THAILAND — Jackie was born in a small village in Thailand as a healthy typical boy. He could walk until he was five years old. “Then he started to fall down again and again. I didn’t really think much about it since I’m the village leader, I am responsible for everyone. I just thought he… Continue reading Wheelchair Transforms the Life of Jackie From Thailand
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Gospel for Asia Calls for ‘Compassionate Prayer’ After Jade Mine Disaster
WILLS POINT, TX — One of the world’s leading mission agencies has called for “compassionate prayer” after more than 160 people were killed by a horrific mudslide at a jade mine in northern Myanmar earlier this month. Several Christians living in a nearby village work at the jade mine, but fortunately no one from the… Continue reading Gospel for Asia Calls for ‘Compassionate Prayer’ After Jade Mine Disaster
Faith-based Groups ‘Must Evolve Messaging’ to Engage ‘COVID Generation’
CHARLOTTE, NC — Faith-based organizations, such as churches and nonprofit ministries, must evolve the way they communicate to engage the “COVID generation” — or risk becoming irrelevant, a leading communications agency said today. Many of America’s Christian organizations — churches, mission agencies, schools, rescue missions and other ministries — are looking for effective ways to… Continue reading Faith-based Groups ‘Must Evolve Messaging’ to Engage ‘COVID Generation’
Samaritan’s ‘Family Health Checkup’
PEORIA, IL — An upbeat daily one-minute radio program just added its 1,000th market to its broadcast network by reliably providing practical insights on nutrition, fitness, seasonal health, safety, kids’ health, and much more. “Family Health Checkup,” the daily 60-second feature produced by Samaritan Ministries International (Samaritan, www.samaritanministries.org), a leading health care sharing ministry, surpassed… Continue reading Samaritan’s ‘Family Health Checkup’
Greg Laurie Announces ‘A Rush of Hope’
IRVINE, CA — Greg Laurie, founder and lead pastor of Harvest Churches and Harvest Crusades, has announced the release of “A Rush of Hope,” a one-of-a-kind cinematic crusade coming to streaming platforms August 2020. Created in partnership with Erwin Brothers Films, “A Rush of Hope” will include encouraging messages from Greg Laurie, outtakes from faith-based… Continue reading Greg Laurie Announces ‘A Rush of Hope’
Ministries Help Hundreds of Families With COVID-19 Food Relief
WILLS POINT, TX — Gospel for Asia (GFA World) and Body of Life ministries gave away more than 1,000 boxes packed with fresh food items to needy local families impacted by COVID-19 on Saturday. The ministries organized the food drive, held at GFA World’s headquarters in Wills Point, to help families living in Van Zandt… Continue reading Ministries Help Hundreds of Families With COVID-19 Food Relief
Gospel for Asia Supplies 37 Million with Safe Water in ‘Thirstiest’ Continent
WILLS POINT, TX — A leading mission agency today announced it has provided safe drinking water for a staggering 37.5 million people in South Asia, the world’s “thirstiest” continent. The number of people helped by Texas-based Gospel for Asia (GFA World) is roughly equivalent to the entire population of Canada. GFA World reported millions of… Continue reading Gospel for Asia Supplies 37 Million with Safe Water in ‘Thirstiest’ Continent
Don’t Drink the Water!
WILLS POINT, TX – Gospel for Asia (GFA World and affiliates like Gospel for Asia Canada) founded by KP Yohannan, issued this Special Report update on the ongoing global water crisis, highlighting tap water safety problems in the USA, and clean water challenges in Asia. In my original special report for Gospel for Asia titled… Continue reading Don’t Drink the Water!
