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MissionsBox: Good News of What Nonprofits Around the World Are Doing

News, essays and press releases on MissionsBox.org provide our readers with insights and prayer points into how nonprofits, faith-based organizations, government entities or other relevant companies or people are interacting with the world around them that’s often filled with negative news.

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Why Are so Many Christians Killed in Nigeria?

February 1, 2023January 26, 2023 /Leave a comment
SSA faces a vast humanitarian catastrophe, as a wave of religiously motivated violence nurtured in Nigeria, targeting Christians populations.
NIGERIA — More Christians are killed for their faith in Nigeria than in the rest of the world combined. Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) faces a vast humanitarian catastrophe, as a wave of religiously motivated violence nurtured in Nigeria has swept across the region, targeting Christian populations...
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Medical Ministry in Ukraine’s Liberated Towns

January 31, 2023January 26, 2023 /Leave a comment
KYIV, UKRAINE — Kyiv Jewish Messianic Congregation unceasingly continues to serve those in need during this difficult time. Jewish Medical Charitable HUB UA is our medical organization that is providing humanitarian dental services in Ukraine. We managed to help people from 10 liberated villages and...
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‘Salt and Light’ Video Series Challenges Church to Leave the Building…to Enter Public Life

January 31, 2023January 26, 2023 /Leave a comment
Salt and Light
GARLAND, TX — "You are the salt of the earth, you are the light of the world" is the rallying cry surrounding a timely new resource, designed to empower the Church "to raise up a new vanguard of civil servants in the area where you...
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The Voice of the Martyrs’ 2023 Global Prayer Guide Says Four African Nations Hostile to the Gospel

January 30, 2023January 26, 2023 /Leave a comment
The Voice of the Martyrs added four more African countries and designated as “hostile” nations in their annual 2023 Global Prayer Guide
BARTLESVILLE, OK — Four more African countries have been added to the list of the world's most dangerous and difficult places to follow Christ. The Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) added and designated Benin, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mozambique and Niger as "hostile"...
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North Korea Tops Open Doors World Watch List

January 27, 2023January 26, 2023 /Leave a comment
Korea World Watch List
NORTH KOREA — More than 360 million Christians worldwide suffer high levels of persecution and discrimination for their faith – that’s a staggering 1 in 7 believers. Open Doors has launched this year's World Watch list highlighting the 50 countries where faith costs the most,...
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Afghan Convert Shares Story of Fleeing Taliban

January 20, 2023January 20, 2023 /Leave a comment
CENTRAL ASIA — Forty-year-old Abdulla*, his wife Nilufar* and their three children fled Afghanistan when the Taliban came to power in August 2021. Now living as a refugee in Central Asia, he shares his story about what life is like for Afghan people – and...
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SAT-7 Spotlights Top 5 ‘Evolving Crises’ in Middle East in 2023

January 18, 2023January 18, 2023 /Leave a comment
A U.S. organization focused on the Middle East and North Africa is casting the spotlight on the region's top 5 "evolving crises"
EASTON, MD — A U.S. organization focused on the Middle East and North Africa is casting the spotlight on what it calls the region's top 5 "evolving crises" at the start of 2023. TOP 5 EVOLVING CRISES IN 2023 IN MIDDLE...
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Former Persecutor Finds Christ in Colombian Prison

January 18, 2023 /Leave a comment
COLOMBIA — Thirty-year-old pastor John used to persecute Christians after joining a paramilitary group to seek revenge for his father’s death. But it was while John was serving time in the Colombian prison that he met Jesus – and his whole life changed. [video width="1352"...
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GFA World Helps Light Up Stoney Creek

January 12, 2023January 11, 2023 /Leave a comment
Every year GFA World and their mission partner, St Cyprian BEC, work together to bring beauty and light to their neighbourhood.
STONEY CREEK, ONTARIO — Every year GFA World and their mission partner, St Cyprian BEC, work together to bring beauty and light to their neighbourhood. One of the ways we do this is by turning three large evergreens into Christmas trees! On November 27 we...
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Persecuted Christians in the Middle East Receive Vital Winter Supplies

