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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

African Children’s Choir 40th Anniversary Tour

May 9, 2025May 7, 2025 /Leave a comment
The African Children’s Choir is singing its way across Canada on their fortieth anniversary tour which has been inspiring audiences
CANADA — The African Children’s Choir is singing its way across Canada on their fortieth anniversary tour. Children between the ages of 8 and 11 continue the singing tradition of the choir which has been inspiring international audiences since impoverished children were recruited and trained...
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Six Months Later: Bringing Hope to Western North Carolina

May 8, 2025May 7, 2025 /Leave a comment
The organization continues bringing tangible hope and spiritual encouragement to this region of western North Carolina.
NORTH CAROLINA — Six months have elapsed since Hurricane Helene unleashed its fury upon western North Carolina, yet for numerous families, the echoes of turmoil profoundly remain. Communities once vibrant are still painstakingly working, brick by brick, to recover from the widespread devastation left in...
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Prison Fellowship’s Statement After United States Senate Declares April 2025 as Second Chance Month

May 8, 2025May 7, 2025 /Leave a comment
Prison Fellowship released the following statement after the United States Senate declared April 2025 as Second Chance Month.
WASHINGTON, DC — Prison Fellowship, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving currently and formerly incarcerated people and their families and a leading advocate for criminal justice reform, released the following statement after the United States Senate declared April 2025 as Second Chance Month. The Senate...
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The Upper Room Devotional Celebrates 90th Anniversary

May 7, 2025 /Leave a comment
The Upper Room, the longest-running daily devotional in the world, celebrates its 90th year of publishing stories of faith and prayer in 2025.
NASHVILLE, TN — The Upper Room, the longest-running daily devotional in the world, celebrates its 90th year of publishing stories of faith and prayer in 2025. When Francis Craig approached her pastor Dr. Paul Korn with an idea for a regularly published prayer guide filled...
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Set Apart Retreat: Yes, Your Hunger for God CAN Be Satisfied!

May 6, 2025May 7, 2025 /Leave a comment
A group of young people spent a week at GFA World campus for Set Apart Retreat 2022. This retreat was a satisfying week for hungry souls.
WILLS POINT, TX – Gospel for Asia (GFA World) founded by K.P. Yohannan, has been the model for numerous charities to help the poor and deprived worldwide, shares a retrospective piece on a previously concluded GFA World Set Apart Retreat, a satisfying week for hungry souls, in advance...
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Relief After the Myanmar and Thailand Earthquake: Operation Blessing Responds to Tragedy

May 6, 2025April 29, 2025 /Leave a comment
Following the earthquake spanning Myanmar and Thailand, Operation Blessing’s Team has mobilized to deliver urgent assistance.
MYANMAR — Following the catastrophic earthquake spanning Myanmar and Thailand, Operation Blessing’s Global Disaster Response Team has mobilized to deliver urgent assistance. The disaster, which claimed thousands of lives, has prompted rapid deployment of resources to affected regions. Through donor contributions, the organization is addressing...
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St. Paul’s Cathedral Donates Dustbins to Enhance Community Cleanliness

May 6, 2025April 29, 2025 /Leave a comment
St. Paul’s Believers Eastern Church Cathedral in a village in Nepal organized a special social program focused on improving waste management
NEPAL — St. Paul’s Believers Eastern Church Cathedral in a village in Nepal organized a special social program focused on improving waste management in the local community. As part of this initiative, the cathedral distributed 50 dustbins to members of a community group in the...
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National Faith Movement Grows as Canadians Turn to Prayer and Unity in Uncertain Times

May 5, 2025April 29, 2025 /Leave a comment
Crossroads Christian Communications is spotlighting its National Prayer Map, a growing expression of Canadians unity and spiritual resilience
BURLINGTON, ON — As political leaders speak publicly about the importance of faith, and Canadians reflect on the legacy of Pope Francis, Crossroads Christian Communications is spotlighting its National Prayer Map, a growing expression of Canadian unity and spiritual resilience. This...
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CarePortal Hits Major Milestone Serving 500,000 People Through Community-Driven Care-Sharing

