Missions Box: Good News from Nonprofits Worldwide

Christian Radio Station in Ghana Rises From the Ashes to Go Back on Air

August 11, 2022August 9, 2022 /Leave a comment

A Christian radio station in Northern Ghana has literally risen from the ashes. In April last year Radio Gaaki was burned to the ground.

SABOBA, NOTHERN GHANA — When a Christian radio station in Northern Ghana was completely destroyed in a fire, the entire community in the Saboba region was devastated as this broadcast ministry had become their lifeline. But when people around the world heard this devastating news...

Chaplains Pray With Thousands Impacted by War in Ukraine

August 10, 2022August 9, 2022 /Leave a comment

Billy Graham Rapid Response Team chaplains are seeing a growing openness to the Gospel as they minister to thousands throughout Ukraine.

UKRAINE — A team of Billy Graham Rapid Response Team chaplains is seeing a growing openness to the Gospel as they minister to thousands of people throughout Ukraine impacted by the war. Over the past five months they've trained 200 Ukrainian chaplains, prayed with over...

Gideon’s Imprisonment – Eritrea

August 10, 2022August 9, 2022 /Leave a comment

Pastor Gideon from Eritrea has spent over six years imprisonment for being a Christian, but he held onto his faith in God.

BURKINA FASO, WEST AFRICA — In 2019, Abraham* and Joel’s* church was attacked by jihadists in a village in Burkino Faso in West Africa. The two young men survived, but the horror of what happened has traumatized them. Open Doors provides trauma care counseling for...

North Texas Nonprofit ServingHIM Raises Funds to Expand Hospital Serving Ukrainian Refugees

August 9, 2022 /Leave a comment

PLANO, TX — Texas-based Christian ministry and nonprofit organization ServingHIM (Healthcare International Ministries) announced today a one-month giving campaign to complete the expansion of Diaconia Baptist Hospital, a Romanian healthcare facility now serving Ukrainian refugees. A local donor group, the Friends of ServingHIM, has pledged...

Joel and Abraham Survive Jihadist Attack in Burkino Faso

August 3, 2022July 27, 2022 /Leave a comment

In 2019, Abraham* and Joel’s* church was attacked by jihadists in a village in Burkino Faso in West Africa.

Valeria Pregnant Refugee at Emanuel Center in Romania

August 3, 2022July 27, 2022 /Leave a comment

Valeria is a pregnant refugee that ran away from the war and ended up in Galați, a city in the eastern part of Romania.

ROMANIA — Valeria is 26 years old and 9 months pregnant, but even in her situation, she had to leave the town that she called home, Odessa. She ran away from war and ended up in Galați, a city in the eastern part of Romania....

Restoring Wheelchairs and Hearts Through Prison Outreach

August 2, 2022July 27, 2022 /Leave a comment

Wheelchair restoration process begins in federal, state, private prison outreach facilities where inmates are trained to restore wheelchairs

USA — Prison Outreach Helps Provide Wheelchairs — The Joni and Friends Wheels for the World program provides life-changing mobility and the hope of the Gospel to people living with disability worldwide. They collect used, manual wheelchairs across the United States that would otherwise end...

CfaN Makes a Massive Impact at Once-In-A-Generation Event

August 1, 2022July 27, 2022 /Leave a comment

The CfaN day-long event brought tens of thousands of primarily young people together at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri.

KANSAS CITY, MO — On Saturday, May 14th, Christ for All Nations (CfaN), Lead Evangelist and President Daniel Kolenda, preached to a crowd of thousands at The Send, Kansas City. The day-long event brought tens of thousands of primarily young people together at Arrowhead Stadium...

FEBC Ukraine Videographer Continues Serving Despite Attacks

August 1, 2022July 27, 2022 /Leave a comment

Despite attacks on his city in Southern Ukraine, FEBC Film Director Dima continues serving in ministry alongside his pregnant wife.

MYKOLAIV, UKRAINE — Despite attacks on his city in Southern Ukraine, FEBC Film Director Dima continues serving in ministry alongside his pregnant wife. FEBC Ukraine Broadcaster Igor brings this update from the city of Mykolaiv alongside Dima. Igor...

Jumagul’s Story: Overcoming Persecution in Central Asia

July 29, 2022July 27, 2022 /Leave a comment

After her husband’s death, Jumagul continues to follow Jesus – despite persecution from her local community in Central Asia.

CENTRAL ASIA — Jumagul’s* story is one of amazing redemption: after becoming a Christian, she was beaten and abused by her husband. But God heard Jumagul’s prayers and transformed her husband – and her marriage. After her husband’s death, Jumagul continues to follow Jesus –...

