Missions Box: Good News from Nonprofits Worldwide

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...

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...

‘Salt and Light’ Video Series Challenges Church to Leave the Building…to Enter Public Life

January 31, 2023January 26, 2023 /Leave a comment

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...

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"...

North Korea Tops Open Doors World Watch List

January 27, 2023January 26, 2023 /Leave a comment

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,...

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...

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...

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"...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...