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Gospel for Asia (GFA World) Spotlights ‘Hidden Epidemic’ of Missing Women

March 22, 2023March 19, 2023 /Leave a comment

GFA World (also known as Gospel for Asia) spotlights hidden epidemic of missing women and girls on International Women’s Day

WILLS POINT, TX — Mission agency GFA World (www.gfa.org) is challenging people to “pray tenaciously for the world’s vulnerable women like never before” — including the more than 250,000 women and girls who’ve disappeared without a trace in the U.S. WOMEN...

Mobile Medical Teams Serving Venezuelans in Colombia

March 22, 2023March 19, 2023 /Leave a comment

COLOMBIA — Samaritan’s Purse is serving some of the millions of Venezuelans living in Colombia through mobile medical units, which provide care for pregnant women, family medical care, and safety education for vulnerable populations. Tom Ovington - Samaritan's Purse: What...

Rapid Response to Syria’s Earthquake Victims

March 21, 2023March 15, 2023 /Leave a comment

ALEPPO, SYRIA — Many people in Syria felt abandoned when they saw the response to help them was too slow following the devastating earthquake last month which left thousands homeless.However Christian charity Help The Persecuted was quick to mobilize their team to provide vital supplies...

Persecuted Iranian Christian Opens Refugee Center in Turkey

March 21, 2023March 15, 2023 /Leave a comment

Kouroush* is a Iranian Christian now living in a Refugee Center in Turkey, after he fled to escape persecution, leaving everything behind.

TURKEY — Kouroush* is an Iranian Christian now living in Turkey, after he fled to escape persecution, leaving everything behind. We hear how, with Open Doors’ support, he is now opening a Center of Hope to help care for fellow refugees. [video width="1352" height="720" poster="https://missionsbox.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Persecuted-Iranian-Christian-Opens-Refugee-Centre-in-Turkey.jpg"...

‘God Touched My Heart’ at Franklin Graham’s Festival in Mexico City

March 20, 2023March 15, 2023 /Leave a comment

Discover the impact of Festival Esperanza sudada de Mexico, an event that brings hope to the people of Mexico City who often feel empty.

MEXICO CITY — Discover the impact of Festival Esperanza sudada de Mexico, an event that brings hope to the people of Mexico City who often feel sad and empty. This festival exists to share the gospel and obey God's will, giving people the opportunity to...

Responding to a Deadly Cholera Outbreak in Malawi

March 20, 2023March 15, 2023 /Leave a comment

MALAWI —Hours and even minutes are crucial when it comes to cholera. Without timely treatment, this disease can quickly claim the lives of children and adults. In the southern African nation of Malawi, more than 45,000 people have come down with this life-threatening illness in...

Russia, Ukraine Orphans ‘At Risk of Organized Crime Recruitment’

March 17, 2023March 15, 2023 /Leave a comment

Thousands of orphans across Russia, Ukraine and the former Soviet countries are highly vulnerable to recruitment by organized crime groups.

LOVES PARK, IL — Thousands of abandoned and unwanted orphans in orphanages across Russia, Ukraine and the former Soviet countries are highly vulnerable to recruitment by organized crime groups, a U.S. mission agency says. SAVING UKRAINE, RUSSIA ORPHANS FROM ORGANIZED CRIME...

Franklin Graham: God Has Done a ‘Great Work’ in Vietnam

March 17, 2023March 15, 2023 /Leave a comment

Tens of thousands heard Franklin Graham preach the Good News of Jesus Christ in Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in Vietnam.

VIETNAM — During last weekend’s Spring Love Festival, tens of thousands heard Franklin Graham preach the Good News of Jesus Christ in Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in Vietnam. Many Vietnamese responded to the Gospel message, surrendering their hearts to Jesus Christ. “We...

First Surgery Performed on Pioneering Hospital Ship’s Historic Debut in Africa

March 16, 2023March 15, 2023 /Leave a comment

Two Oxford consultants carried out the first ever surgery onboard the world’s first purpose-built charity hospital ship in West Africa.

SENEGAL, WEST AFRICA — Two Oxford consultants carried out the first ever surgery onboard the world’s first purpose-built charity hospital ship, the Global Mercy, in West Africa March 6th. Rachel Buckingham and Andrew Wainwright, both consultant paediatric orthopaedic surgeons at the Oxford University Hospitals Trust...

Stories of Christian Martyrdom, Spanning 2000 Years, Documented in New Book by Johnnie Moore, Jerry Pattengale

March 16, 2023March 15, 2023 /Leave a comment

The New Book of Christian Martyrs (Tyndale House) by Rev. Johnnie Moore and Dr. Jerry Pattengale is available now wherever books are sold.

WASHINGTON, DC — Inspired by the iconic martyrology, Foxe’s Book of Martyrs, Johnnie Moore and Jerry Pattengale spent more than five years researching, excerpting and adding to this iconic work in order to produce an entirely new book which artfully integrates the historic Foxe’s text...