May 5, 2025April 29, 2025 /Leave a comment
CarePortal announces it has served over 500,000 children and caregivers in crisis through the platform’s Care-Sharing ™ technology.
KANSAS CITY, MO — CarePortal, a care-sharing technology that drives action for local children and families in crisis, announces it has served over 500,000 children and caregivers in crisis through the platform’s Care-Sharing ™ technology. “Half a...
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Emergency Field Hospital Treats Myanmar Earthquake Survivors

May 2, 2025April 29, 2025 /Leave a comment
Samaritan’s Purse responded immediately to the earthquake in Myanmar by flying an Emergency Field Hospital to the hard-hit capital city.
NAYPYIDAW, MYANMAR — Samaritan’s Purse responded immediately to the earthquake in Myanmar by flying an Emergency Field Hospital to the hard-hit capital city. The 60-bed hospital is providing medical treatment to the survivors in the capital city of Naypyidaw while their team is also sharing...
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Kenya Slum Transformed by Clean Water and the Gospel

May 2, 2025April 29, 2025 /Leave a comment
In Kenya, people are crammed into Africa’s largest slum, Kibera is a gang-infested place of poverty that lacks clean water and sanitation.
NAIROBI, KENYA — In Kenya, hundreds of thousands of people are crammed into Africa’s largest slum, Kibera is a gang-infested place of extreme poverty that lacks clean water and sanitation. The good news: hope is now rising through a Texas-based outreach called, “The Bucket Ministry”....
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Believers Eastern Church Brings Relief to Flood-Hit Village in Sri Lanka

May 1, 2025April 29, 2025 /Leave a comment
A village in Sri Lanka was devastated by severe flood caused. The floods caused significant damage the livelihoods of local residents.
SRI LANKA — A village in Sri Lanka was devastated by severe flood caused by exceptionally heavy rains. The floods caused significant damage to property, infrastructure, and the livelihoods of local residents. A nearby Buddhist monastery, home to over 58 monks-including the elderly and infirm-also...
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The Salvation Army Announces Return of ‘Fly the Flag’ Program to Provide Support to Local Residents in Need

May 1, 2025April 29, 2025 /Leave a comment
The Salvation Army of Milford’s Annual ‘Fly the Flag’ program has been inspiring community pride and rallying support for neighbors.
MILFORD, MA — The American flag is a timeless symbol of hope, freedom, and unity. For over a decade, The Salvation Army of Milford’s Annual ‘Fly the Flag’ program has been inspiring community pride and rallying support for neighbors who need it the most across...
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Orphaned by the Myanmar Earthquake: Rebuilding Lifves after Devastation

April 30, 2025April 29, 2025 /Leave a comment
An earthquake in Myanmar unleashed widespread devastation and profound loss, tragically altering lives like that of Khine Zar Win.
MYANMAR — A catastrophic earthquake in Myanmar unleashed widespread devastation and profound loss, tragically altering lives like that of Khine Zar Win. Orphaned by the disaster, her future seemed uncertain. In this challenging landscape, Operation Blessing is actively providing essential help and fostering hope, enabled...
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Christian Lingua Launches CL Connect: A Non-Profit for Global Faith Outreach

April 30, 2025April 29, 2025 /Leave a comment
Christian Lingua Connect, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing global faith outreach by breaking language barriers.
RUTHERFORDTON, NC — Christian Lingua has been globalizing Christian content via quality transactions since 2006. Offering overdubbing and subtitling services in 220+ languages, Christian Lingua has now launched Christian Lingua Connect, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing global faith outreach by breaking language barriers. This...
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Help for Residents and First Responders in California

April 30, 2025April 29, 2025 /Leave a comment
In its wake, residents and first responders witnessed the decimation of their community following devastating Los Angeles fires.
CALIFORNIA — The relentless inferno raged across the California hills, its roar a testament to the unfolding battle against nature's fury. With smoke billowing skyward, a menacing gray shroud choked the air, casting a dreadful shadow over a landscape scarred by destruction – a stark...
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Grand Canyon University Wraps up 75th Anniversary Year with Largest Number of Graduates in Its History

