VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — A disaster relief team from Operation Blessing is headed West to help residents in California wildfire-affected communities. The destructive fires have so far killed 10 people and destroyed over 10,000 structures. More than 180,000 residents are under evacuation orders while roughly 5 fires are still raging in the greater Los Angeles…
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — Samaritan’s Purse and Billy Graham Rapid Response Team chaplains have set up base camps at two California churches to serve the victims of the Eaton and Palisades Fires. These blazes and others in the LA County area have claimed dozens of lives in recent days and burned over 15,000 structures. As…
SUDAN — As the Sudan Civil War continues after 18 months of fighting, over 2 million displaced Sudanese people have had their lives uprooted, and they are looking for a sign of hope this winter. Samaritan’s Purse has just opened an Emergency Field Hospital equipped with an operating theatre, full labor, and delivery ward to…
CHARLOTTE, NC — As millions are still dealing with the effects of Hurricane Helene, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) has released a new TV program focusing on the lives impacted by the storm’s devastation. “Storms of Life” explores the loss and hardship that many have faced as a result of this catastrophic storm. “We…
WASHINGTON — International Christian Concern (ICC) has released its renamed and revamped annual report for the new year. Download the 2025 Global Persecution Index for free. ICC’s 2025 Global Persecution Index offers an in-depth analysis of drivers of persecution in 20 countries, complete with stories of Christians enduring persecution for their faith in Christ. “ICC…
BOULDER, COLORADO — Developers of the Christian-Aligned Large Language Model are building an AI resource that they hope will be of value to Christians who want to use Artificial Intelligence to explore Christian issues and topics. At a recent hackathon in Boulder, Colorado, developers are creating new AI tools that serve the Christian community. The…
PLANO, TX — Amazing Life Foundation, home to several faith-inspired organizations, and Orange, the leading provider of Christian curriculums for family ministry, are coming together to strengthen the faith of the next generation. This merger brings together Orange’s legacy of equipping churches and families with Amazing Life’s expertise in technology and operational support, along with…
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 be using Starlink, a satellite internet service owned by SpaceX, to help national Bible translators in remote regions access to the World Wide Web. Starlink gives users in isolated areas…
LOS ANGELES, CA — The ferocity of California’s Santa Ana winds turned small fires into a Holocaust burning down thousands of Los Angeles homes, causing panicked residents to flee with little more than the clothes on their backs. Today, some of the same wildfire victims have become volunteers in a remarkable outpouring of love for…
SOUTH ASIA — In a compassionate effort to alleviate the suffering of those struggling without access to warm clothing, a dedicated Believers Eastern Church priest in a village in South Asia, took it upon himself to make a positive impact on the lives of the less fortunate. Many families in this region are grappling with…
LOS ANGELES — The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) is deploying crisis-trained chaplains to the Los Angeles area where multiple wildfires have been raging – the largest being the Palisades Fire – amid Santa Ana winds. More than 35,000 acres have already burned with more than 180,000 people under evacuation orders across the region….
AFRICA — Christ For All Nations founder Rheinhard Bonnke dedicated his life to the vision that Africa shall be saved. He saw himself as just the forerunner of a completely new generation of Holy Spirit evangelists. In 2024, the organization has set and achieved a record number of Gospel Campaigns to commemorate its golden jubilee….
SPRINGFIELD, MO — Convoy of Hope is delivering relief supplies to the greater Los Angeles area to serve those affected by the massive wildfires currently burning there. Semi truckloads of supplies, including food, bottled water and hygiene items, are being delivered from Convoy’s Regional Distribution Center in Sacramento. These fires are the most destructive in…
BURLINGTON, ON — As devastating wildfires ravage Los Angeles County, a Canadian ministry has emerged as an unexpected source of hope and support for thousands of affected Americans. The Crossroads Prayer Centre, based in Burlington, Ontario, has been flooded with calls from California residents seeking spiritual support during what has become the most destructive fire…
LOS ANGELES, CA — The National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC), led by Reverend Samuel Rodriguez, is partnering with the Trauma Healing Institute, American Bible Society and Convoy of Hope to bring much-needed critical relief to area families devastated by the southern California fires. The deadly Los Angeles-area fires continue to consume the region with…
