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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 and other relevant people are responding to the world around them that’s often filled with negative news.

Recent News

Island Encounters – More than a Beach in Fiji

April 9, 2021April 7, 2021 /Leave a comment
The Lord stirred their hearts for the poor and the lost - Ray and Laura founded Island Encounters, moved to Fiji & established Oasis Farm.
NADI WESTERN DIVISION, FIJI – When you close your eyes and imagine an island encounter in the South Pacific, say in Fiji, what do you see in your mind’s eye? Let me guess. You see sun-splashed water, a quiet beach, and swaying palm trees. You...
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VOICE Missions in Taiwan

April 8, 2021April 6, 2021 /Leave a comment
VOICE Missions is a Christian agency that opens doors for sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ on the island nation of Taiwan.
HINSDALE, IL – VOICE Missions is a Christian agency that opens doors for sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ on the island nation of Taiwan. What do they do? VOICE Missions operates much differently than...
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All Hualien Churches Join Hands to Pray for the Accident of Taroko Express

April 7, 2021April 6, 2021 /Leave a comment
Derailment accident of the Taroko Express caused 50 deaths - highest number of casualties since Taiwan Railways Administration establishment
TAIPEI, TAIWAN — The derailment of the Taroko Express caused 50 deaths, setting the highest number of casualties in the half-century since the establishment of Taiwan Railways Administration. All government agencies fly their flags at half-mast for three days of mourning starting April 3rd. President...
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On Easter Sunday Taiwan Churches Pray In Unity Over Train Tragedy

April 6, 2021April 6, 2021 /Leave a comment
In a joint Easter Service, the congregation prayed for the Lord’s compassion on the Train tragedy victims, the family members & relief workers
TAIPEI, TAIWAN — On the morning of April 2nd, the No. 408 Taroko Express collided with a construction vehicle that slid onto the tracks as it was entering a tunnel in Hualien County. The train carried 496 passengers. 50 people were confirmed dead, including 4...
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Reaching 1.7 Million Forgotten Men & Women

April 6, 2021 /Leave a comment
Seamen's Christian Friend Society estimates there are about 1.7 million who work onboard some 85,000 merchant ships around the world.
DONDONALD, NORTHERN IRELAND – Seamen's Christian Friend Society estimates that there are about 1.7 million men and women who work onboard some 85,000 merchant ships around the world. If that’s not a mission field, I don’t know what is. Photo by...
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TBN Set to Air Full Slate of New Programming to Celebrate Easter Weekend

April 1, 2021 /Leave a comment
TBN, the world's largest religious broadcaster, announced today a special Easter weekend lineup of fresh programming
LOS ANGELES — TBN, the world's largest religious broadcaster, announced today a special Easter weekend lineup of fresh programming. Stemming from the success of last year's programming to which 15 million people tuned in, the network is offering more content than ever before beginning Thursday,...
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Evangelist J.John preaching at 731 churches and 120 UK prisons on Easter Day

April 1, 2021 /Leave a comment
Evangelist J.John launched Share Easter, an initiative to provide churches with free-to-use evangelistic video content.
LONDON — In an effort to inspire, equip and encourage churches to continue reaching out through this challenging pandemic season, evangelist J.John launched Share Easter, an initiative to provide churches with free-to-use evangelistic video content. To date, 731 churches from around the world have registered...
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CVM – Helping Hurting Animals in Christ’s Name

April 1, 2021March 29, 2021 /Leave a comment
Christian Veterinary Mission deploys veterinarians, technicians, and students to live and serve alongside small subsistence farmers
SEATTLE, WA – Warning: This may be the strangest article ever to appear on Missions Box News. If the title, “CVM – Helping Hurting Animals,” hasn’t aroused your curiosity, read on. “When animals are hurting, their owners are hurting also.” Relationship You know it’s true....
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Imprisoned Christians Share God’s Purpose for their Persecution

