News & Stories
“I’m ready to learn more about Jesus.”
When Eleanor* heard from a refugee family that they wanted to learn more about Jesus, she wasn’t sure exactly how to begin. They came from a Muslim...
What can God accomplish through one mustard seed?
Over the next few weeks, we are excited to share with you some Mustard Seed Stories - real accounts of people coming to faith, churches being...
From miraculous healing to leading a church: Pastor Timothy’s story
I was born in 1984. I suffered from Epistaxis from the infant stage and received all medication in vain. I was told to receive Jesus Christ as my...
Uganda 2026: Trip Summary and Impact Report
As many of you know, a team from Expand Network recently traveled to Uganda to encourage pastors and train disciples in the local churches. Since...
Uganda Online Gala: Updates and Praises
We are so grateful for the opportunities we have been given to train pastors, visit villages, and provide encouragement to the churches in Uganda -...
2026 Winter Newsletter & 2025 Impact Highlights
Astonished by God A message from Sean Thomé, Executive Director Have you ever been ASTONISHED, “gripped with a bewildering amazement,” because...
2026 Travel Blog: Uganda Ministry Trip
Day 9 Our teams have said their goodbyes and are heading home! Please pray for a safe trip back to the United States. Please also pray that the work...
Expand the Kingdom Dessert
Join us for a special celebration dessert! Together we’ll hear how people are encountering Jesus and how lives are being transformed through your...
How to Begin Building a Prayer Strategy
What if God’s people moved from praying only in moments of need to praying with intention—a strategic plan to see His kingdom expand? “Now Jesus was...
A Disciple-Making Journey in Action: Lives Transformed
Kyle Davies, Lead Pastor of Generations Church, shared a powerful story from their recent Pathway: A Disciple-Making Journey training that...
What Mike Taught Me Changed Everything
“You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust...
Three Practical Ways to Begin Spiritual Mentoring
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit...
Expand Uganda Mid Year Update
We’re celebrating what God is doing in Uganda this year! From training pastors to planting new churches, His Spirit is moving in powerful ways....
Anissa’s New Beginning
By Bonnie Ham of The Gathering in Springfield Massachusetts Anissa never planned to walk into a church again. Her past experience with religion had...
“Would You Come Pray for Me?”
By Pete Ziolkowski, Co-Planter of Restoration Church in Portland, OR What would you say if I told you that people in Portland are literally begging...
“When’s It Gonna Happen?!” – A Church Planter’s Story of Patience, Presence, and a Breakthrough
As told by Chris Harris from Story Church, Tulsa OK “When’s it gonna happen?!” I asked. A Slow Start My partner in crime, Josh Adsit—19 years my...
Grace in the Hospital Room: Thomas’ Turning Point
As told by Brenda Lyons of North Plains Church A Long Road of Struggle At North Plains Church, we’ve walked alongside Thomas for many years. His...
From “Nobody Cares” to New Life in Christ: Adam’s Story
A Winter Encounter In the middle of a Massachusetts winter, a simple lunch stop became the beginning of a transformed life. Jason, a church planter...
A Journey of Faith: Pastor Richard Majambere’s Story
Meet Pastor Richard Majambere, one of the pastors faithfully leading new churches in Western Uganda My Christian Background I grew up in the church...
A Joyous Milestone: The Ordination & Commissioning of Pete and Kristy Ziolkowski
Last Sunday, February 23rd, The Bridge Church NW and Expand had the privilege of ordaining Pete and Kristy Ziolkowsky and commissioning their entire...
Uganda Ministry Highlights: February 2025
Immeasurably More Our time in Uganda was filled with powerful ministry, deep connections, and life-changing moments. From pastoral training to...
Winter Newsletter & 2024 Impact Highlights
An Encounter with Jesus Changes Everything A message from Sean Thomé, Executive Director “After this I looked, and there before me was a great...
2025 Uganda Travel Blog
January 9th: Reflecting on our last ministry day in Uganda Our last ministry day in Uganda was a mix of joy and bittersweet goodbyes as we concluded...
2024 Fall Newsletter
From the Executive Director I loved watching the 33rd Olympic Games in August. Witnessing top athletes from all over the world compete was amazing....
