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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

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...
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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...
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Rapid Response to Syria’s Earthquake Victims

March 21, 2023March 15, 2023 /Leave a comment
Rapid Response to Syria's earthquake victims
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...
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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"...
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‘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...
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Responding to a Deadly Cholera Outbreak in Malawi

March 20, 2023March 15, 2023 /Leave a comment
Responding to a Deadly Cholera Outbreak in Malawi
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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"...
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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...
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Embrace the Truth and Abdu Murray Close the Apologetics Feedback Loop with New Podcast ‘Deliberations’

March 15, 2023 /Leave a comment
Embrace the Truth has launched “Deliberations,” its third podcast and YouTube show hosted by founder, apologist and attorney Abdu Murray.
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...
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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...
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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...
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‘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...
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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...
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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...
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European Prayer Summit in Bucharest Focused on Prayer for the Peace of Europe

March 8, 2023March 7, 2023 /Leave a comment
The European prayer summit 2023 took place recently, in Bucharest. The theme of the meeting was "Prayer for the Peace of Europe".
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...
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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

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
QATAR — While Christian migrants are able to worship openly, native Qatari Christians are forbidden from having their own church or even entering one. Christians in Qatar are calling for prayers that the media coverage...
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Calls for World Cup Host Qatar to Embrace Religious Freedom

December 7, 2022December 6, 2022 /Leave a comment
QATAR — This year, Qatar will become the first Arab nation to ever host the World Cup. But behind the polished veneers of the sparkling stadiums things in Qatar aren’t as pristine as they seem,...
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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 25, 2023 /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 Child Sponsorship...
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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 /Leave a comment
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — A national movement to shake up older Americans' approach to retirement is taking aim at one of the most serious problems plaguing many seniors: loneliness. 'SO LONELY,...
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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 25, 2023 /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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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, 2022November 28, 2022 /Leave a 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
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, 2022February 21, 2023 /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, 2021November 16, 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
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