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,…
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….
OKLAHOMA CITY — In a record year for app installs and daily use, YouVersion is seeing more people seek God through His Word and in prayer. Reflecting this trend, the YouVersion Verse of the Year is: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests…
PORTLAND, OR —In honor of Luis Palau and his years of faithful ministry, the Luis Palau Association is excited to announce the public launch of the Luis Palau Legacy Library (www.LuisPalau.org). This exciting new website and podcast allows individuals from around the world to explore Luis Palau’s remarkable life and teachings, offering access to 80…
NIGERIA — More followers of Jesus are killed for their faith in Nigeria than any other country in the world. Every year, thousands of Boko Haram Victims die at the hands of militants who are determined to turn Africa’s most populous nation into an Islamic state. Greg Musselman, of Voice of the Martyrs Canada, brings…
RICHARDSON, TX — RevelationMedia, which produces, licenses, translates and distributes engaging Bible-based media, offers the opportunity to share The Real Story of Christmas this holiday season. The Real Story of Christmas is an 11-minute film depicting the Biblical story of Jesus’ birth. Intended as an evangelistic tool, the film is available in the top languages…
LAKE MARY, FL —Brian Barcelona addresses the core issue negatively affecting our society: We are living as deconstructionists instead of disciples of Christ. In his book, Legends Die Young, Brian Barcelona highlights the truthful accounts of historical and modern martyrs. These Godfearing men and women exemplify what it means to die to self and live…
BARTLESVILLE, OK — The Voice of the Martyrs has released a powerful and professional short feature film about the bravery and bold witness of a pastor and his wife serving in the dangerous paramilitary-controlled “red zones” in Colombia. The Martinez Family short feature will inspire viewers to join in the International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians (IDOP)—a…
BOULDER, CO — Gloo, the leading technology platform dedicated to connecting the faith ecosystem, and Barna Group, a visionary research and resource company, announced a new initiative called State of the Church 2025. The initiative seeks to equip ministry leaders and their communities with regular research findings and measurement tools to better advance human flourishing…
WORCESTER, PA — Desperate for More: The North Georgia Revival documents the events and experiences of the congregation of Christ Fellowship Church in Dawson, Georgia. It began in 2018 when Pastor Todd Smith called his church to a 21-day fast. After a vision captured his heart, revival took hold. The movement of the Holy Spirit…
ATLANTA —Chick-fil-A, Inc. announced that the Chick-fil-A Shared Table® food donation program has provided over 30 million meals to local communities in need across the United States and Canada, while also helping the company surpass its 2025 corporate social responsibility goal to divert 25 million pounds of food waste from landfills one year ahead of…
FRANKLIN SPRINGS, GA — A veteran Christian author dedicating his life to campus ministry has written a new book that confronts our social media generation who suffers from loneliness but fears intimacy and makes digital connections that offer an illusion of authentic friendship. Chris Maxwell, a best-selling author and college pastor, contracted a near-fatal case…
RUTHERFORDTON, NC — Michael Yurchuk, the visionary founder behind Christian Lingua, is excited to announce the launch of HolyReads, an innovative app dedicated to providing high-quality, faith-based literature. Now available on the Apple App Store and Google Play, HolyReads is a comprehensive resource for individuals seeking to deepen their spiritual journey through a curated selection…
ORLANDO — Seasoned author and founder of Global Church Network, Dr. James O. Davis, has written “The Joy Book: A Christian’s Abundant Joy in Darkest Nights,” releasing September 10, 2024, to invite and encourage readers to experience everlasting joy rooted in Christ. After the death of his two children in the 1990s, Dr. Davis learned…
SPARTA, WI —The Salvation Poem Project is excited to announce their new 2D animated film releasing in theaters nationwide in the summer of 2025. LIGHT OF THE WORLD tells the story of Jesus through the eyes of his youngest apostle, John. View exclusive animation production stills HERE. “The Salvation Poem Project’s mission is to share…
LAKE MARY, FL —Pastor Juan Martinez is helping to set the captives free with his 21-day devotional, Prison Break (ISBN-13: 978-1-63641-387-7). After experiencing the reality of a physical prison cell, Martinez has made it his life’s mission to help other individuals break free from the chains holding them back to walk in a life of…
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…
LANCASTER, PA —Following a decade of taking their spectacular theater experience from the stage to the screen, Sight & Sound is partnering with Fathom Events to do something Sight & Sound has never done before — broadcast a production LIVE into movie theaters nationwide. “We know not everyone can come to us, so we want…
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA — Joseph Josselyn remembers being fascinated by the 1977 drama “Jesus of Nazareth” — but as a Deaf child, he had to rely on closed captions to catch the dialogue. “I had this thought: I wonder what it would be like if this film was completely in sign language,” Josselyn said in…
