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COVID-19 Redefines Gospel for Asia’s Bridge of Hope Service in Community

August 14, 2020 /Leave a comment

Gospel for Asia founded by Dr. K.P. Yohannan:Amid COVID 19, staff at GFA’s Bridge of Hope centers work hard to provide necessary food and sanitation items to neighbors in need.

INDIA — Gospel for Asia (GFA World and affiliates like Gospel for Asia Canada) founded by Dr. K.P. Yohannan – Discussing how amid COVID-19 the staff at GFA’s Bridge of Hope centers work hard to provide the necessary food and sanitation items to neighbors in...

Partner Parents – Christian Education in NE India

August 13, 2020August 13, 2020 /Leave a comment

Partner Parents' ministry is distinctive in that it focuses solely on providing a high-quality Christian education for young people in northern India.

COLORADO SPRINGS – When we research NGOs and faith-based organizations (FBOs) in preparation for publication on Missions Box News, we look for something that makes the organization unique. It was easy to find what makes Partner Parents exceptional in its own right. Partner Parents' ministry...

‘Bless Your Pastor’ Aims to Show Love to America’s Church Leaders

August 13, 2020August 13, 2020 /Leave a comment

9 out of 10 pastor in America under "financial pressure," and six out of 10 churches facing giving declines during the COVID 19 pandemic

WASHINGTON — With nine out of every 10 pastors in America under "financial pressure," and six out of 10 churches facing giving declines during the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) today launched its second annual Bless Your Pastor campaign (BlessYourPastor.org). [caption id="attachment_12496"...

SAT-7 Broadcasting Hope to Lebanon Following Beirut Blast

August 13, 2020August 13, 2020 /Leave a comment

Immediately following the Beirut blast SAT-7's Arabic channel urged prayers for the wounded and for families who have lost their loved ones

BEIRUT — Immediately following the Beirut blast SAT-7's Arabic channel urged prayers for the wounded and for families who have lost their loved ones. They also asked for prayers for politicians in their decision making and for Lebanon to continue as a hub for coexistence...

The Global Orphan Project: Prevent, Protect & Prepare

August 13, 2020 /Leave a comment

The Global Orphan Project began when a Kansas City businessman and his wife visited an orphanage while on a short-term mission trip.

KANSAS CITY, MO – The Global Orphan Project (GO) began when a successful Kansas City businessman and his wife visited an orphanage while on a short-term mission trip. “The situation was horrific, but the...

Insights Surrounding International Youth Day

August 13, 2020August 13, 2020 /Leave a comment

International Youth Day is encouraging local, national, and global entities to make youth more inclusive to achieve global action

NEW YORK – August 12 marked the annual observance of International Youth Day. The United Nations General Assembly approved the 1998 recommendation of the World Conference of Ministers Responsible for Youth in 1999. The first IYD was held in 2000. The UN Security Council followed...

Preparing the Bahamas for Future Hurricanes

August 12, 2020 /Leave a comment

Samaritan’s Purse is partnering with 21 churches in the Bahamas to educate local communities on how to respond in a timely manner when a hurricane, like Dorian, or some other disaster strikes.

BAHAMAS — Samaritan’s Purse is partnering with 21 churches in the Bahamas to educate local communities on how to respond in a timely manner when a hurricane, like Dorian, or some other disaster strikes. Leonidas Roubas, Samaritan's Purse In...

Beirut Blast: Middle East Christian TV Broadcaster Launches Special Programming

August 12, 2020 /Leave a comment

A Christian Arabic language broadcaster in Lebanon is assuring viewers after a huge blast in the capital Beirut killed at least 113 people

EASTON, MD — Immediately after the big Beirut blast, a major Christian Arabic language broadcaster in Lebanon is airing special live programming, reassuring shell-shocked viewers, many of whose friends and family were among at least 113 people dead and more than 4,000 injured. [caption id="attachment_12408"...

Mekong Reach Initiative Launched by Operation Mobilisation

August 12, 2020 /Leave a comment

With millions of unreached in South East Asian countries where Mekong River flows Operation Mobilisation launched a major outreach initiative

MEKONG REGION — With millions of unreached people throughout the South East Asian countries where the Mekong River flows through Operation Mobilisation (OM) has launched a major outreach initiative to this region. Jesus' followers are being equipped throughout Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam to...

Samaritan’s Purse Joins Fight Against COVID-19 in Sudan

August 12, 2020 /Leave a comment

Samaritan’s Purse continues to serve communities struggling during the global COVID-19 pandemic, Their latest response is in Sudan.

SUDAN — Samaritan’s Purse continues to serve communities struggling during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Their latest coronavirus response is in the northeast African nation of Sudan. Samaritan’s Purse has a substantial history there and in South Sudan, they arre strengthening local churches and providing physical...

