Missions Box

SOUTH ASIA — With a commitment to showing love and support to those abandoned by society, a Women’s Fellowship team from Believers Eastern Church in a diocese situated in South Asia organized a food distribution program at a leprosy colony in a remote village to mark World Leprosy Day. The harsh reality of street begging… Continue reading Leprosy Patients Receive Delicious Meals

WILLS POINT, TX — Millions across Africa and Asia brace for the annual drought season that could result in catastrophic loss of life in coming months as millions turn to filthy, disease-ridden ponds as a last resort to find drinking water. A heartfelt call to arms comes from the global mission agency GFA World (www.gfa.org)… Continue reading Ahead of World Water Day on March 22, GFA World Notes Millions Resort to Filthy Ponds for Drinking Water

SEATTLE — For 75 years and through 14 U.S. presidential administrations, World Vision has been living out our calling to work in the hardest places in the world to be a child. As a Christian humanitarian organization with a presence in nearly 100 countries — including many of the world’s most challenging locations — we… Continue reading World Vision Statement on Humanitarian Aid Funding

CALIFORNIA — In the wake of devastating fires that have reduced entire Los Angeles neighborhoods to ash, Operation Blessing, in partnership with a group of dedicated Girl Scouts, is providing much-needed relief to wildfire victims. The organization is distributing essential supplies like food, hygiene kits, and other necessities to help families start over. A Helping… Continue reading A Community United: Girl Scouts and Operation Blessing Pack Hope for Wildfire Victims

NIGERIA — Operation Blessing, a Christian humanitarian organization, is committed to providing clean water to those in need. Their water projects have had a profound impact on communities around the world, as highlighted in the following testimonials from beneficiaries in Nigeria, Indonesia, and Mexico. These stories are not just about water; they’re about hope, resilience,… Continue reading Blessings Overflow Because YOU Care!

NORTH CAROLINA — Asheville, North Carolina, was no stranger to storms, but Hurricane Helene was different. When it hit, it brought with it floods that seemed to erase entire neighborhoods. Homes were reduced to ruins, and families in Asheville were left reeling from the loss. Among those affected was Lee, a man who had spent… Continue reading A Beacon of Hope for Hurting Families in Asheville

LOS ANGELES, CA — Corporate and faith-based partners provided resources and mobilized volunteers to bring essential relief, hope, and encouragement for LA-area families affected by the wildfires at Saturday’s ‘Hope for LA’ event. This timely outreach event for wildfire victims was held at the Los Angeles Dream Center, and co-hosted by CityServe, PMI Foods, and… Continue reading Southern California Fire Victims Receive Vital Relief and Resources at ‘Hope for LA’ Event Hosted by CityServe and The LA Dream Center

ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA — The massive public square in the heart of Ethiopia’s capital city was the place where infamous Communist rallies once took place. This weekend, Meskel Square was transformed into a place of worship where hundreds of thousands of people heard a message of hope and God’s love. On the second and final… Continue reading Ethiopian Square Famous For Communist Rallies Packed With 437,000 People for Historic 2-Night Event with Franklin Graham

COLORADO — Tent revivals and healing ministry have a long history in the Christian church. Recently a Mario Murillo tent meeting in the USA resulted in numerous miracles that are now documented in a feature-length film set to premiere in theaters across the US.I Am Living Proof is the film, and the stories of faith… Continue reading I Am Living Proof Film Premieres, Telling Stories of Miraculous Healings

GREENVILLE, SC — American Leprosy Missions, a nonprofit helping persons affected by neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) like leprosy to be healed in body and spirit, today unveiled a rebrand to Hope Rises International. The new name embodies a comprehensive picture of the organization’s work and mission: healing disease, restoring people to their communities and proclaiming… Continue reading American Leprosy Missions Becomes Hope Rises International to Reflect Growing Global Work

SOUTH ASIA — A women’s fellowship leaders’ seminar was successfully organized in a rural area of South Asia. More than three hundred women’s fellowship leaders from local parishes in a community diocese and a neighboring mission diocese, along with members, attended this seminar. The theme of the seminar was ‘Rooted in Christ,’ based on Colossians… Continue reading Women’s Fellowship Leaders Seminar Held in South Asia