NASHVILLE — Deaf Missions and Iconic Events Releasing announces the release of the first-ever ASL adaptation for the silver screen, JESUS: a Deaf Missions film. Experience the story of Jesus and his ministry on Earth presented as a feature film entirely in American Sign Language in select theaters beginning June 20, 2024—a historic first for…
BARTLESVILLE, OK — Twenty years ago, on May 23, 2004, two men were arrested for the “crime” of being a pastor. Twenty years later, those two men are still in prison. Pastor Haile Nayzgi and Dr. Kiflu Gebremeskel were arrested for their leadership in the Full Gospel Church of Eritrea after the government outlawed Christian…
DALLAS, TX — Renowned Pastor and Author Matt Chandler is set to release his latest project “The Overcomers” on May 7, 2024 (W Publishing Group, an imprint of Thomas Nelson). The book offers an encouraging word to Christians in an age of anxiety and outrage. In The Overcomers, Chandler reminds readers of God’s promises for…
LAKE MARY, FL —Dr. Michael Brown is taking charge to see revival shift into a cultural revolution in his latest release, Turn the Tide (ISBN-13: 978-1-63641-357-0). Turn the Tide does more than simply beg for God to work a revival in our land. It’s a call to take the revival that He’s already given us…
SCOTTSDALE, AZ — In Touch Ministries, the longtime Christian evangelical organization with a mission to spread the good news of Jesus Christ with people around the world, has added an even bigger platform to share its message. Launched on March 19, Amazon Freevee customers are now able to stream the sound biblical teachings of Dr….
HURST, TX — EEM (Eastern European Mission), a ministry that has been providing free Bibles in former Communist bloc countries and surrounding nations since 1961, is excited to announce the newest “Envisioning Truth 499” addition, highlighting the book of Proverbs. Made possible by Publishing Director Scott Hayes, this creative, educational compilation has previously included 499…
LOS ANGELES — Based on a powerful true story of finding hope in the face of death, celebrated Christian filmmaker Tim Chey is bringing to theaters The Firing Squad, an inspiring movie about three convicted criminals, portrayed by acclaimed actors Kevin Sorbo (“God’s Not Dead” and “Let There Be Light”) and Cuba Gooding, Jr. (“Jerry…
DALLAS — RevelationMedia, the visionary organization behind the groundbreaking iBIBLE initiative, announced it has received an important endorsement from SIL International Translation Services, a leading global authority on Bible translations, certifying its iBIBLE Genesis scripts as an authentic translation of the Biblical Narrative and making it the first animated series to be certified as an…
RICHARDSON, TX — U.S.-based RevelationMedia announced two significant milestones today in its groundbreaking iBIBLE initiative. First, the overwhelming success of an iBIBLE special episode, The Real Story of Jesus, that presents the story of Jesus from creation to His second coming. Since its release on December 3, the ministry reports, more than 1,290,000 people have…
BARTLESVILLE, OK — “Persecution is real, and it is biblical, and Jesus told us we will face persecution in this world,” said Pastor Hassan Abduraheem during The Voice of the Martyrs’ “I Am N” Virtual Event earlier this month. During the online event, Hassan and two other survivors of Muslim extremism shared their inspiring stories…
WASHINGTON — Family Research Council (FRC) recently released the newest edition of its Hostility Against Churches report, updated to include hostility incidents from calendar year 2023. The report’s findings suggest that the rise in hostility against U.S. churches that were identified in FRC’s inaugural December 2022 report has neither slowed nor plateaued; rather, it has…
CHARLOTTE, NC — As the situation intensifies on America’s southern border, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is releasing a new TV program, “Border Crisis: Is There Hope?” The special explores stories of those who have lost hope and are hurting in the midst of a humanitarian crisis. Hear from those on both sides who’ve been…
DALLAS — Marking a monumental milestone, RevelationMedia will unveil 42 episodes of iBIBLE Genesis, the first completed section of its iBIBLE project, on Easter. iBIBLE is the first-ever animated and interactive presentation of the entire Biblical Narrative, from creation to the second coming of Christ. Upon completion, projected by 2032, the groundbreaking, $25 million dollar,…
WASHINGTON — Family Research Council’s Center for Religious Liberty today published an updated edition of its report “Free to Believe? The Intensifying Intolerance Toward Christians in the West,” which seeks to provide a better understanding of religious freedom violations perpetrated by Western governments against Christian individuals, organizations, and churches. Between January 2020 and December 2023,…
ATLANTA — Chick-fil-A, Inc. announced today the 51 nonprofit grant recipients of the 2024 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards® program. Established in 2015, this year marks the 10th anniversary of the program, which seeks to honor and support organizations that make a positive impact in their local communities. This year, Chick-fil-A celebrated the anniversary by awarding…
