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....

Read Entry #61 Advancing Native Missions presents... IN THIS UPDATE Travel Log - Entry #62 Dig Deeper Gear Up Prayer Pocket Ask Adeline Twitchy's Travel Tips     Need curriculum? Check out Advancing Native Missions' www.The1040Expedition.com Travel Log Entry Number: 62 Location: Tiananmen Square Subject Explored: Hope    I had to get away, and for the first time in my life, it wasn't the explorer in me saying that. I needed to put as much distance as I could between me and Tat Shing....



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...

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,...

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. ...

Ministry Watch is a "watch dog" group which monitors Christian ministries and non-profit organizations.  Each year they select 30 ministries that they consider are prime examples of accountability, transparency and good stewardship.  They call these "Shining Light Ministries."  ANM is currently listed as one of these 30 Shining Lights.  You can check out the Ministry Watch website to see the complete list, and to review their evaluation of ANM as a ministry.      ...

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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....

ANM Staff Member Recognized with National Award   Dr. Grant Richison, ANM Missionary-At-Large and an international lecturer with our ministry, has just been awarded a First Place for his book Certainty:  A Place To Stand.  This first place award was given in the category of Apologetics/Evangelism by The Word Guild.  The Word Guild is an association of Christian writers, editors and publishers in Canada.  The award was presented on June 15, 2011 at a black-tie gala at the headquarters of World Vision Canada.   This book is a critique of the Emergent Church movement.  This movement began in the late 20th century and has moved across the world in the past decade. ...

Advancing Native Missions has a variety of books, missions curriculum and other resources available for your consideration.  Purchase books or missions curriculum from this present website. Want to teach your children about missions? Want to learn more about our native missions-minded curriculum before you purchase? Then please visit  The1040Expedition.com to learn more about The 10/40 Expedition: Quest for the Lost Window....

As you know, President Obama announced last night (Sunday, May 1, 2011) that after ten years of intense effort by U.S. military and intelligence forces Osama bin Laden, the founder and leader of Al Queda, had been killed by U.S. Navy Seals.  While many rejoice at this news, as Christians we must be conscious of the situation this creates for many of our brothers and sisters overseas.  The thought that there might be reprisals in the wake of this event must have occurred to many of you.  Sad to say, this is already the case.  We have already received reports from our ministry partners reporting such reprisals.  This follows other attacks on Christian...

March 2011 To Our Dear Friends, We rejoice in the Lord for your generous responses to our appeal letter to meet the various project needs for our recent trip visiting with Philippine Gospel Association (PGA). PGA’s hosting of a Post-Valentine Dinner Concert for a Cause - Amazing Love was a success!  We had a good crowd of 250 people who attended the concert and were blessed by the singing of Mindy Spurrier with the ANM Team and the Faith Singers coming from different evangelical churches in Cebu City.  Dr. Linda Balugo extends her heartfelt gratitude for your special love gifts to make Maghaway Project 2011: “Shoes for a Child” a reality.  Dr. Linda...

The triumphs and sufferings of a native missionary in India: Dear ANM friends. Greetings to you in the mighty  our savior Jesus name! We had good time of Church service this morning.  We rejoice in the Lord that a new family was added in the family of God.  During the service Demons we cast out in the name of Jesus Christ, many people we set free. While coming back Joy and I were singing praise song Joy was standing in the front of the scooter and Pushpa was sitting in the back.  As we were crossing jungle two young boys came in the motorbike from behind snatched the purse from the Pushpa’s hand in the running scooter.  I did try to follow them but...

Read Entry #26 Advancing Native Missions presents... IN THIS UPDATE Travel Log - Entry #27 Dig Deeper Gear Up Prayer Pocket Dear Adeline Twitchy's Travel Tips     Need curriculum? Check out Advancing Native Missions' www.The1040Expedition.com Travel Log Entry Number: 27 Location: Advancing Native Missions Subject Explored: Gifts    Lately I'd been feeling like the rope in a game of Tug of War. The pull to become an advocate for native missions was on one end tugging against my desire to be a...

To Help the Suffering in Myanmar, please click on this link.  Choose "Other" as your contribution type, and then select "Myanmar Earthquake."  Thank you. We have just received photos of the devastation (see below)   Update on Myanmar Earthquake (April 4, 2011) Our hearts are still sorrowing in the aftermath of the horrific earthquake that struck Japan last month.  However, the enormity of the Japanese quake and tsunami has virtually eclipsed another calamity in Asia, this time in Myanmar (Burma).  On March 24 this Southeast Asian country was struck by an earthquake now said to be of a 7.0 magnitude.  Although the loss of life is much...

Introducing one of ANM's ministry partners... Christians Understanding Islam.  This ministry equips Christians with information and education regarding Islamic beliefs, the history of Islam, and how to witness to Muslims.  To find out more, please click here....

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)....

 We are all aware of the tremendous tragedy that has occurred in Japan.  An earthquake, a tsunami, ongoing nuclear radiation concerns, and mounting problems have left this nation devastated and in great need.  And even though Japan is a highly industrialized and economically powerful nation, no country is completely prepared to adequately deal with a disaster of such magnitude.  The need there is great.  However, although many feel sympathy for the people of Japan, the reality is that donations for the Japanese calamity are far below what is needed or has occurred in the past, such as with the Haiti earthquake last year.  But...

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...

(From Tanzania) In Tanzania, as in other African countries, soups and stews are served in a consistency that is as thick as our stews.  Coconut bean soup would be used as a meatless main dish by increasing the quantities of beans and rice.  However, this recipe has been thinned to a soup consistency with additional water.  Any dried beans, such as black-eyed peas or pea beans, can be used in this soup.  Just cover them with water and cook until tender before combining them with the other ingredients.  Coconut milk and the delicate use of curry give the soup its unusual flavor.   In a 3 quart saucepan saute the following: 1/2 cup onion, chopped finely1/2 cup...

Fava bean recipe from Syria       These broad beans are known throughout much of the world.  They are popular from China to Peru.  They are widely used in Egypt, Ethiopia, Greece and Iran.  They are very nutritional, and have significant amounts of key vitamins.  Fava beans have been known since ancient times.  Indeed, in ancient Rome they were used as a means of casting a vote.  They are common in many cultures and cuisines.  They also are associated with many folktales.  In fact, the famous beans of the Jack and the Beanstalk story were probably fava beans.         Ingredients   15 oz. can of fava...

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....

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...



  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.                              ...

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....

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...

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...

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.             ">...



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....

  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.  ...

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)....

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

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 ....

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....

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....

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!...

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....

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...

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...

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.      ...

Advancing Native Missions has given me the opportunity to meet many faithful servants of God from around the world. Ever since I was a little girl meeting missionaries who came to speak at my church, I was impressed by their giving hearts and how they served the people of the world. These missionaries labor tirelessly and give endlessly. But while they serve the nations, who is serving them? It isn't an exaggeration to say that these missionaries give all they have. They would rather go without than to see someone else in need. Many pastors in foreign lands don't even have enough money to buy the clothing they need. Advancing Native Missions has taken on the project of clothing the pastors of...