... Women in Cults You see a woman clothed in black from head to foot, with only a slit revealing her sorrowful eyes. Seeing her, you think, “The religious culture this woman lives in obviously oppresses her.” But what about a woman who looks like the mother on The Brady Bunch? She could be your neighbor, a co-worker, your child’s teacher. And she belongs to one of the many cults that now populate our nation. She doesn’t look oppressed. But she is—because her religious culture demeans women and uses them. For example, her religion may teach her that her husband is a god… and she must obey his every whim. Or, she may be taught that it is God’s will that...

    She is… She is an outcast in her own country.  She faces death threats and persecution from the government.  She is a missionary whose sacrifice is great.  She has suffered much loss, pain, sadness and rejection, but yet she still serves the Lord.  Sister N. is a woman of determination.  She is not easily discouraged and will not give up.   After failing to become a “good Muslim” by becoming pregnant at the age of 15, Sister N. received 100 lashes and was thrown into prison.  During the 7th month of her pregnancy she began to have complications.  She begged the prison guards to take her to the hospital. ...

Once again ANM has earned the top rating possible from Charity Navigator, one of the country's premier ministry watch-dog groups.  Charity Navigator has sent a letter indicating that Advancing Native Missions has earned a 4-star rating from their organization.  This rating reflects both the good stewardship of our organization and the growth that we are experiencing.  We give God glory for this signal honor.  You can read this letter from Charity Navigator by clicking here....

Greetings Ladies,I wanted to take this time to introduce you to a missionary that will be coming to share with us at Advancing Native Missions in March. There will be a Women's Brunch at ANM in the new addition on March 17th from 10:00am until noon. We will fellowship, have some snacks and hear Vanja Bule's story. Mark your calendars! This woman will be an encouragement to us all. Below is a short bio for your information. Meet Vanja BuleVanja was born and raised in Croatia on the border of Bosnia. Immediately following the Balkan War (1991 – 1995) at age 19 she began doing humanitarian work, and she moved to Bosnia permanently as a full-time missionary in 1997. Among other ministry...

R. A. Dickey, pitcher for the New York Mets is planning on climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro in Africa to help raise awareness and support for Bombay Teen Challenge.  Bombay Teen Challenge is one of ANM's ministry partners, and ministers in Mumbai, India helping rescue women from the bondage of sex trafficking.  You can read an article about Mr. Dickey's planned endeavor in the New York Times.  Also, you can find out more about Bombay Teen Challenge and give to this important ministry by going to their ministry page on this website....

        See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland. Isaiah 43:19   Dear Partners, Greetings from your family in Vellore. It is very hard to say or measure how much God blessed in 2011through this ministry. From my depth of my heart I would like to bring out my gratitude for the great contribution of your prayer, moral and financial support to reach for the unreached through this ministry. I am so encouraged and strengthen of your fellowship to work for the kingdom of God. We the children and family of REHOBOTH wish you all,                               Happy...

A New Book From ANM Press Imagine pastoring a church just a short distance from Ground Zero in New York. Imagine having to deal with the sorrow, horror and shock that followed the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Imagine having to help put lives back together again, and trying to make sense of it all. For Dave Epstein this was not something he had to imagine. He lived it. He is the pastor of the Calvary Baptist Church in New York. In the aftermath of 9/11 Pastor Epstein delivered a seres of messages to his congregation offering spiritual and emotional insight and help, and the love of God. This book contains these addresses. Pastor Epstein brings the timeless message of the...

Beauty for Ashes: Two Weeks in India       It’s 5:30 in the morning and the first sounds we hear are birds chirping outside the window. And yet an even sweeter sound competes with the tranquility of the dawn of another day. It’s the sound of children’s voices lifted in songs praising the one true God, Jesus. What children rise at such an early time to praise, worship and pray? The 70 children of Rehoboth Home, an orphanage begun by Malliga Chandran and her husband.  On July 13th a team of 8 people from ANM came to minister and work with the children, teachers, staff and HIV widows there. I was part of that team.     Every day we are...

Bill's Barbecue is a Richmond tradition.  Growing up in the suburbs of Virginia's capital you naturally learned to love this typical southern fare.  Delicious minced barbecue sandwiches, homemade limeades, and chocolate pie.  Yummy.  So when the Media Department recently took a field trip to Richmond for day of R & R after a busy season in the offices, I really wanted us to eat at Bill's. Our field trip was wonderful.  We were able to see some of the history and variety of Richmond.  We enjoyed a wonderful time of good fellowship.  And, yes, we got to eat at Bill's Barbecue.  That in itself proved to be an adventure.  Our Director for A-V ministry,...

A note from Mindy Spurrier, ANM Next Generation Director: God always has a purpose and a plan. When I first came to Advancing Native Missions (ANM) five years ago, one of the staff said, “Why is God bringing a music teacher to ANM?” Well, to be honest, I myself sometimes wondered why God had taught me so much about music then brought me to a missions organization. But in the last few years, God has been revealing his plans in the most exciting ways. The ANM Next Generation Department, which I direct, has begun developing curriculum for the American church to teach their children about how God is using native missionaries to reach the remaining unreached. With a grateful...

  Dear Christian Friends:  You have very likely been watching the reports coming out of east Africa.  Millions are suffering the dreadful consequences of a devastating drought.  Untold numbers are facing death in this crisis.  Probably many of you have been touched by the images of the drought-stricken victims of Somalia in particular, and wondered if there is any way you could help.   Now we can offer you an opportunity to do just that.  ANM is working with a Christian ministry that is on the ground and offering relief directly to the suffering people of Somalia.  The following is a letter from the missionary leader of this ministry, with...

  OUR PRAYERS WERE ANSWERED FOR... A Tractor and A Roof! Many of you received an email communication the beginning of last month (and you may have received the newsletter) concerning a need for Williams and Naomi Yindi from Unreached Peoples' Mission.  We are delighted to report to you the good results from that appeal, all of which came together in less than two months. God provided the funds to purchase the much needed tractor as well as the steel trusses to complete the church roof--which has been roofless for over three years.  The Yindis also needed 400 chairs, file cabinets, musical instruments, chalk boards, soccer balls, vitamins, transformers, and several...

A testimony from Maharashtra Village Ministries One of our many testimonies comes from Praful N. Swanker:   “My home was in turmoil. Our neighbors had a disagreement with my mother and cast an evil spirit on her. Each day her health deteriorated a little more. Priests and doctors offered no relief. An uncle suggested that we take her to the local missionary because he had heard that the name of Jesus was powerful. Desperate for deliverance from the clutches of this evil, the whole family began to attend the church fellowship run by Maharashtra Village Ministries' missionary Suresh Mohure. Through their compassion and prayer, mother was totally delivered and healed! As a result,...

Matthew 24:14 is the vision, heartbeat and ultimate goal of all we do at ANM.  Our passion is to enable our international partners to reach the unreached peoples of the earth.  This has been our focus since we began this mission in 1992.  It still remains the primary aim of this ministry.  To help achieve this very doable goal, we have launched a renewed effort to research, identify, and then help our partners evangelize the Unreached People Groups within their sphere of influence.  We call this endeavor Reaching the Remaining Unreached (RRU).  This effort is spearheaded by two brothers, Jonathan Cortes of Singapore, and one of our Board Members, Mr. Ron Tillett. ...

