LONDON – Missions Box News reported on December 28, 2018, that British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt had ordered a review into the escalation of persecution of Christians around the world. The task was assigned to the Anglican Archbishop of Truro. The complete report was originally scheduled to be released in time for Easter Sunday. However,… Continue reading British Foreign Office Issues Interim Report on the Persecution of Christians
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Franklin Graham Update on Their Response to Venezuela Refugee Crisis
CUCUTA, Colombia – Desperate families are fleeing into Colombia as neighboring Venezuela faces dire food shortages, power blackouts, and a collapsing national healthcare system. Not only are people dying from lack of nutrition and medical care, the rates of murder and suicide have also spiked. Samaritan’s Purse President Franklin Graham brings this update on their… Continue reading Franklin Graham Update on Their Response to Venezuela Refugee Crisis
A Call to Prayer from the Streets of Venezuela
VENEZUELA – This week Venezuela woke up to the news of a civic and military uprising led by opposition leader Juan Guaido, recognized by over 50 countries as Venezuela’s legitimate interim president. They called it Operation Liberty, a movement to remove the discredited president Nicolás Maduro from power. Chaos and uncertainty spread through the streets… Continue reading A Call to Prayer from the Streets of Venezuela
International Day for the Unreached – Who Are They? (Part 1)
PASADENA, CA – Sunday, June 9, 2019, is the International Day for the Unreached. This is the first in a short series of articles that will explain who they are, where they are, how we are doing, and how we can do better. Let’s begin with explaining who the unreached are. The simplest description might… Continue reading International Day for the Unreached – Who Are They? (Part 1)
Helping Venezuelans in Crisis
Samaritan’s Purse is helping to meet the overwhelming physical and spiritual needs of thousands of migrants, Venezuelans in crisis who are daily entering Colombia. This may be the largest migrant crisis in Latin American history, and they’re offering relief from multiple locations—providing overnight shelter, hygiene kits, food, and primary medical care. As they serve, they… Continue reading Helping Venezuelans in Crisis
Sri Lanka Man Gives Own Life to Save Others
BATTICALOA – Sunday morning, April 21, 2019. Ramesh Raju, his wife, and two children arose from their night’s rest in anticipation of the special services at church that morning. It is something they did every Sunday. But this Sunday was different. It was Easter. They would be remembering Jesus giving His life to save many… Continue reading Sri Lanka Man Gives Own Life to Save Others
Filling the Gap in Mozambique After Cyclone Idai
After Cyclone Idai hit Mozambique, the situation on the ground is still dire. Catastrophic flooding and high winds left historic devastation across the east African nation. Tens of thousands of people remain displaced, food is scarce, clean water is limited, and reports of cholera and other waterborne illnesses are already making headlines. Some areas remain… Continue reading Filling the Gap in Mozambique After Cyclone Idai
The Haggai Institute: Rewriting the Story of Global Missions
ATLANTA – When you visit the home page of the Haggai Institute, you immediately understand the organization’s objective. It is emblazoned right before your eyes. 2.1 BILLION PEOPLE HAVE NEVER HEARD THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST LET’S END GOSPEL POVERTY John Edmond Haggai’s dreams of becoming a missionary to China were crushed when China closed its… Continue reading The Haggai Institute: Rewriting the Story of Global Missions
Leader of Bombed Evangelical Church in Sri Lanka Offers Forgiveness to Attackers
BATTICALOA – Sri Lanka, The leader of the evangelical church bombed in Batticaloa, Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday has spoken out, offering forgiveness to the attackers, and thanks to all who have offered prayer and support. Pastor Roshan Mahesen also spoke of his commitment to continue the church’s mission. Speaking in London this week Pastor… Continue reading Leader of Bombed Evangelical Church in Sri Lanka Offers Forgiveness to Attackers
National Day of Prayer and Holocaust Remembrance Share Same Day