April 29, 2025April 29, 2025 /Leave a comment
Grand Canyon University will wrap up its 75th Anniversary school year with the largest number of graduates in its history.
PHOENIX — Grand Canyon University will wrap up its 75th Anniversary school year with the largest number of graduates in its history. GCU will have a 2024-25 graduating class of 31,104 students – with 5,669 of those taking classes on the Phoenix campus and another...
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Launching One Month from Today: Europe’s Largest Gathering for Christian Leaders on Evangelism in 25 Years

April 29, 2025April 29, 2025 /Leave a comment
Launching One Month from Today: Europe’s Largest Gathering for Christian Leaders on Evangelism in 25 Years
BERLIN — From Ukraine to the UK and from Sweden to Spain, in exactly one month, 1,000 pastors and ministry leaders from 56 countries and territories throughout Europe will come to Berlin for the European Congress on Evangelism. There has not been a gathering of...
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Billy Graham Rapid Response Team Chaplains Deploy to Dominican Republic Following the Deadly Jet Set Night Club Roof Collapse

April 29, 2025April 29, 2025 /Leave a comment
Billy Graham Rapid Response Team Chaplains Deploy to Dominican Republic Following the Deadly Jet Set Night Club Roof Collapse
CHARLOTTE, NC — The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) has deployed crisis-trained chaplains to the Dominican Republic following the roof collapse at a popular nightclub in the capital city of Santo Domingo. At least 221 people were killed and more than 200 were injured....
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“Pour Out to the God of Hope and Be Filled:” 74th Annual Observance of the National Day of Prayer

April 29, 2025 /Leave a comment
On Thursday, May 1, 2025, millions of Americans will join hearts and voices for the 74th annual National Day of Prayer.
WASHINGTON, DC — On Thursday, May 1, 2025, millions of Americans will join hearts and voices for the 74th annual National Day of Prayer, rallying under the bold theme: “Pour Out to the God of Hope and Be Filled.” This year’s observance promises to be...
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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

A group of young people spent a week at GFA World campus for Set Apart Retreat 2022. This retreat was a satisfying week for hungry souls.

Set Apart Retreat: Yes, Your Hunger for God CAN Be Satisfied!

May 6, 2025May 7, 2025 /Leave a comment
WILLS POINT, TX – Gospel for Asia (GFA World) founded by K.P. Yohannan, has been the model for numerous charities to help the poor and deprived worldwide, shares a retrospective piece on a previously concluded GFA World Set...
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What Does Christmas Look Like on the Other Side of the World? | Daniel Yohannan

December 24, 2024February 20, 2025 /1 Comment
WILLS POINT, TX — Bishop Daniel Timotheos Yohannan and GFA World shares on the true meaning of Christmas through bringing the hope and love of Jesus to the least of these around the world. As...
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It is all too easy for certain crises to slip under the radar. Some world crises hold the public’s attention, while others quickly fade away.

Hidden in Plain Sight: The World’s Neglected Humanitarian Crises

July 17, 2024 /Leave a comment
RNS — In a world brimming with pressing issues, it is all too easy for certain crises to slip under the radar. We must ask ourselves why some global crises hold the public’s attention, while...
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Let's not forget the sacrifices that have been made and the responsibilities that lie ahead for American Independence.

God Bless America

July 9, 2024July 9, 2024 /Leave a comment
SAN DIEGO —Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord. Over 200 years ago Thomas Jefferson penned the Declaration of Independence and declared to the world, along...
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Jesus: A Deaf Missions Film, which carries the tagline for Deaf, by Deaf, stars Gideon Firl as the Messiah who signs his way through the role

Historic All-Sign-Language Movie ‘Jesus: A Deaf Missions Film’ Comes to Theaters

July 3, 2024 /Leave a comment
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA — Joseph Josselyn remembers being fascinated by the 1977 drama “Jesus of Nazareth” — but as a Deaf child, he had to rely on closed captions to catch the dialogue. [caption id="attachment_21097"...
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K P Yohannan Radio Ministry: Touching Millions Across the Globe

KP Yohannan’s Radio Ministry Legacy: Touching Millions of Lives Across the Globe

May 24, 2024May 27, 2024 /Leave a comment
Hank Hanegraaff wrote a tribute to Dr K P Yohannan (Metropolitan Yohan), a humble Christian leader, husband, father, and true friend.

