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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.

Recent News

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.
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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 –...
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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...
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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...
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“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...
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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...
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Clean Water for Ukraine

July 26, 2022August 5, 2022 /Leave a comment
Samaritan's Purse water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) teams are setting up reverse osmosis machines in key locations through Ukraine.
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Franklin Graham Shares Message of Hope in Rio de Janeiro

July 19, 2022 /Leave a comment
Revd Franklin Graham held an evangelistic event, sharing the gospel message of hope, on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil last month
RIO DE JANEIRO — Reverend Franklin Graham held an evangelistic event on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil last month. More than 68,000 people attended the historic event June 11 that filled Copacabana Beach with music and hope, nearly 48 years after Billy Graham’s...
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The Chaplains’ Ministry, Emergency Dental Care by KJMC in the Time of War in Ukraine

July 15, 2022July 12, 2022 /Leave a comment
The chaplains' ministry and emergency dental care by Kiev Jewish Messianic Congregation in the time of war in Ukraine
KYIV, UKRAINE — As the war rages in Ukraine, the chaplain's ministry has become an essential part of the Kyiv Jewish Messianic Congregation. Recently, KJMC chaplains visited Ukrainian soldiers near the front line. They brought a diesel-electric generator, shovels, food, tactical gloves and PPE glasses,...
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Ijanada Hopes Again After Boko Haram Kidnapping

July 13, 2022July 12, 2022 /Leave a comment
She was a teenager when Islamic militants Boko Haram took her by kidnapping. When she returned home in West Africa, her community rejected her
WEST AFRICA — Ijanada was a teenager when she was kidnapped by the Islamic militant Boko Haram. When she returned home in West Africa, her community rejected her. Thanks to Open Doors partners she is going through a healing process through trauma care. [video width="1352"...
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Resupplying Ukraine’s Hospitals

July 11, 2022July 12, 2022 /Leave a comment
Samaritan’s Purse is working with church partners in Ukraine to provide hospitals with medical supplies and families with food
NORTHERN UKRAINE — Samaritan’s Purse is helping to strengthen the Eastern European country’s medical systems with regular airlifts of supplies aboard their DC-8. They are working with church partners to distribute these items to those in great need. ...
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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

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, 2022August 5, 2022 /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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GFA World (Gospel for Asia) issued this Special Report on girls facing decreased opportunity, increased violence, hidden by the pandemic

Young Victims Remain Hidden in Pandemic’s Shadow

June 3, 2022June 24, 2022 /Leave a comment
WILLS POINT, TX – GFA World (Gospel for Asia) founded by K.P. Yohannan, whose heart to love and help the poor has inspired numerous charities like GFA World Canada, to serve the deprived and downcast...
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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, 2022May 17, 2022 /Leave a comment
Crissy Sanchez-Cochran, Executive Director of Communications of City Serve discusses The Widow — A Compassion Initiative — a biblical template for how the local church can care for the widow in their sadness and loss....
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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
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — Ken Harrison, chairman of Promise Keepers, honors the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country this Memorial Day: “Jesus said, "Greater love has no one...
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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
Noel Yeatts, President of World Help, an international, Christian humanitarian organization serving the needs of the impoverished around the world, discusses the suffering that Christians face, even by those who use social media as a...
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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, 2022August 5, 2022 /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, 2021March 9, 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
Gospel for Asia (GFA World) founded by KP Yohannan, issues this Special Report on the state of Modern Day Slavery amid the COVID 19 pandemic.

Modern Day Slavery Accelerates Under Cover of COVID-19

February 26, 2021May 19, 2022 /Leave a comment
We all know what happens with New Years resolutions -they seldom result in the permanent behavior modifications we originally hoped.

Resolved to Make No New Year’s Resolutions

December 31, 2020 /Leave a comment
When you celebrate Jesus’ birth this Christmas, please remember why he came, & share the good news just like shepherd did when Jesus was born

I Am No Ordinary Shepherd

December 22, 2020December 23, 2020 /Leave a comment
Vladimir Miskevich shares about a grieving Russian mother who has kept an Immanuel's Child "Star of Bethlehem" ornament for 15 years

Small Star, Bright Light in Russia

December 22, 2020 /Leave a comment
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