Attention all Parents, Teachers, and Children's Workers! Did you know that Advancing Native Missions has developed a weekly curriculum to help make missions come alive to your kids? Meet Addison Venture: World Famous Explorer and The Voice of Native Missions. Addison recently embarked on a journey to discover the 10/40 Window and invites your kids to join the expedition. Follow Ad as he travels the world, discovers cool artifacts, meets native missionaries, and learns the importance of sharing the Gospel throughout the world.   Each “Travel Log Entry” is followed by a way to “Dig Deeper” into the story using practical application. Your kids will be able to “Gear...

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Would you consider helping Philippine Gospel Association (PGA) purchase a new ministry vehicle for their medical outreaches?  Take a look at project #504 on our project page (for more information) and also go to our Southeast Asia tab and check out PGA's page.  The cost for this new vehicle is $15,000.00 but if many join in to help reach the goal, this ministry team could be using their new ministry vehicle in a short amount of time. The photo posted is one style of vehicle and PGA has decided to purhase a Kia L270  that seats 19 people. UPDATE: The ministry has collected $1458.25 and now they only need 13541.75 to be able to purchase this vehicle....

"As you begin to look at VBS curriculum, I beg you to wait before deciding, and take a good look at [The 10/40 Expedition] by ANM. This is a refreshing and unique VBS that deserves consideration." We had ministry-to-children.com write a review of The 10/40 Expedition: Quest for the Lost Window curriculum and are pleased to announce that the review is now up on their site for the whole world to see! We'd like to encourage you to take a moment to hop on over and check out the review. Please share it with all your kidmin friends. Help us spread the word about native missions to the next generation! Are you looking for a biblically-based, kid-exciting, missions-minded curriculum for your VBS. ...

Living Rock Bible School has held 23 commencement exercises since it started.    Emily Montes, a graduate of the school is the product of a wonderful couple whose dedication and love for the Lord caused the ministry to grow with few resources.  Once Emily graduated she felt the call to stay at the school and continue the work.     Emily pondered her life and stated this:  "Because of His ever sufficient grace, I am able to do what I do."  She knows that the Bible school helped build her faith and that God is always by her side.    Emily and her husband, Paul, carry on the work of Paul's parents.  Rizzy, has gone on to be with the Lord,...

She Makes a Difference...A Voice in South East AsiaMarlou Barredo and Susan*Note:  Susan's name has been changed to protect the ministry.Born of Muslim parents, Susan* was educated in a Muslim boarding school. One day her aunt, who was a Christian, asked her to come to church. When she went insidethe church, she had to remove her head covering. Through the move of the Holy Spirit,Susan eventually came to Christ. She left the boarding school and stayed with heraunt. Desiring to know more about God, she decided to go to Bible school and thereshe met her husband who was a member of the school's missionary staff. Her husbandwas from a Confucian background.Susan* and her husband started...

"By the grace of God, I will continue his work" God hears the prayers of a widow...    Manjula Mathew is truly a mighty woman of God.  Born into an Orthodox Hindu family, her family worshipped many idols.  In 1966, she married a Hindu man and two years later had a daughter.  There was always fighting in her home and she felt like she never had peace.  In 1970, her husband became very ill and required surgery.  His spleen was removed, but in the end he succomed to his illness, leaving his family in shock.  In June that year, Jesus appered to her in a dream and asked her to follow him.  However, she continued to worship idols.  A few years...

If you subscribe to either DirectTV or SkyAngel then you should get the NRB Network.  On Tuesday night, March 29, at 7:30 p.m. (Eastern) the NRB Network will present a program entitled Revelations.  ANM will be one of the ministries featured on this program.  If you have been wanting to tell your friends about ANM, native missions or indigenous Christian ministries, then watching this program might be a good place to start.  Check it out, Tuesday, March 29 at 7:30 p.m. (Eastern time)....

He was from a religious background, but not particularly religious himself.  He committed the typical sins of the youths of his time.  He was kidnapped at the age of 16, and sold into slavery.  He was taken to a land far from his home where he was forced to serve a cruel master for six long years.  Then, he made a bold escape.  He managed a journey of 200 miles on foot to the coast of the sea.  And there he found a miraculous deliverance from the land of his servitude!  Does this sound like the plot of a Hollywood film?  Maybe it should be, but it's not.  It is part of the story of Patrick of Ireland. Patrick was a man who...

ANM is pleased to announce that we have just recently received a 4 Star rating from Charity Navigator.  Charity Navigator is America's largest and probably best known evaluator of charity and non-profit organizations.  We give God glory and thanks for allowing us this acknowledgement.  We want to let you know about this so that you can rejoice with us, and also so that you can understand our commitment to excellence and integrity in Christian ministry.  If you would like to read a letter from Charity Navigator regarding this matter, please click here.  If you would like to see Charity Navigator's evaluation of ANM please click here....

The spring issue of the ANM World Missions Magazine is now available.  Click here to read the cover story:  "The Amazing Story of Church Growth in Nepal."  If you would like to receive a FREE copy of our magazine, simply click here to request your copy....

Whether you invest time, prayer, compassion or money—you can have confidence that your investment is handled by Advancing Native Missions with integrity and responsible stewardship.   ANM is a mission organization that seeks to find leaders who God has raised in different tribes, people groups, and nations around the world to effectively bring the Gospel to the unreached peoples in their regions.  ANM thoroughly vets many missionary organizations around the world.  New international ministry partners are chosen in accordance with ANM policy based on doctrinal integrity, financial transparency and accountability, fruitfulness and faithfulness, and the strategic orientation...

Nine years ago we at NLM showed the Jesus film to members of the Yalmo tribe in Darjeeling. A chief of this tribe named C.B. Khati was adamantly against Christianity and was even successful in reconverting Christians back to Hinduism by performing Hindu rituals. In June of 2010 he called our pastor in the area for prayer because he was suffering from extreme sugar diabetes problems. The pastor saw him, prayed for him and then returned home.Three days later he called the pastor back saying, "My wife and I want to accept the Lord Jesus Christ as our personal Savior. I'm not going to live much longer and before I leave this world I want to be saved. I know that Jesus Christ is the Way, the Truth,...

  A girl named Rosy married a hard-working yound man and they had two beautiful children. For ten years they lived happily in peace until Rosy's husband began drinking in 2009. It did not take long for the habit to affect his whole family. Frequent fights broke out his new addiction left Rosy and the children without their basic needs. One night an argument broke out as usual. In a rage, Rosy's husband grabbed a knife and drove it into her throat, severing her vocal cords. He then did the same to himself, as kids were crying in the background. Paramedics arrived, and emergency surgeries were performed on both of them. While she was in the hospital a "man" came into her room and told her...