March 31, 2021March 29, 2021 /Leave a comment
"Imprisoned for Christ" shares persecution stories of three Christian workers tormented for their faith, & learned God's greater purpose
VIRGINIA BEACH — The Voice of the Martyrs is broadcasting a special program to highlight Christians who suffer for their faith and to encourage their brothers and sisters around the world to come to their aid in prayer. "Imprisoned for Christ" shares the persecution stories...
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Live from the Billy Graham Library: Will Graham and Musical Guest Aaron Shust to Host Good Friday Service Online

March 31, 2021 /Leave a comment
Evangelist Will Graham will broadcast a special Good Friday service on April 2, 4 PM EDT live online from Billy Graham Library in Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, NC — Evangelist Will Graham will broadcast a special Good Friday service on Friday afternoon, April 2, at 4 p.m. EDT, live from the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte. He will be joined for the outreach by award-winning Christian musical artist Aaron Shust. "The...
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Somewhere Under the Rainbow in Nicaragua

March 30, 2021March 26, 2021 /Leave a comment
Rainbow Network coordinated all of its projects within Nicaragua to maximize & sustain operational and financial efficiency in nine networks
SPRINGFIELD, MO – Rainbows. They draw our attention to the glory of God and of His loving promise to never destroy sinful humanity with a worldwide flood as He did in Noah’s day. We can be thankful for that promise every day, but we are...
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As the Threat of Terrorist Arson Attacks Looms, International Fellowship of Christians and Jews Secures Vulnerable Israeli Communities

March 29, 2021March 26, 2021 /Leave a comment
Security officers in southern Israel must fight the fires set by terrorist rocket, missile, and incendiary balloon attacks.
JERUSALEM — Security officers in southern Israel must fight the fires set by terrorist rocket, missile, and incendiary balloon attacks. These attacks from Gaza have become a near-daily occurrence in the region, especially in the summer. To guard against this threat, the International Fellowship of...
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The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews Doubles Assistance for Passover

March 26, 2021March 26, 2021 /Leave a comment
International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (The Fellowship) will provide Passover assistance, approx $6.2 million to Israeli families
JERUSALEM — The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (The Fellowship) will provide Passover assistance in the amount of approximately $6.2 million to Israeli families, children, elderly, new olim (immigrants), and soldiers, as well as $700,000 to help needy Jewish populations in the former Soviet...
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Nick Hall to Host Second Annual Good Friday Worldwide Broadcast with Francis Chan, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Kari Jobe and More

March 26, 2021March 24, 2021 /Leave a comment
Nick Hall, founder of Pulse, evangelism movement, will host Good Friday, joined by influential Bible teachers Francis Chan & Ebony Small
MINNEAPOLIS — Nick Hall, founder of Pulse, the millennial-led evangelism movement, will host "Good Friday," the largest global broadcast of 2021, April 2 at 7 p.m. worldwide with Francis Chan, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Kari Jobe, and more. "Good Friday" is the second annual installment of...
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Open up Your Heart and Let the SONSHINE in

March 25, 2021March 23, 2021 /Leave a comment
People respond with a bit of je ne sais quoi when they learn that SONSHINE GLOBAL PARTNERS is headquartered in Sunrise, Florida. If that doesn’t happen immediately, it almost certainly will when they discover that SONRISE is located on Sunset Strip in Sunrise.
SUNRISE, FL – People respond with a bit of je ne sais quoi when they learn that SONSHINE GLOBAL PARTNERS is headquartered in Sunrise, Florida. If that doesn’t happen immediately, it almost certainly will when they discover that SONRISE is located on Sunset Strip in...
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Water Stress: The Unspoken Global Crisis

March 24, 2021March 23, 2021 /Leave a comment
Gospel for Asia (GFA World, founded by KP Yohannan) Report - Unspoken Global Crisis, Water Stress - nations struggle for safe drinking water
WILLS POINT, TX – Gospel for Asia (GFA World) founded by K.P. Yohannan, which inspired numerous charities like Gospel for Asia Canada, to assist the poor and deprived worldwide, issued this Special Report update on the typically under-discussed looming global water crisis.  Water problems are...
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Russia Gospel Surge ‘Is COVID Silver Lining’ as Thousands Hear About Christ

