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
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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
Gospel for Asia Supported Workers Make a Difference on International Women’s Day
ASIA — Gospel for Asia (GFA)-supported workers observed International Women’s Day across Asia on March 8 by providing women with opportunities that will help them thrive in every aspect of life. National workers inaugurated new tailoring classes to provide vocational skills for underprivileged women. The classes will teach women how to successfully operate a business… Continue reading Gospel for Asia Supported Workers Make a Difference on International Women’s Day
[Update] Crisis in Yemen
SANAA, Yemen – We live in an age filled with “wars and rumors of wars” (Matthew 24:6) – an era where men speak of “‘Peace, peace!’ when there is no peace.” (Jeremiah 6:14). However, embraced by a culture steeped in self-gratification, the preference of many is to relax in comfort while multiple millions of people… Continue reading [Update] Crisis in Yemen
Multiple Missions Agencies Flood Mozambique with Relief
MOZAMBIQUE – After Mozambique, Malawi, and Zimbabwe were pummeled with winds up to 170 mph by Cyclone Idai in mid-March, a Red Cross worker described the damage as “massive and horrifying.” As is almost always the case following large-scale hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons, the countries are suffering massive flooding. According to Missionary Aviation Fellowship (MAF),… Continue reading Multiple Missions Agencies Flood Mozambique with Relief
Measuring Ministry on the Mission Field
“A sustainable outcome is the ability to continue a defined behavior indefinitely.” —Sustainability Outcomes “If you can’t measure it, you can’t improve it.” —Peter Drucker, business leader and author WILLS POINT, TX – Gospel for Asia (GFA) – The two opening quotes are truths that cannot be ignored whether improving your golf game, building a… Continue reading Measuring Ministry on the Mission Field
People’s Republic of Luhansk Bans Baptist Churches
LUHANSK, Ukraine – The unrecognized People’s Republic of Luhansk, an independent quasi-state of Ukraine drafted a law requiring all churches`to “re-register” just four years after declaring its independence during the armed conflict of 2014. The February 2018 legislation pertained to all Protestant churches and required them to re-register by October 2018. The re-registration was required… Continue reading People’s Republic of Luhansk Bans Baptist Churches
South Asia’s Sad Secret: Indignity & Injustice by Dowry
ASIA – Gospel for Asia released a special report on “Seeking Justice & Defending Human Rights.” In addition to being available on the ministry’s website, the report was published in three parts on Patheos. The recurring theme of the report was abuse and indignity suffered by women and children, especially those in developing countries in… Continue reading South Asia’s Sad Secret: Indignity & Injustice by Dowry
Just a Teaspoon of Water – Gospel for Asia Discusses World Water Day
LONDON – Millions of families in abject poverty, especially those living in the 10/40 window across Africa and Asia are unlikely to have access to clean drinking water. Therefore, they suffer the most. This is and has been an issue close to the heart of Gospel for Asia (GFA) for most of its 40 years.… Continue reading Just a Teaspoon of Water – Gospel for Asia Discusses World Water Day
After the Disaster – Resettling the Refugees
MYITKYINA, Myanmar – Crises like floods, famine, earthquakes, and war make great headlines, followed only by stories of relief efforts. Reporters move from one crisis to the next drawing our attention with them. We tend to forget about the aftermath that usually lasts much longer than the crises themselves. The refugees running from crisis endure… Continue reading After the Disaster – Resettling the Refugees
10-Year-Old Girl Loses Arm in Brick Kiln Accident
PHNOM PENH – June 12th is the World Day Against Child Labor. For at least one day each year, the political elite meet to propose global visions, proposals, and campaigns to eliminate child labor, especially in dangerous places like mines and brick kilns. Unfortunately, 10-year-old Chheng Srey Pheak will be reminded of the atrocities of… Continue reading 10-Year-Old Girl Loses Arm in Brick Kiln Accident
India to Build Another World’s Tallest Statue