I am one of the teachers at GEBS as I want to share the things that God has taught me. I thank God for GEBS and for the people whom He his using to challenge me to really live by faith. To God be the glory! My name is Glory Suplico from the province of Palawan. I enrolled in GEBS in 2007, leaving my husband and two children in Palawan. In spite of hardships, financially and emotionally, I was able to endure because I truly love the Lord Who called me. He has proven to be true to His promises. I am now in my third yead in the seminary. My husband and two daughters are now with me at GEBS. God has been so faithful in providing for our needs. I am earnestly praying that the fire in my heart...

The following words of wisdom were sent to us by one of our native missionary partners... A Few Important Truths This Week...  ·         You are most like God when you do two things – when you love and when you forgive. ·         Whenever your faith is tested, something glorious is about to happen. ·         The greater the warfare, the greater the blessing that is coming. ·         The greater the delay to persevering prayer, the greater the answer when it arrives. ·        ...

God used a woman in our church to rescue her nephew named Chui. Shortly after his birth, Chui's mother dumped him at his grandma's house, and she was never heard from again. When Chui was four-years-old his grandmother suddenly died and he was left homeless. By the young age of eight he was addicted to cocaine. When he turned 13, he was taken to a rehabilitation jail. However, when he was ready to be released at age 18, there was no home to go to and no one to take him. Feeling abandoned he began cutting himself and he tried to escape. For punishment he was put in a cooler cell for three months! In November his aunt who is a member of our church, went to get him. The following Sunday, she brought...

I am Pastor Sellry Eli Pioquinto. I came to GEBS when I was a boy. My aunt took me here and I said then, "When I grow up I would study here." However, being an only child, I was overprotected by my parents. After high school I studied in different secular schools in Bacolod City but did not finish because I knew God had called me to the ministry. I enrolled in Doane Baptist Seminary with sufficient support but i abused  God's blessings. In my third year I was disciplined. In defiance, I left the seminary, went to Manila and stayed away from the Lord. For seven years I wasted my time and lived in the world. But I praise God that whomever He loves, He chastens. I returned home repentant and...

In September, Randy Odom and I travelled to Colombia, South America.  Randy is a member of my church.  We spent two weeks in Colombia, spending time with the Ocampo family (Helman and wife Rosaba, Deysi, their daughter and Brandon their son-in-law), who has largely been responsible for taking the Good News of Salvation through Jesus Christ to the indigenous tribes of Colombia.  God’s has laid on their hearts to reach all of the 80 indigenous tribes and plant five hundred churches within these tribes by 2015.  So far, their ministry has reached 39 tribes and has planted over 130 churches throughout Colombia.  Part of their ministry involves a training center that...



  The protests in Egypt have drawn the attention of the world in recent weeks.  Just a few days ago we received these photos at the offices of Advancing Native Missions.  These pictures illustrate the unrest and turmoil that is currently happening in Egypt.  Please remember to keep this country in your prayers.  And especially remember to pray for our Christian brothers and sisters in Egypt.                              ...

We have been blessed and encouraged so much by Carolyn, a sweet, industrious widow who continues to knit hats for the warehouse.  The first time she called us, she told us she had “lots of hats” and was wondering if we could use them.   When we went to pick them up we were blown away!   We loaded boxes and boxes of “hats for Jesus” into the mission van.   Imagine our surprise and delight when we began counting them and discovered she had knit just under two thousand colorful, attractive hats!  Two hundred went into the Middle East container and the majority went on the Republic of Georgia container to warm the heads of many adults and...

Philippine Gospel Association, a fruitful medical ministry in the Philippines is in need of a projector for their ministry.  For only $500.00 this unit can be purchased for PGA and they can take their ministry training a step further as they reach many for Christ through medicine. If you would like to help, please read more in our projects column, project #640....

ANM's missions-minded curriculum is featured on this video...

One of our ministry partners has a need for an otoscope and opthalmoscope set. Philippine Gospel Association is a medical missions team serving those in need in the Philippines. These instruments, which are used for checking the ears and eyes would be a wonderful addition to their current equipment. Many of the medical outreaches they hold have individuals that have severe problems but without proper equipment, it goes undetected. If you would like to supply funding for this need, please check out project #644 in our list of projects....

This is a brief note we received from P. G. Vargis, a very effective indigenous pastor and missionary leader in India.  This prayer request outlines the busy schedule of a native missionary, giving you a glimpse into his life.  Please pray for this busy brother...  (Editor) I need prayer... On [Jan.] 26th I am speaking to the para medical staff of Mumbai univeristy in the morning.  To the professors in the afternoon.  Subject:  family life.  Please pray. On the 27th - I am speaking to the 1000+ Senior High school students plus their parents in Ernakulam in the morning.  Subject: How to study.  In the evening and onwards I will be in different...

A  garage sale is another good tool for your ministry, group or organization to use for raising funds. This idea comes from a church in Maryland and is supplied by a staff member here at Advancing Native Missions (Thank you JoAnne). Their church did this annually to raise funding for their missions outreach. The idea is to sell space to people in the community who are interested in participating in a neighborhood garage sale. You make money on the spaces sold but you also have members of the church or organization donate items that will also be sold with all proceeds going to missions.    The method used was to also combine the sale with a family fun day...

One of our partner ministries in the Philippines is in need of two sets of Glucometers for their medical missions.  Philippine Gospel Association (PGA) is a medical ministry that is headed up by Dr. Linda, a small lady in stature, but a giant when it comes to the spiritual and medical needs of her country.  PGA has a dedicated staff of pastors, doctors and dentists that give of their time and knowledge to reach many in the Philippines.  What they lack is equipment to do the necessary tests and examines to help their patients. Would you consider giving to this great need?  One unit is $250.00. If you are interested in giving, please see project #643 in our list of projects. ...

Philippine Gospel Association (PGA) is a medical missions team that ministers to the poor and needy in the islands of the Philippines.  As doctors, their HEARTS are for those that may not have a means of medical attention without their help. More importantly, they share the love of Christ to each patient that attends one of their clinics. Though physical hearts may have medical problems, PGA realizes that knowing Jesus is the "real heart" problem.  PGA is in need of a portable ECG Machine FME 501X to assist them on their medical outreaches. Would you consider making an investment to help purchase this equipment?  If your "heart" is touched by this need, please see project...

Another idea for meeting a project need: A co-worker of mine shared that her local church gave small piggy banks to the members of the church (this could also be broken down to the children's ministry or just the adults).  Each person takes their pig home and attempts to weekly fill it up in any creative way imaginable.  Every week, on a given day, the pigs are brought to the church and emptied into a larger container.  The class that raises the most money receives a pizza party or some other form of award for their hard work.  The contest can be set for a certain number of weeks and the funds can be given to missions as a church or...

ANM’s Christian Mission Projects Department offers you (your church, Sunday school class, etc.) a way to directly assist native missionaries. Most missionaries need certain things to maximize the fruitfulness of his/her Christian ministry: Vehicles (bicycles, motorcycles, scooters, jeeps, boats) to help take the Gospel to the lost and avoid miles of walking on foot. Bibles or other Christian literature (tracts, Bible study guides) Computers (and related equipment such as printers) for word processing, record-keeping, and sending updates through e-mail And sometimes, native missionaries encounter special needs for larger projects such as church buildings, funds for children’s...