WASHINGTON, DC – May 1st and 2nd are inextricably conjoined in 2019 as the former is Holocaust Remembrance Day (Yom HaShoah) and the latter is the National Day of Prayer. The two days do not often adjoin or overlap. Holocaust Remembrance Day is scheduled according to the Hebrew calendar on the 27th day of the… Continue reading National Day of Prayer and Holocaust Remembrance Share Same Day
100 Million People in India Under Threat of ‘Extremely Severe’ Cyclone Fani
NEW DELHI – Over 100 million people in three eastern and northeastern coastal states of India are being evacuated as the threat of an ‘extremely severe’ cyclone is expected to make landfall on May 3rd.Cyclone Fani has been strengthening over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to contain windspeeds in excess of 132 mph… Continue reading 100 Million People in India Under Threat of ‘Extremely Severe’ Cyclone Fani
More Than 94,000 Hear Good News of Jesus at Two-Day Colombia Festival
Cúcuta, Colombia – Thursday through Saturday, the forecast in Cúcuta, Colombia, called for rain. But each day, for a handful of hours during the Festival of Hope with Franklin Graham—and the kids’ event leading up to it—the clouds held back. As soon as the Festival ended Saturday night, the rain began, along with thunder and… Continue reading More Than 94,000 Hear Good News of Jesus at Two-Day Colombia Festival
InterVarsity Treks Beyond the Campus
MADISON, WI – InterVarsity has more than 1,000 active chapters throughout all 50 of the United States on more than 650 college campuses. Since coming to the U.S. from Great Britain in the 1940s, nearly 300,000 student participants have been challenged to enter God’s global mission field through the triennial Urbana Conference alone. The many… Continue reading InterVarsity Treks Beyond the Campus
Australia Increases Its Presence in Jerusalem
JERUSALEM – Slowly but surely, countries around the world are beginning to openly demonstrate their support of the nation of Israel with Jerusalem as its capital. Following the United States’ relocation of its embassy, several other countries have declared their intent to move their embassies to Jerusalem in the future. So far, the U.S. and… Continue reading Australia Increases Its Presence in Jerusalem
Billy Graham’s Grandson on Continuing His Gospel Legacy
When Dr Billy Graham’s funeral was broadcast around the world in March 2018, it was considered his largest ever crusade. His grandson Roy Graham reflected on the life of his grandfather at the recent National Religious Broadcasters Convention in Anaheim, California. He also shared how his family is continuing Dr. Graham’s legacy with the simple… Continue reading Billy Graham’s Grandson on Continuing His Gospel Legacy
You’ll Be Surprised Where Christianity Is Growing – And Where It Is Not
FORT WASHINGTON, PA – Operation World (OW) is an organization of Evangelical Believers that provides information for Christians along with a “definitive prayer guide to every nation.” While OW strives to maintain the latest, up-to-the-minute data, it recognizes that is an impossible task. The entire world would have to come to a standstill for any… Continue reading You’ll Be Surprised Where Christianity Is Growing – And Where It Is Not
Sri Lankan Pastor Gives First Hand Account of Easter Sunday Church Attacks
SRI LANKA – As Easter celebrations were taking place across Sri Lanka in particular within the cities of Colombo and Negombo – where the largest Christian communities exist – a series of bomb attacks on churches and exclusive hotels brought terror to revelers and tourists. Early reports focused on eight explosions but by the end… Continue reading Sri Lankan Pastor Gives First Hand Account of Easter Sunday Church Attacks
Festival of Hope at Columbia-Venezuela Border
CÚCUTA, COLOMBIA – Evangelist Franklin Graham and a team from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) held a two-day Festival of Hope over the Easter weekend in Cúcuta, Columbia. Cúcuta is the sixth largest city in Columbia with a population of 750,000. Located in the eastern Andes Mountains, Cúcuta lies along the eastern border of… Continue reading Festival of Hope at Columbia-Venezuela Border
Death Toll Rises Following Easter Sri Lanka Church Attacks
SRI LANKA – As Easter celebrations were taking place across Sri Lanka in particular within the cities of Colombo and Negombo – where the largest Christian communities exist – a series of bomb attacks on churches and exclusive hotels brought terror to revellers and tourists. Early reports focused on eight explosions but by the end… Continue reading Death Toll Rises Following Easter Sri Lanka Church Attacks
April 22 – 155 Years of ‘In God We Trust’
