Meet John and Donna Avant
John and Donna Avant have been married for over 40 years. They have three adult children who are all married and six grandchildren. Dr. Avant is the founder and President of Passion Promise Ministries. They have committed their lives to see the fulfillment of the Great Commission. They believe that revival personally, in our families, in our churches, in our universities, and in the hearts of our missionaries is the key to spiritual movements that will advance His kingdom and fulfill the Great Commission.
Serving Churches, Families, Students, and Missionaries.
Passion Promise Ministries partners with churches, universities, and missionaries in pursuit of personal, family and corporate revival with the goal of fulfilling the Great Commission. Passion Promise Ministries believes in revival! We want to give our time, our resources, our God-given gifts, and our lives in pursuit of what we believe matters the most in the world: Spiritual movements that advance the kingdom toward fulfilling the Great Commission.
We believe God’s promise in Ephesians 3:20-21: “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever! Amen.”
In the past we have seen God do the impossible. So it is beyond our imaginations what He could do as a result of revival in churches, in families, in great student movements, and in the hearts of missionaries.
God is calling us to join him in the fulfillment of Matthew 24:14. “And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.” We believe this is possible in the next ten years as a result of the revival we will pursue.
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For those who love Jesus, there is literally nothing more important than finishing the task Jesus gave us: fulfilling the Great Commission. For this to come to pass, it will require revival in our churches, our families, in the next generation and our missionaries on the field. This is what Passion Promise Ministries is all about.
Stories and Endorsements
"I think John Avant is one of the most engaging communicators of God’s word I’ve ever heard! He speaks passionately about revival and living the passionate Christian life God calls us to live. God just uses him in incredible ways! When he has spoken at our church he has people laughing and crying and fully engaged in the work God wants to do in their lives. I could not recommend John more highly and I believe God is using him in a powerful way to spark revival in this generation!"
Dr. Doug Munton
Senior Pastor
FBC O’Fallon, IL
"Passion and Promise Ministries, through the preaching, prayers and presence of John Avant and Andrew Osakue, made a lasting impact on students at Houston Christian University during the October 2024 revival series of messages, called IGNITE. John and Andrew personally visited the campus nearly 4 months before the event to learn about the diversity of backgrounds, faith, and spiritual needs. From the prayers and conversations on that day, they planned and prepared to minister to specific needs of HCU students. The combination of preparation, prayers, and passion, through the leadership and presence of God (the Holy Spirit), dozens of students responded to faith through first-time decisions to trust Christ as Savior, or to surrender/recommit to Christ as Lord. Many more were willing to seek follow-up with more questions. The prayer groups and sessions that were launched during IGNITE continue to meet."
Stan Napper, Ph.D.
Provost and VP for Academic Affairs
Houston Christian University
Houston, TX
"When John, Donna, and their team came to work with us for a week it was one of the most powerful experiences we’ve had in 20+ years on the mission field. We would highly recommend them if you’re hoping to see the Lord work ‘far more abundantly’ than you could ask or imagine."
- IMB Missionary
"John Avant is the most passionate Christ-follower I’ve ever known. When he brought a team to our church, it was life-changing in the hearts of many if not most of the hundreds who came. The reason is that John, Donna, and his team simply, clearly, and passionately points past himself to Jesus. And for me personally, the music, message, and creative elements ripped the layers of complacency away, refreshing my walk with Jesus! God bless John and his team!"
Pastor Toby Frost
South Main Baptist Church
Greenwood, South Carolina
"The Valiant Marriage conference taught me that it's OK to be vulnerable with my spouse, and that we will fight our battles and remain strong by praying OVER each other. The break-out sessions were an unexpected highlight of the entire weekend. John and Donna do a wonderful job of interspersing their personal lives throughout their entire message, as well as using Scripture and practical examples. We came to the conference as a seasoned married couple with a strong bond and a "good" marriage, but we left with a renewed hope knowing that it can still be so much more. How exciting is this!"
- Kathryn
"As I sat in a sea of women at a retreat, I had no idea what to expect when Donna Avant took the stage; but as I listened to her talk and teach the women, the more I wanted. Donna is down to earth, practical, godly, and has a genuine passion to teach women God's truths. I think my biggest take-away is that she encouraged me to continue to memorize and pray Scripture. The more she talks and the more I hear her, seriously, the more I want to be her friend - I see her heart for Jesus and others."
- K.E.
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