Samaritan’s Purse Airlifts Supplies to Beirut

August 11, 2020 /Leave a comment

Samaritan’s Purse 14-member Disaster Assistance Response Team left for Beirut with 26 tons of desperately needed relief supplies.

BEIRUT, LEBANON — Samaritan’s Purse DC-8 aircraft left Greensboro, North Carolina, on Friday (August 7) for Beirut, Lebanon, with a 14-member Disaster Assistance Response Team and 26 tons of desperately needed relief supplies. The cargo includes thousands of hygiene kits, solar lights, and hundreds of...

Heart for Lebanon Responds to Beirut Explosion

August 10, 2020August 10, 2020 /Leave a comment

The explosion at the Beirut port equaled a 3.5 magnitude earthquake & is estimated to have killed 135, injured 5,000 and left 300,000 homeless

BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC — Heart for Lebanon, a non-denominational Christian organization, serving under-resourced families and children in the country of Lebanon, is responding to the current crisis in Lebanon. The explosion at the port in Beirut equaled the force of a 3.5 magnitude earthquake and...

Cambodia’s Disadvantaged Communities Experience God’s Love

August 10, 2020 /Leave a comment

CAMBODIA — Cambodia's disadvantaged live in poverty in both urban and rural slums, where prospects are bleak, and safety and the family unit is under threat. Operation Mobilisation's Mercy Teams International provides education and social work programs which provide support for the poor and marginalized...

African Bible Colleges – “Faith in Action, God in Motion”

August 8, 2020August 7, 2020 /Leave a comment

African Bible Colleges is provably impacting African nations and bearing the fruit of John Chinchen’s vision that began in 1976.

CLINTON, MS – The missionary vision of Presbyterian pastor John Chinchen was as clear to him as ABC. He was called to establish Bible colleges in Africa that would equip and empower new generations of students who would have an impact in their native countries...

How N2Gives Fights Human Trafficking

August 8, 2020August 7, 2020 /Leave a comment

N2Gives fights human trafficking by supporting efforts & relief in 20+ countries, donated $10+ million dollars to fight human trafficking since 2016

WILMINGTON, NC – N2Gives is the philanthropic arm of the award-winning N2 Publishing Company. N2 is a creator of premium-quality publications specifically designed and published for members of exclusive residential communities. In 2018 alone, N2 Publishing was the recipient of commendations from Fortune, Inc. Magazine,...

American Leprosy Missions – On a Mission

August 7, 2020August 10, 2020 /Leave a comment

American Leprosy Missions is the oldest & largest Christian organization in the United States dedicated to curing and caring for leprosy patients worldwide

GREENVILLE, SC – American Leprosy Missions is the oldest and largest Christian organization in the United States dedicated to curing and caring for people affected by leprosy and related diseases around the world. Every two minutes, someone, somewhere across 127 different countries, is diagnosed with...

CRC’s 8th Worldview Report Is Discouraging

August 7, 2020 /Leave a comment

The Cultural Research Center released the 8th in its series of reports revealing results from its American Worldview Inventory (AWVI).

GLENDALE, AZ – The Cultural Research Center (CRC) at Arizona Christian University released the 8th in its series of reports revealing results from its American Worldview Inventory (AWVI) this week. This edition uncovered Americans’ “Views of Sin and Salvation.” Dr. George Barna, renowned Christian polling...

Museum of the Bible and TBN Sponsor “The Truth I’m Standing On”

August 5, 2020August 6, 2020 /Leave a comment

WASHINGTON — The Museum of the Bible has partnered with Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) to produce “The Truth I’m Standing On,” a concert featuring high-profile recording artists sharing songs about healing during this difficult time for our country and world. TBN will broadcast the concert...

Child Labor Rises During COVID Pandemic

August 5, 2020 /Leave a comment

According to a report by World Vision up to 8 million children have been pushed into child labor and begging resulting from the Covid 19 pandemic.

BANGALORE, INDIA — According to a report by World Vision up to 8 million children have been pushed into child labor and begging due to the worldwide economic effects resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Following assessments carried out in 24 countries, the charity says at...

Envision’s Reimagined Approach to Short-Term Missions

August 4, 2020August 3, 2020 /Leave a comment

Envision is a specialized function of Alliance Missions whose purpose is to Identify & develop leaders through innovative short-term missions & strategies.

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – Envision is a specialized function of Alliance Missions. Its primary purpose is to Identify and develop missional leaders through innovative short-term missions and ministry strategies. The Envision team prepares workers from Alliance churches to live among under-reached peoples. They endeavor to...