Fellowship of Christians and Jews Gathers Emergency Aid for Israel
JERUSALEM — Against the backdrop of the severe economic crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic, Israel’s Ministry of Social Affairs and the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (The Fellowship) have set up emergency funds in 140 municipalities across the country. The funds will help local welfare departments provide immediate assistance to families and elderly… Continue reading Fellowship of Christians and Jews Gathers Emergency Aid for Israel
God’s Word for God’s World per The Langham Partnership
CAVE CREEK, AZ – The vision of the Langham Partnership is to see churches in the Majority World equipped for mission and growing to maturity in Christ through the ministry of pastors and leaders who believe, teach, and live by the Word of God. The ministry concept and partnership was created under the leadership of… Continue reading God’s Word for God’s World per The Langham Partnership
Christian Vision Sees Explosive Growth in Digital Evangelism
MCKINNEY, TX — Christian Vision (CV), a charity that has focused on online digital evangelism for the past ten years, has seen explosive growth in the take up of their digital media. They are supporting churches with FREE digital content for use in their digital mission. In this time of global fear and uncertainty, churches… Continue reading Christian Vision Sees Explosive Growth in Digital Evangelism
COVID-19 Adds to Woes of Malaria-prone Regions
Gospel for Asia (GFA World) recently published a new report that cites the life-saving impact of malaria-fighting efforts across Asia. WILLS POINT, TX — The hunt for a cure for COVID-19 draws attention to another “forgotten” health crisis that continues to claim more than 400,000 lives around the world every year — mosquito-borne malaria. As… Continue reading COVID-19 Adds to Woes of Malaria-prone Regions
Gospel for Asia Extends Lifeline of God’s Love, Eyes Next 40 Years
WILLS POINT, TX — Marking more than four decades of life-changing ministry on July 3, leading mission agency Gospel for Asia (GFA World, and affiliates like Gospel for Asia Canada) today spotlighted recent achievements — and anticipates the next 40 years will extend its lifeline of God’s love across Asia and beyond. In the shadow… Continue reading Gospel for Asia Extends Lifeline of God’s Love, Eyes Next 40 Years
Pastor Bill Johnson’s New Book, ‘Hope in Any Crisis,’ Available Now
ORLANDO, FL — Senior Pastor of Northern California’s Bethel Church and Best-Selling Author, Bill Johnson, is releasing his inspiring new book, Hope in Any Crisis, about finding peace and comfort when gripped by fear in uncertain times, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic. “It would be wonderful if, in writing Hope in Any Crisis, I… Continue reading Pastor Bill Johnson’s New Book, ‘Hope in Any Crisis,’ Available Now
Gospel for Asia’s New ‘Don’t Mask Your Eyes’ Campaign Lifts Veil on ‘Injustice’ of Starving Migrants
WILLS POINT, TX — With starvation fueled by the COVID-19 crisis threatening thousands across South Asia, a leading mission agency has launched a new global movement — Don’t Mask Your Eyes — to draw attention to starving migrants and their families. “The face mask has become a symbol of our deeply troubled times,” said K.P.… Continue reading Gospel for Asia’s New ‘Don’t Mask Your Eyes’ Campaign Lifts Veil on ‘Injustice’ of Starving Migrants
Help and High Hopes for Kenya
HUDSONVILLE, MI – Kenya Hope was established when a group of like-minded Christians shared concern for reaching the widespread tribes in Kenya. They made a commitment to research the complex, interwoven problems common in developing nations and to provide immediate aid, holistic rehabilitation, and long-term recovery. The Kenya Hope team used a four-fold approach for… Continue reading Help and High Hopes for Kenya
MENA: An Explosion of Spiritual Hunger
MENA – Have you seen the news from Iran lately? If you have, you probably know about the economic sanctions, the assassination of one of its military leaders, the military training incident where an Iranian ship launched a missile that hit one of its own ships, taking 20 lives. Earthquakes have rocked the country several… Continue reading MENA: An Explosion of Spiritual Hunger
KP Yohannan Talks COVID-19 with Kerby Anderson
DALLAS, TX – The Point of View radio talk show has been recognized as “America’s most popular call-in show” by Christianity Today magazine. The program, broadcasted nationally and hosted by Kerby Anderson, Penna Dexter and Kelly Shackelford, “provides biblical clarity, truth and content to restore a Christian worldview” to our culture. Gospel for Asia (GFA)… Continue reading KP Yohannan Talks COVID-19 with Kerby Anderson
Watered Gardens Help Poor in Southwest Missouri
JOPLIN, MO – Watered Gardens is a local, faith-based organization ministering to poverty-stricken people in Southwest Missouri. Many are homeless. Almost all feel hopeless. In fact, conversations with people living in extreme poverty, regardless of where in this world they live, reveal that neither homelessness nor nakedness nor hunger are the heaviest burdens they bear.… Continue reading Watered Gardens Help Poor in Southwest Missouri
Billy Graham Chaplains Share Hope and Healing in Time of Crisis
MINNEAPOLIS — The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (RRT) is offering the love of Christ after days of protests following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. Demonstrations erupted nationwide, including Charlotte, North Carolina, where the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is headquartered. Rapid Response Team Assistant Director Josh Holland explains how we are all called to be ministers of hope and reconciliation.