UK — In just it’s second year a UK wide Christmas evangelistic campaign set an ambitious target to mobilize 100,000 Christians onto the streets to share the real reason for the season with a million people. As GNA reporter Peter Wooding discovered they far exceeded that goal and even received support from King Charles. Over…
EGYPT — While millions of Sudanese refugees have fled the conflict in their country for Egypt, many persecuted Christians are receiving support to start new lives there thanks to a Christian ministry there. When they arrive they literally have nothing, but this winter Help The Persecuted provided hot meals, warm coats and Christian literature for…
STONECREST, GA — President Jimmy Carter leaves an amazing legacy of principled leadership, profound humility and dynamic service to humankind. A former state Senator, Governor of Georgia, as well as President of the United States, perhaps his greatest contributions came as a citizen and all he accomplished in his distinguished post-presidency. A warrior for civil…
ATLANTA— Habitat for Humanity joins the world in mourning the death of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter. A champion for affordable and decent housing, he and Rosalynn Carter donated their time and leadership each year to build and improve homes with Habitat around the world. President Carter died peacefully Sunday, Dec. 29, at his home…
VIETNAM — More than 24,000 people filled the Cần Thơ Stadium in Vietnam last month to seek Jesus during the Season of Love Festival with Franklin Graham. More than 1,200 responded to the evangelist’s invitation to follow Christ. Evangelist Franklin Graham preached the Gospel to 24,000 people who filled the Cần Thơ Stadium in Vietnam…
LOS ANGELES, CA — In the wake of devastating wildfires sweeping through California, CityServe is coordinating urgent relief efforts to assist families impacted by the catastrophic fires, particularly in Los Angeles County. Truckloads of relief supplies have already been deployed, which contain water, food, hygiene items, clothes and a number of other essentials. Dry conditions…
NUWARA ELIYA, SRI LANKA — Nuwara Eliya District, situated in the Central province of Sri Lanka, has long grappled with economic challenges attributed to its high altitude and cooler climate. The local population, primarily engaged in tea plantation and cultivation, faces heightened difficulties due to the escalating prices of essential items, impacting household sustainability. In…
BOULDER, COLORADO — The Christian-Aligned Language Model developed by Gloo.ai is restoring trust in AI for those who want to harness the power of AI for Christian ministry. At the AI & the Church hackathon recently held at Gloo headquarters in Boulder, Colorado an exciting new resource was announced for computer programmers who are creating…
NASHVILLE — Allen Jackson Ministries is thrilled to announce the ministry was recently honored with two distinguished awards by the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) Association. The Best Original Podcast Award was given to Culture and Christianity: The Allen Jackson Podcast and the Radio Impact Award was awarded for the ministry’s influential sermons broadcast across the…
WICHITA, KS — Each year, The Malachi Award is given by Operation Rescue to recognize those whose sacrificial work has significantly advanced the cause of protecting the preborn. Usually, this award is given to an individual, however, the political environment of the last four years has prompted Operation Rescue to do something a little out…
SAN DIEGO, CA — In the mad dash between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day it can be easy to forget why we pause to celebrate this “most special time of year.” The shopping, the parties, the presents, the work—it all goes toward making the holiday season the “most wonderful time of year.” But in those hectic…
MADISON, WI — The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) is deploying to Madison, Wisconsin, following a school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School that claimed the lives of two victims and injured several others. Madison Police Department Chief Shon Barnes also reported that the shooter was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the…
MEMPHIS, TN — David Vincent, Warriors Center CEO, releases the following and is available for comment: A few weeks before Christmas, Warriors Center acquired an abandoned nursing home building in Memphis with a plan to start a 180-bed, program for homeless women and children. What happened after we were given the keys was a tragedy….
WASHINGTON, DC— Inspired by a profound spiritual vision, artist Max Greiner, Jr. founded the Coming King Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to creating unique spaces for spiritual reflection and evangelism, twenty years ago. The foundation’s flagship project, the Sculpture Prayer Garden in Kerrville, Texas, is a serene outdoor sanctuary featuring biblical sculptures integrated into natural landscapes….