Barely weeks after Indian Prime Minister Modi unveiled the world’s tallest statue in Gujarat, the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh confirmed that an even larger statue will be erected in the former Faizabad district. The Statue of Unity in Gujarat is an image of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, also known as the Iron Man of India.… Continue reading India to Build Another World’s Tallest Statue
Homeless Sitting on the Cold Concrete, a Crisis
More than 3 million men, women and children in India’s capital city are homeless. They choose to sleep on the streets regardless of the weather. As I write, it is 3:45 a.m. in Delhi and the temperature is 43° F. Delhi offers shelters of various types for its homeless population. Some shelters are available in… Continue reading Homeless Sitting on the Cold Concrete, a Crisis
Operation Blessing Mobilizing to Aid Venezuelan Refugees
PAMPLONA, Columbia – Operation Blessing has provided relief to millions of people in 90 different countries and all 50 of the United States over the past 41 years. Founded in 1978 by Pat Robertson, the faith-based NGO provides aid in areas where people’s lives are threatened by poverty, disasters, and persecution. Like similar faith-based organizations… Continue reading Operation Blessing Mobilizing to Aid Venezuelan Refugees
Proclaim 2019 Slated for March 26-29
ANAHEIM – The National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) is preparing to present its annual Proclaim convention and exposition on March 26-29. The four-day event will bring together thousands of Christian ministry and media professionals at the Anaheim Convention Center. This year’s event will include a celebration of the National Religious Broadcasters’ 75th Anniversary. The association was… Continue reading Proclaim 2019 Slated for March 26-29
‘A Very Chilling Reality’ – Flash Floods in Afghanistan
KABUL – On March 6th, Reuters reported that flash floods, heavy rains, and snowfall over the previous two weeks in Afghanistan had taken the lives of at least 59 people and left 5,000 homeless. An article in The Guardian expressed shock and surprise by reporters on the ground: Shock at the unprecedented consequences of the… Continue reading ‘A Very Chilling Reality’ – Flash Floods in Afghanistan
Swine Flu Is Spreading Across India
DELHI – Swine flu is the common name for the H1N1 influenza virus. It is highly contagious. It can be spread by direct human contact, touching a surface previously touched by a person already infected, and can be contracted as far as six feet away from a patient who is coughing, sneezing, or simply talking.… Continue reading Swine Flu Is Spreading Across India
Major Breakthroughs in Battle Against Malaria
India and 10 other countries in sub-Saharan Africa accounted for around 70 percent of estimated malaria cases (151 million) and deaths (274,000) globally last year. However, India was the only one of those 11 to show progress in reducing the disease within its borders. The World Health Organization’s World Malaria Report 2018 indicated a 24%… Continue reading Major Breakthroughs in Battle Against Malaria
Top 10 Countries with the Worst Water Crisis
WILLS POINT, TX – March 22nd is set aside every year as World Water Day. Throughout the month and beyond, Missions Box will feature news, statistics, and human-interest stories that draw attention to multiple facets of the global crisis. This article shares insights into the Top 10 countries where the water crisis is worst. #10… Continue reading Top 10 Countries with the Worst Water Crisis
Venezuela Needs Divine Intervention
CARACAS – Venezuela is a country of extreme contrasts. First-time visitors flying into the capital city of Caracas are often surprised to land at the airport at sea level on the southern edge of the Caribbean only to discover that their ride into the city will take them to an elevation of 3,000 feet within… Continue reading Venezuela Needs Divine Intervention
The Most Unusual Church in the World
KIBERA, KENYA – With a fluctuating population of nearly a million people, Kibera is the largest slum in Kenya and one of the largest in the world. It is home to one of the most unusual churches in the world. The Unhealthy Conditions in Kibera Most families in Kibera live in rented 12’ x 12’… Continue reading The Most Unusual Church in the World
H.O.M.E. Reaching the Suffering – Sharing the Cure
MISSOURI CITY, TX – There is no doubt about it. There is no place like HOME. It’s especially true for people in seven nations in the Middle East. For them, HOME is an acronym for Health Outreach to the Middle East. Health Outreach to the Middle East is a Christ-centered health organization serving in the… Continue reading H.O.M.E. Reaching the Suffering – Sharing the Cure
What Is a Life Worth?
