Advancing the Church (ATC) is a coalition of like-minded ministries with a shared desire to advance the church in hard places.

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An invite from @PastorCroft to our Ministry in Hard Places conference August 14-15 in New Albany, Indiana. Early bird discount ends tomorrow. Find out more advancingthechurch.org/confe…
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Hear from leading voices in ministry! Our incredible lineup of speakers at #AdvancingTheChurch 2025 will share insights and practical tools for impactful ministry in challenging contexts. 🖊 Register now: advancingthechurch.org/confe… #ChurchLeadership
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Prepare to be equipped during the Ministry in Hard Places conference Aug 14-15. Learn how to better minister in poverty, brokenness, addiction, abuse, and social struggles. Early Bird registration is OPEN! Don't miss out. #AdvancingTheChurch advancingthechurch.org/confe…
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Register for the upcoming Ministry in Hard Places conference and hear from speakers like @mez1972 August 14-15 | New Albany, Indiana Early bird registration ends July 1. Find more info and register here ➡️ advancingthechurch.org/confe…
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Pastor, artificial intelligence can be helpful, but it certainly cannot preach your sermons. Here's why
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Would you pray for these Nepali pastors?
Our second Nepali Cohort kicked off yesterday! Pray for these brothers as they begin two years of training—equipping them to plant and pastor healthy churches across Nepal. 🇳🇵 #ChurchInHardPlaces #Nepal #ChurchPlanting
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A great resource from our coalition partner @practicalsheph They are #AdvancingTheChurch through equipping pastors to shepherd the bride of Christ. Explore this 🆓 Cohort offering which kicks off in January 2026.
Pastors, are you looking to sharpen your ministry skills and connect with like-minded leaders? 🤝 Our FREE online cohort is designed to equip you with practical tools for effective ministry in today's world. This is a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and be refreshed alongside fellow shepherds. Don't miss out on this incredible FREE cohort led by @PastorCroft! Registration for 2026 is OPEN NOW practicalshepherding.com/coh… #PracticalShepherding #PastorResources #MinistryEquipping #FreeCohort #Shepherding #PastorLife #ChurchLeadership
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AdvancingTheChurch retweeted
I made it to Dallas! I’ll be at the booth later this afternoon. Feel free to come by.
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Pastor, how do you lead through change?
"Pastors often find themselves needing to lead a church through change. Not all change carries the same weight, but regardless of what the change is, we can either lead wisely or lead foolishly." #Leadership #ChurchLeadership practicalshepherding.com/art…
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AdvancingTheChurch retweeted
$2.99 | Pastoral Friendship: The Forgotten Piece in a Persevering Ministry Kindle Edition by Michael A. G. Haykin, Brian Croft, James B. Carroll amzn.to/3FJzcC4 #kindledeals #ad @Christian_Focus @PastorCroft
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We're here for #SBC25 come and find us in the exhibit hall and find out how @MileOneMission, @20schemes & @practicalsheph are #AdvancingTheChurch
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One of the 3 ministries of this coalition is @practicalsheph They exist to help pastors thrive. One way that do that is through practical content like this. Give it a read, and be encouraged.
"Preaching is one of those things we know can't be replaced. It doesn't work without a human connection." -David Cook practicalshepherding.com/art…
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If you're in Scotland you should consider this important conference from @20schemes
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Join us in Inverness on June 21 for the #20schemes Day Conference Women’s PreCon! Connect with believers and hear rich teachings from @mez1972, @Chris86Davidson, Al MacInnes, Sharon Dickens, and others. Book now! 20schemes.info/june-daycon-2…
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Take a listen and find out more about the Ministry in Hard Places conference taking place August 14-15, 2025.
📢 The Newest EP. Of @PSTrenchTalk is out now‼️ practicalshepherding.com/tre…
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Friends, be encouraged that as we strive to maintain peace and harmony, God equips us with His grace and strength to overcome differences and reflect His love. advancingthechurch.org #churchinhardplaces#gospel#GoodNews#advancingthechurch
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