My Tribute to KP Yohannan (Metropolitan Yohan) by Hank Hanegraaff

May 20, 2024May 20, 2024 /1 Comment
KP Yohannan: The Gentle Man Who Shook the Missions World

KP Yohannan: The Gentle Man Who Shook the Missions World

May 16, 2024May 31, 2024 /Leave a comment
Rev. Dr. David R. Mains shares his heartfelt retrospective thoughts on the death and life of K.P. Yohannan.

My Retrospective on the Life of KP Yohannan

May 10, 2024May 12, 2024 /Leave a comment
Ofelia is a survivor of human trafficking. And with National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, her story is one you’ll need to hear.

God Heard Her Desperate Prayer

January 31, 2024 /Leave a comment
The Israeli coastal city of Ashkelon is very close to the Gaza border. When the war began, Ashkelon was the prime target for Hamas.

Why Hamas’ Rockets Will Not Stop the Gospel

December 18, 2023December 18, 2023 /Leave a comment
We want everyone to have a copy of God’s Word in their own language, and to understand it in their minds and believe it in their hearts.

Exploring God’s Word: A Journey without Barriers

August 24, 2023August 21, 2023 /Leave a comment
June 13, 2023, Shawn Chrisagis passed away at 55 years old. His legacy was one of LOVE. He was an identical twin of Brian Chrisagis.

Mourning the Loss of Shawn Chrisagis

August 18, 2023August 15, 2023 /Leave a comment
Studies suggest that social media have a negative impact on the mental health of minors, which has led to concern among specialists.

Experts Warn of the Danger of Social Media for Children’s Mental Health

June 2, 2023May 30, 2023 /Leave a comment
Domestic violence is a widespread problem in Latin America, and evangelical churches are actively working to combat it in their communities.

What Role Do Churches Play in the Prevention of Domestic Violence in Latin America?

June 1, 2023May 30, 2023 /Leave a comment
KP Yohannan: 'I invite you to come, die, and live.' I listened as George Verwer issued that unforgettable challenge to 400 young people like me.

K.P. Yohannan: George Verwer’s Invitation to ‘Come, Die, and Live’ Radically Changed My Life

May 10, 2023September 3, 2023 /Leave a comment
K.P. Yohannan, GFA World founder (Gospel for Asia) shares on the hope in Christ's Resurrection and its transformative impact on suffering.

K.P. Yohannan: Death Cannot Kill You

April 12, 2023April 11, 2023 /1 Comment
Qatari Christians are calling for prayers that the media coverage during the World Cup will provide an opportunity to reach more people.

Qatari Christians Call for Prayers During World Cup

December 12, 2022December 12, 2022 /Leave a comment

Calls for World Cup Host Qatar to Embrace Religious Freedom

December 7, 2022December 6, 2022 /Leave a comment
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 Child Sponsorship — Does it Lift the Young Out of Poverty?

Gospel for Asia: Child Sponsorship — Does it Lift the Young Out of Poverty?

December 1, 2022March 7, 2025 /1 Comment
A national movement to shake up Americans' approach to retirement is taking aim at a most serious problems plaguing many seniors: loneliness.

Seniors’ Movement Takes Aim at Loneliness ‘Plague’

August 30, 2022August 24, 2022 /1 Comment
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, 2022March 10, 2025 /Leave a comment
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 11, 2023 /1 Comment
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, 2022September 17, 2024 /1 Comment
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
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
From Survive to Thrive gives an honest look at the pain millions are experiencing during Covid 19, offers hope to overcome life challenges

Rev. Samuel Rodriguez Releases ‘From Survive to Thrive’, Book Provides Hope to World in Crisis

May 13, 2022May 13, 2022 /Leave a comment
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
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