January 11, 2023January 11, 2023 /Leave a comment
MIDDLE EAST — As winter continues, persecuted Christians in the Muslim world are facing hunger and bitter cold. When humanitarian aid does make it to these areas for distribution, Christians are overlooked — intentionally left out by authorities because of their faith. They cling fervently...
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You Si-kun, Highest-ranking Taiwanese Official Allowed in U.S., To Reject CCP Authoritarianism with Pro-democracy, Pro-religious Freedom Address at IRF Summit

January 9, 2023January 6, 2023 /Leave a comment
The International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit, the world’s premier annual gathering of religious freedom advocates and activists.
WASHINGTON — The International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit, the world’s premier annual gathering of religious freedom advocates and activists, will be held January 31–February 1. The Summit, usually held in the summer, has been moved several months earlier in 2023 and coincides with the start...
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GFA World Celebrated Serving Alongside Local Churches for 38 Years

January 6, 2023January 6, 2023 /Leave a comment
GFA World Canada celebrates 38 years of serving God and humanity alongside local churches serving as a collection centre for OCC shoeboxes
STONEY CREEK, ONTARIO — November 14-20 marked this year’s National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child (OCC) shoeboxes. St. Cyprian Believers Eastern Church (BEC) was proud to once more serve as an OCC collection centre for Stoney Creek. Also, GFA World Canada celebrated their 38th...
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Alfa Omega TV Magazine Reaches Thousands of Subscribers

January 4, 2023January 4, 2023 /Leave a comment
TIMISOARA, ROMANIA — The Alfa Omega TV Magazine aims to amplify the importance of the values, we promote as a Christian media work. We believe that there is a need for materials that address practical issues of life and spiritual growth. The magazine addresses Romanian...
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OM in Ukraine Continues to Serve Those Impacted by the War

January 4, 2023 /Leave a comment
Operation Mobilisation in Ukraine share the power of the unity among the Christian community there to serve those impacted by the war.
UKRAINE — "Seeing the pain, seeing the need of people, you cannot stand by and do nothing. As Christians, we are always touched by that." explains Stefan, Crisis Manager for Operation Mobilisation (OM) in Ukraine. In this video Stefan and others with OM in Ukraine...
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ChinaAid Announces Recipient of 2022 Lin Zhao Freedom Award

December 13, 2022December 12, 2022 /Leave a comment
The Lin Zhao Freedom Award is awarded in honor of Lin Zhao, a Chinese Christian who was murdered for her dissent against the Communist Party.
MIDLAND, TX — China Aid Association is pleased to announce Ms. Xu Qin as the winner of the Lin Zhao Freedom Award 2022. Ms. Xu is a well-known activist who served as the secretary general of the civil organization "China Human Rights Watch" and a...
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Qatari Christians Call for Prayers During World Cup

December 12, 2022December 12, 2022 /Leave a comment
Qatari Christians are calling for prayers that the media coverage during the World Cup will provide an opportunity to reach more people.
QATAR — While Christian migrants are able to worship openly, native Qatari Christians are forbidden from having their own church or even entering one. Christians in Qatar are calling for prayers that the media coverage during the World Cup will provide an opportunity to reach...
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OM UK Celebrates 60th Anniversary

December 8, 2022December 6, 2022 /Leave a comment
HALESOWEN, ENGLAND — For 60 years, OM has been ministering in the UK. Over the years, tens of thousands of people have been inspired and equipped to engage in mission work around the world. And today, by the grace of God, OM has over 275...
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Hurricane Ian ‘Christmas’ Story

December 8, 2022December 6, 2022 /Leave a comment
Despite the destruction causes by the Hurricane Ian, the 74-year-old woman who goes by “Christmas” greeted Randy Martin and Will Murphy.
ENGLEWOOD, FL — You could barely see the petite woman standing on her porch behind the mangled trees and debris from Hurricane Ian. Despite the massive destruction, the 74-year-old woman who goes by “Christmas” greeted Randy Martin and Will Murphy, two chaplains from the Billy...
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Calls for World Cup Host Qatar to Embrace Religious Freedom

December 7, 2022December 6, 2022 /Leave a comment
QATAR — This year, Qatar will become the first Arab nation to ever host the World Cup. But behind the polished veneers of the sparkling stadiums things in Qatar aren’t as pristine as they seem, according to Christian charity Open Doors. Since winning hosting rights...
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Historic Bibles for Kids Distribution in Macedonia