WASHINGTON DC – April 22, 2019 marks the 155th anniversary of the Act of Congress that established the phrase ‘In God We Trust’ to be minted on the coinage of the United States of America. Many devout Christians petitioned the federal government during the American Civil War asking that Congress create a slogan that emphasized… Continue reading April 22 – 155 Years of ‘In God We Trust’
Desecration of Churches in France on the Rise
PARIS – Millions of people around the globe stared in disbelief as they watched the Cathedral of Notre Dame ravaged by a massive fire. I couldn’t help but think about the destruction of the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Although initial reports lean toward the fire having been accidental, it is interesting to… Continue reading Desecration of Churches in France on the Rise
10 Things You Need to Know About Gospel for Asia Medical Camps
WILLS POINT, TX – With World Malaria Day approaching on April 25, the Missions Box News staff decided it is an opportune time to draw attention to the medical camps in South Asia, especially those conducted by Gospel for Asia (GFA)-supported workers. Here are 10 things you should know about the need for and the… Continue reading 10 Things You Need to Know About Gospel for Asia Medical Camps
Renew World Outreach
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA – Renew World Outreach was conceived in 1998 on the banks of the Amazon River deep in the heart of the Peruvian jungle. David and Stephanie Palusky had come to realize that their short-term mission trips were insufficient to effectively engage the primitive Urarina tribe with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It’s… Continue reading Renew World Outreach
Who Do Men Say That I Am? Disturbing Answers to Christ’s Question
LONDON – On April 14, 2019, BBC Local Radio released the results of a recent survey of British adults to determine their views on the meaning of Easter and forgiveness. The results were disturbing. Only 46% of those professing Christians surveyed believe that “Jesus died on the cross and was resurrected at Easter so they… Continue reading Who Do Men Say That I Am? Disturbing Answers to Christ’s Question
Emergency Field Hospital Opens in Mozambique
MOZAMBIQUE – About three weeks after Cyclone Idai hit Mozambique, the situation on the ground is still dire. Catastrophic flooding and high winds left historic devastation across the east African nation. Tens of thousands of people remain displaced, food is scarce, clean water is limited, and reports of cholera and other waterborne illnesses are already… Continue reading Emergency Field Hospital Opens in Mozambique
Explorer’s Mission to Discover Lost Biblical Locations
A former FBI trained police investigator and SWAT team member Bob Cornuke is now a Biblical investigator, international explorer, and author of eleven books. He has participated in over seventy-three expeditions around the world searching for lost locations described in the Bible. These journeys include searching for the real Mount Sinai in Egypt and Saudi… Continue reading Explorer’s Mission to Discover Lost Biblical Locations
Bible Museum Opens in Timisoara, Romania
TIMISOARA, Romania – The opening of the Bible Museum in Timisoara is an unprecedented event in Romania. Over 500 copies of the Holy Book, part of pastor Ionel Tutac’s personal collection, are on public display in an art gallery inside the Theseria bastion. The Bible Museum is a project realized by ‘Family Revival’ Association in… Continue reading Bible Museum Opens in Timisoara, Romania
Samaritan’s Purse Provides Critical Relief to Isolated Coastal Villages in Mozambique
MOZAMBIQUE – One month after Cyclone Idai made landfall in Mozambique, Samaritan’s Purse is meeting the needs of villages isolated by unprecedented floodwaters. The storm washed away all access roads, contaminated water points, and destroyed homes—leaving hundreds of families susceptible to diseases like malaria and cholera. Samaritan’s Purse responded to this dire need, traveling 50… Continue reading Samaritan’s Purse Provides Critical Relief to Isolated Coastal Villages in Mozambique
Urgent: Chinese Woman’s Life in Peril Should The Netherlands Repatriate
AMSTERDAM — A Chinese petitioner is on track to be repatriated by the Netherlands back to China, where she will likely face severe persecution and may even lose her life. Chen Yan sought asylum in the Netherlands after she faced persecution for petitioning the Chinese Communist Party. Now, shortly after she protested during Chinese Premier… Continue reading Urgent: Chinese Woman’s Life in Peril Should The Netherlands Repatriate
