Press Releases from around the globe sharing from nonprofits on mission are completing for the betterment of society and lives.
Huntington Beach, Ca — Following last year’s record-breaking movement, Baptize California is set to return on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, with the goal of bringing churches together across the state for the largest synchronized baptism event in history. This year, the vision expands beyond California with the launch of Baptize America on Sunday, June 8th,…
NASHVILLE — World Outreach Church® invites the community to gather this April for their Spring Festival and Easter Weekend Celebration—an exciting, multi-weekend event featuring some of the biggest names in Christian music. Festivities begin on Saturday, April 12, and continue each weekend through Sunday, April 27. In addition to powerful worship, the festival will include…
ALEXANDRIA, VA —The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) is expanding its footprint across the Commonwealth through its participation in two major events this April: the Lex250 Celebration and the 129th Boston Marathon. This month’s participation in two of Massachusetts’ most iconic events highlights the evolution of The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services, not just…
THAILAND — Mhoo and her husband, Ampon, once struggled to make ends meet in Thailand, until Operation Blessing, through the support of its donors and a local church partnership, provided a lifeline. Thanks to the generosity of friends of Operation Blessing, the family was able to overcome crippling debt and experience financial freedom. Ampon previously…
DALLAS — Missional AI, a global movement exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and Christian mission work, is set to host its highly anticipated 2025 conference from April 8-10, 2025, in Dallas, TX. Since its inception in 2021, the Missional AI conference has rapidly grown into the premier event for Christian leaders, technologists, and AI…
FORT WORTH, TX — Nastya’s world was shattered when war took her parents, leaving her alone in an orphanage, overwhelmed with sorrow and hopelessness. She had no one to turn to—until she received a children’s Bible in 2024. Clutching its pages every night, she searched for comfort and hope. Her teacher soon saw a transformation:…
NASHVILLE — LIFE SURGE, the largest touring Christian brand in America, is humbly celebrating a record-breaking number of souls won for Christ at their recent Anaheim event. Through the one-day event on February 8th with 6,500 in attendance, over 1,200 people accepted Christ. “The Anaheim event was transformative for everyone present,” said LIFE SURGE President…
OKLAHOMA — The recent wildfires in Oklahoma have left a trail of devastation across the state. In just days, powerful winds propelled flames that scorched vast rural areas, reducing homes, farms, and businesses to rubble. Communities in Stillwater, Guthrie, Norman, and Luther have been particularly hard-hit. The scale of destruction has created an urgent need…
SPRINGFIELD, PA — Thousands of families who fled Hezbollah’s deadly rocket attacks in war-torn northern Israel are considering returning home this month as a fragile ceasefire with Hamas collapsed in Gaza on Tuesday. More than 60,000 Israelis were forced to abandon their homes in the north and relocate, leaving behind virtual ghost towns. Now some…
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)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
ALTADENA, CA — Nearly a thousand victims of the Altadena firestorm received vital relief supplies and renewed hope during Friday’s “Rebuilding Together: Altadena Fire Relief” community event. A unique collaboration of corporate, faith-based, and non-profit groups, including CityServe, ModifyHealth, Cope Health Solutions, Some1 Loves You, and the Los Angeles-based Iglesias El Nuevo Nacimiento church, partnered…
NIGERIA — During a militant attack in Nigeria, Pastor Gideon lost his pregnant wife and five daughters, when their house was set on fire. Traumatized and hospitalized, he’s now recovering and explains how he was able to forgive his family’s killers. It was referred to as “Black Christmas” in which 238 Christians were killed and…
WILLS POINT, TX — After 45 years of groundbreaking ministry in Asia that includes sending out thousands of national missionaries, a U.S.-based mission organization is expanding in Africa. Texas-based GFA World (www.gfa.org) — formerly known as Gospel for Asia — is moving into a new frontier, with the launch of a new missions base in Liberia…
LOVES PARK, IL — An Illinois-based Christian mission to the former Soviet Union and Israel has served up an incredible 31 million meals to hurting families through its network of local evangelical churches across the regions since the war in Ukraine began. Slavic Gospel Association (SGA, www.sga.org) supports local evangelical churches and local missionary pastors…
ORLANDO, FL — FamilyLife is pleased to announce Luke Middendorf as its new president and CEO. He succeeds David Robbins, who now serves as president of Campus Crusade for Christ International/Cru. As a ministry of Cru, FamilyLife has a long-standing reputation for helping families pursue what matters most. For nearly five decades, FamilyLife has been…
ASHEVILLE, NC — The Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove’s winter schedule offers events designed to deepen participants’ faith and strengthen their understanding of God’s Word. The upcoming lineup at The Cove features seminars led by ministry leaders including Will Graham as well as special guests Michael Easley, David Arthur, O.S. Hawkins, and more….