Gospel for Asia (GFA World) Aids ‘Traumatized’ Turkey Quake Survivors

March 16, 2023March 15, 2023 /Leave a comment

GFA World (Gospel for Asia) relief teams are distributing vital aid to traumatized survivors of the massive earthquake & aftershocks in Turkey

WILLS POINT, TX — Mission agency GFA World (Gospel for Asia) is helping to provide vital aid to traumatized survivors of the massive earthquake and aftershocks in Turkey, as the number of deaths now stands at more than 47,000. Photo by: Lisa...

YWAM Emerge’s Aquaponics Program Has Global Impact

March 15, 2023March 15, 2023 /Leave a comment

COLORADO SPRINGS— YWAM Emerge’s aquaponics program, located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is creating a global model that is being replicated throughout the world. The program helps local ministries to generate income and a healthy food source that is sustainable and reproducible. [video width="1352" height="720" mp4="https://missionsbox.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/ywam_emerges_aquaponics_program_has_global_impact-1080p_converted.mp4"...

Meeting Ongoing Needs in Turkey

March 15, 2023March 15, 2023 /Leave a comment

This emergency shelter in Turkey is meeting needs for those who are struggling to find a way forward in the earthquake disaster's aftermath.

BELEN, TURKEY — Beyza* and her family began sleeping on the street in front of their apartment building after it was badly damaged during the Feb. 6 earthquakes. A few weeks later, they were still living on the street—with no place else to go—when they...

Embrace the Truth and Abdu Murray Close the Apologetics Feedback Loop with New Podcast ‘Deliberations’

March 15, 2023 /Leave a comment

DETROIT — Embrace the Truth has launched “Deliberations,” its third podcast and YouTube show hosted by founder, apologist and attorney Abdu Murray. “Deliberations” is a live Q+A-style companion podcast to Murray’s “All Rise,” which tackles tough...

Persecuted Christians in South Asia Bravely Translating Bible with Help from Wycliffe Associates

March 9, 2023March 7, 2023 /Leave a comment

Wycliffe Associates will participate in a New Testament dedication in a South Asia this month, which is the first completed Bible translation

ORLANDO, FL — Wycliffe Associates, an international organization that empowers mother-tongue Bible translators and partners with local churches in the advancement of Bible translation, will participate in a New Testament dedication in South Asia nation (undisclosed for security reasons) this month, which is the first...

Asbury-Revival Inspired Gathering at Rupp Arena Draws Thousands of Christians

March 9, 2023March 7, 2023 /1 Comment

God Is Absolutely on the Move. Asbury-Revival inspired gathering at Rupp Arena, organized less than three days, draws thousands of Christians

LEXINGTON, KY — The Asbury Revival has drawn over 50,000 people from across the country and around the world to the auditorium of Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. The New York Times calls it “the nation’s first major spiritual revival in decades — one driven...

‘Love Bomb’ Weekend Raises Over $200,000 for Ukraine and Uganda Children in Need

March 9, 2023March 7, 2023 /Leave a comment

Calvary Church’s Reload Love ministry raised over $208,000 during its “Love Bomb” weekend, benefitting the ministry’s 2023 highlighted project

ALBUQUERQUE — Calvary Church’s Reload Love ministry raised over $208,000 during its annual “Love Bomb” weekend (Feb. 11 and 12), with proceeds benefitting the ministry’s 2023 highlighted project: children caught in the crossfire of the yearlong conflict in Ukraine and decade-long civil war in South...

Prestonwood Baptist Church sees 1,500 students attend ‘Freedom WKND’

March 9, 2023March 7, 2023 /Leave a comment

Prestonwood Baptist Church’s “Freedom WKND,” hosted over 1,500 with 46 individuals committing to pursuing full-time ministry.

PLANO, TX — Prestonwood Baptist Church’s “Freedom WKND,” hosted by their student ministry, hosted over 1,500 with 46 individuals committing to pursuing full-time ministry in some capacity. Prestonwood hosts Freedom WKND every year for students to engage in healthy dialogue and hear from experts on...

Providing Critical Shelter for Earthquake Survivors in Turkey

March 8, 2023March 7, 2023 /Leave a comment

Samaritan’s Purse has airlifted tents to Turkey to provide shelter for displaced families who lost their homes in the recent earthquake.

ANTAKYA, TURKEY — Samaritan’s Purse has airlifted hundreds of tents to Turkey to provide shelter for displaced families who lost their homes in the recent earthquake. They also continue to provide world-class medical treatment to the sick and injured in their Emergency Field Hospital. [video...

European Prayer Summit in Bucharest Focused on Prayer for the Peace of Europe

March 8, 2023March 7, 2023 /Leave a comment

BUCUREȘTI, ROMANIA — The European prayer summit 2023 took place recently, in Bucharest. The theme of the meeting was "Prayer for the Peace of Europe". Participants prayed and interceded for peace in the eastern part of the continent, for the healing and transformation of European...