Identify, disciple, and release
In Dangriga, Belize, Tim Groff and his team remain committed to their mission: to identify, disciple, and release. What does that mean? They spend time with many young adults, helping to identify pote...
22 Juni 20254min
What prayer can do
Last fall, Elizabeth took a course from Identity Exchange, the ministry of Jamie Winship, known for his incredible testimonies of God at work in his own life. After that, Elizabeth put together a work...
15 Juni 20253min
Embracing awkwardness
As Michael Clancy enters his eighth year as an urban missionary, he wholeheartedly dedicates himself to helping men transition from prison and programs back into society. Back in 2016, he met Shawn, a...
8 Juni 20253min
God makes things more beautiful
In his few years of ministry, Austin Zuercher has repeatedly seen this happen: he makes what he thinks is a well-thought-out plan, and in the end, it changes. He can choose to follow the vision God ha...
1 Juni 20253min
How did we get to this place?
The Anabaptist movement celebrates its 500th anniversary this year. In these five centuries, Anabaptist churches have been multiplied around the world, making it a truly global movement. In fact, curr...
25 Maj 20254min
"Brokering" relationships
Jeremy and Jennifer* are EMM regional representatives for Southeast Asia. Their theme for this year has been ‘brokering relationships’. This is a new term Jeremy learned during a 20-hour road trip wit...
11 Maj 20254min
He helps when you ask
Lena Kauffman served as a participant in the 2023–24 Advance cohort. She is currently serving as an Advance staff intern for the 2024–25 Advance team. So what inspired Lena to stay on as Advance staff...
4 Maj 20254min
The beginning of "Doorways"
Rat intestines for lunch, anyone? Wear a matching shirt with your host family. Sit on the floor for hours. Find creative ways to communicate when there is no shared language. Tag along on a hospital v...
13 Apr 20254min