WASHINGTON — Today, Prison Fellowship International (PFI), the world’s largest network of Christian ministries working in the criminal justice field, released a groundbreaking white paper, “Reaching a Tipping Point of Transformation in the Prisons of the World.” This comprehensive document outlines a bold theory of change, proposing that by engaging 20% of a prison population…
SAN DIEGO — Turning Point Productions, a division of David Jeremiah’s Turning Point broadcast ministry, is thrilled to announce the premiere of a new gospel podcast beginning in February. Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/turning-point-for-god/9240351-en-turning-point-productions-launches-new-podcast From the same team that created PassagesTV, comes a podcast aimed at pointing Gen Z to Christ…
BOULDER, CO — Gloo and Barna Group have released the latest State of the Church research findings exploring the vital topic of discipleship and how it is practiced, perceived and prioritized across generations. The release covers key questions around ways older adults can serve as mentors while experiencing spiritual vitality as disciples themselves, parental views…
BOONE, IOWA — The director of a Christian media ministry based in the Middle East is speaking up for “secret” believers in Iran and Afghanistan who are turning to the latest technology to beat isolation and loneliness. PARS (www.sat7usa.org), a media ministry that uses satellite television, live streaming, and social media platforms to broadcast faith-based…
PHOENIX — A coalition of schools, churches, businesses and residents along 27th Avenue has come together with the City of Phoenix to push back against what had become the epicenter of prostitution, sex trafficking, and other criminal activity in the Valley. The coalition, dubbed 27Collab, formed in April 2024 to synchronize safety efforts in an…
CAPE TOWN — South African scholars are lending their voices to a creative project which uses podcasts to deliver the Gospel message in a fresh, modern format, aimed at children. The “Storytime with Joy” podcast episodes are freely available on Spotify and YouTube, while the current book series will soon be available in a digital…
MELBOURNE, FL — In homage to the First Century Church Fathers who gathered in Jerusalem to discern what the Holy Spirit was saying about sharing the Gospel with the entire world, the Global Church Network is convening “Jerusalem Council II” in August of 2025, inviting global leaders to discuss and discern what the Holy Spirit…
FORT WORTH, TX — As requests for Bibles continue to pour in from the 36 nations EEM (Eastern European Mission) is blessed to serve, the ministry gives glory to God that it has been able to fulfill 2 over million requests for free Bibles in 2024 – the most ever in the ministry’s history. EEM…
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — Hope can bloom even in the face of overwhelming adversity. When Hurricane Helene unleashed its fury upon Asheville, North Carolina, it threatened to drown the spirit of a community. One family in particular found solace in Operation Blessing’s community of support after Hurricane Helene unleashed catastrophic flooding, devastating their home and…
LOVES PARK, IL — It’s called “frostbite evangelism” in what is officially the coldest inhabited place on earth. In Russia’s Far East — home to the vast frozen tundra of Yakutia — temperatures in January can plummet to minus 58 degrees Fahrenheit, or minus 50 degrees Celsius. At such bone-chilling temperatures, exposed skin suffers frostbite…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
SAN DIEGO, CA — This Christmas season, Dr. David Jeremiah, founder and host of Turning Point Ministries, wants to reach the world with the hope of the Christmas story. On Saturday, December 14, Turning Point Studios, the production company for Dr. Jeremiah’s Turning Point Ministries, is hosting Reach the World Day, an evangelistic outreach featuring…
BOULDER, COLORADO — Winner of the 2024 AI & the Church Hackathon, Pastors.ai is making sermon translation accessible to a larger audience. Pastors.ai, a tech startup led by founder Joe Suh, won the 2024 AI and the Church Hackathon in Boulder, Colorado. The AI-powered translation tool is designed to help churches reach new audiences by…
BOULDER, CO — Gloo and Barna Group have released the latest research for State of the Church, an initiative that includes monthly research and church assessment tools to help leaders see trends and better understand the sentiments of their communities. This month’s research focused on the impact of community on the relational flourishing of churchgoers….
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — The Institute for Faith, Work & Economics (IFWE) is pleased to announce a significant new chapter in its mission to inspire and equip Christians to integrate biblical principles into all areas of life. IFWE has joined with Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church (CRPC) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and will now operate alongside…
SOUTHFIELD, MI— The Salvation Army Great Lakes Division and Elks Lodges are joining forces this Christmas to fundraise for the nonprofit’s 2024 Red Kettle Christmas Campaign which funds critical social programs that support individuals and families in dire need. Throughout the Christmas season, Elks Lodges will host countertop red kettles at nearly 50 participating locations…
NORTH WALES — A father and son based in North Wales in the UK are working together to make sure thousands of vulnerable children won’t be forgotten this Christmas when they receive gift-filled shoeboxes. Dave and Simon Cooke who both run the charity Teams4U are busy preparing to send what they describe as ‘love in…
HANOI, VIETNAM — Pastor Franklin Graham was honored to be welcomed to Vietnam on Monday by the Standing Deputy Prime Minister, Dr. Nguyen Hoa Binh, and a high-level delegation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Government Committee for Religious Affairs. At the Government Office in Hanoi, they discussed the religious diversity and support…
