Increase Chair David Burke writes... The Increase Committee is pleased to announce that Dr Volker Glissmann is being appointed to a senior leadership role in the Increase Association. His initial appointment is as Associate General Secretary. This is expected to start later in 2026 after arrangements are finalised with his sending agency, the Council of Global Mission of the Presbyterian Church of Ireland. Increase expects to commission Volker publicly for this new role at our October 2026...

An Increase blog post by Ann Borquist... What is 'Diaspora TEE' and why is it important to the growth of the worldwide body of Christ? Diaspora refers to 'people who move to another country in search of work, education, or refuge' . According to the United Nations, there are 272 million people living outside of their country of birth. Some are refugees, others have chosen to migrate to another country. See this web page to learn more about Diaspora TEE. A significant number of refugees and...

An Increase blog post by Ann Borquist... Financial sustainability is a common concern of TEE (Theological Education by Extension) movements across Asia. If you are keen to learn about practical strategies for fundraising, watch the two videos on the Increase website . STRENGTHENING LOCAL CHURCH PARTNERSHIPS Rajendra from Tearfund Nepal presents several practical suggestions in a 7-minute video: Build relationships between the local church and theological institutions. Communicate regularly...