The following is a report received on January 16th from one of our ANM staff members who is leading a short-term missions trip to Guatemala: Just wanted to check in briefly while I have internet access to let you know that my two teams arrived safely in Guatemala yesterday. The team I traveled with had an interesting experience while traveling and were late getting here. We arrived four hours late and after everyone else got here, but we arrived safely, although a little tired. We got a great night's sleep last night which refreshed us. Today we went to church in the morning and spent the afternoon here at the mission. One team spent the time getting to know and play with the orphans.The university...

You can see a short (7 minute) presentation of the ministry of Advancing Native Missions on the American Family Association television network.  The segment about ANM will air during the Revelations program.  This will be on Saturday, January 22 at 11:00 a.m. (EST)....

Earlier this year the television production crew of the "Revelations" television show visited the offices of ANM.  Revelations is a TV series that is featured on Christian channels in Florida, as well as being presented on a number of Christian cable and satellite networks.  Each episode of "Revelations" offers the viewers a glimpse into what God is doing through various ministries around the U.S.  The "Revelations" crew spent several days videotaping ANM leaders, donors and friends about the work that we do.  If you would like to see the "Revelations" segment on ANM, just click below.  If you would like to know more about "Revelations" then please click here.             ">...

In July of 2010 an 11 member team of Philippine Gospel Association, (PGA) went to Bohol Island for evangelistic medical, surgical and dental missions outreach in a small community.  More than 500 patients came for medical treatment!  Many new converts came out of this mission!  Pray for all the pastors and Christian workers as they follow-up with the new believers! To read more about the ministry of the Philippine Gospel Association please click here....

Dear ANM Family, Loving greetings to you India. Thank you for your prayer and contribution which has enabled us to bless many in the name of Jesus, so that their lives will be meaningful and fruitful for the Lord and for India. The church in Orissa is growing inspite of so many hurdles. The believers are more strong than before though their rehabilitation is not completed.  We are praying for God's blessing on them in 2011. Our churches are celebrating Christmas with  joy. The believers in this cold season are full of happiness to remember God's love through His son Jesus Christ.  Many of the refugees are still living in tents, for they have not completed their houses. In...

"Everything we do is started with prayer and we give God the glory for all He has done."  Malliga Chandran started the Rehoboth Home for Children as a refuge for orphans in India. Malliga and her husband work tirelessly to offer the children of Rehoboth Home safety, unconditional love, and a family.  Rehoboth Home for children is a place orphans can call home.  Each child is given an opportunity to learn about the love of Jesus Christ.  To hear the children sing of God's love in their broken English is truly remarkable in this community of Hindu worshipers.  Malliga's dream to spread the love of Jesus has grown into more than she could have imagined.  God...

Thank you for helping us shine the light of Christ into Iran this year. The light cannot be contained. In Iran today, once the light shines on one family member, it soon reaches others. The light shines in Tehran : Mona began witnessing to a lady she met in Tehran . To her surprise, the lady, Sahar, told Mona that she and her husband, Issa, had already met Christ but had no one to help them grow as believers. Sahar asked Mona if someone could teach and disciple them.  Mona arranged for two Elam graduates to meet with Sahar and Issa every two weeks. Each time they met, other members of their family joined them, and each time two people came to faith in Christ - a father, sister, mother,...

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The Southeast Asia Christmas Story God blessed them and said to them, "Be fruitful and increase in number; fill the earth and subdue it. Rule over the fish in the sea and the birds in the sky and over every living creature that moves on the ground." (Genesis 1:28) Mankind was meant to fill the earth and subdue it. It was God’s command. Yet the post flood inhabitants seemed to want to stay in one place and make a name for themselves. "So the LORD scattered them from there over all the earth, and they stopped building the city. That is why it was called Babel—because there the LORD confused the language of the whole world. From there the LORD scattered them over the face of the...

The following list is our tentative schedule for Construction Team Ministries 2011 projects. Feb. Phillipines: Help train leaders for a vocational training center in Camp JeLoy April: TBA June: Croatia: complete an addition to a church in Orahovica June: England: continue carpentry, painting projects at Elam ministry Aug: Ukraine: Convert a cottage into a six-unit staff building in former Communist youth camp Oct: TBA Nov: Mexico: Continue work on church building for Seedtime and Harvest Ministry in San Pedro   IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN JOINING OUR COMMITTED TEAM IN THE WORK OF THE KINGDOM SPREADING THE GOSPEL WITH HAMMER, TROWEL, PAINTBRUSH AND SHOVEL,  please contact us at:                                                ...

Malliga Rehoboth Home for Children     Malliga is a warrior in India.  She is a voice for the voiceless.  She cares for orphans and widows whose lives have been affected by the HIV epidemic.The Rehoboth Home for Children has been a safe haven for 70 children and the widows who cannot take care of their children.  Malliga is praying for the continued resources to buy medicine for the widows and keep the home for the orphans. ...

    Come eat at Chick-fil-A and a percentage of your meal price will go to Missions. Make sure to tell the cashier that you are with International Women's Ministries and they will record the total. (You are welcome to visit the drive-thru as well, please tell them at the window.) The fundraiser will go to support International Women's Ministries to "Help Wipe the Tears of our Sisters."  Hope to see you there!  Some of the women's team will be there to meet you and answer any questions!   710 Shenandoah Village DrWaynesboro, VA 22980(540) 932-9209...

ANM is concerned about people.  We recognize that everyone has needs and burdens.  Part of our calling as a ministry is simply to love people and help carry their burdens by praying for them.  If you have a special need that you would like to request prayer for, please let us know.  Simply click on the email address that follows and let us know your prayer request:  requests@adnamis.org   We often gather for special times of prayer in our office.  We will be sure to include your requests in our prayer times.  Remember, Jesus that "if two of you shall ask touching anything on earth, it shall be given them of my Father in heaven."...

Here is an update from Mindy Spurrier, the ANM Staff Leader for this trip:  We are headed to the Philippines in February to SEE what God is doing, SERVE those who are working, SHARE the love of Christ by serving those in need, and SHARE what we have seen when we return.  Just this week I worked on the schedule and it looks like the team will be doing ministry in prisons, working with a medical mission teams at a feeding center, possibly some light construction, musical concerts, puppet shows, working with young leaders, seeing some amazing, fruitful ministries, and giving out lots of encouragement.  I am working with our national leaders to firm up the...

05th Dec.2010Dear Prayer partners,Late last night, we received a phone call from Chhattarpur that Arun’s Mother was admitted in the hospital as her blood pressure shot up. Her heart was not pumping blood properly. Early this morning suddenly her BP dropped too low. Just now I received a call that she is doing better. Please pray for her. As many of you know she was diagnosed with a heart condition that is working only 30% and she has three blockages. Please pray that she will be all right soon and come back from the hospital.We both went to visit her on her 72 birthday on 30th November. We came back on 3rd Dec. She was alright and looking better than before. North India is getting very...

