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Energize and Educate the Church for Global Outreach

ANM speakers help you cast a vision for global outreach, inform your organization or conference about current needs and opportunities, and show them how they can make a meaningful difference in God’s kingdom today.

  • Biblical missions teaching and inspiration
  • Transformational testimonies
  • Real stories of the impact churches like yours have made
  • Global insights and up-to-date missions stats

Note: our speakers are available for in-person or virtual events.


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Oliver L. Asher

President

Oliver and his lovely wife Andrea graduated from the University of Virginia, married, and moved to the Dominican Republic to be missionaries — all in the space of three months in 1988! Their life together with Jesus and the five children they have been blessed with has continued to be an adventure. In 1995, Oliver completed his master’s in civil engineering at UVA. In 1996 the Lord called Oliver to ANM after he had worked for five years as an environmental engineer. As our President, Oliver has a passion to build teams, encourage, and love our staff members as we equip, encourage, and advocate for native missionaries to reach the remaining unreached people groups of the world with the Gospel of Jesus Christ for the glory of God. Oliver recently published his first book, Invincible Joy: Chasing God’s Dreams for Your Life, which has proven to be an inspirational resource for Christians in times of hardship and uncertainty.

You've probably heard this question: "Why should we support missions in other countries when people in our own community need help?" Great question! The answer isn't about who deserved to hear the gospel more or whether local or global outreach should take priority. It has to do with one key concept that is essential to making the case for global outreach to your staff, board, or congregation.
Global outreach is part of the local church's identity. It's also one of the best ways to engage and grow a congregation. But for many churches, the challenges of size, staffing, budget, or connections make truly effective global outreach seem impossible. There's good news: today, with a few simple steps, your church – no matter the size of your congregation or budget – can make a greater impact and enjoy more meaningful connections with the global body of Christ.

Bo Barredo

Co-Founder, Global Ambassador

Bo’s heritage is one of those who passionately love the Lord. He was influenced by the story of Joseph and his brothers as a young boy. At age thirteen, he was saved in an evangelistic meeting. His mother’s death from cancer was the catalyst for his father to become a full-time missionary. Bo’s family was inspired to become a part of missions when they observed their father’s love and devotion to the Lord. Bo and Marlou, his wife, left their professions as lawyers to respond to a strong missionary call. Bo’s background as a lawyer, administrator, and strategist offered skills he used to found and lead Advancing Native Missions. The vision of the ministry is from Matthew 24:14 — “And this Gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world as a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.” As Global Ambassador, Bo continues to further this vision. His book My Love Story with the God of Missions relates his own journey and the story of Advancing Native Missions.

Nobody can work for the God who made the heavens and the earth unless he humbles himself. He must first be broken. This is the initial requirement in serving the Lord. When you are broken, God can use you because he is the one who can put you back together. He is the one who can shape and mold you to fulfill your divinely ordained purposes in your generation.

Amber Parker

Vice President of Marketing & Staff Development

On a high school mission trip to Trinidad, God began expanding Amber’s vision and giving her a heart for the world. Since then, Amber has had many opportunities to travel and witness how God is working among the nations. In 2018 Amber joined the ANM executive team as Vice President of Staff Development. Today, one of her greatest passions is bringing encouragement to men and women faithfully serving God and reaching their own people in countries around the world. Her book Finding Simplicity: Learning to Live Like Jesus in the Midst of a Complicated World has helped many readers apply biblical wisdom to their busy lives

Entering a society full of religious superiority and judgement, Jesus shocked everyone by teaching a new way to live – the way of love. Today love still has the power to remove barriers, heal brokenness, and transform both individuals and communities. Amber invites you to consider how you can: share God's light and love right where you are, replace prejudice and judgement with healing and transformation, and join with the global church to bring hope in the darkest places.
Have you ever looked at the world and wondered if you can make an impact? You don't have to look far to see hurt and pain, but it is against this backdrop of brokenness that Jesus came offering hope and freedom. Amber will help you uncover God's heart and calling for you individually and for the nations: discover healing in broken places, become a messenger of hope and restoration, and embrace God's call to reach the nations.

International Speakers

Our regional specialists shed light on the distinctive cultures, situations, challenges, and opportunities of different parts of the world. They speak from their extensive experience working directly with native Christians in the field, so your church can learn exactly what is going on in God’s kingdom. We have different staff and missionary speakers available at different times. Please indicate your interest in the form below.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where do ANM speakers travel?

Within the United States of America.

Can I host an ANM speaker at my small group?

Yes! ANM speakers are available to come to your church, small group, conference, or event.

Do ANM speakers do virtual events?

Yes, we do! We can speak virtually via Zoom, Google Hangouts, or your platform of choice.

How far in advance should we book an ANM speaker?

To ensure that our speakers are available for your in-person or virtual event, we ask that you please request your speaker at least three months prior to your event.

How much does it cost to have an ANM speaker come?

We want to work with you and your budget, so we will talk through the details with you first, then send you a contract. We ask that your church/group cover travel expenses (plane/car), hotel and food, and an honorarium.

Do we book the flights and hotels, or does ANM do that?

The ANM team will work in conjunction with your event leader to book travel for the ANM speaker. 

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