanish-speaking world. In late 2024, Iglesia Avance in Orlando, Florida officially joined the Advance family, becoming the first Spanish-speaking church in our movement. While this is significant in itself, it also represents something much bigger. For many years, Advance … Lire la suite
Financement pour l'implantation et le renforcement des églises
Advance existe pour implanter et renforcer les églises. Souvent, cela nécessite un soutien financier et ce document définit comment les églises partenaires peuvent accéder aux fonds. Les subventions peuvent être accordées dans trois catégories : Formation, Envoi et Soutien. 1. FORMATION Afin d'implanter et de renforcer les églises, il est nécessaire d'avoir un flux constant de personnes bien identifiées et ... Lire la suite
Church to Church
Strengthening churches across Nepal and India through global partnership Across the mountains of Nepal and throughout India, local churches are faithfully preaching the gospel, making disciples, serving their communities, and planting new churches. Many of these pastors lead in challenging and under-resourced contexts, yet they continue to serve with remarkable faith, perseverance, and courage. Church to Church exists to connect … Lire la suite
Internships in Advance
An internship is about more than just receiving training – it’s about formation. As you walk with others and invest time in God’s Word, prayer, and mission, we trust that God will shape your life, clarify calling, and deepen your love for His church. As a movement, we offer a coordinated, thought through internship year to help develop disciples and … Lire la suite
Un appel au partenariat apostolique
Un blog invité par le Dr. Andrew Butterworth. Les églises et les extrémités de la terre Votre église a-t-elle un impact au-delà de votre ville ? En 1900, John R. Mott, lauréat du prix Nobel de la paix, a rédigé une brochure intitulée "L'évangélisation du monde en cette génération". Il s'agissait d'un appel audacieux à l'action : la mission de Jésus d'atteindre toutes les tribus et toutes les langues pouvait-elle être accomplie par les personnes vivant sur la terre à l'heure actuelle ? Lire la suite