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Pulse to Host ‘Make Jesus Known’, an Apologetics Live Event to Equip the Global Church to Preach the Gospel on Pentecost Weekend

May 28, 2020May 28, 2020 /Leave a comment

Pulse will host Make Jesus Known, a two-hour online apologetics event on May 30 to equip the global church to preach the gospel.

MINNEAPOLIS — Pulse, the evangelism movement founded by Nick Hall, will host Make Jesus Known, a two-hour online apologetics event on May 30 to equip the global church to preach the gospel. The event, which is being held in partnership with RZIM (Ravi Zacharias International...

Private Memorial Service for Christian Apologist Ravi Zacharias to be Livestreamed Worldwide May 29

May 27, 2020May 28, 2020 /Leave a comment

A global livestream memorial service will honor the life of Christian evangelist and apologist Ravi Zacharias, who died after a brief battle with cancer.

ATLANTA — A global livestream memorial service will honor the life of Christian evangelist and apologist Ravi Zacharias, who died on May 19, at age 74, after a brief battle with cancer. The celebration of Zacharias's life and legacy will be streamed live at RZIM.org/RaviMemorial...

‘Scandal of Starvation’ Means 9 Million to Die in Coronavirus-Worsened Crisis Says Gospel for Asia

May 27, 2020May 28, 2020 /Leave a comment

9 million people will die in a coronavirus worsened scandal of starvation this year, according to a new report today marking World Hunger Day on May 28.

WILLS POINT, TX — It's estimated that nine million people will die in a coronavirus-worsened 'scandal of starvation' this year, according to a new report today marking World Hunger Day -- an annual awareness event -- on May 28.Yet astonishingly, families, restaurants and hospitals around...

The Mincaye Miracles

May 26, 2020May 26, 2020 /Leave a comment

When Mincaye closed his eyes in death, he opened them to see the open arms of his Savior, and his brother-in-Christ, Nate Saint. Now that’s a miracle.

ECUADOR – On April 29, 2020, Steve Saint reported that “A kind, gentle, fun-loving man has just died deep in the Amazon jungles of Ecuador.” Saint, who has spent years as a missionary in those jungles called Mincaye “his best friend in the world.” [caption...

New CRC Report Discusses America’s Moral Compass

May 26, 2020May 26, 2020 /Leave a comment

The Cultural Research Center on the campus of Arizona Christian University released the 5th of its reports based on its American World View Inventory 2020.

PHOENIX – This week, the Cultural Research Center on the campus of Arizona Christian University released the fifth of its series of reports based on its American World View Inventory 2020 (AWVI 2020). The new update is titled "Perceptions of Truth." ACU President, Len Munsil,...

The Severity of Global Hunger 2020: Grim Facts & Tough Questions

May 26, 2020 /Leave a comment

World Hunger Day is an initiative of The Hunger Project, a nonprofit organization. It’s objective is to reach a sustainable end of world hunger.

WARNING: This article contains facts that are grim to grasp and difficult to digest (pardon the pun).Most Americans do not regard hunger as a problem, let alone understand the magnitude of its scope. If you really want to know about the severity of the global...

10 Million Meals Delivered in Five Weeks

May 26, 2020 /Leave a comment

Convoy of Hope has distinguished itself over the past five weeks during the Coronavirus pandemic, delivering more than 10 million meals to needy families.

SPRINGFIELD, MO – According to its website, Convoy of Hope is a faith-based, nonprofit organization with a driving passion to feed the world through children’s feeding initiatives, community outreaches, and disaster response. Convoy of Hope volunteer in Haiti Photo by USAID...

‘Horrifying Surge’ in Lockdown Domestic Violence

May 25, 2020May 26, 2020 /Leave a comment

A spike in domestic violence caused by the COVID 19 lockdown is sending shockwaves around the globe -- and driving victims in some countries to live television chat shows and social media for help, a satellite broadcaster revealed today.

EASTON, MD — A spike in domestic violence caused by the COVID-19 lockdown is sending shockwaves around the globe -- and driving victims in some countries to live television chat shows and social media for help, a satellite broadcaster revealed today. ...

Wycliffe Associates Looks to Collaborative Translation Methodology to Finish Decades-Old Bible Translation Projects

May 23, 2020May 23, 2020 /Leave a comment

Wycliffe Associates has recently identified 10 language groups that don’t yet have complete Bibles, although translation projects began decades ago.

ORLANDO, FL — Wycliffe Associates, an international organization that empowers mother-tongue Bible translators and partners with local churches in the advancement of Bible translation, has recently identified 10 language groups that don’t yet have complete Bibles, although translation projects began decades ago. “Some were thrilled...

Ravi Zacharias’ Death Mourned by Prominent Christian Leaders | Charisma News

May 21, 2020May 28, 2020 /Leave a comment

Prominent pastors and Christian leaders across the world mourn the death of Ravi Zacharias. Zacharias died in his home in Atlanta Tuesday morning, May 19, after battling a rare form of sarcoma cancer. He was 74 years old.

