In today’s TBT resource, Donnie Griggs reminds us that one of Advance’s distinctive values is genuine relationship. He speaks of his own experience in leadership, and how the next generation must fight for these crucial connections. What will it take? Donnie walks through the real challenges, the personal postures, practices and patterns we must establish to succeed in building robust, … Read More
The Bridge Community Church, Missouri
Brief The Bridge is a 13 year old rural church in Leadington, Missouri that is filled with faith that God can do big things in small places. The church has had the great joy of seeing God use them to reach the local community, nearby communities and even churches around the globe. Prayer points Ongoing leadership development of their next … Read More
Parkhurst Community Church, Johannesburg
Brief Parkhurst Community Church launched in January 2013 under the leadership of Doug and Claire Fell. Parkhurst is a trendy, eclectic area that is home to a community who have largely abandoned their faith. The church has close partnerships with a local student ministry and anti human trafficking movement, and long to see greater fruit in these partnerships. Already 7 … Read More
Grace Church Truro, England
Brief Truro is a village in the south west of England. The region is rich in natural beauty, but poor in spiritual vitality. John Wesley was a regular visitor to Cornwall and hundreds of communities were impacted by the church planting movement that he influenced. Since then, many of the lights that burned bright have gone out. Their vision is … Read More
Grace Church Cardiff
Brief Owen and Charlotte Cottom planted Grace Church, Cardiff into Grangetown in South Cardiff, Wales in early 2018. Grangetown is a diverse community, facing a number of social challenges since the decline of the local manufacturing and coal mining industries. Prayer points Pray that many would come to faith through the opportunities that have already emerged for the church to … Read More
Jubilee Community Church, Cape Town
Brief Jubilee Community Church adopted a small congregation in Cape Town’s city center 2 years ago. The team has witnessed a remarkable revitalization take place, as the Spirit has drawn people into this historic church community with a 143 year heritage. Prayer points Pray for new leaders to join the core team – the church recently sent a key couple … Read More
Heading back down the mountain after the Global Conference
For many the Global Conference was a high point of the year. It was a refreshing time of fellowship with friends and an opportunity to re-calibrate hearts amidst busy ministry calendars. ‘Coming down the mountain’ is often done with some hesitation after a rich time together and yet it remains the only way we can take the good things we … Read More
An update from Matt & Alli Gould in Springville, UT
Matt and Ali Gould moved to Springville, Utah 7 years ago to plant a church in Mormon heartland. We caught up with them, now well into their planting story for a quick update on this pioneering community of Christ followers.
In case you missed it | June
Every month Advance published a ranges of stories and updates on our social media channels. This is a summary of all of those items, in case you missed it! Articles this month include: recordings from the recent Global conference, a brilliant update from a historic church in the center of Cape Town, stories of churches leaning into partnership around the … Read More
Trinity Grace Church, London
Brief In December 2018, a small team led by Andy & Vicky Allen moved into Wembley (North-West London) to plant Trinity Grace Church. Wembley is known internationally for being the home of the English national football team, with its iconic stadium and arch playing host to some of the world’s biggest sporting and music events. Over the years the population has boomed and so … Read More