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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...

Grand Canyon University Wraps up 75th Anniversary Year with Largest Number of Graduates in Its History

April 29, 2025April 29, 2025 /Leave a comment

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...

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

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...

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

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....

“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

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...

Equipping Biblical Leaders For the Challenges of Our Time

April 22, 2025April 24, 2025 /Leave a comment

Theological educators who gathered in Albania, looking for ways to make Biblical training more accessible for the challenges of our time.

TIRANA, ALBANIA — The lack of well-trained pastors and church leaders affects the health and growth of the church in many areas of the world. How to address that need was the focus of over 600 theological educators who recently gathered in Albania, looking for...

RevelationMedia Released iBIBLE ‘Life of Christ’ Short Film Series on Easter Sunday

April 21, 2025April 24, 2025 /Leave a comment

RevelationMedia announced the release of iBIBLE Life of Christ, the opening New Testament addition to iBIBLE

RICHARDSON, TX — RevelationMedia, which produces, licenses, translates and distributes engaging Bible-based media, announced the release of iBIBLE Life of Christ, the opening New Testament addition to iBIBLE—the world’s first visual and interactive Bible. The initial three episodes of iBIBLE Life of Christ were released...

Franklin Graham Brings Hope-Filled Easter Message from Fire-Ravaged California

April 21, 2025April 24, 2025 /Leave a comment

Franklin Graham will preach a message, titled “Easter from the Ashes,” on networks across the country on Easter Sunday.

CHARLOTTE, NC — Franklin Graham preached a message, titled “Easter from the Ashes,” on networks across the country on Easter Sunday. The program was filmed in California, among the charred remains of thousands of homes destroyed by catastrophic and unprecedented wildfires that raged through the...

St. Paul’s Cathedral in Nepal Distributes Mosquito Nets to Needy Families

April 17, 2025April 14, 2025 /Leave a comment

St. Paul’s Believers Eastern Church Cathedral in the Diocese of Birtamod distributed 180 mosquito nets to needy families in Nepal

NEPAL — In a heartfelt initiative to provide essential protection to vulnerable communities from mosquito-borne diseases, St. Paul’s Believers Eastern Church Cathedral in the Diocese of Birtamod distributed 180 mosquito nets to needy families in Birtamod Municipality-4, Jhapa, this month. Courtesy...

No Address: The Film Mobilizing Believers to Fight Homelessness

April 17, 2025April 14, 2025 /Leave a comment

No Address, is not just a film—it is a movement designed to shed light on homelessness and inspire tangible solutions.

SACRAMENTO, CA — Few individuals have dedicated their craft and career to sparking real-world change quite like Jennifer Stolo. As the CEO & producer at Robert Craig Films, Stolo has spent years harnessing the power of storytelling to bring attention to critical social issues. From...

Tim Keller and Wife Receive Biola University Charles W. Colson Conviction and Courage Award

April 16, 2025April 14, 2025 /Leave a comment

Tim Keller and his wife Kathy are the joint recipients of Biola University’s 2025 Charles W. Colson Award for Conviction and Courage.

LA MIRADA, CA — Timothy “Tim” Keller and his wife Kathy are the joint recipients of Biola University’s 2025 Charles W. Colson Award for Conviction and Courage. The award was presented on campus by Biola’s President Barry H. Corey on April 9 at 9:30 a.m....

Baptize California Returns on May 3rd, 2025, Followed by the Nationwide Movement Baptize America on June 8th

April 16, 2025April 15, 2025 /Leave a comment

Huntington Beach, Ca — Following last year’s record-breaking movement, Baptize California is set to return on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, with the goal of bringing churches together across the state for the largest synchronized baptism event in history. No barriers to...

Syrian Christians Cry Out Amid ‘Existential Threat’

April 16, 2025April 15, 2025 /Leave a comment

Members of the world’s Christian community are speaking out as they face an existential threat amid a power struggle in war-torn Syria.

BOONE, IOWA — Members of the world’s “oldest Christian community” are speaking out as they face an existential threat amid a deadly power struggle in war-torn Syria. More than 1,000 people, including Christians, were killed in early March as the country’s new government, Hayat Tahrir...

Esperanza Cochabamba with Will Graham: Thousands find eternal hope in the City of Eternal Spring

April 15, 2025April 14, 2025 /Leave a comment

Many found the hope of eternity springing forth when the Gospel was proclaimed at Esperanza Cochabamba with Will Graham.

COCHABAMBA, BOLIVIA — Cochabamba – Bolivia’s third largest city – is affectionately known as the City of Eternal Spring, due to its mild, spring-like weather all year long. On April 5, the name took on a different meaning, as many found the hope of eternity...

The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services Expands Footprint Through Key April Events

April 15, 2025April 15, 2025 /Leave a comment

The Salvation Army is expanding its footprint through its two events this April: the Lex250 Celebration and the 129th Boston Marathon.

ALEXANDRIA, VA —The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) is expanding its footprint across the Commonwealth through its participation in two major events this April: the Lex250 Celebration and the 129th Boston Marathon. This month’s participation in two of Massachusetts’ most iconic events highlights the...

Samaritan’s Purse Begins Life-Saving Surgical Care in Myanmar Earthquake Zone

April 14, 2025 /Leave a comment

BOONE, NC — Today, Samaritan's Purse began surgical operations at an existing facility in Naypyidaw, the capital city of Myanmar, located in the Mandalay region. This unit is next to the site where disaster response specialists are hard at work, building a full-scale Emergency Field...

Cooking Their Way from Debt to Financial Freedom

April 11, 2025April 8, 2025 /Leave a comment

Thanks to the generosity of friends of Operation Blessing, the family was able to overcome crippling debt and experience financial freedom.

THAILAND — Mhoo and her husband, Ampon, once struggled to make ends meet in Thailand, until Operation Blessing, through the support of its donors and a local church partnership, provided a lifeline. Thanks to the generosity of friends of Operation Blessing, the family was able...

Ukrainian Pastor Faithfully Serves and Prays on Frontlines

April 10, 2025April 8, 2025 /Leave a comment

UKRAINE — Ukrainian Pastor Gennadiy has a chaplain’s law that he personally prays with everyone he serves on Ukraine’s frontlines. And he says he is seeing a remarkable openness to the Gospel in his country in the midst of continued conflict there. [video width="1352" height="720"...

Hundreds of Saplings Planted on World Environment Day

April 10, 2025April 13, 2025 /Leave a comment

Believers Eastern Church celebrated World Environment Day by engaging in extensive tree planting activities across its dioceses and parishes.

SOUTH ASIA — In a remarkable demonstration of environmental stewardship, Believers Eastern Church actively celebrated World Environment Day, uniting its efforts with purpose and enthusiasm across numerous dioceses and parishes. This significant occasion was marked by extensive tree planting activities, serving as a tangible expression...

Partnering with More Than 1,000 Local Churches, Evangelists Andrew and Wendy Palau Proclaim the Gospel to More Than 50,000 in Santo Domingo

April 9, 2025April 13, 2025 /Leave a comment

SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC — Four years after the passing of evangelist Luis Palau, his legacy is alive and thriving as the Gospel continues to impact the world—most recently in Latin America at the Palau Santo Domingo Festival, where thousands of believers were activated to...