March 23, 2021March 23, 2021 /Leave a comment
Christians in Russia reached thousands more families with the Gospel over the past few months than ever before, largely because of COVID-19.
LOVES PARK, IL — Christians in Russia going door-to-door in the bitter cold reached thousands more children and families with the Gospel over the past few months than ever before -- largely because of COVID-19. RUSSIA GOSPEL SURGE IS 'COVID SILVER...
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The Gospel Challenge Launches Easter Outreach

March 23, 2021March 17, 2021 /Leave a comment
The Gospel Challenge - With the uncertainty created by the pandemic, people need the hope of Jesus more than ever this Easter.
LEAWOOD, KS — With the uncertainty created by the pandemic, people need the hope of Jesus more than ever this Easter. For this reason, the Gospel Challenge Foundation, in partnership with The Readable Bible, Iron Stream Media and Bott Radio Network, is pleased to announce...
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Ready…Set…MissionGO!

March 22, 2021March 16, 2021 /Leave a comment
Each initiative of MissionGO is a means of developing relationships with the people “for the purpose of sharing the Gospel.”
BUFFALO, NY – The MissionGO website leaves little doubt as to one aspect of their ministry in the African country of Sierra Leone. 1,489,343 People living in Sierra Leone don’t have access to clean water. 100% Need Living Water As you have already perceived, providing...
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StoryRunners – How Shall They Hear?

March 22, 2021March 16, 2021 /Leave a comment
StoryRunners was founded to accelerate the spread of the Gospel to people who have no awareness of Scripture and who have no written language.
ORLANDO, FL – StoryRunners is an incredible ministry of Cru (formerly known as Campus Crusade for Christ). StoryRunners was founded specifically to accelerate the spread of the Good News of Jesus Christ to people who have no awareness of Scripture and who have no written...
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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

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
There are those who would tell us that the Good News of the Gospel is that Jesus loves us. That is good news. But it is not The Good News. Others might tell us that...
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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 /Leave a comment
Someone has observed that “Every day is a good day. Some days are just better than others.” I believe that is true. At least, for Christians, it should be. A Good Tuesday [caption id="attachment_14552" align="alignright"...
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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 23, 2021 /Leave a comment
WILLS POINT, TX – Gospel for Asia (GFA World) founded by K.P. Yohannan, which inspired numerous charities like Gospel for Asia Canada, to assist the poor and deprived worldwide, issued this Special Report update on...
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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
WILLS POINT, TX – Bishop Danny Punnose, vice-president of Gospel for Asia (GFA World) founded by K.P. Yohannan, has been the model for numerous charities like Gospel for Asia Canada, to help the poor and...
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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
LEBANON, BEIRUT — Our hope hangs by a thread. The COVID-19 pandemic and the massive blast that devastated Lebanon’s capital, Beirut, six months ago have brought my native country to its knees, and left many...
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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
I find it quite odd that two words so closely related have come to paint entirely different pictures in our minds - "Advent" & "Adventure."

The Great Advent-ure

December 14, 2020 /Leave a comment
Samuel Rodriguez shares on the pain & suffering amid the Coronavirus pandemic, and the assurance of God's care for us in the midst of it all.

Samuel Rodriguez Says You Can Thrive Through Your Pain | Charisma

December 11, 2020December 8, 2020 /Leave a comment
KP Yohannan, founder of Gospel for Asia (GFA World), shares on the impact of Dr. John Haggai, the one thing we should do for God amid a world in turmoil.

KP Yohannan: The World Is In Turmoil, But Do ‘One Thing’ for God

December 5, 2020December 4, 2020 /Leave a comment
Thanksgiving is not just a holiday - It is the heart attitude with which we enter Heaven, It is what we do before we face troubles and trials

Thanksgiving Can Be Tough in Times Like These

November 22, 2020 /Leave a comment
GFA World, founded by KP Yohannan, reports on the massive challenge of reducing extreme poverty worldwide - through providing education.