AFRICA — The Assembly of God in Africa has an ambitious goal of 1 million churches by the year 2033. To help them reach their goal they’re partnering with Africa Tabernacle Evangelism, and supporters from around the world, to raise one church at a time. Outside of Lusaka, Zambia, Assembly of God missionaries Tony and…
RUTHERFORDTON, NC — Holy Reads is the world’s first Christian book summary app, and it recently hit a milestone! The app successfully reached 500,000 downloads and continues to grow. This platform aims to serve a diverse range of audiences, including but not limited to busy mothers, pastors who prepare sermons, Christian book enthusiasts, and even…
ITAHARI, NEPAL —The Hope for Children center in the Itahari Diocese of Nepal recently conducted a successful awareness program titled Plastic Waste Sanitation Management Campaign in Ward No. 3 of the Itahari Sub-Metropolitan City, West Sirijonga. The program was graced by the presence of local leaders, including Mrs. Meena Rasaili, Ward Women Representative; Mr. Man…
AFRICA — South Africa is ranked as the most unequal country in the world. Those born in the thirty years since the nation’s first democratic elections currently face record high unemployment numbers. In poorer communities, young people hoping to climb out of poverty also face the destructive impacts of gangsterism and substance abuse.But one ministry…
TAMPA, FL —The Science Dilemma, a biblically-based and scientifically-informed educational entertainment video series for teens, today released its first series, “The Science Dilemma: The Origin of Life.” Burdened by the number of students who abandon their faith after leaving the home, Allan C. Pereira and Jeffrey Singer created The Science Dilemma to provide parents, leaders and…
NIGERIA — On 24 December 2023, militant Fulani herdsmen launched a series of attacks on Christian villages in Plateau State, Nigeria. Ladi’s* husband had already been killed in a previous attack. She herself would only narrowly escape on that night last Christmas.But now she is receiving help to deal with the trauma she encountered in…
UK — A UK-wide Christmas outreach campaign now in it’s second year was aiming to reach one million people with the real meaning of the season this past weekend. And even King Charles has offered his support to this major initiative. GNA reporter Peter Wooding went along to one of the Shine Your Light events…
PORTUGAL — Samuel learned to surf before he could swim and now he’s the pastor of a church on the beach where he’s reaching other surfers with the gospel. George Thomas of CBN News traveled to the coastal city of Porto, Portugal, to bring us this first-hand look. Talk to any avid surfer, and they’ll…
ORLANDO, FL — Ligonier Ministries, the teaching fellowship founded by Dr. R.C. Sproul, has announced the release of the Reformation Study Bible in French. The product of years of meticulous labor fueled by generous donor support, this significant translation project has been co-published in partnership with Publications Chrétiennes of Quebec. This new study Bible, La…
RUTHERFORDTON, NC — Christian Lingua has reached an extraordinary milestone, engaging over 50 million listeners, readers, and Bible students worldwide every month through its dedicated translation and overdub efforts. This remarkable achievement highlights the impact of CL’s work in making Christian content accessible across diverse languages and cultures. Since its inception, Christian Lingua has translated…
LOVES PARK, IL — War is robbing Ukraine’s churches of men — leaving congregations of grieving war widows and anxious wives this Christmas. Dasha recently gave birth to a baby boy. Her husband, Pavlo, didn’t live to see his newborn son. He was killed on the frontline in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region. Now a widow…
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…
ELKHART, IN — A corporate plea is going out to the Church in America in a season of disunity and political unrest to gather January 9-12th in Elkhart, IN. The body of Christ is uniting from all 50 states with one goal: to prepare for a nationwide call of repentance that leads to a national…
SOUTH ASIA — On November 14, 2024, Believers Eastern Church dioceses marked Children’s Day with vibrant celebrations and meaningful initiatives, highlighting the joy and innocence of childhood as a gift from God. In Bastar Diocese, a free tuition program was inaugurated in Bhataguda village to support underprivileged children, demonstrating the Church’s commitment to education and…
SAN DIEGO — While only one-third of the world’s population celebrates Christmas, hope and joy are universal desires, and Dr. Jeremiah, founder and host of Turning Point Ministries, wants to share how hope and joy can be found not just at Christmas time but all year round. “At Christmas, more people are open to the…
SYRIA — With the sudden takeover of Syria by Islamist rebels driving out Syrian President Bashar Assad, Christian ministry Help The Persecuted says Christians there are in an increasingly perilous situation. Before this offensive began, Syria was home to an estimated 300,000 Christians. The takeover by Jihadist forces has the Christian community concerned that they…
SYRIA — With the sudden takeover of Syria by Islamist rebels driving out the country’s President Bashar Assad, Christian there are in an increasingly perilous situation. While many Syrians were celebrating on the streets, this new regime by Jihadist forces has the Christian community concerned that they are being taken back to the time when…
BIRMINGHAM, AL — Christmas services at each of the 26 Alabama and Georgia locations of Church of the Highlands will provide an uplifting worship experience and an inspiring message this holiday season. Senior Pastor Chris Hodges is inviting everyone in the community to attend one of the multiple services occurring Thursday, Dec. 19 through Tuesday,…
KENYA — At the Kijabe Hospital in Kenya, compassionate healthcare is taken to the next level. Each patient is supported physically and spiritually as each ward has its own chaplain on standby, ready to bring reassurance and the Gospel to each patient. Samaritan’s Purse helps the Kijabe Hospital achieve this mission by supporting a local…
CHARLOTTE, NC — Evangelist Will Graham, the third generation of Grahams to preach the message of Jesus Christ under the banner of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), has released his annual Christmas special. Christmas with Will Graham: Peace on Earth is available now on-demand at WillGrahamLive.com and across an array of social media platforms,…
VIENTIANE, LAOS — Rev. Franklin Graham and the Lao Evangelical Church brought the Christmas of Love Festival to the Saint Phila Convention Hall in Vientiane this weekend. It was a historic event—the first time people in Laos have had the opportunity to come together publicly in such a way to hear a message from the…