March for Life 2019 Romania – UNIQUE from Day One
ROMANIA – The ninth national edition of the March for Life in Romania had the theme “Unique from Day One”. Thousands of people met to march for the right to life of the unborn, but it also was a show of support for women in pregnancy crisis. “Every Romanian is unique from day one. From… Continue reading March for Life 2019 Romania – UNIQUE from Day One
Reaching Every Home for Christ
COLORADO SPRINGS – What if it were our assignment to reach every home for Christ? Could it be done? How would we do that? Well, it is our assignment. Our commission began when the Lord Jesus Christ Himself gave His disciples the task of reaching the entire world with the Good News that He is… Continue reading Reaching Every Home for Christ
Can You Prove You Are a Christian? Swedish Immigration Courts Want to Know
STOCKHOLM – Mention the words “immigration” or “asylum” and the average American’s thoughts turn to our southern border. The issues are so controversial in the U.S. that we tend to think that we are the only country in the world restricting immigration and that the refugees at our border are the only ones finding borders… Continue reading Can You Prove You Are a Christian? Swedish Immigration Courts Want to Know
India Promoting Digital Awareness to Sustain Progress
MUMBAI – When McKinsey & Company issued its report on economic growth and empowerment in India in 2014, one of its most salient recommendations was the need to more fully realize the potential of its human capital in order to sustain the magnitude of growth the country is experiencing. Digitizing India Of all the resources… Continue reading India Promoting Digital Awareness to Sustain Progress
SAT-7 Is Reaching Beyond Closed Doors
NICOSIA, CYPRUS – SAT-7 Christian TV supports churches in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) by making God’s Word available across borders and offering programs in the languages of the region. Whether those borders are geographic, generational, cultural, or linguistic, SAT-7 has continued to grow over the past 22 years. Using four main satellite… Continue reading SAT-7 Is Reaching Beyond Closed Doors
How Much Do You Know About the World’s Hunger Crisis?
“If you could eat only one meal every day for the rest of your life, what would it be?” This is the way we often speak about food. It’s a hobby, a pastime, and a vehicle for community. For many, however, food and hunger isn’t just about fun. It’s a matter of life and death.… Continue reading How Much Do You Know About the World’s Hunger Crisis?
One Mission
GREENWOOD, IN – The goal of One Mission Society is “to see the Gospel of Jesus Christ spread throughout the world, with the greatest number of disciples made, and to see God glorified in all that [they] do.” To accomplish that one mission, they have found “the most effective way to share Christ is by… Continue reading One Mission
Radio Ministry Has Vision to Reach Every Village in South Sudan
SOUTH SUDAN – Every Village’s radio network supports the work of long-term missionaries, broadcasting the gospel and community development teaching through solar-powered, hand-held radios distributed in local communities. As a result of this they are seeing remarkable community transformation across South Sudan. Christian charity Every Village is on a mission to bring transformation to every… Continue reading Radio Ministry Has Vision to Reach Every Village in South Sudan
When an Imam Comes to Christ – Pray for Podo
NAIROBI – When a young Muslim imam in the eastern Uganda village of Kerekerene began missing prayers at the local mosque, his family and friends became concerned. Three weeks passed before they found him. Rather than relief, their concerns escalated. Someone had spotted him on March 16, entering a building where they would have least… Continue reading When an Imam Comes to Christ – Pray for Podo
KP Yohannan Reveals 6 Remarkable Facts About Gospel for Asia in New Video
WILLS POINT, TX – Gospel for Asia (GFA) released a brand-new video that tells the remarkable story of what the Lord has been able to do with a 24-year-old young man who had immigrated from India to the United States. In just three minutes, Dr. K.P. Yohannan shares the unexpected mission to which the Lord… Continue reading KP Yohannan Reveals 6 Remarkable Facts About Gospel for Asia in New Video
The Relentless Attack on Prayer
MOUNT STERLING, OH – Missions Box News serves primarily to connect the church in the West to news of what God is doing through nonprofits around the world. Sometimes we share the work of specific FBOs; other times we may offer insights into situations of international concern that may hinder or help the spread of… Continue reading The Relentless Attack on Prayer
