Wycliffe Associates undergoes efforts to supply printed bibles to persecuted Christians in North Africa and the Middle East

ORLANDO, FL — Wycliffe Associates, an international organization that empowers mother-tongue Bible translators and partners with local churches in the advancement of Bible translation, is working to provide printed Bibles for Christians in 13 language groups across North Africa and the Middle East. While national translators from these language groups have completed Scripture translations in…

SAT-7 won a major award for Innovative Outreach from National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) - largest association of Christian communicators

EASTON, MD — SAT-7, a one-of-a-kind Christian broadcaster that reaches 25 million people in the Middle East and North Africa — has won a major award from National Religious Broadcasters (NRB), the world’s largest association of Christian communicators. SAT-7 (www.sat7usa.org) received the NRB’s International Media Award for 2021 — one of the coveted annual Media…

Record numbers in the Middle East & North Africa turned to a Christian broadcast ministry that showed "living examples of hope" during 2020

EASTON, MD — Record numbers of people in the Middle East and North Africa turned to a one-of-a-kind Christian broadcast ministry that showed them “living examples of hope” during 2020 — a “year of terrible tempest” — according to newly released figures. Amid the pandemic lockdown, soaring unemployment, hunger and domestic violence, economic meltdown, and…

From the war then borders of Syria to the historic Christian communities of North Africa, the Christian church in the Middle East faces imminent extinction.

WASHINGTON — In a recent national survey, the MENA Collective, a new organization publicly launching November 1, 2019, asked active, church-going millennials their thoughts regarding giving and the Middle East. Their findings show that almost half of those surveyed did not trust their local church when it comes to giving their money. Equally surprising was…

Global Organization launches Multi-Specialty Hospital in East Africa

WILLS POINT, TX — GFA World (www.gfa.org) — one of the largest faith-based mission agencies — is launching a new 450-bed hospital, medical school, and training complex in East Africa. The state-of-the-art medical facility and training center — being constructed in Rwanda’s capital, Kigali — will serve the poorest of the poor, and train new…

The Voice of the Martyrs added four more African countries and designated as “hostile” nations in their annual 2023 Global Prayer Guide

BARTLESVILLE, OK — Four more African countries have been added to the list of the world’s most dangerous and difficult places to follow Christ. The Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) added and designated Benin, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mozambique and Niger as “hostile” nations in their annual 2023 Global Prayer Guide. VOM added…

The violence targeting Christian churches in northern Nigeria has turned that country into “a ticking time bomb,” U.S. religious leaders warn.

ADAMAWA, Nigeria – More than 100 members of the Islamic State of West Africa, also known as Boko Haram, recently swarmed northern Adamawa, a state in northeast Nigeria, and set at least five churches ablaze while they opened fire and indiscriminately killed residents, according to Sunday reports. The violence targeting Christian churches in northern Nigeria…

Church leaders in eastern Africa are calling for increased action against desert locust invasion which have terrorised the region since January this year.

AFRICA — Church leaders in eastern Africa are calling for increased action against desert locust invasion which have terrorized the region since January this year. Like scenes from the Book of Exodus, huge swarms of the insects have descended on the region, destroying farmlands and animal pastures. The outbreak is affecting seven East African countries,…

Richard Coleman stepping down as senior director of mobilization and candidacy to serve in Ethiopia NORCROSS, Ga.—A forthcoming leadership transition at missions agency TMS Global comes at a time when it is pursuing a heightened commitment to seeing more non-whites serving in world evangelization. After more than a decade recruiting others for service with the…

Lebanese Christians are stepping up to support those in crisis, as well as messages of encouragement and prayer requests from church leaders.

ISRAEL — Marking the first anniversary of Hamas’ attack on Israel on October 7th, International Christian charity SAT-7’s ARABIC channel has been sharing call-ins and videos from those caught up in the conflict with their viewers. They’ve been highlighting stories from Christians on the ground and how Lebanese churches are stepping up to support those…

Some Lebanese Christians are speaking out on the network's channels, saying they "just want to live a normal life."

BOONE, IOWA — The counter-offensive against Hezbollah’s terror network based in southern Lebanon is sending shockwaves through largely Christian communities caught in the crossfire. “We hear the (missile) strikes around us every day,” said Kamelia Jalbout, who lives in Olayaa, a mostly Christian village in south Lebanon, near the Israel border. “When my children play…

Produced by SAT-7, “Toxic” has been added to the in-flight playlists of Emirates, Qatar Airways, Saudi Airlines, and Kuwait Airways.

BOONE, IOWA — A new action movie shot entirely in Arabic that showcases “hidden” violence and the power of forgiveness is now available to watch on four major international airlines operating out of the Middle East. While the movie is not a “faith flick,” its Christian producers hope “Toxic” will introduce thousands of Middle East…

A talk show aims to bring hope to desperate Afghan women in as the third anniversary of the Taliban regime's return to power looms.

BOONE, IOWA — A one-of-a-kind talk show aims to bring hope to desperate Afghan women as the third anniversary of the Taliban regime’s return to power looms on August 15. “Many women and girls in Afghanistan ask, ‘Is life worth living?’” said Rex Rogers, president of SAT-7 USA (www.sat7usa.org), a Christian media group that broadcasts…

A movie shot in Arabic showcases violence and forgiveness is now available to watch on major airlines operating out of the Middle East.

BOONE, IA — A new action movie shot entirely in Arabic that showcases “hidden” violence and the power of forgiveness is now available to watch on four major international airlines operating out of the Middle East. While the movie is not a “faith flick,” its Christian producers hope “Toxic” will introduce thousands of Middle East…

Egypt Christians in two villages came under attack during violent protests by Islamist extremists to prevent the construction of a church.

EGYPT — Last month during Holy week in Egypt local Christians in two villages came under attack during violent protests by Islamist extremists to prevent the construction of a church building. In response a team from the Christian ministry Help The Persecuted went to provide much-needed support for these believers who were grappling with the…

When persecuted Iranian plumber was forced to flee Iran, he struggled to find work in the new country he moved to with his family.

IRAN —When persecuted Iranian plumber *Hamid was forced to flee his home country of Iran he struggled to find work in the new country he moved to with his family. However Christian ministry Help The Persecuted helped him start his own plumbing business through their Enduring Livelihoods initiative. Not only is this enabling him to…

Christian charity Help The Persecuted is empowering many of these persecuted believers in Egypt by providing them with opportunities.

EGYPT — Throughout the Middle East and North Africa when Christians come to faith they face extreme persecution including losing their jobs. Christian charity Help The Persecuted is empowering many of these persecuted believers in Egypt by providing them with opportunities to start their own businesses. GNA reporter Peter Wooding got to see the impact…

Through online streaming, believers who cannot celebrate Christmas are able to join live worship & participate in live Bible-based discussion

EASTON, MD — Bethlehem, the birthplace of Jesus, has canceled its traditional Christmas celebrations, a move that spotlights the challenges Christians in the Middle East face this festive season. Amid the suffering caused by the Israel-Hamas war, Bethlehem’s leaders reportedly feel it’s inappropriate to hold festivities, and the town’s Christian elders agree. It’s a difficult…