Missions Box: Good News from Nonprofits Worldwide

Helping Refugees in Raleigh, NC

September 16, 2020September 16, 2020 /Leave a comment

Refugee Hope Partners services are a big deal for refugees from around the globe who settle in Raleigh, North Carolina.

RALEIGH, NC – Refugee Hope Partners’ (RHP) name pretty well explains why the organization exists. RHP is a relatively small ministry, but its services are a big deal for refugees from around the globe who have settled in Raleigh, North Carolina. More than 60 million...

4D Ministries Empowering European Christians

September 16, 2020 /Leave a comment

4D Ministries and its partners are evangelizing and equipping Eastern European Christians to effectively spread the Good News

MONUMENT, CO – The vision for 4D Ministries was planted in the hearts of Hank and Mona Paulson as an extension of other ministries under their care during the era of the Cold War. When the Curtain Went Up Photo by...

Where there is Illiteracy, there is Poverty

September 16, 2020September 15, 2020 /Leave a comment

Literacy Teaching and Learning in the COVID-19 Crisis and Beyond is the theme for this years’ International Literacy Day on September 8, 2020.

“Literacy Teaching and Learning in the COVID-19 Crisis and Beyond” was the theme for this years’ International Literacy Day on September 8, 2020. UNICEF introduced the initiative in 1996 to encourage governments, businesses, and non-governmental agencies to promote and participate in programs to advance literacy...

Charity Brings United Hurricane Relief to Louisiana

September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 /Leave a comment

Christian charity Somebody Cares has been providing urgent relief supplies to those impacted by hurricane Laura in Sulphur, Louisiana.

LOUISIANA — Thanks to the quick response of their many ministry partners and the local church Christian charity Somebody Cares has been providing urgent relief supplies to those impacted by hurricane Laura in Sulphur, Louisiana. They have been distributing much needed meals and other items...

Breakfast for Joy Givers Following the Explosion in Beirut

September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 /Leave a comment

Following Beirut devastating explosion initiatives have seen SAT-7 staff bring food & water to those continuing the mammoth relief task

BEIRUT — Following Beirut's devastating explosion several recent initiatives have seen SAT-7 staff bring food and water to those continuing the mammoth task of clearing glass and securing buildings, including providing a breakfast to one volunteer group. Maroun Bou Rached, SAT-7 Lebanon’s Executive Director. explains...

Introducing a New FBO – PAK7

September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 /Leave a comment

GREENVILLE, SC – PAK7 is a brand-new faith-based organization that is preparing for Christian ministry in Pakistan, the fifth largest country in the world by population. More than 90% of the population, of which 70% are under age 35, are Muslim. Pakistan is also ranked...

How COVID-19 Is Affecting NGOs & FBOs

September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 /Leave a comment

Fidelity Charitable published an article recently that discussed the effect of the COVID 19 pandemic on charitable giving to NGOs and FBOs.

WILLS POINT, TX – Fidelity Charitable published an article recently that discussed the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on charitable giving to NGOs and FBOs. Fidelity noted that “The COVID-19 pandemic has upended daily routines and impacted communities across the world in unprecedented ways. No...

Good News Is Setting Prisoners Free

September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 /Leave a comment

Good News Jail & Prison Ministry is the largest chaplains provider for jails & prisons worldwide, serving in 22 states & 25 countries

HENRICO, VA – Good News Jail & Prison Ministry is the largest independent provider of chaplains for jails and prisons worldwide, serving in 22 states and 25 countries. GNJPM will celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2021. ...

Forum of Bible Agencies Collaborating to Provide Access to God’s Word

September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 /Leave a comment

The Forum of Bible Agencies International is the world's only forum for ministry leaders designed to benefit member agencies & their partners

NEW YORK – The Forum of Bible Agencies International is the world's only forum for international Bible ministry leaders designed to benefit member agencies individually and through the partnerships they create. Let's...

Reflections on Peace in Advance of its International Day, Sept. 21

September 15, 2020 /Leave a comment

Initiated by the UN General Assembly - “invite all nations & people” to cease violence & hostilities during the International Day of Peace

NEW YORK – The International Day of Peace was initiated by the United Nations General Assembly in 1981. Twenty years later, the General Assembly agreed unanimously to “invite all nations and people” to cease violence and hostilities during the 24 hours of the International Day...