U.S. Christians Help Power ‘Church Aid Machine’ in Ukraine, Poland

July 29, 2022July 27, 2022 /Leave a comment

American Christians are helping thousands experiencing the horror of war in Ukraine through a local church-powered humanitarian aid machine.

LOVES PARK, IL — American Christians are helping thousands of people experiencing the horror of war in Ukraine through a local church-powered humanitarian aid machine. The grassroots relief network delivers food, hygiene items and other supplies to desperate families that other aid agencies can't reach...

Religious Freedom Eroding Fast, Warns U.S. Group

July 28, 2022July 27, 2022 /Leave a comment

SITUATION CRITICAL: RELIGIOUS FREEDOM UNDER SIEGE: Media ministry SAT-7 USA warns religious freedom is under increasing attack, eroding fast

EASTON, MD — A U.S. media ministry warns religious freedom is under increasing pressure -- fast reaching a tipping point it describes as "situation critical." SITUATION CRITICAL: RELIGIOUS FREEDOM UNDER SIEGE: Media ministry SAT-7 USA (www.sat7usa.org) warns religious freedom is under...

“No Regrets” Men’s Weekend – 12 Rounds in Romania

July 28, 2022July 27, 2022 /Leave a comment

“No Regrets” Weekend Ministry in Romania exists to encourage, empower men to live their lives after the manly model found in the Scripture.

OCNA-MUREȘ, ROMANIA — The Carpenter’s House from Ocna-Mureș, Romania, has been organizing for several years meetings for men out of a desire to encourage them to live a life according to a model the Scripture gives us. This three day event takes place at the...

Franklin Graham’s UK Gospel Tour Concludes in London with 700 Responses

July 27, 2022 /Leave a comment

Evangelist Franklin Graham concluded his God Loves You UK Gospel tour in London with attendance of more than 7,600 people.

LONDON, ENGLAND — Evangelist Franklin Graham concluded his God Loves You UK tour on Saturday July 16 at the ExCel Center in London with attendance of more than 7,600 people. He embarked on this four-city outreach back in May, which saw Franklin tell more than...

Clean Water for Ukraine

July 26, 2022August 5, 2022 /Leave a comment

UKRAINE — Samaritan's Purse water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) teams are setting up reverse osmosis machines in key locations through Ukraine to provide clean drinking water for tens of thousands of people every day. Anatolii Nosach - Samaritan’s...

Celebrating the Beginning of Summer at the Strawberry Fest

July 25, 2022July 31, 2022 /Leave a comment

Gospel for Asia (GFA World) founded by KP Yohannan had the joy of being at Stoney Creek Strawberry Fest, to bless children in the community

STONEY CREEK, ONTARIO — Gospel for Asia (GFA World) was founded by Dr. K.P. Yohannan, which inspired numerous charities like Gospel for Asia Canada, to assist the poor and deprived worldwide, had the joy of being at the Stoney Creek Strawberry Fest, to bless children...

Iraqi Christian Mother Separated from Family

July 25, 2022July 22, 2022 /Leave a comment

When Islamic State captured the Christian majority city of Qaraqosh, Iraq, Sana and her family were trapped in their home for almost 3 weeks

QARAQOSH, IRAQ — When Islamic State captured the Christian-majority city of Qaraqosh, Iraq, Sana and her family were trapped in their home for almost three weeks. When they were discovered, Sana and her daughter were separated from Sana’s husband and two sons. Sana never saw...

Global Mercy Hosts First Medical Capacity Building Sessions in Senegal

July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 /Leave a comment

Global Mercy run by Christian charity Mercy Ships hosted 302 Senegal medical professionals on board for a series of 8 courses

DAKAR, SENEGAL — In partnership with African healthcare systems and leaders, Mercy Ships is able to train and mentor local medical professionals, improving surgical care in the long term. The surgeries performed on board Mercy Ships’ floating hospitals are life-changing for patients and their communities...

Superbook, a Tool for the Education of Children

July 21, 2022July 19, 2022 /Leave a comment

Throughout the years, Superbook has contributed to the education of children & has helped them understand the Word of God from an early age

TIMIȘOARA, ROMANIA — The evangelical project Superbook continues to awaken children's and parents' interest across Romania and beyond. Throughout the years, this project has contributed to children's education and it has helped them understand the Word of God from an early age. We’ll find out...

Church Planters See Building Destroyed in Mexico

July 20, 2022July 19, 2022 /Leave a comment

When Adolfina & her husband Imeldo returned to their hometown San Andrés Yaá, Mexico, to plant a church, opposition from the community grew

SAN ANDRÉS YAÁ, MEXICO — When Adolfina and her husband Imeldo returned to their hometown of San Andrés Yaá to plant a church, opposition from the community grew. The couple eventually had to leave the town but received support from Open Doors. “The only thing...