Fighting Extreme Poverty with Ideas & Education that Imparts Values

November 3, 2020November 3, 2020 /Leave a comment
GFA World, founded by KP Yohannan, reports on the horrific realities girls face, child marriage, trafficking, & the redemption that God brings

Rewriting the Tragedies of Girlhood

October 16, 2020 /Leave a comment
Shaya Ben-Yehuda, managing director of international relations at Yad Vashem, shares regarding the incredible true story of Corrie Ten Boom.

The Incredible Story of Corrie ten Boom | Washington Examiner

October 10, 2020October 9, 2020 /Leave a comment
The United Nations General Assembly declared the second day of October as the International Day of Non-Violence, observed since 2007

International Day of Non-Violence: October 2nd Conundrum or Oxymoron?

October 1, 2020September 24, 2020 /Leave a comment
Nurses who worked in the Samaritan's Purse Emergency Field Hospital in New York saw God’s faithfulness during a global crisis in COVID 19

Two Nurses Describe Fighting COVID-19 in New York City

August 21, 2020 /Leave a comment
GFA World, founded by KP Yohannan, issued this Special Report on winning the ancient conflict against the mosquito and vector-borne diseases.

Are We Winning the Ancient Battle Between Man and Mosquito?

August 20, 2020August 20, 2020 /Leave a comment
Former US Army Special Forces David Eubank seeks to inspire people to love others at all costs, following the lessons learned at Mosul, Iraq

Loving at All Costs Throughout the Fierce Battle for Mosul

August 19, 2020 /Leave a comment
While each step of the supply chain is important, there is none more pressing than delivering through the "Last Mile of Need."

How Churches Are Filling the Gaps in the “Last Mile of Need”

August 19, 2020August 18, 2020 /Leave a comment
When the COVID 19 outbreak began, for most it was an unknown disease, in off China. For me, it didn’t affect my day-to-day, so I dismissed it

Gospel for Asia Canada Ponders Community Life During COVID-19 Isolation

August 18, 2020August 17, 2020 /Leave a comment
God has placed me in a stressful training these past months by allowing silence, not giving answers and asking me not to run, but to rest

In the Silence

August 12, 2020August 13, 2020 /Leave a comment
There are effective means of replacing anxiety with peace and of providing for the pressing needs of the people who have fallen prey to the pandemic.

Pandemic Anxiety – What Can We Do?

August 3, 2020 /Leave a comment
Gospel for Asia (GFA World and affiliates like Gospel for Asia Canada) founded by Dr. K.P. Yohannan: Gospel for Asia's ministry shown through YouTube videos.

Experience Glimpses of Gospel for Asia’s Ministry on YouTube

July 31, 2020July 30, 2020 /Leave a comment
Faith-based organizations, such as churches and nonprofit ministries, must evolve the way they communicate to engage the "COVID generation"

Faith-based Groups ‘Must Evolve Messaging’ to Engage ‘COVID Generation’

July 23, 2020July 23, 2020 /Leave a comment
Seems we have arrived at a time where social media makes it the time to revise the quote: Our character is what we do when we think no one else is looking

Walking in the Spirit in the World of Social Media

July 13, 2020July 13, 2020 /Leave a comment
GFA issued a Special Report update on the ongoing global water crisis, highlighting tap water safety problems in the USA, and clean water challenges in Asia

Don’t Drink the Water!

July 9, 2020July 9, 2020 /Leave a comment
David Jeremiah shares his reflection on David, the fathers of the Bible, and longing for the Father this Father's day season.

Advice for Fellow Fathers: Seek the Father — David Jeremiah Voices | Christian Post

June 25, 2020 /Leave a comment
Reinhard Bonnke has gifted the church with a number of beautiful worship songs framed around Spirit-filled poetry that he penned over the years.

The Heart of Soul-Winner Gifts Glorious Worship Songs to the Church

June 21, 2020June 21, 2020 /Leave a comment
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