God met us this weekend at the alter at Victory Hill Church of God.  Women have said that the prayer time and the missionary stories were life changing!  Praise God for all that was accomplished!  "Thank you for everything you and your team did for the Ladies Prayer Spa and for asking me to share in a part.   I believe the day was ordained by God.   I felt God met us with a spirit of Comfort during our prayer at the altar.  I know I left with a peace that I hadn’t felt for some time." Please see our gallery of photos to see more of what took place.  There was a time of renewal for women during the Spa time.  There was a time of worship and...



The IWM women's team is doing a fundraiser to support some of our goals in 2011. All of this is an effort to help wipe the tears of sisters around the world. Please click on the link and view our fundraiser. If you have any questions feel free to email me. The online event is live today and you have until December 17th to make your purchases. To read more about IWM you may go to Advancing Native Mission's website: http://www.advancingnativemissions.com/departments/represent/women You may also forward this to friends and any small group that might want to help with this endeavor. God is on the move and I believe women are the connectors to take Christ to the nations. All of the proceeds will go...

Are you a teacher with a desire to encourage and train other teachers in third-world countries?  Our Education Advocates team could use your passion and expertise on their trip to India in July 2011 (dates TBD).  The team will work in the school at Rehobath School for Children and will help provide a professional development experience for their teachers.  We are looking for educators who are interested in using their gifts and talents to help others. Rehoboth is a wonderful ministry reaching out to children whose lives have been affected by HIV. If you are interested in learning more about the details of the trip, please contact Sonia Cabell....

Peniel Gospel Team is an extremely effective ministry reaching many different groups in North India.  One of their outreaches is a ministry to children.  Just click on Children's Home if you would like to read about what is happening in this ministry outreach....

On November 21 we received the following letter from Danny and Cita Montes, the missionary leaders of Living Rock Ministries in the Philippines: "Dear Brother Romy, "Last Sunday right after our church worship a tragedy has happened. One neighborhood in Calbayog City, a neighborhood called Aguititan, near the of the port of Calbayog, was burned down.  There were 800 families who lived in that neighborhood and all their houses were burned. I have 21 families that were affected and they a members of our church.  Unfortunately they only got few things out, since it was right after our church worship. "Our youth leader Melanier, and his wife Margie, was one of those that was...

This is a great opportunity to teach women a skill which will increase the ability to earn an income, but more importantly, the gospel is shared daily with those attending the sewing center training.  Check out project 493 for more information.  ...

North India Communtiy Outreach in India distributes blankets to the needy of Northern India.  A small gift goes a long way in warming the body and the heart!  If you are looking for a place to invest, maybe purchasing blankets is right for you.  Please read more about this under project #608....

“Who satisfies your heart with good things, so your youth is renewed like the eagles.” Psalm 103:5 Join International Women's Ministries for a day of rejuvenation. Be rejuvenated Mind, Body and Soul!  Hear stories of missionary women, pray for missions around the world.  Get a facial, mani-pedi or a massage.  The Prayer Spa will be held at Victory Hill Church of God.  Hear what God is doing around the world in some very difficult mission fields.   Located at 140 Paterson Mill Lane, Crozet VA.  22932.  RSVP to Autumn Graves at autumn@adnamis.org or call 540.456.7111. ...

Are you interested in making an impact for Christ around the world?  Do you want to share the gospel in creative and tangible ways using the gifts and talents God gave you?  Then consider being a part of what God is doing in Africa.  In May 2011 (dates TBD), an ANM team will be in Ghana and we could use YOU on our team.  We will visit the ministry of Center of Good News which is located in Tamale, northern Ghana.  Of the one million people in Tamale's metropolis, 95% are Muslims.  CGN has a vision to share God’s love with the Muslims firstly by being their friends and going through life’s challenges with...

  Join us as we travel to the Philippines to serve alongside several different island ministires. One of those ministries is Asian Youth and Children's Ministry (AYCM) located on Negros Island.  Since 1989, this ministry has taught thousands of youth and children about Jesus and His love through camps – overnight camps, one-day camps, school retreats, leadership training seminars and youth fellowships.  The kids have fun and their hearts are touched by the Lord.  The camp facility is called Camp JeLoY meaning “Jesus Loves You.”  AYCM has many other programs including a feeding ministry, a clothes closet and Christian kindergarten school.  We...

International Women's Ministries will be exhibiting at a women's conference this weekend and would like your prayers.  Pray that we would touch hearts with the ministry and the message that the Lord has given us! ...

In recent weeks portions of Indonesia have been devastated by the volcanic eruption of Mt. Merapi.  One of our indigenous ministry partners has sent a message regarding this to our ANM offices: "Dear beloved in the Lord,"The volcano is still erupting up to this day.  Even today it erupted three times and we have soft ash raining on us.  Believers of three house churches on the slope of Mt. Merapi had to evacuate down into another location about 50 kilometers (31 miles) from the villages where they were located.  They were forced to do this to escape the hot volcanic clouds.  So far our location is okay, even though white ashes are...

  Diwali is the "festival of lights" that originated with Hinduism but is now celebrated by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs.  The festival honors several religious events.  It also pays homage to Lakshmi, the consort of the Hindu God Vishnu. This year, 2010, Diwali begins on Friday, November 5.  The festival lasts for five days, and is a national holiday in India. Diwali is a good time to remember that as Christians we honor the true Light of the World--Jesus Christ.  He is the Light that has come to every man, bringing the shining truth of the Gospel and liberating brillance of the message of His sacrificial life and death.  ...

      Looking for a cool way to raise support for a mission project?   Is your youth group, church or family willing to work to provide income to meet a need?  How about running a "rent-a-kid" program.  IT'S EASY!  Placing posters in your local area or church stating that children and youth are available to provide odd job services for donations. This is a wonderful way to raise support and makes the giving much more meaningful.  Perhaps cleaning a car or home, mowing the lawn or raking, planting grass. etc., the ideas and methods are endless.  Consider picking a project from our project list and then be creative! ...

If you subscribe to either the Christian Television Network or live in Florida and receive WFGC then keep an eye open for the Revelations TV series.  On Friday night, November 5, at 10:30 p.m. (Eastern) CTN-WFGC will present a segment of Revelations.  ANM will be one of the ministries featured on this program.  If you have been wanting to tell your friends about ANM, native missions or indigenous Christian ministries, then watching this program might be a good place to start.  Check it out, Friday night, November 5, at 10:30 p.m. (Eastern time)....

Names changed to protect the ministry**   Nearly 40 ladies and some of our staff arrived from all our ministry areas – Jamkhandi, Jagdal, Asangi, Rabkavi, Bellatti, Kittur and Dastikoppa.  There were housewives, widows, single mothers, prostitutes and HIV+ among them. The first session started soon after lunch. I spoke on “You are Special”. This was to boost their self image – to accept themselves as God’s wonderful creation.  One woman testified that she had never accepted herself and suffered from very low self esteem.  God spoke to her heart to love the way He had made her.   This session was followed by beauty care. We had already...

    Women's Prayer Spa coming to Advancing Native Missions in November!  Come feel rejuvenated in mind, body and soul!  More information coming soon.  Contact Autumn Graves at 540.456.7111 or autumn@adnamis.org for more information....