CAMP HILL, PA — Coming Home Ministries is honored to announce the Women Imprisoned for Christ Conference 2025, a Jesus focused, Holy Spirit led, transformative event dedicated to sharing the powerful testimonies of women who have faced imprisonment for their unwavering Christian faith. This free conference is scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 9:00… Continue reading Women Imprisoned For Christ Conference 2025 – Incredible Free Event with Testimonies from the Persecuted Church — Limited Tickets Now Available

ORLANDO, FL — This 100% Free Tuition offer is available through the Reinhard Bonnke Scholarship Fund, to the first 250 students accepted into the CfaN School of Ministry, for the 2025-2026 school year only. For nearly five decades, Christ for all Nations (CfaN) has been at the forefront of one of the greatest harvests of… Continue reading Christ for all Nations Announces 100% Free Tuition for the CfaN School of Ministry

WASHINGTON — During five days in February (14th – 18th), more than 1.5 million viewed the “Christianity & the Amazing Armenians: 10 Facts” in the South Florida Sun Sentinel. The full-page ads (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) in the first section of the newspaper, along with its top leaderboard banner online, generated widespread engagement and conversation. Khachkar Studios coordinated the… Continue reading 1.5 Million View “Christianity & the Amazing Armenians: 10 Facts”

CAIRO, EGYPT — What a historic year! 2024 concluded with an extraordinary moment — Evangelist Daniel Kolenda proclaiming the Gospel in Cairo, Egypt. It was more than just an event; it was a bold step of faith, embracing the prophetic. Christ for all Nations began with a dream. Back in 1974, Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke, then… Continue reading Making History in Cairo: 2,962 Documented Decisions for Jesus

EGYPT — When Bilal, a Sudanese baker, fled the conflict in Sudan it wasn’t just because of the conflict but also because his family threatened to kill him after he converted from Islam to Christ. When his family arrived in Egypt as refugees they had nothing but thanks to help from a Christian ministry he… Continue reading Sudanese Baker Shares Bread of Life With Customers

TAIWAN — Dentist Pan Wenliang gave up operating in the metropolis and moved to an indigenous tribe, embracing rural medicine to become the only dentist in the area for a hundred years. For Dr. Pan Wen-Liang, gently comforting young patients is part of a day’s work. He has practiced medicine for over 30 years and… Continue reading Rural Medicine, First Village Dentist in 100 Years

ANAHEIM, CA — The new series House of David, from visionary filmmakers and Wonder Project creative leaders Jon Erwin (Jesus Revolution, American Underdog) and Jon Gunn (Ordinary Angels), premiered on February 27 on Prime Video and is now the #2 series on Prime Video. The series, which chronicles the life of King David, is available… Continue reading ‘House of David’ Now #2 Series on Prime Video

LONDON, ENGLAND — On 12 February 2025, Christian teacher Kristie Higgs won her landmark free speech case at the Court of Appeal. In a seminal judgment for Christian freedom and free speech, the Court of Appeal reversed a ruling which defended the dismissal of Kristie Higgs from Farmor’s School in Gloucestershire for raising concern on… Continue reading Kristie Higgs: a Monumental Victory for Christian Freedoms in the UK

GRAPEVINE, TX — The 2025 NRB Convention’s Media Awards Luncheon celebrated the dedication and impact of Christian media professionals worldwide. Hosted with a spirit of gratitude and recognition, the event honored individuals and organizations that have exemplified excellence in broadcasting, digital innovation, and ministry outreach. Jim Sanders, chairman of the NRB executive committee and principal… Continue reading Recognizing Christian Media’s Best at NRB 2025 Media Awards

“Love is the root of missions; sacrifice is the fruit of missions.” —Roderick Davis, missionary to Kenya

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 a little boy, I remember seeing “Christmas Stars” — giant paper lanterns — light up my father’s South Indian village… Continue reading What Does Christmas Look Like on the Other Side of the World? | Daniel Yohannan

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 others quickly fade away. Or worse, some never make it into the worldwide conscience at all. More than 300 million… Continue reading Hidden in Plain Sight: The World’s Neglected Humanitarian Crises

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 with 55 other men, that “all men are created equal and endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, among those are life, liberty and the pursuit… Continue reading God Bless America

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. “I had this thought: I wonder what it would be like if this film was completely in sign language,” Josselyn said in… Continue reading Historic All-Sign-Language Movie ‘Jesus: A Deaf Missions Film’ Comes to Theaters

