Kevin Brubaker is the Director of Advance, a ministry of Biblical Ministries Worldwide which is focused on partnerships with Indigenous Churches to help them send their missionaries to areas closed to the gospel and difficult for Americans to reach. Prior to that, he and his family served in Far East Russia for several years, working to train church planting pastors. Kevin also serves as the Senior Pastor of Central Bible Church in Tacoma, Washington and has more than 25 years of ministry experience. He has been married to Yulia since 2007. Kevin and Yulia first met when Kevin was teaching in Russia and she was his interpreter. They have three children ages 15, 12, and 10.
— Updates —
february 2026
Prayer requests:
Pray for wisdom as we develop ministry strategy for two closed countries in Central Asia which are new to Advance and BMW.
Pray for attention to detail and clear communication as we create a new website and refresh most of our materials.
Pray for those we serve who are in the front lines in closed countries and experiencing persecution. For faithfulness, endurance, joy and much fruit as they follow His call.
Pray for wisdom to balance quality time together as a family and ministry needs.
Pray that we would be ready to share our hope with neighbors & friends.