A young church in Texas is now forging a partnership with young church plants in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. “Even with our relatively small resources, young mothers can launch missionary movements, and rectors can make a difference in the nations.”
~The Rev. Can. Jon Beadle

In the ongoing work of the Kingdom of God, nothing is more important than intercessory prayer.

The Anglican Prayer for All Nations Network (APFANN) seeks to help the Church respond to God’s call to uphold and advance His kingdom through prayer and praise. We seek to increase the number of Anglicans interceding regularly for the world.

Firstly, missions are not simply a part of ministry: they are the ministry. Jesus outlined his vision for the ministry of the Church in the Great Commission. And the Great Commission is exactly what it sounds like: a mission, a task to accomplish—to go and spread the good news! But as much as it is a mission, the Great Commission is also a command.

I wanted to find a ‘fun’ MAP talk from the long list 90 breakout options, and one talk jumped off the list: How to start a Thrift Store! What a divine appointment in an unexpected place! As Kim Perri beautifully taught us how to set up a thrift store to raise money for missions, I knew that my vision was possible. I truly felt ‘on fire’ as I returned home and shared the vision with members of the breast cancer community.

This past September, seven of us from Immanuel attended the New Wineskins for Global Mission Conference in North Carolina. This was the 30th year for this triannual gathering, and more than 1500 Anglicans participated. Jesus’ command to “make disciples of all nations” came alive in a powerful way as we prayed, sang, ate, conversed, and learned among Christians from over 60 countries. His command is being obeyed; the prayer that the Father’s kingdom would come to earth is being answered. But the fulfillment of the commission to introduce Jesus to all people in every nation is still ongoing.

As half a million people travel to San Francisco for Super Bowl LX (February 8th), the New Wineskins Anglican Freedom Network calls for prayer.

What if the thousands of people who gather for high-profile sporting events like the Super Bowl could become a force for good?

“I felt closest to God during Bishop Yassir Eric's talk. One of his points was that he was not here because he was special…but because Jesus met him and changed his life. I am often resistant to sharing the gospel, because I'm weary of "cultural colonialism" and proselytizing. But hearing Bp. Yassir say ‘Someone decided to share Jesus with me, and it changed my life,’ reminded me that we don't get a choice! This gospel is not ours to keep from others.”

I live in an area filled with all kinds of trees. Despite popular perception, a tree’s root system can be between two and five times larger than what we see of the tree above the ground. Icebergs can also have this fascinating characteristic. Recently, Love 146, a non-profit that works alongside children impacted by human trafficking, used the image of an iceberg to illustrate the gap between what most people think human trafficking prevention looks like and what it can also look like. The most difficult challenges of human trafficking can be hidden in plain sight and exist just below the surface of our understanding.

At New Wineskins Missions Network, we are profoundly grateful for the dedicated men and women who help advance global missions through their faithful service on our Board of Trustees. Today, we want to express our deep appreciation for two such servants who have given generously of their time, leadership, and hearts: The Rev. Canon Bob Lawrence and Dana Standridge.

As 2025 draws to a close, we at New Wineskins Missions Network pause with deep gratitude to reflect on the many ways God has been at work through this ministry as a result of your faithful prayers, partnership, and generosity. Together, we have seen the global Anglican Church strengthened, mobilized, and united for the sake of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

In a room with 1,500 Christians representing more than 60 countries, the Holy Spirit’s presence was palpable at every moment, and in every corner of this holy mountainside. New Wineskins was astonishingly well planned, well organized, and well executed. The great commission from Matthew 28:19-20 coursed through every moment of this gathering.

In a room with 1,500 Christians representing more than 60 countries, the Holy Spirit’s presence was palpable at every moment, and in every corner of this holy mountainside. New Wineskins was astonishingly well planned, well organized, and well executed. The great commission from Matthew 28:19-20 coursed through every moment of this gathering.

Are there any students from other countries attending your church? Might any of your American students know international students at their school whom they could invite to spend Thanksgiving with you? There is still time to invite international students to your home or church for a Thanksgiving meal and celebration.

“No Christian should sleep well at night while our brothers and sisters are being martyred,” said the late Charles Colson. Colson, founder of Prison Fellowship and former “hatchet man” for President Richard Nixon, was one of the top Christian leaders who in 1996 committed to promoting a worldwide day of prayer specifically to pray for persecuted Christians.

The International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church - IDOP is a very extraordinary and unique opportunity for great blessing. It’s a special day each year that encourages us all to come together as the Body of Christ in loving prayer for each other, in spite of the geographical barriers.

The New Wineskins Conference (NWC), coming next month, September 17-20 in Ridgecrest, North Carolina - has become my favorite of many Anglican conferences I have attended through the years. Here’s why. More than any other gathering I’m aware of, NWC immerses orthodox Anglicans in teaching, worship, prayer, and conversation centered on our main calling as Christians: Jesus’ Great Commission to His Church, given in Matthew 28. Jesus commanded His church to go to the ends of the earth, and make disciples of all the nations. New Wineskins is all about mission – international, national, and local.…

The New Wineskins Conference, only 5 weeks away, brings people together from all over the world. Many of them desperately need prayer. Some are missionaries serving in the most difficult mission fields – places of poverty, spiritual oppression, and even violence. Others are serving in churches in our province who also need a touch from the Lord. If you have experience in prayer ministry, will you consider helping to meet this need by being part of the team that prays for them in person? We’ve seen many breakthroughs in this ministry!

Because we are created in the image of God, the Creator, we too are creative beings. Creativity is part of our design, a reflection of His nature within us. We don't just connect with God intellectually—we long to engage with Him through all our senses. That’s why New Wineskins is integrating the arts into the Hope for the Nations conference, and Dandelion Ministries is excited to be part of this!

People are looking for purpose and for the meaning of life and they are hungry for a spirituality that embraces all aspects of their person—including the imagination. This is a visual generation that is overstimulated by ever-present technology, endless news cycles, and the demands of social media. But for decades Christians have tried to reach the culture without some of the church’s greatest resources: beauty and the arts. Art has the power to touch people’s hearts and minds. One of the ways that we can bring hope to our world that is searching for answers is through the arts.

In the wake of the devastating flood in the Kerrville County area in Texas that has claimed at least 120 lives and left 173 still missing, New Wineskins Anglican Partners have come together in a powerful demonstration of unity and compassion. Two truckloads of supplies, coordinated by the Anglican Relief and Development Fund, made their way from Baton Rouge, LA and Spring, TX to St. Michael and All Angels Anglican Church in Kerrville, TX, a congregation of the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word.