Reflections from Advance 2019

Reflections from Advance 2019

The following blog post is by Anitha Abraham. Anitha lives in Dallas, TX with her family, is involved in leadership at her local church and also leads a women’s ministry named Whispers and Fringes. She shares her experiences from the Advance 2019 Conference.  I...
Being White at a Church With Indian Pastors

Being White at a Church With Indian Pastors

What is it like being a non-Indian at an Indian-led Church? As I considered this question, I felt the need to come up with something very profound. I love my church family and am grateful for so many specific things that relate to the leadership, community, mission,...
Reflecting on Advance One Day in Dallas

Reflecting on Advance One Day in Dallas

The Advance Initiative hosted its first ever One Day Conference in Dallas, Texas on April 14th.  Over 80 individuals from Dallas, Houston, Austin, Oklahoma City and Tulsa gathered together as we reflected on the uniqueness of being an Indian American Christian. Having...
Being White at a Church With Indian Pastors

Rediscovering the Richness of Malayalam Hymns

Songs and Hymns have historically expressed the devotion, gratitude and worship that floods the heart of Christ followers. I enjoy hymns and songs of devotion that are rich in Scriptural truths and sound in doctrine. True worship is always God-centered and is often a...
I’m Not Indian…But I Love Advance Initiative

I’m Not Indian…But I Love Advance Initiative

Let’s be clear: I’m not Indian. I’ve got friends that are Indian. I’ve had entire (nuclear!) families of Indians stay in my home. I’ve eaten Indian food both with and without Indians, but always used utensils. I even have an Indian goddaughter (this is technically not...
The Sabbath Is More Than Just A Fancy Word

The Sabbath Is More Than Just A Fancy Word

“Sabbath” is a word we don’t use much. Growing up, I assumed it was a fancy word the Bible used for “going to church,” or maybe a religious practice we didn’t have to worry about. Through the Sabbath, God is actually telling us something about his character and who we...