Anne Graham Lotz’ Journey of Faith
RALEIGH, NC – “Praise God! My first of a month of daily radiation treatments went extremely well today. My greatest concern has been for my heart and lung to be protected. Psalm 73:26 was in this morning’s Daily Light: ”God is the strength of my heart” – I have claimed this as His promise to… Continue reading Anne Graham Lotz’ Journey of Faith
Leading Millions in Nepal on a Spiritual Journey
KATMANDU – At 6:30 every morning, nearly 2 million people in Nepal tune into their FM radio stations to listen to “Spiritual Journey,” a radio program scripted and produced by a Gospel for Asia-supported pastor. The radio program addresses various social issues important to the people with the theme of the Good News woven throughout… Continue reading Leading Millions in Nepal on a Spiritual Journey
Sustainable Citywide Sanitation for All Symposium Meeting in Rajasthan
RAJASTHAN – Organized by the Center for Science and Environment (CSE) in India and the School of Water and Waste, over 100 national and international leaders are meeting in Rajasthan from April 2 through April 5 to study the Sustainable Water and Sanitation Program. It is the first meeting of its kind in India during… Continue reading Sustainable Citywide Sanitation for All Symposium Meeting in Rajasthan
Gospel for Asia Weighs In on Water
WILLS POINT, TX – Realizing that World Water Day was fast approaching on March 22nd, I reread Gospel for Asia’s special report, “Dying of Thirst: The Global Water Crisis.” I read the report a couple of weeks ago, which was published March 1, but I wanted to prepare my heart to pray for the third… Continue reading Gospel for Asia Weighs In on Water
Another Miracle on the Sea of Galilee
KINNERET – Millions of tourists visit Lake Kinneret in Israel every year. They visit because, since Biblical times and amongst Christians today, it is known as the Sea of Galilee. The Sea of Galilee and the surrounding areas have been the sites of much of Jesus’ earthly ministry and many of His miracles recording in… Continue reading Another Miracle on the Sea of Galilee
Where Has the Savior of the World Gone?
ABU DHABI – The fine arts community is abuzz. The most expensive painting in the world – the Salvator Mundi – has disappeared and cannot be found. The Savior of the World, as known in English, was sold at auction by Christie’s in November 2017 at a record-breaking price of $450 million. Although there is… Continue reading Where Has the Savior of the World Gone?
CLC Ministries: Providing the Word in Print from Arabic to Zulu
SHEFFIELD, UK – Christian Literature Crusade (CLC) Ministries is self-described as “an evangelical world missions’ organization with several unique differences.” Since its inception in 1941, its goal has been to serve the entire evangelical community, including established congregations and church planting ministries. Ken and Bessie Adams traveled throughout England, whether they visited homes or participated… Continue reading CLC Ministries: Providing the Word in Print from Arabic to Zulu
The Elixir of Life Is Now a Leading Cause of Death
NEW YORK – Commenting on World Water Day (March 22), the Secretary-General of the United Nations said, “2.1 billion people live without safe water . . . By 2030, an estimated 700 million people worldwide could be displaced by intense water scarcity.” It is insightful, if not interesting, that we can infer from the Secretary-General’s… Continue reading The Elixir of Life Is Now a Leading Cause of Death
India Leading in Solving Plastic Pollution Problem: New Israeli Invention May Help
DELHI – The invention and introduction of plastic were hailed as a major development in the realm of scientific research that would impact the entire world. There is no doubt that it has, but the impact has not always been beneficial. Decades later, we face a major unintended consequence of this miracle product. It won’t… Continue reading India Leading in Solving Plastic Pollution Problem: New Israeli Invention May Help
The Devil Doesn’t Want People to Read
“The devil doesn’t want people to read because God wrote a book.” TULSA – You may never have heard of Literacy & Evangelism International, but the calling and vision the Lord gave to Dr. Robert F. Rice over 50 years ago are still prospering today. During several years of service ministering in South Korea, Bob… Continue reading The Devil Doesn’t Want People to Read