NASHVILLE — Deaf Missions and Iconic Events Releasing announces the release of the first-ever ASL adaptation for the silver screen, JESUS: a Deaf Missions film. Experience the story of Jesus and his ministry on Earth presented as a feature film entirely in American Sign Language in select theaters beginning June 20, 2024—a historic first for… Continue reading Jesus: A Deaf Missions Film’ to Make History this Summer

WILLS POINT, TX — The public viewing for the late Dr. K.P. Yohannan (Metropolitan Yohan) on May 15 in Dallas, Texas, was attended by approximately a thousand mourners, including presidents of national Christian organizations; former dignitaries of the Indian parliament; bishops, priests and leaders of various Christian denominations; and many men and women who grew… Continue reading KP Yohannan’s Radio Ministry Legacy: Touching Millions of Lives Across the Globe

CHARLOTTE, NC — I find it of no small significance that K.P. entered the “great cloud of witnesses” surrounding us between the Orthodox Church’s celebration of the Sunday of Holy Pascha and the Sunday of Saint Thomas—the disciple who first brought Christianity to India in AD 52. This constitutes a certain sign that the GFA… Continue reading My Tribute to KP Yohannan (Metropolitan Yohan) by Hank Hanegraaff

MOORESVILLE, NC — KP Yohannan (Metropolitan Yohan) — founder of missions agency GFA World (formerly Gospel for Asia) who died May 8 — once said to me: “I’m just a skinny kid from India who grew up to be a follower of Jesus.” Genuine humility was the mark of the man — a man whom… Continue reading KP Yohannan: The Gentle Man Who Shook the Missions World

It hasn’t been a full day yet since being told the news that K.P. Yohannan died. As I sit at my desk and record my thoughts, I am fighting back tears. I sense I am still in shock. I believe I am one of the few who still called him K.P. It’s how he introduced… Continue reading My Retrospective on the Life of KP Yohannan

KERN COUNTY, CA — Meet Ofelia Flores. She’s a living miracle. See her today and you’d never know she is anything but blessed, and living out the American dream. A bookkeeper by trade, she’s a successful mother of five in Kern County, Calif. She volunteers at church, cares lovingly for her grandkids, and even helps… Continue reading God Heard Her Desperate Prayer

ASHKELON, ISRAEL – Every time the air-raid sirens sound, I have to interrupt my work of sharing the Gospel with my Israeli neighbors and dash to the nearest bomb shelter. For me, there is no more vital task in Israel right now than sharing the hope of the Good News of Jesus Christ as our… Continue reading Why Hamas’ Rockets Will Not Stop the Gospel

HURST, TX — At EEM (Eastern European Mission), our slogan is “The Bible. We Want Everyone to Get It.” We mean that in both the literal and figurative senses. We want everyone to be able to have a copy of God’s Word in their own language, and to understand it in their minds and believe… Continue reading Exploring God’s Word: A Journey without Barriers

ST. CLAIRSVILLE, OHIO — 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. These two men of integrity formed the Chrisagis Brothers Ministries. The ministry was known all over the world for family entertainment, reaching and recruiting legends in… Continue reading Mourning the Loss of Shawn Chrisagis

SPAIN — An increasing number of studies suggest that social media have a negative impact on the mental health of minors, which has led to concern among specialists and Christian parents. Christian families are showing concern about the adverse consequences that social networks are having on new generations. Young people are facing an increase in… Continue reading Experts Warn of the Danger of Social Media for Children’s Mental Health

LATIN AMERICA — Domestic violence is a widespread problem in the region, and evangelical churches are actively working to combat it in their communities. Many ministries in Latin America are carrying out initiatives and programs to prevent it, as well as to support the victims Domestic violence is a serious problem in many Latin American… Continue reading What Role Do Churches Play in the Prevention of Domestic Violence in Latin America?