A mission conference will be held at The Well in Johnson City, TN. Please feel free to swing by and learn about what God is doing around the world....

ANM is hosting its first annual "Family Reunion Weekend Retreat" this coming weekend, October 15-17....

Please note:  The names have been changed to protect the ministry! 12th Oct. 2010Dear Prayer Partners,Missy* arrived home on 9th October. She had a very fruitful time in Adelaide. She learned a lot in the Providence Conference. In Sunday morning worship in our Children’s Home she shared her experience. We are so pleased with her.Preparation for the Ladies meeting is in full swing. Yesterday I had a meeting with the staff who are going to help in the Retreat. Our older girls had a class on how to do a simple facial. The ladies who are coming for the Retreat are going to enjoy the facial. I have bought all the needed items and gifts for the retreat. About 35 ladies are expected to attend...

Catherine Mitala and her husband Alex have a ministry in the most difficult of areas...  War torn, Uganda.The women have  overcome great obstacles with the help of Back to Bible Truth Ministries (BBT).  The women have been abused, raped and have low self esteem.  She trains them in a vocation and gives them the tools they need to succeed and feed their families.   She also runs an orphanage for children who are affected by wars.  She now has upwards of 900 children.   The orphanage is unfinished.  They will donors to come forward and help them finish this project.  God is able.  The Lord hears the cries of this woman of God!  Isaiah 58:9...

On September 6, 2010 ANM appeared on CornerStone Television as part of the "Revelations" series of programs.  To view the ANM video that was aired on this program please Click Here ....

Through Her Eyes...Hellen's Prayer Requests Meet Hellen Malande This letter recently came from a missionaries wife who is a leader in her own right.  Her desire is to equip women for success in ministry and the workforce, so women can be self sustaining.  IN HER OWN WORDS...Dear Autumn,   Kindly accept my apologies for the delay in responding to your mail.  I have been very busy a project for income generation for the family that I hardly remember to check mail or if I do most likely the network is unreliable and poor connection more so on the days when I travel with my husband which takes many hours on really bad roads.   Below is my response:   What...

Attention:  Because of the sensitive nature of this ministry names are not given.  If you want to know more about this ministry or want to contribute please contact Autumn Graves 540.456.7111 21st Aug 2010,Dear Prayer Partners.We left our house at 6 am on 16th August.  Two of our girls accompanied us to Jagdal where our church was celebrating 1st anniversary. We were late so my husband was driving the van fast and did not realize that the gas in the van was finished. Our van stopped in the middle of the road. We do not have AAA or any other way to get the gas. He hitchhiked and got half a gallon of gas to reach to the gas station. We reached Jagdal church before they started the...

Helping Wipe the Tears of a Sister in Bangladesh... Elizabeth carries on the work of her deceased husband.  The New Covenant Church is teaching adult literacy while sharing the gospel.  they are also teaching children to read and write.In Elizabeth's Words:    * As a Muslim country our women are always neglected in their family especially in village and rural areas in Bangladesh. They are always deceived from all kinds of advantage. That's why most of the women in village are illiterate and gets married before their maturity. For that reason, most of the time they die to born their first baby. So, it is our request, please pray so that they can get a minimum free education...

The Directors of OBI share about the ministry of encouraging native pastors  :...

Many women are held captive in the red light district of Bombay.  Some are youth that were sold into the lifestyle and hopelessly continue thinking there is no way out.  Bombay Teen Challenge is making a difference as they rescue these ladies, one at a time.  There is a great need to furnish the home that has been built to house those rescued.  Perhaps you could help with this need!  Take a look at project # 271....

A quality education is important in changing the life and future of a child.  A Christian education not only trains them in skills for making a living in the future but also shares the love of Christ.  Make education available in a safe, loving atomosphere by providing funds for project # 385, the Genesis School Building....

Pray for Shobha, a Missionary to India  Background: Shobha works in REACHING, RESCUING, RELEASING and REHABILITING young girls.  She has a home that runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  She teaches the girls skills to give them another way to live.  She and her husband Arun, also have a ministry to HIV and AIDS patients.  This is only a snapshot of what the ministry does.      This is how Shobha has requested that women can pray for her: Shobha wants to have a strong testimony in the community where her ministry isShe would like more time to spend with the LordShe has requested that when conflict arises that she would handle it in a Christ-like...

Living on the streets of India, young and alone!  Many youth live this way because they know nothing else.  Bombay Teen Challenge is making a difference for many young men because they care about their futures.  Please consider helping this ministry provide for young men - a place of security, where the love of Christ will be exemplified.  Check out project #272....

Exciting new project entered 08/13/10.  If you are interested in helping share the gospel and provide income for needy families, check out project # 385....

Sixty years of age and married 40 years, Pastor Ebongo and his wife live in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo, Africa.  For the past six years he has been faithfully reaching out to one of the "least reached" people groups of our world - the Batwa people, better known to the Western world as the "pygmies."  It is estimated that 450,000 pygmies live in the rain forests of central Africa.  They live in very primitive conditions suffering from disease, discrimination, and, at times, even cannibalism from other tribes.  Twelve of these "for whom Christ died" were part of the OBI in Kinshasa, the capitol of the Congo.  There they discovered love and acceptance. Pastor...

Sukarna was a government official in this north Indian state.  His life was without purpose; his family was in shambles.  At the invitation of his brother-in-law he attended an OBI in Gangtok in 2005.  At that conference his life was completely changed as he dedicated his life to God.  We met him again in the OBI in Siliguri in 2008.  This time he came as a spiritual leader with a stable family and is involved in the work of sharing the Good News in north India.  He thanked God for OBI!...

Providing bikes for missionaries is a wonderful way to support missions.  Perhaps you could make the life and work of a native missionary easier. Take a look at Project # 343....

If you answered yes, then read more about a great opportunity in Indonesia by looking at project #137....

A simple blanket!  Many people in the world have one, most people have extras in closets, just in case.  Imagine living in an area of the world where temperatures can become extremely cold and not owning one blanket.  This ministry based in the Northwestern part of India shares the love of Christ in many ways.  One wonderful way is giving a blanket to those in need.  The photo attached shows the joy of members of a leper colony (radiant smiles and laughter).  Phyically they suffer, but this ministry is taking the time to show them love.  If purchasing a blanket is something you would like to do, see project # 241 for more information. ...

Purchase a new pair of shoes and throw away the box - that's how I do it!  Yet, in Kashmir, India, shoesboxes are being recycled to bless many children.  You ask how?  The Ministry of KEF fills empty shoeboxes with simple gifts bringing joy to the hearts of children.  This is an exciting, effective project that I am certain you will want to be a part of.  Read more about this on project # 242....

Jerry Harding, Co-Director of OBI, just returned from Honduras where he and a group of pastors conducted an OBI conference with one of our valued partners. At the same time, an ANM medical team was established to provide examinations, medicines and help to our pastors. There was a tremendous moving of God and both the OBI team and medical team reported tremendous blessings.  ...

To preach God's Word to the lost, missionaries go from village to village by foot.  With a bicycle, more villages can be reached in the same amount of time, protecting the missionary from aching legs and feet.  Want to help a missionary obtain a bicycle and increase the effectiveness of his ministry?  Check out project # 62 and bring smiles of joy to a native missionary today!...