Locusts Invade COVID-Ridden South Asia
DELHI, INDIA – Just when South Asia countries of Pakistan and India are contending with the complications of the COVID-19 virus, massive swarms of locusts have invaded. Over the span of the past three weeks, India has risen from the 15th most COVID cases to the 4th. Pakistan now occupies the 15th position. The locust… Continue reading Locusts Invade COVID-Ridden South Asia
New Book: Whatever Happened to Evangelism?
ADAIRSVILLE, GA — CrossLink Publishing is pleased to announce the release in paperback and various eBook formats of Whatever Happened to Evangelism? by Danny Pelfrey. Phoenix attorney Joseph La Rue says: “Whatever Happened to Evangelism? is a timely, thought-provoking study of what evangelism is, why it matters, who should do it, and how to accomplish… Continue reading New Book: Whatever Happened to Evangelism?
Far East Broadcasting Celebrates 75 Years
LA MIRADA, CA – Two students attending Southern California Bible College were given the vision to establish the Far East Broadcasting Company, which they incorporated in 1945. Their initial broadcasting location was in Shanghai in the midst of the Chinese people whom the Lord had laid upon their hearts. The effort was short-lived, however, when… Continue reading Far East Broadcasting Celebrates 75 Years
Evangelist Will Graham to Hold Internationally-Coordinated Online Gospel Outreach on June 2
CHARLOTTE, NC — Evangelist Will Graham will proclaim a message of hope online on Tuesday night, June 2, at 9 p.m. ET. Broadcasting live from the Billy Graham Training Center at The Cove in Asheville, Graham will be joined by award-winning musical guest Crowder. “As the world is captivated by fear, people everywhere need to… Continue reading Evangelist Will Graham to Hold Internationally-Coordinated Online Gospel Outreach on June 2
In a World of Plenty Why Is There a Scandal of Starvation?
WILLS POINT, TX – Gospel for Asia (GFA World and affiliates like Gospel for Asia Canada) founded by KP Yohannan, issued a Special Report on the ugly truths of world hunger: “Scandal of Starvation” — world hunger is a long-term social and global crisis, directly or indirectly causing around 9 million deaths each year –… Continue reading In a World of Plenty Why Is There a Scandal of Starvation?
WCC Executive Committee to Focus on COVID-19
GENEVA — The World Council of Churches (WCC) Executive Committee will meet virtually on 1-3 June, offering solidarity to a world in which many find themselves in critical situations amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Executive Committee plans to share information, make decisions by consensus, and assess the impact of COVID-19 on the life of the… Continue reading WCC Executive Committee to Focus on COVID-19
Nationwide Reading Program Starts Sunday to Keep Parents and Kids Connected to God All Summer Long
BEDFORD, TX — An afterschool ministry that empowers local churches to wade outside of their four walls to teach Bible principles to public elementary students in their schools is launching a refreshing summer reading program this week. The too-cool tool is designed to help parents continue routine summer education in this anything but a normal… Continue reading Nationwide Reading Program Starts Sunday to Keep Parents and Kids Connected to God All Summer Long
‘Scandal of Starvation’ Means 9 Million to Die in Coronavirus-Worsened Crisis Says Gospel for Asia
WILLS POINT, TX — It’s estimated that nine million people will die in a coronavirus-worsened ‘scandal of starvation’ this year, according to a new report today marking World Hunger Day — an annual awareness event — on May 28.Yet astonishingly, families, restaurants and hospitals around the world will throw away $1 trillion worth of food… Continue reading ‘Scandal of Starvation’ Means 9 Million to Die in Coronavirus-Worsened Crisis Says Gospel for Asia
10 Million Meals Delivered in Five Weeks
SPRINGFIELD, MO – According to its website, Convoy of Hope is a faith-based, nonprofit organization with a driving passion to feed the world through children’s feeding initiatives, community outreaches, and disaster response. The Donaldson siblings experienced extraordinary compassion from Christian families following their father’s death in an automobile accident. Having been the recipients of such… Continue reading 10 Million Meals Delivered in Five Weeks
Ravi Zacharias’ Death Mourned by Prominent Christian Leaders | Charisma News