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — This January, a new book entitled “What Are You Going to Do?” shares the inspiring true story of Everett Swanson and the humble beginnings of the global Christian ministry Compassion International. In the fall of 1952, Rev. Everett Swanson flew from Chicago to South Korea to minister to American troops fighting…
SANTA ANA, CA — For the first time ever, incidents of violent religious persecution are searchable through a new database that records violent attacks on Christians and people of faith around the world. Unveiled by Global Christian Relief, America’s leading watchdog of Christian persecution, the Global Christian Relief Violent Incidents Database (VID) is the first…
BELLINGHAM, WA — Logos, the most widely used Bible study and sermon preparation platform available, today released its highly anticipated new version, Logos 10. With a sleek and modern design and lightning-fast speed, Logos 10 is designed for the global Church and includes multiple new features geared to help readers engage more deeply with the…
ATLANTA — Peachtree Proofreading Services proudly announces a significant milestone in their history. They have contributed to Bibles that now exceed one billion copies distributed worldwide. “Our journey, deeply rooted in a mission to protect and advance God’s Word, celebrates a profound impact–over one billion Bibles,” says Christopher Hudson, President of Peachtree. “This milestone is…
RICHARDSON, TX — The U.S. government’s $33 trillion “monster debt” — the largest in U.S. history — is a direct result of the nation’s rejection of biblical principles, says the producer of a new video series addressing the current economic calamity. The eight-part series, Biblical Economics: Answers for Difficult Days, was released in November, and…
CHARLOTTE, NC — As we commemorate the birth of Jesus, Evangelist Will Graham has recorded his fourth annual online Christmas program for release this weekend. Featuring award-winning musical guest Natalie Grant, the special will focus on the gift of Christ, and the hope of salvation that can be found in Him today. “Joy to the…
OKLAHOMA CITY — This year, daily Bible use and installs of the YouVersion Family of Apps, which includes Bible App, Bible App Lite, and Bible App for Kids, increased at higher rates than ever before. Throughout this record-breaking year, the verse that the global YouVersion Community engaged with most was: “So do not fear, for…
LANCASTER, PA — For nearly three decades, audiences have flocked to Sight & Sound Theatres to experience MIRACLE OF CHRISTMAS live on stage. With their 2023 season completely sold out in Lancaster, the theater company is thrilled to host a special holiday streaming event for audiences worldwide on Sight & Sound TV December 1-3. Known…
BARTLESVILLE, OK — Five years ago, the controversial death of American missionary John Chau created an international conversation around modern Christian missions which continues even today with the release of a new National Geographic film about Chau’s life and death called, “The Mission.” The Voice of the Martyrs Spokesperson Todd Nettleton screened the documentary and…
ROME, ITALY — More than 10,000 people from all around Italy attended the Noi Festival in the Palazzo dello Sport—Roma to hear a message from Franklin Graham. More than 500 people responded to the evangelist’s invitation to receive Jesus Christ, during this historic outreach, the first of its kind in Rome. When I saw that…
PLANO, TX — In the new White Chair Film released by global storytelling organization I Am Second, Cuban-born immigrant and Dallas-area megachurch pastor Gilberto Corredera shares about his surprising transformation, the difficult transition of moving his family to America and how his dreams ultimately came true. Growing up during the hardships of Cuban communism, a…
SAN DIEGO — Thousands of people go missing every day, and an average of 150 species have disappeared forever. Occasionally, these disappearances make the news, and millions take notice, but most of these disappearances impact only a handful of people. However, there is a day that has been predicted for thousands of years when a…
PORTLAND, OR — With spiritual openness on the rise in the U.S., Kevin Palau and missiologist Ed Stetzer saw a strategic opportunity to galvanize the Church. Over the past few years, more than 40,000 churches in the U.S. have joined an online platform that routes spiritually curious people to volunteers in local churches—and provides resources…
UNITED STATES — In response to the spiritual war that has occurred in recent years in children’s content, a pastor from the United States has created “The Galactic Adventures of Captain Zepto,” a series of comics that aim to preserve the innocence of children and convey moral and biblical values. Pastor Han Kuhneman of Omaha,…
NASHVILLE — With the success of ROUTE 60: THE BIBLICAL HIGHWAY’S two day theatrical release, TBN and Fathom Events announce the extension of the film in theaters through September 21. This film follows ambassador, David Friedman, and secretary, Mike Pompeo, on their trek through Route 60 in Israel. “It’s wonderful to see the overwhelmingly positive…
TULSA, OK — In his newly released book, The Power of One: Reaching Every Person on Earth, Dr. Billy Wilson, President of Oral Roberts University and Global Chair of Empowered21, provides a clear path forward to a new era of evangelism. In order to fulfill the Great Commission, Dr. Wilson asks: How can eight billion…
