Missions Box: Good News from Nonprofits Worldwide

20 Years of Prayer: Global Church Unites for Israel in a Time of Urgent Need

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024 /Leave a comment

The Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem (daytopray.com) will celebrate 20 years of standing in united prayer for Israel.

BUFFALO, NY — A significant milestone in the history of Christian support for Israel and the Jewish people will be reached on October 6th, 2024. The Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem (daytopray.com), founded by the late Dr. Jack Hayford and Bishop Robert...

The Salvation Army Mobilizes Mass Relief Operation for Victims of Hurricane Helene

October 2, 2024October 2, 2024 /Leave a comment

The Salvation Army's Emergency Disaster Services teams have mobilized to provide relief operations as Tropical Storm Helene approaches Florida

ALEXANDRIA, VA — The Salvation Army's Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) teams have mobilized to provide support and relief operations due to Tropical Storm Helene. Helene hammered Florida, and then moved Northward causing severe impacts, including widespread power outages and flooding, The Salvation Army's trained disaster...

Renowned Global Ministry Reveals New CEO & President

October 1, 2024September 30, 2024 /Leave a comment

PLANO, TX — Jamie Radtke of Richmond, Virginia, will become the new CEO & President of Global Media Outreach (GMO) after a months-long nationwide search. Radtke has served as Chief Growth Officer for the ministry since 2021. Jamie Radtke of Richmond,...

Thousands Gather to Pray for Peace Over Ukraine

October 1, 2024September 30, 2024 /Leave a comment

While the war in Ukraine has continued, thousands of Christians have united in prayer for peace over their country.

KYIV, UKRAINE — While the war in Ukraine has continued for more than 2 1/2 years now, thousands of Christians have united in prayer for peace over their country. The National Day of Prayer for Ukraine has been uniting Christians...

Critical Aid Arrives in Vietnam After Typhoon Yagi

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024 /Leave a comment

VIETNAM — Samaritan’s Purse staff is on the ground across northern Vietnam delivering vital aid to communities devastated by Typhoon Yagi. Super-Typhoon Yagi swept through northern Vietnam on September 7th. Severe flooding and landslides buried entire villages under mud and...

Hurricane Helene Relief Launched with Over $5 Million of Emergency Supplies in 5 States

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024 /Leave a comment

Hurricane Helene Relief launches a $5 million relief initiative in response to Hurricane Helene’s path of destruction across 5 states.

WASHINGTON, DC — CityServe International, in partnership with Spokes of Hope, 180 Disaster Relief and Wings of the Spirit, launches a $5 million relief initiative in response to Hurricane Helene’s path of destruction across 5 states: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. Truckloads...

Hope for Children: Over 100 Children Receive Free Healthcare in Nepal

September 30, 2024September 16, 2024 /Leave a comment

The Hope for Children project, under the Diocese of Kohalpur, organized a Free Healthcare on August 2, 2024 in Nepal.

NEPAL — The Hope for Children project, under the Diocese of Kohalpur, organized a Free Medical Camp on August 2, 2024, with the aim of providing essential healthcare services to children under the age of five residing in Kohalpur Ward Nos. 10 to 13. [caption...

Samaritan’s Purse Responds to Louisiana in the Wake of Hurricane Francine

September 28, 2024September 25, 2024 /Leave a comment

BOONE, NC — Samaritan's Purse is responding to south central Louisiana after Hurricane Francine rapidly intensified into a category 2 hurricane unleashing 100mph winds and heavy rainfall on coastal communities. Today, a Disaster Relief Unit—a tractor-trailer filled with tools and equipment—is on the way to...

Hundreds Respond at Historic Naples Gospel Festival

September 28, 2024September 25, 2024 /Leave a comment

ITALY — Hundreds responded to Franklin Graham’s invitation to accept Christ as their savior at the historic Naples Noi Festival in Southern Italy. It was the largest ever evangelical event in the country’s history as crowds of 21,000 gathered at the Piazza del Plebiscito. [video...

Record Setting Noi Festival Fills the Piazza del Plebiscito in Naples with Over 21,000 People

September 27, 2024September 25, 2024 /Leave a comment

NAPLES — The largest and most significant square in Naples was packed with more than 21,000 people during the Noi Festival last night. It was the first time something like this has ever taken place in Naples, and it set a record as the largest...

Trauma Care Provides Healing for Survivors of Nigeria Attacks

September 27, 2024September 25, 2024 /Leave a comment

Magdalene* and Mafulul* recount their painful stories – but also God’s healing through trauma care-workshops run by Open Doors partners.