Operation Barnabas International is a ministry that seeks to encourage and advocate for native (indigenous) missionaries who are seeking to reach unreached people groups. ...

Can't give the full amount needed for a project!  That's ok!  Give what you can and as others give also, the project will be fulfilled.  Thank you for reviewing our projects....

Well, it may be August, but Advancing Native Missions is already planning and praying for 2011. ANM's construction team, Barnabas teams, and many others have begun scheduling trips to go and serve. Even our OCH team has also been busy starting plans for missions trips in 2011. So far it looks like our team will be leading trips to serve alongside native missionaries in India, Ghana, the Philippines, and maybe more countries. There are so many options here at Advancing Native Missions to go and serve alongside native missionaries, to see and experience what God is doing. We would encourage you, if you have ever wanted to take a trip, please contact us today and we would love to share with you...

One of our main goals is to find ways to engage the next generation in what God is doing through native missions. But we need your help, and we need your prayers. Please continue to pray that  God's power, presence, and guidance will be our strength and ever-present help. We have found that to engage means "to make active". Therefore, we must: educate the next generation about native missions by developing fun, interactive, native missions-minded, God-centered curriculum/resources so children & youth leaders are empowered. stress the importance of prayer by giving children & students ways they can pray for native missionaries. give opportunities to students to use their talents...

We are at the CMxpo.com here in Kentucky and held a "scoop" at our booth. We were able to sit with Children's workers from around the country and encourage them to engage their kids in missions. We know that not all of you were able to join us here at the Expo so we thought we'd bring the Expo to you. Click here to download a free PDF with 10 ways to make missions real & fun for you and your kids! :) Please let us hear back from you!If you have a fun idea of how you have highlighted missions with your kids, then email Rebekah and let us know. Authored by: Mindy...

2010 is flying by, and your prayers have been GREATLY appreciated! Because you are all so faithful in praying, we wanted to briefly update you on our comings, goings, and what God has had us doing these last few months. Since January, our team has been engaging the next generation by: Attending... The International Children's Pastors' Conference Liberty University's Missions conference The International Christian Retail Show ANM missions conferences The Global Children's Forum, a movement that is helping develop an Open Source disc for children's workers around the world, but mainly in the 10/40 Window. We've encouraged... Educators to come alongside native ministries by using...

Togo, Africa, is a country that is held in great spiritual darkness. Many of the villagers there live under the control of voodoo. Witch doctors use these practices to cast spells on the people and cause them to become sick or even die. The villagers cling to this darkness for fear of the witch doctors and also because they make a profit from selling hand-crafted objects to tourists who don't realize the strong voodoo connections these items have. But there is at least one ministry that is shining God's Light in the darkness. The workers of Army of Christ Mission (ACM) spend a lot of time on their knees. They first pray to determine which villages God is calling them to evangelize....

Bo Barredo, president of Advancing Native Missions, stands before a group of Filipino pastors. "This pastor and his wife have four children," he explains, motioning to the couple who stand next to him on the stage. "Since age 12, their oldest son has played the drums during their worship at church. He is now 17. His drum set is made from plastic bottles that he fills with water to make the different pitches. His cymbals are the lids from his mother's cooking pots, and even the lid from the slop jar in the bedroom. I think God would have us take an offering right now and buy this pastor's son a set of drums." As the invitation is given to place an offering in a basket near the stage, every pastor...

Lily and Elise were raised by missionary parents. They grew up in a dangerous area where people were shot and killed on a daily basis and children were taken away from their parents and forced to serve in rag-tag armies. The girls ministered alongside their parents in a variety of ways until one day the family discovered that someone wanted them all dead. Lily and Elise followed their parents to the airport, hiding behind garbage cans and anything else that would provide them cover along the way. The family escaped to Florida, which provided a place of refuge for a time, but it wasn't long before God called them back to their native country to serve the war-torn people. Saying goodbye...

Author: Trisha Tolar   Last October I was privileged to visit Hope of Life, our ministry partner in Zacapa, Guatemala.  This ministry has a heart to reach the lost in Guatemala. On ministry location they have an orphanage, school, old person home, nutrition center, and warehouse. They also go out to the villages and do feeding programs and plant churches. God is doing an incredible work through His people. In the last month, there has been some major flooding in Guatemala. Be in prayer as the ministry team at Hope of Life is reaching out to those who have lost everything. The Motagua River Floods Causes Great Damage In The Region: As a result of the excessive rain brought on...

As June is coming to a close, we want to encourage you to continue praying for those native missionaries who are reaching their own peoples in Latin America. But before this month ends, we also want to share with you an opportunity to GIVE. Therefore, we have asked our ANM Warehouse Team to tell us how children, students, and teachers can help those in Columbia hear the Gospel, and they responded as follows:COLUMBIA: In the midst of great persecution, Christ to the Unreached Tribes has been bearing fruit for 29 years.  Their vision is to have 500 churches among the 80 tribes by 2015.  We at Advancing Native Missions want to be a part of this vision as we equip and encourage these dedicated...

Author: Rebekah   Monica is one of the most active people in her church. At only twelve years old, she reads better than most adults in her village. Since most of the village members are illiterate, they were curious to know the secret of Monica’s excellence in reading. Her answer is simply, “The Bible.” After one of the first church services that was held in her village by a neighboring ministry, Monica requested to be given a Bible so she could read these precious stories with her own eyes. Her determination to learn more about this Jesus caused her to excel at reading, and she became an inspiration to her classmates as she began to read the Scriptures to them.Then...

Today we are introducing our third and final intern for the summer. Enjoy getting to know Heidi. Who Are You? My name is Heidi Durham. Tell Us A Little About Yourself: I am from Bradford, New York (which is upstate near Watkins Glen, in case you follow NASCAR). I am a senior at Liberty University with a major in graphic design and a minor in English. I love photography; it is my outlet. When I see things, I see them through a camera lens in my mind. Why Are You Interning With ANM? When I was in high school, God gave me the opportunity to be a part of two mission’s trips, one to Thailand and another to Australia. Since my first trip, I have always been drawn to missions. When I began...

Samuel thought he was going to die for sure. His heart pounded frantically in his chest as he considered what could very well be his last conscious thought. “What about my wife and children?” Children. It was children who had ambushed him. These boys were as young as thirteen years old. They had most likely been wrenched from their homes and forced to serve in this rag-tag group of guerilla soldiers. Samuel looked around once more, and suddenly he didn’t see a group of killers with guns trained on him. He saw a bunch of frightened, teenage boys. “You’re afraid,” he observed. “You’re afraid of the fact that you could die in any given moment. I have...

One day,  seventeen-year-old  Antonio  was near a church with his friends. They had been throwing rocks at the church building for weeks, but this day a bet was made. Whoever could sneak up to the front of the sanctuary and touch one of the girls who were praying would win this bet. Antonio stood in the doorway, waiting for a chance to make his move. Suddenly the pastor pointed straight at him, bidding him to come to the altar, but Antonio was not there to accept Jesus into his heart. He waited until the pastor closed his eyes in prayer before he slowly made his way forward.  But as he drew near, the pastor opened his eyes. He asked Antonio what he was doing there. “I...

