Asian Missions Advance, 91 – Asia Missions Association

Asian Missions Advance Newsletter

Spring 2026 / 91st

1. Sacramental Missiology: Translating Transcendence in the “Haunted” Secular Context

Sacramental Missiology is proposed by evangelical co-authors of this article in the context of “post-Christian West” in general and secular New England in particular, characterized by “immanent frame” and expressive individualism. Sacramental Missiology is an integration of the theology of Dynamic Trinity and the theoretical framework of Relational Interactionism…

2. I Am Changing the Face of Global Mission

[Ryan Shaw]

In November 2011, shortly after moving from Izmir, Turkey to Chiang Mai, Thailand, I experienced a moment of profound clarity. While driving, I sensed the Holy Spirit impress a phrase upon my heart with authority: “I Am Changing the Face of Global Mission!”…

3. Gender Equality and the Role of Women Leaders in the Philippine (Local) Church

[Donna Castillo-Tan]

Gender equality is an enduring issue that spans generations. It’s crucial to recognize the equal worth of women and treat them with respect and dignity. Various forms of gender inequality exist, some more overt than others. Addressing all these forms is essential. We must build a society and culture where women are valued and provided equal opportunities as men. Remember, women and girls comprise nearly half of the world’s population and hold significant potential…

4. Persistent Prayer – A Global Christian Response to the Challenges of Our Times

[Jason Mandryk]

As we look around our world at the array of disasters, disorders, and disintegration, it is easy to become discouraged. At the time of this writing, conflict in the Holy Land has murderously escalated and much of the Middle East and North Africa region has become a theatre of proxy wars. Russia is accused of over 50,000 war crimes in their invasion of Ukraine. Myanmar keeps bombing its own citizens…

5. One Meal, One Prayer, One Neighbourhood At a Time

[Tonyvic Tira]

Supper Club is a demonstration of missional discipleship in a context of hospitality taking place in Alberta, Canada. It was not built around a program, but rather, around a table. Most of our key moments happened in living rooms and public parks, not on stages. These aren’t stories of big campaigns but of everyday people living as relational missionaries…

6. Mission Trends and Church Growth in Nepal: 2025-2026 Report

[David Prasain]

Nepal is a diverse and historically religious nation located between India and China. Long known as a Hindu kingdom until the early 21st century, the country now exists as a secular republic with constitutional guarantees of freedom of religion. Over the past few decades, Christianity has been one of the fastest-growing faith communities in Nepal, with thousands of churches and numerous local believers active in mission and ministry…

7. The 15th Triennial Convention of The Asia Missions Association

[Asia Missions Association]

It is with great joy that we announce the upcoming 15TH TRIENNIAL CONVENTION OF THE ASIA MISSIONS ASSOCIATION (AMA), to be held at Onnuri Church, Incheon, Korea, from September 14~18, 2026. The theme of the Convention is “Gospel and the Future of Humanity.”…