NIGERIA — Christmas 2023 saw many largely Christian villages in Nigeria’s Middle Belt attacked by militant Fulani herdsmen. Magdalene* and Mafulul* recount their painful stories – but also God’s healing through trauma-care workshops run by Open Doors partners. Mafulul*: “By...

Strikes Against Hezbollah ‘Create Anxiety for Lebanese Christians’

September 26, 2024September 25, 2024 /Leave a comment

Some Lebanese Christians are speaking out on the network's channels, saying they "just want to live a normal life."

BOONE, IOWA — The counter-offensive against Hezbollah's terror network based in southern Lebanon is sending shockwaves through largely Christian communities caught in the crossfire. CHRISTIANS CAUGHT IN CROSSFIRE: Christian communities are caught in the middle of Israel's counter-offensive against Hezbollah terrorists...

Revival in the Amazon Rainforest

September 26, 2024September 25, 2024 /Leave a comment

.Today, evangelical Christianity is reshaping the Amazon rainforest spiritual fabric, leading to new converts and churches.

BRAZIL — A profound spiritual transformation is unfolding in the Amazon rainforest. For centuries, the Catholic church held a near-monopoly in the region. Today, evangelical Christianity is reshaping the Amazon’s spiritual fabric, leading to new converts and churches. Linger on...

Billy Graham Rapid Response Team Chaplains Deploy to Northern California Following the Park Fire

September 25, 2024September 25, 2024 /Leave a comment

The Billy Graham RRT is deploying to Northern California following the extensive impact of the Park Fire in Butte and Tehama counties.

COHASSET, CA — The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) is deploying to Northern California following the extensive impact of the Park Fire in Butte and Tehama counties. The fire, which is now 99% contained, burned approximately 430,000 acres, claiming more than 250 homes. [caption...

Aiding Flood Victims in South Sudan, Faith Leaders Work on Long-Term Solutions

September 25, 2024 /Leave a comment

Heavy spring rains around Lake Victoria have slowly worked their way, eventually flooding Kuon Nyawal’s farm in South Sudan.

JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN — All summer, heavy spring rains around Lake Victoria have slowly worked their way through the Nile River’s swampy course through Uganda, eventually flooding Kuon Nyawal’s farm in South Sudan, destroying her crops, killing her livestock and leaving her home in ruins....

Hope for Children Conducts Malnutrition Screening

September 23, 2024September 10, 2024 /Leave a comment

ITAHARI, NEPAL — The Hope for Children Center in the Itahari Diocese of Nepal recently organized a free malnutrition screening for children aged 5 and under in Ward No. 3, covering the Sunaulo Tole and Adarsh Tole areas. The event was held with the approval...

Christian Filmmakers’ ‘Toxic’ Movie Takes Off On Major Middle East Airlines

September 18, 2024September 16, 2024 /Leave a comment

Produced by SAT-7, “Toxic” has been added to the in-flight playlists of Emirates, Qatar Airways, Saudi Airlines, and Kuwait Airways.

BOONE, IOWA — A new action movie shot entirely in Arabic that showcases “hidden” violence and the power of forgiveness is now available to watch on four major international airlines operating out of the Middle East. While the...

RedeemTV Announces the Premier of a New Documentary, ‘Desperate for More: The North Georgia Revival – Streaming Worldwide September 19th

September 17, 2024September 16, 2024 /Leave a comment

WORCESTER, PA — Desperate for More: The North Georgia Revival documents the events and experiences of the congregation of Christ Fellowship Church in Dawson, Georgia. It began in 2018 when Pastor Todd Smith called his church to a 21-day fast. After a vision captured his...

Wycliffe Associates Launches Free Sign Language App in Multiple African Sign Languages for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

September 17, 2024September 16, 2024 /Leave a comment

ORLANDO, FL — Wycliffe Associates, an international organization that empowers mother-tongue Bible translators and partners with local churches in the advancement of Bible translation, has developed and launched an app for iOS and Android that brings the Bible’s New Testament to life through seven sign...

Billy Graham Evangelistic Association’s Online Evangelism Ministry Reaches 20 Million Indicated Decisions for Christ

September 16, 2024 /Leave a comment

CHARLOTTE, NC — Search For Jesus—the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association’s online evangelism initiative—has reached a significant milestone, with 20 million indicated decisions for Christ since its launch in 2011. The global ministry, now active in English, Spanish, Arabic, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, and American Sign Language...