WILLS POINT, TX – Sunday, January 20, 2019, was Sanctity of Life Sunday, a date initially set aside by President Ronald Reagan to recognize the dignity of unborn children. The original date for Sanctity of Life Sunday was January 22, 1984. It coincided with the calendar date of the decision of the United States Supreme… Continue reading What Is a Life Worth?
A Small Country Church Serving a Great Big God
PLEASANTVILLE, PA – There’s a mansion just over the hilltop from the place where the first functioning oil well in the United States was drilled. That mansion has been described as “A small country church serving a great big God.” The church is located outside of Pleasantville, Pennsylvania, just down the road a piece from… Continue reading A Small Country Church Serving a Great Big God
Doctors Without Borders Suspends Work After Attacks on Ebola Clinics in Congo
NORTH KIVU PROVINCE – Doctors Without Borders has temporarily suspended its operations treating patients for the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo following armed attacks on two of its clinics. The attacks on February 24th and 27th were described by witnesses as brazen and violent. Buildings and vehicles were set ablaze. After… Continue reading Doctors Without Borders Suspends Work After Attacks on Ebola Clinics in Congo
Evangelical Churches in Spain Experiencing Dynamic Growth
MURCIA – Fernando Lopez, the president Murcia a region in Spain, was a key spokesperson at the opening ceremony of the Spanish Evangelical Alliance’s annual General Assembly, Idea2019. Citing the phenomenal growth of evangelical churches during the second decade of this century, he said, “You fight to make this region better . . . We… Continue reading Evangelical Churches in Spain Experiencing Dynamic Growth
“If Heaven is Made for ISIS, I Would Choose Hell”
KOBANI – Open Doors’ most recent World Watch List noted that, although persecution of Christians in the country at large appeared to have diminished, there was “a spike in violence” against Christians perpetrated by ISIS-backed rebels. Expression of Christian faith are strictly prohibited in areas controlled by radical Islamic forces. Countless church buildings have been… Continue reading “If Heaven is Made for ISIS, I Would Choose Hell”
Another Street Preacher Arrested in London
LONDON – Missions Box News featured a story on August 1, 2018, about a “London Man Arrested for Reading the Bible Aloud on Church Property.” News sources around the globe are now reporting the arrest of another street preacher on the streets of London on February 23rd. A video of the arrest has gone viral… Continue reading Another Street Preacher Arrested in London
Hope Smiles: Where Faith Becomes Action
BRENTWOOD, TN – When we list the needs of the underserved, indigenous, and poverty-stricken people around the world, we rarely include one of their greatest yet most visible needs. Healthy teeth. Picture after picture, image after image we see these people smiling through missing teeth – probably for the sake of the camera. Yet, rarely… Continue reading Hope Smiles: Where Faith Becomes Action
Misión a Bordo Making a River of Life in Peru
PUCALLPA – Misión a Bordo (Mission Aboard) first launched the El Evangelista, a 98-foot long riverboat in 2005. The four-deck ship is berthed in Pucallpa, Peru, on the Ucayali River. But the El Evangelista, as its name may indicate, is no ordinary ship. The vision of the El Evangelista is “to demonstrate God’s heart for… Continue reading Misión a Bordo Making a River of Life in Peru
Filipinos Respond to Will Graham’s Invitation
MANILA – He stood at the podium just as his father and his grandfather had done years ago and proclaimed that “Salvation is not a deed, a ritual or a church. Salvation is a Person, and His name is Jesus. Salvation is not based on good works. There’s nothing you can do to save yourself.… Continue reading Filipinos Respond to Will Graham’s Invitation