ATLANTA - Ravi Zacharias was the leading Christian apologist of our time. Prominent pastors and Christian leaders across the world mourn the death of Ravi Zacharias. Zacharias died in his home in Atlanta Tuesday morning, May 19, after battling a rare form of sarcoma cancer....

Super Cyclone Amphan and Coronavirus: Mega Disasters ‘Roll Into One’ Says Gospel for Asia

May 21, 2020May 28, 2020 /Leave a comment

Gospel for Asia is gearing up to respond to a super cyclone in South Asia, where a coronavirus surge is also being fought creating a health & hunger crisis

WILLS POINT, TX — One of America's biggest mission agencies, Gospel for Asia (GFA World and affiliates like Gospel for Asia Canada) founded by Dr. K.P. Yohannan, was gearing up today to respond to a 'super cyclone' in South Asia -- a region also battling...

Over $153k Raised for Churches Impacted by COVID-19 During Benefit Event

May 21, 2020 /Leave a comment

Over $150,000 was raised to help churches struggling financially during the COVID-19 pandemic during a charity simulcast event Friday

Simulcast COVID-19 event drew 258,000 viewers Over $150,000 was raised to help churches struggling financially during the COVID-19 pandemic during a charity event simulcast Friday, The event was co-sponsored by Right Now Media that featured Christian leaders, celebrities, and athletes. The Churches Helping Churches Challenge...

CRC Report: ‘The Disconnect Is Staggering’

May 20, 2020 /Leave a comment

"a whopping majority believe we have a unique, God-given calling" the disconnect is discovered by drilling into how that calling and purpose are defined.

PHOENIX, AZ – The Cultural Research Center (CRC) at Arizona Christian University has released the fourth in a series of reports included in its American Worldview Inventory."Seeking Purpose and Success" follows three previous reports summarized in Missions Box News articles entitled "Barna Defines the Dilemma...

South Asia Threatened by Cyclone & Pandemic

May 19, 2020 /Leave a comment

U.S. Joint Typhoon Warning Center: 33.6 million people in South Asia and another 5.3 million in Bangladesh are in danger of devastation by Cyclone Amphan.

KOLKATA – Residents of West Bengal and the nation of Bangladesh have been battling the onslaught of the Coronavirus pandemic. The pandemic has paralyzed millions, confined to their homes without access to food, water, and medical supplies. Devastation left by Cyclone...

Ravi Zacharias: 1946 – 2020, Now Alive in Heaven

May 19, 2020 /Leave a comment

Ravi Zacharias left his mortal coil this morning and entered into Heaven and he has heard the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”

ATLANTA, GA – He was arguably the most eminent Christian apologist of the 20th and the 21st centuries, and perhaps of all time. Ravi Zacharias left his mortal frame this morning and entered into Heaven. His work on earth is done, and he has heard...

VeggieTales® Creator Wins Christian Book Award for ‘Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids’

May 18, 2020May 28, 2020 /Leave a comment

FaithWords and Minno Kids are pleased to announce its Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids* has won the 2020 Christian Book Award in the Children's category.

NASHVILLE — FaithWords, a division of Hachette Book Group, and Minno Kids are pleased to announce its Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids* has won the 2020 Christian Book Award in the Children's category. Written by VeggieTales® Creator Phil Vischer, the Laugh and Grow Bible...

Musika Provides Potential for Poor Farmers in Zambia in Pandemic

May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 /Leave a comment

Musika's goal is “to achieve poverty reduction by making sure agricultural markets work for all stakeholders and, in particular, the rural poor in Zambia.”

LUSAKA, ZAMBIA – the International Labor Organization cites Zambia as one of the five countries where more than half of all rural workers live below the poverty line. Just a few years ago, the average annual income for native Zambian farmers was the equivalent of...

Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem – The Jerusalem Prayer Team

May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 /Leave a comment

Ps.122:6 “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.” This prayer exemplifies the heart of the work of the Jerusalem Prayer Team.

JERUSALEM – Psalm 122:6 is a prayer request with a promise. “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.” (KJV) This prayer exemplifies the heart of the work of the Jerusalem Prayer Team. Southern aerial view of...

24:14 – A Testimony to All Nations

May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 /Leave a comment

24:14 is a faith-based organization that affirms the unique calling of every organization that is working to reach the world with the good news of Jesus.

HOUSTON – 24:14 is a faith-based organization that affirms the unique gifting and calling of every organization that is working to reach the world with the good news of Jesus Christ. The group does this by providing information, resources, and coordination to help facilitate that...

The Unique Ministry of Lightbearers

May 12, 2020May 12, 2020 /Leave a comment

Lightbearers is a faith-based ministry that disciples college students & funds Christian missions within and around the 10/40 Window across Africa and Asia.

FAYETTEVILLE, AR – Lightbearers is a genuinely unique faith-based ministry that disciples college students and funds Christian missions projects within and around the 10/40 Window across Africa and Asia. Discipling College Students Most would agree that...