December 5, 2022November 30, 2022 /Leave a comment
EEM worked for more than 60 years to supply free Bibles to Eastern Europe and recently delivered 225,000 Children’s Bibles in North Macedonia
SKOPJE, MACEDONIA — EEM (Eastern European Mission), a ministry that has steadfastly worked for more than 60 years to supply free Bibles to Eastern Europe and the surrounding nations, recently delivered 225,000 Children’s Bibles in North Macedonia as a result of its Bibles for Kids...
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Quotes

Roderick Davis Quote

January 18, 2019 /Leave a comment
“Love is the root of missions; sacrifice is the fruit of missions.” —Roderick Davis, missionary to Kenya

Essays

Qatari Christians are calling for prayers that the media coverage during the World Cup will provide an opportunity to reach more people.

Qatari Christians Call for Prayers During World Cup

December 12, 2022December 12, 2022 /Leave a comment
QATAR — While Christian migrants are able to worship openly, native Qatari Christians are forbidden from having their own church or even entering one. Christians in Qatar are calling for prayers that the media coverage...
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Calls for World Cup Host Qatar to Embrace Religious Freedom

December 7, 2022December 6, 2022 /Leave a comment
QATAR — This year, Qatar will become the first Arab nation to ever host the World Cup. But behind the polished veneers of the sparkling stadiums things in Qatar aren’t as pristine as they seem,...
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GFA World (Gospel for Asia) founded by K.P. Yohannan, which inspired numerous charities like GFA World Canada, to assist the poor and deprived worldwide, issued this Special Report on Child Sponsorship — Does it Lift the Young Out of Poverty?

Gospel for Asia: Child Sponsorship — Does it Lift the Young Out of Poverty?

December 1, 2022January 15, 2023 /Leave a comment
WILLS POINT, TX – GFA World (Gospel for Asia) founded by K.P. Yohannan, which inspired numerous charities like GFA World Canada, to assist the poor and deprived worldwide, issued this Special Report on Child Sponsorship...
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A national movement to shake up Americans' approach to retirement is taking aim at a most serious problems plaguing many seniors: loneliness.

Seniors’ Movement Takes Aim at Loneliness ‘Plague’

August 30, 2022August 24, 2022 /Leave a comment
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — A national movement to shake up older Americans' approach to retirement is taking aim at one of the most serious problems plaguing many seniors: loneliness. 'SO LONELY,...
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GFA World (Gospel for Asia), founded by KP Yohannan, issued this Special Report on a surprising solution to world poverty: farm animals.

GFA World Shares a Surprising Antidote to World Poverty: Farm Animals

July 4, 2022January 15, 2023 /Leave a comment
WILLS POINT, TX – GFA World (Gospel for Asia) founded by K.P. Yohannan, which inspired numerous charities like GFA World Canada, to assist the poor and deprived worldwide, issued this Special Report on a surprising...
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Serving the Widow - a Compassion Initiative - a biblical template for how the local church can care for the widow in their sadness and loss

Serving the Widow: Helpful Tips for the Local Church

May 31, 2022November 28, 2022 /Leave a comment
Ken Harrison, chairman of Promise Keepers, honors the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country this Memorial Day

Ken Harrison, Chairman of Promise Keepers, Honors the Brave Men and Women Who Gave Their Lives in Service to Our Country

May 30, 2022May 13, 2022 /Leave a comment
Noel Yeatts discusses the suffering that Christians face, even by those who use social media as a tool to fan the flames of persecution.

Social Media Targets Christians in New Kind of Genocide — Noel Yeatts | NewsMax

May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 /Leave a comment
From Survive to Thrive gives an honest look at the pain millions are experiencing during Covid 19, offers hope to overcome life challenges

Rev. Samuel Rodriguez Releases ‘From Survive to Thrive’, Book Provides Hope to World in Crisis

May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 /Leave a comment
GFA World (Gospel for Asia) founded by K.P. Yohannan Special Report on Malaria - new vaccine heralds a game-changing development.

