Stories - Avant Ministries

STORIES

of Global Impact and Transformation

STORIES

of Global Impact and Transformation

02 Oct 24

Phil Schroeder // Retiree

Church Planting Recruitment

Encouraging the Next Generation of Goers

Our retirees have many years of experience and wisdom to offer! On the blog, Phil Schroeder shares encouragement from his own experience to the next generation of goers.

18 Sep 24

Alix Funk // Missionary in France

Church Planting Field Story France

The One Worth Running To

How can we glorify God through activities like sports? Read Alix's story about using running to share the gospel and bring the Lord praise.

04 Sep 24

Heather and Matt // Missionaries in Thailand

Recruitment Thailand

Teaching the Unreached

What does it look like to teach about God at Christian international schools? Read how workers are sharing the gospel in Thailand through education!

21 Aug 24

Cross-Cultural Worker

Church Planting Field Story

Crossing the Line Is Just the Start

When a new church is planted, we rejoice! Yet church planting is just the beginning. Check out this story to learn what it looks like to cross the line to just the start.

07 Aug 24

Recruitment Department // Anna Boyles

Global Recruitment

Immersion 15

What would it look like for young adults to serve in various ministries across the globe for 15 months? Read how Avant is using Immersion 15 to give participants the chance to do just that!

17 Jul 24

Kylee Watts // Missionary in Alaska

Field Story USA - Alaska

Where You Lead, I Will Follow

In making plans, we can think it's all up to us, forgetting to trust God to provide. This story highlights a journey of relying on God to provide through support raising.

03 Jul 24

Scott Yingling // Director of Global Engagement

Church Planting Global

The Creative Challenge of Cross-Cultural Church Planting

Cross-cultural church planting does not look the same everywhere. Read how Avant is implementing multiple skills, methods, and strategies to reach the world with the gospel!

19 Jun 24

Recruitment Department

Church Planting Recruitment

One Goal, Diverse Strategies

Planting healthy churches in various cultures, languages, and countries requires creativity. Through diverse strategies, Avant accomplishes this goal. Read more in this blog!

05 Jun 24

Candace Coppinger-Pickett // VP of Member Care

Global ISC

Glorifying God Through Relational Care

Relational care is a pillar of Avant. By investing in the well-being of our missionaries, we enable them to invest in the eternity of others. Our commitment to care is highlighted in this blog.

21 May 24

Kirk Blackwell // Director of Training

Church Planting ISC Training

Ends Driven, Outcome Based

Avant operates as an ends driven, outcome based organization to reach the unreached with the gospel by planting healthy, reproducing churches. Read more to learn about this pillar of Avant.