August 2026 Aglow Newsletter
Message From Nancy McDaniel, Aglow President/CEO
Transition and Transformation
I’ve been contemplating a simple but deeply stirring thought: God is more concerned with your transformation than He is with your transition. This idea has become a personal journey for me—a journey to understand what true spiritual transformation looks like, and a journey to allow God’s loving grace to reshape me from the inside out. As always, when God takes me on a journey, I bring you with me…..
Nancy McDaniel
President/CEO Aglow International
Aglow News
West Virginia Aglow Events
Priscilla Weaver, President of the West Virginia Area Team, sent in a report of the different Aglow events happening in the state. We enjoyed it and rejoiced with them. Priscilla said, “WV Aglow teams are alive and active. We held a retreat in March with the theme “Build Him a Habitation.” Wanda Alger was our scheduled speaker, but became ill earlier in the week and was unable to travel, so I, Priscilla Weaver, spoke at the evening session on Friday, and Wanda joined via Zoom for two sessions Saturday morning….
Message From the International Director
Aglow Sri Lanka Missions Trip
by Janae Lovern, Aglow International Field Director
It was in the midst of turbulent and uncertain times and the looming fuel crisis that the Aglow Sri Lanka National Board stepped out in faith on our 8th Missions trip to the upcountry. The mandate given to us was to “Open blind eyes and to free captives from prison and release from the dungeon those who sit in darkness.” Isaiah 42: 7…
From the Director, US Field Administration
Be Refreshed Today
by Linda Jones, Director, US Field Administration
Soon after I accepted a job at the Aglow Headquarters, I felt the Lord showed me that each Aglow Lighthouse is a gift to the community. I’ve repeated this often down through the years because I believe it to be true. What each Lighthouse brings to the community is priceless.:.
Aglow 2026 U. S. National Conference
Could this be a hinge of history?
Lou Engle is calling Aglow to gather in Washington, D.C. this September to unite in prayer, believe boldly, and step into what God may be doing in this pivotal moment.
Join us September 3–5 for the 2026 U.S. National Conference and be part of the gathering.
In-person registration has closed, but you can still sign up for the virtual conference. Don’t miss your opportunity to be there!
Fullness and Abundance
by Dave McDaniel, MOI Director, Director of Donor Relations
In my pursuit of greater understanding of abiding in Christ, I have been exploring what the fullness of Christ looks like. It is easy to pass over this word with a common understanding. I have. How many times have we read over a passage and suddenly, at some point in our growth process, we begin a deeper study because we know there is more? Such is the case with this word fullness. Why is it important? Because it is an abiding word…it is a growing understanding of abiding in Him. Curious?…
End Human Trafficking
Human Trafficking Event Update
Message from the End Human Trafficking Team
In the July eNews Monthly Newsletter, we brought two important international Human Trafficking and Anti-Human Trafficking events to your attention that took place in July:
- FIFA World Cup – 48 nations competing in three countries and 16 cities, with millions of visitors from throughout the world
- World Day Against Trafficking in Persons took place on July 30 as it does annually by the United Nations Office of Crime and Drugs…
Present/Future
Thread Pulled, Garment Unraveled
by Kathy Sanders, Director of Strategic Resources & Projects
As one who keeps my finger on the prophetic words given to Aglow through the years, one word that is always in the back of my mind is one we refer to as the ‘Thread Word.’ If you were at conference in 1991, you will instantly know what I’m talking about. And you will know if you were at conference in 1993 that God repeated Himself about Islam through Steve Penny from Australia…
More Than Bible Stories: Raising Children Who Know God’s Word
by Sandy Wezowicz, Israel Education Director
Most children grow up hearing Bible stories about Noah, David, Jonah, and Daniel. But what if we’re unintentionally teaching the Bible as a collection of disconnected stories instead of one incredible story of God’s redemption?
August 2026
by Helen Joy Duperree, Aglow Prayer Director
Daily Bread
In the Lord’s Prayer, Jesus teaches us to pray, ‘Give us this day our daily bread’ (Matthew 6:11). That means we come to God each day with fresh dependence, trusting Him to provide what we need for today, just as He provided manna in the wilderness—bread from Heaven given day by day (Exodus 16:4, 15–21).
Each morning, we can ask God not only for provision, but also for wisdom, direction, and discernment. Scripture tells us, ‘If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives generously to all” (James 1:5). And Proverbs reminds us to ‘trust in the Lord with all your heart’ and He will ‘make straight your paths’ (Proverbs 3:5–6).
The Aglow Store
GameChangers & LifeChangers on USB – MP4 Video Sessions + Manual
Equip yourself or your group with practical, Spirit-empowered teaching that helps believers live with confidence, purpose, and Kingdom authority. If you have walked with the Lord for more than 5 years, begin with GameChangers. If you are relatively new in your relationship with the Lord, start here with LifeChangers. $55 each plus shipping
GameChangers and LifeChangers are a part of our popular discipleship resource and is now available in a convenient USB format. Included in your purchase:
- All five MP4 video sessions from the LifeChangers course
- A printed LifeChangers manual for guided study
- Easy plug-and-play access—no internet required
- Great for personal development, home groups, and Lighthouses
New on the Web
The Aglow website is frequently updated with new content. To find out the latest information, check out the “New on the Web” module towards the bottom of the Home page.
- Islam – 4 Islam Education Handouts
- US News – Colorado National Day of Prayer
- Global Prayer Targets – August 2026
- US News – West Virginia Aglow Events
- Asia News – Aglow Sri Lanka Missions Trip
- Global Prayer Targets – July 2026
- US News – With a Wagon and a Canopy
- US News – Making Memories with Gen Z
- Shareable Graphic – No Room
- US News – In the Middle With You
- US News – Aglow SW Region Washington, DC Report
- Global Prayer Targets – June 2026
- US News – The Value of One
- Fireside Chat – Jerusalem, O Jerusalem!
In Judges 7, God used just 300 men to defeat a vast enemy—an army as unlikely and humble as a barley loaf. Yet in God’s hands, what seemed small became a mighty sword. Aglow International is calling forth a modern-day Gideon’s 300—300 people who will give $300/month through our A-Company sustained giving program. Your giving becomes a weapon in God’s hand, striking down lack and releasing supernatural provision for the nations.
We honor every A-Company partner already giving faithfully—whether $10 or more. Your faith fuels this movement. Now, we’re asking: Is God calling you to step into a greater level of Kingdom impact?
Join Gideon’s 300. Help build a house of bread. Together, we’ll turn lack into abundance and carry the harvest forward.
Global Partnership & A-Company
Global Partnership connects all nations in the global family of Aglow, taking a giant step to acknowledge their commitment to the foundational truths that God has given to Aglow. It is an exciting day! Did you know that Global Partners are the only ones eligible to become Aglow leaders?
Individuals around the world can now join A-Company for a monthly gift of $10 or more. Giving monthly will cause an increase that will create a whole new financial dynamic in this ministry.
Exciting news coming soon!