Malaria – It’s Time to Buzz Off! New Vaccine Heralds a Game-Changing Development

May 5, 2022May 6, 2022 /Leave a comment
Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North discusses the mental health crisis among active duty armed forces & veterans living with post-traumatic stress

Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North Discusses How Veterans View Today’s America

May 4, 2022May 3, 2022 /Leave a comment
Tony Dungy visited The Influencers Podcast to share how leaders can accomplish making faith & family more important than football

Tony Dungy: A Life More than Football

May 4, 2022May 3, 2022 /Leave a comment
GFA World (Gospel for Asia) founded by K.P. Yohannan, issued this special report on fresh water: an increasingly scarce resource.

GFA World Shares on Fresh Water: An Increasingly Scarce Resource More Vital than Oil or Gold

March 11, 2022February 7, 2023 /Leave a comment
Thanksgiving requires faithful commitment to Christ, no matter what. The results become irrelevant when the God of Creation is in control.

How to Practice Thanksgiving in an Unthankful World

November 24, 2021November 24, 2021 /Leave a comment
There is no Good News aside from knowing Jesus Christ. If our mission is anything else, we are on the wrong mission.

The Good News Missionaries Must Share

October 1, 2021September 29, 2021 /Leave a comment
We have seen the desperation of the Afghan people trying to escape as Taliban forces take over Kabul - Here are a few ways we should respond.

The Nations are Coming to Us

September 23, 2021September 23, 2021 /Leave a comment
Is it possible that three little words "God loves you" can heal the life of someone sexually assaulted as a little girl?

Three Little Words That Can Do the ‘Impossible’ – Annika Antonov

August 9, 2021August 10, 2021 /Leave a comment
She called me Dad. Jessie had come home to celebrate her birthday—she was turning 68. “I know the routine, Dad” she reminded me. (I am 83 years of age.)

She Calls Me Dad

June 16, 2021 /Leave a comment
June 5 is the date for the annual observation of World Environment Day - Pakistan will be the host the event this year in partnership with UN

A Biblical Perspective on World Environment Day

June 5, 2021 /Leave a comment
Os Guinness discuss his childhood, Church and state, and the need for American Christians to remain steadfast in ever-growing secular society

Os Guinness, Discusses His Take on The Future of American Society

May 31, 2021May 31, 2021 /Leave a comment
Cooperation & collaboration are essential for success in Christian missions, above all is our commitment to proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus

Three Keys to Success in Christian Missions

May 21, 2021August 12, 2021 /Leave a comment
It doesn’t matter who you are - Your mother loves you - The important question this Mothers’ Day is, “Do you love her?”

Two Mothers Whose Love Changed the World

May 5, 2021May 4, 2021 /Leave a comment
Gospel Frontier Missions, founded in 2000 by a young couple with a burden to disciple people & plant churches in villages in Oaxaca, Mexico

A Different Look at Missions from GFM

April 28, 2021April 26, 2021 /Leave a comment
Gospel for Asia (GFA World, founded by KP Yohannan) Report - on Malaria making a comeback amid the worldwide impact of the COVID 19 Pandemic.

Malaria Makes Comeback Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

April 28, 2021December 15, 2021 /Leave a comment
The actual and real Good News of the Gospel is Jesus loves us, that He died for our sins, and that He has risen from the dead!

Good News! Jesus Has Risen from the Dead!

April 3, 2021April 7, 2021 /Leave a comment
Once every year, Christians around the world observe Good Friday - It commemorates the day that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, was crucified.

It Was a Good Friday

March 26, 2021 /1 Comment
Gospel for Asia (GFA World, founded by KP Yohannan) Report - Unspoken Global Crisis, Water Stress - nations struggle for safe drinking water

Water Stress: The Unspoken Global Crisis

March 24, 2021November 16, 2022 /Leave a comment
Bishop Danny Punnose, vice-president of Gospel for Asia (GFA World) founded by K.P. Yohannan, shares on Great Lent: The Great invitation

Great Lent: The Great Invitation

March 23, 2021 /Leave a comment
The COVID-19 pandemic and the massive blast that devastated Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, left many asking: “Will we ever see hope dawn again?”

‘God Has Not Deserted Us’: A Voice of Hope In Beirut’s Carnage

March 16, 2021March 11, 2021 /Leave a comment
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