We at Advancing Native Missions hope to be your missions resource center. In addition to introducing you, your family, and your church to wonderful native missionaries, we have also published a few essential books and curricula that can aid you as you learn more about God's heart for the lost world. Today, I'd like to highlight a missions-minded curriculum aimed to teach the next generation about the 10/40 Window. Learn how we can reach those who have not yet heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ by supporting native missionaries. Check it out by visiting: www.the1040expedition.com Authored By: Mindy...

Take  a moment to consider the Himalayan Mountains. They are so beautifully breathtaking, attracting hundreds of tourists to the area... but only at certain times of the year. These mountains can be as dangerous as they are beautiful. The climate and temperatures are extreme. And yet there are people who call these mountains their home - people who live in isolation forced upon them by the cold and snow. Who reaches these people with the saving message of the Gospel? There are a few who would dare to venture into the dangerous realms. Native missionaries who were born and raised in the area, who were somehow reached with the Gospel, and who long to see their people be freed from...

Watch "A Time For Harvest" Hear Bo Barredo and Carl Gordon, the Founders of ANM, share about their vision of reaching the unreached peoples of the world through the work of indigenous missions.      ...

Romy Mendoza was skin and bones when he was found by a native missionary in the Philippines. Diagnosed with an acute and drug-resistant TB disease, Romy was waiting to die just as his parents and siblings had before him. The government doctor who examined Romy told the native missionary the sad news of Romy's condition, but even knowing how slim the boy's chance of survival was, this missionary took him into his home. Romy was taken to a Christian Medical Clinic where he stayed in the isolation room. For more than a year he was prayed for, fed, clothed, given medications, and most importantly, treated with loving care. After that year had passed, a doctor took his chest x-ray and declared that...

For those of you who are using the 10/40 Expedition curriculum, perhaps you would like to take a slower introduction to native missions before diving into this five-day expedition of a lifetime. Why don't you begin preparing your children ahead of time by telling missionary stories in their Sunday School classes? Kids will be amazed to learn that the miracles of the Bible are still happening around the world today. Don't know any missionary stories? ANM press has come up with a book of 100 inspirational stories of missionaries from around the world. These short stories consist of only two pages, so they could be easily worked into any setting, and there is a good chance that you...

The 10/40 Expedition is up and running! Churches all over the United States are making their plans. What I find most exciting about these expedition preparations is that these hardworking children's ministers are sharing their wonderful ideas with me. In the past few weeks, I have heard so many amazing suggestions that I feel should be shared with others who may be leading an expedition. I will try to keep these posts coming faithfully every Saturday, so be sure to check back in for the latest expedition news. Now for tip #1... As you may know, the most unique part of The 10/40 Expedition is the opportunity to have a native missionary come share with your kids. We've had several people...

Happy Spring! It is a beautiful day here in Virginia. ANM is in the midst of a busy season preparing for summer activities and itinerating about 20 native missionaries. We are so thankful that God has given us the privilege to serve these ministries around the world and be a part of His Kingdom work. As we look towards making summer plans, we want to let you know about opportunities for your youth. If you are a youth leader, teacher, parent, a youth yourself, or someone involved with middle school, high school, or college students, then you don't want to miss this opportunity. ANM would love to host your group at our home office for 1-7 day work/retreat outings. This would be a mission trip...

A ministry in South East Asia recently conducted a children's camp. At first they were disappointed that only forty children showed up, but God would quickly reveal that He had big plans for this seemingly small group of kids. On March 10th, the Holy Spirit began moving among these kids. All forty of them felt convicted and began crying out, "Lord, forgive me of my sins!" This was followed by other confessions such as, "Mom and Dad, forgive me for telling lies to you." After the revival and repentance had taken place, the children continued to praise God until 12:30 at night. Even though the camp was only scheduled from March 8th through March 12th, the date was extended through March...

The 10/40 Expedition: Quest for the Lost Window's first pilot church was a huge success. Kids enjoyed the Biblical dramas, the cultural crafts, and even the regional snacks, but it was rather obvious to see that the majority's favorite part of the experience was getting to meet a native missionary. Donald works with a ministry in Mexico that runs a large variety of outreaches - many having to do with drug prevention. They formed a soccer team with the intention of keeping kids away from drugs and off the streets. They hold yearly youth camps and run breakfast outreaches in a poor village among their many, many other outreaches. Donald came to the US to share...

This week there have been two testimonies from schools that truly have touched us in our department. Both schools show what happens when students of all ages catch a vision and invest in God's work around the world. SCHOOL 1: A Christian school in Charlotte, NC, hosts a  missions week each year. Leading up to the week they introduce a project to the students and tell them to do extra chores, sell something, or do something to collect for the project. For the last few years they have collected money to send Bibles to Iran. This year they continued this project to send Bibles to Iranians who cherish the Word of God. The students truly went above and beyond what one could imagine....

Those of you who have been hearing about “The 10/40 Expedition: Quest for the Lost Window” have probably posed the question: “Why missions?” Why is that the focus of this curriculum? Allow me to do what I do best and use a story to illustrate my answer… Once upon a time, there was a little girl. Let’s call her Alexa. Alexa was born into a family that supported native missions. She grew up hearing missionaries' stories that reminded her of the Bible stories about God’s miraculous provision. Alexa soaked in all that she heard about missions – especially when she was at missions conferences. The church she attended hosted these events once a year,...

For the last few days, Trisha and I have have been traveling to visit friends, family, churches, and attend a few mission conferences. As we travel, there is one question that always comes up...Why Native Missions? Well, indigenous nationals are people who are sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ in their own country. We call these people native missionaries.  They are Christians in their home countries sharing their faith in Jesus Christ with their family, their friends, and their neighbors. They know the language and the culture -and that is half the battle. These Bible believing brothers and sisters are part of our family, the Body of Christ. If we pray for them, support them,...

Introducing Trisha Tolar, Director of Student Missions: I grew up in the church as a pastor’s kid. Most of my early memories are being in the church or with our church family. I am so thankful the Lord gave me the privilege of having wonderful Christian parents. When I was five years old I began asking my parents questions about God and what it meant to put my faith in God. They were very faithful in answering my questions and letting me know anytime I wanted to accept Christ as my Savior to let them know. I remember the day vividly. I was outside playing on my swing set by myself, and I felt this nudge that it was time, I was ready to take the step of accepting Christ as my Savior. I...

Enjoy some thoughts from Erin Wyldes. She is a senior in high school and is a part of Ottumwa Community Church in Ottumwa Iowa. Her family has been supporting ANM for 16 years. Impacting young people to serve those around them and impact the world is the reason we do what we do. "Missions and ministry has always been an important thing in my life. Being a PK (pastors kid) I was brought up in ministry but throughout growing up I have learned to love missions.  To start out, my holy discontent would be caring for others. I feel really strong about not letting people fall to the way side, no matter who they are. I feel strongly for any one who suffers in any way. Another side to the struggle...