WILLS POINT, TX – KP Yohannan, founder and director of GFA World (Gospel for Asia), whose heart to love and help the poor has inspired numerous charities like Gospel for Asia Canada, and Metropolitan of Believers Eastern Church, to serve the deprived and downcast worldwide — shares on the impact of George Verwer, his life and ministry, radically changing lives.… Continue reading K.P. Yohannan: George Verwer’s Invitation to ‘Come, Die, and Live’ Radically Changed My Life

A good friend and well-known Christian theologian visited our work in Asia. He came to one of the leprosy colonies, filled with people who are in horrible pain and suffering. They are so alone, rejected by everyone, without any hope of relief. Then, he was invited to share something to those who had gathered, share… Continue reading K.P. Yohannan: Death Cannot Kill You

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 during the World Cup will provide an opportunity to reach more people. Qatar has been one of the countries participating… Continue reading Qatari Christians Call for Prayers During World Cup

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, according to Christian charity Open Doors. Since winning hosting rights for the World Cup more than a decade ago they… Continue reading Calls for World Cup Host Qatar to Embrace Religious Freedom

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 — Does it Lift the Young Out of Poverty? In existence for many years, child sponsorship has been adapted by… Continue reading Gospel for Asia: Child Sponsorship — Does it Lift the Young Out of Poverty?

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. The faith-based Retirement Reformation, led by 81-year-old speaker and author Bruce Bruinsma, has launched a new podcast series to help seniors recognize the health-ravaging “symptoms” of… Continue reading Seniors’ Movement Takes Aim at Loneliness ‘Plague’

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 antidote and solution to world poverty: farm animals. Recent decades have seen a general trend toward prosperity in much of… Continue reading GFA World Shares a Surprising Antidote to World Poverty: Farm Animals

WILLS POINT, TX – GFA World (Gospel for Asia) founded by K.P. Yohannan, whose heart to love and help the poor has inspired numerous charities like GFA World Canada, to serve the deprived and downcast worldwide, issued this Special Report update on girls facing decreased opportunity and increased violence, the young victims who remain hidden… Continue reading Young Victims Remain Hidden in Pandemic’s Shadow

Crissy Sanchez-Cochran, Executive Director of Communications of City Serve discusses The Widow — A Compassion Initiative — a biblical template for how the local church can care for the widow in their sadness and loss. It is often the case that ministries are led most effectively by those who have a heart for a particular… Continue reading Serving the Widow: Helpful Tips for the Local Church

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — Ken Harrison, chairman of Promise Keepers, honors the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country this Memorial Day: “Jesus said, “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends” (John 15:13). This Memorial Day, we remember the brave… Continue reading Ken Harrison, Chairman of Promise Keepers, Honors the Brave Men and Women Who Gave Their Lives in Service to Our Country

Noel Yeatts, President of World Help, an international, Christian humanitarian organization serving the needs of the impoverished around the world, discusses the suffering that Christians face, even by those who use social media as a tool to fan the flames of persecution. When you look at lists of the most dangerous places to be a… Continue reading Social Media Targets Christians in New Kind of Genocide — Noel Yeatts | NewsMax

SACRAMENTO — Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, president of the National Hispanic Christina Leadership Conference and #1 Los Angeles Times bestselling author, released his newest book “From Survive to Thrive” (Charisma House). In “From Survive to Thrive,” Rodriguez takes an honest look at the pain millions of people are experiencing during the Covid-19 pandemic and offers seven… Continue reading Rev. Samuel Rodriguez Releases ‘From Survive to Thrive’, Book Provides Hope to World in Crisis

WILLS POINT, TX – GFA World (Gospel for Asia) founded by K.P. Yohannan, whose heart to love and help the poor has inspired numerous charities like GFA World Canada, to serve the deprived and downcast worldwide, issued this Special Report on Malaria – new vaccine heralds a game-changing development. It’s the “buzz” millions around the… Continue reading Malaria – It’s Time to Buzz Off! New Vaccine Heralds a Game-Changing Development

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — Ken Harrison is joined by best-selling author, political commentator, and TV host Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North, USMC (Ret.) on the latest episode of “On the Edge with Ken Harrison.” Together they discuss the mental health crisis among active duty armed forces and veterans, living with post-traumatic stress, and the importance of… Continue reading Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North Discusses How Veterans View Today’s America

BAKERSFIELD, CA — How do you bring together a group of alpha males and females willing to put the goals of the team ahead of their individual ones? Tony Dungy visited The Influencers Podcast to share how leaders can accomplish this and how his faith and family are more important than football. For many people,… Continue reading Tony Dungy: A Life More than Football