The Fulaa Lifeline for South Sudan Children

September 4, 2020September 4, 2020 /Leave a comment

ANNANDALE, VA — Fulaa is an African word that means “waterfall.” The Fulaa Lifeline is a missions ministry to the children of South Sudan. It is, by far, not a highly-funded ministry. It does not have the marketing capabilities or the global visibility of similar...

Opens Doors Provides Change for Women in Iraq

September 4, 2020September 4, 2020 /Leave a comment

With support from Open Doors women overcome the persecution to become a leading figure in her local church in Nineveh Plains, Iraq.

IRAQ — Dalia is a woman of remarkable spiritual strength and fortitude. Her life was threatened by so-called Islamic State and her home in the Ninevah plains was ransacked, but with support from Open Doors she has overcome these difficulties to become a leading figure...

Pioneer Bible Translators – Bridging the Bible Literacy Gap

September 4, 2020September 7, 2020 /Leave a comment

While Bible translation is a key component of their work, Pioneer Bible Translators’ mission and vision are much broader.

DALLAS, TX – International Literacy Day is September 8, 2020. Pioneer Bible Translators’ approach to reducing illiteracy is unique. Their name implies that their work is limited to Bible translation. While Bible translation is a key component of their work, Pioneer Bible Translators’ mission and...

Samaritan’s Purse Responds After Hurricane Laura Hammers Louisiana

September 3, 2020 /Leave a comment

Samaritan’s Purse disaster relief teams are helping hurting homeowners in southwest Louisiana following the destruction by Hurricane Laura

LOUISIANA — Samaritan’s Purse disaster relief teams are helping hurting homeowners in southwest Louisiana following the massive destruction caused by Hurricane Laura. The charity is responding to the great need in four southwest Louisiana locations—Lake Charles, Jennings, DeRidder, and DeQuincy. The Category 4 storm struck...

BEE Fruitful & Multiply and Further BEE World Insights

September 3, 2020 /Leave a comment

BEE World works with pastors and church leaders in 34 countries across North and Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO – It all began in 1979 when a few men had a vision for supporting the church behind the Iron Curtain. Knowing the church was struggling, they connected 12 Christian mission organizations to consider how to support the church at risk. In...

Gospel for Asia Provides Solution When Mandatory Masks Highlight Inequality for Asia’s Poor

August 31, 2020 /Leave a comment

As the novel coronavirus sweeps through South Asia, another crisis has been exposed: inequal access to masks for Asia’s poor.

WILLS POINT, TX — Gospel for Asia (GFA World and affiliates like Gospel for Asia Canada) founded by Dr. K.P. Yohannan – Discussing how many NGO and charity organizations, such as Gospel for Asia , have sought to fill the gap between resources and needy...

Nigerian Widow Last in Line for COVID 19 Food Aid

August 28, 2020 /Leave a comment

The Nigerian government announced lockdowns to curb the spread of Covid-19 - life became even more difficult.

NIGERIA — Living in Plateau State in the middle band of Nigeria, Rose is in one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a Christian. Nigeria is number 12 on Open Doors World Watch List, but it’s at the top of the...

Changed Choices Is Changing Lives

August 26, 2020September 2, 2020 /Leave a comment

Changed Choices exists so that women who have experienced incarceration may lead restored lives marked by healthy decisions, self-sufficiency

CHARLOTTE, NC – Changed Choices is a different type of faith-based organization than those usually featured in Missions Box News. Perhaps that’s because its mission field is currently entirely within Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Or perhaps its because its mission field is one that is...

Caring Volunteers in Cedar Rapids

August 26, 2020August 26, 2020 /Leave a comment

Samaritan's Purse volunteers serve hurting homeowners in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in Jesus' Name following a devastating windstorm

CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA — Samaritan's Purse volunteers Dan and Krupa Premkumar praise God that they can serve hurting homeowners in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in Jesus' Name following a devastating windstorm that ripped through the area where they live. ...

China’s Church Grows Despite Intense Persecution

August 26, 2020August 26, 2020 /Leave a comment

The church in China grows at a phenomenal rate amid the country's worst persecution of believers since the Cultural Revolution in the 1960s

CHINA — The Chinese church continues to grow at a phenomenal rate with forecasts that it will reach 224 million people by 2030. This acceleration comes in the midst of what's believed to be the country's worst persecution of believers since the Cultural Revolution in...