ATLANTA – Ravi Zacharias was the leading Christian apologist of our time. Prominent pastors and Christian leaders across the world mourn the death of Ravi Zacharias. Zacharias died in his home in Atlanta Tuesday morning, May 19, after battling a rare form of sarcoma cancer. He was 74 years old. Many took to social media… Continue reading Ravi Zacharias’ Death Mourned by Prominent Christian Leaders | Charisma News
Super Cyclone Amphan and Coronavirus: Mega Disasters ‘Roll Into One’ Says Gospel for Asia
WILLS POINT, TX — One of America’s biggest mission agencies, Gospel for Asia (GFA World and affiliates like Gospel for Asia Canada) founded by Dr. K.P. Yohannan, was gearing up today to respond to a ‘super cyclone’ in South Asia — a region also battling a coronavirus surge that’s created a health and hunger crisis.… Continue reading Super Cyclone Amphan and Coronavirus: Mega Disasters ‘Roll Into One’ Says Gospel for Asia
Over $153k Raised for Churches Impacted by COVID-19 During Benefit Event
Simulcast COVID-19 event drew 258,000 viewers Over $150,000 was raised to help churches struggling financially during the COVID-19 pandemic during a charity event simulcast Friday, The event was co-sponsored by Right Now Media that featured Christian leaders, celebrities, and athletes. The Churches Helping Churches Challenge announced Monday that its May 15 benefit simulcast drew over… Continue reading Over $153k Raised for Churches Impacted by COVID-19 During Benefit Event
After COVID-19 Delay, 100 Olim Have Arrived in Israel
JERUSALEM – With the assistance of the Jewish Agency and the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (The Fellowship), 53 new olim (immigrants) from Ukraine landed in Israel on Monday evening. Two days earlier, 44 olim from Uzbekistan and Georgia also arrived in Israel. Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the Jewish Agency and The Fellowship in… Continue reading After COVID-19 Delay, 100 Olim Have Arrived in Israel
If the Twelve Disciples had iPhones
Global Media Outreach Crosses 2 Billion Virtual Gospel Presentations GlobalMediaOutreach.com PLANO, TX — As the world is working together to flatten the curve, there is one number on the rise–and this is very good news. Since 2004, founder Walt Wilson’s vision for Global Media Outreach was to reach at least one billion with the message… Continue reading If the Twelve Disciples had iPhones
Ravi Zacharias Memoriam: 1946 – 2020, Now Alive in Heaven
ATLANTA, GA – He was arguably the most eminent Christian apologist of the 20th and the 21st centuries, and perhaps of all time. Ravi Zacharias left his mortal frame this morning and entered into Heaven. His work on earth is done, and he has heard the words, “Well done, good and faithful servant,” spoken by… Continue reading Ravi Zacharias Memoriam: 1946 – 2020, Now Alive in Heaven
VeggieTales® Creator Wins Christian Book Award for ‘Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids’
NASHVILLE — FaithWords, a division of Hachette Book Group, and Minno Kids are pleased to announce its Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids* has won the 2020 Christian Book Award in the Children’s category. Written by VeggieTales® Creator Phil Vischer, the Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids was originally released in September 2019 and quickly… Continue reading VeggieTales® Creator Wins Christian Book Award for ‘Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids’
‘Never Give Up’ by K.P. Yohannan
New Book Encourages Coronavirus-Slammed Americans With U.S. COVID-19 death toll over 80,000, 1.3 million sick, 33 million jobless, GFA World (Gospel for Asia) founder urges Americans ‘keep pressing on’ WILLS POINT, TX — Gospel for Asia (GFA World and affiliates like Gospel for Asia Canada) founded by Dr. K.P. Yohannan. Americans slammed by coronavirus deaths,… Continue reading ‘Never Give Up’ by K.P. Yohannan
Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem – The Jerusalem Prayer Team
JERUSALEM – Psalm 122:6 is a prayer request with a promise. “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.” (KJV) This prayer exemplifies the heart of the work of the Jerusalem Prayer Team. Founder, Dr. Mike Evans, has an incomparable love and devotion for the land of Israel and the Jewish… Continue reading Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem – The Jerusalem Prayer Team
Coronavirus Just One More Life-Threatening Problem for East Africans
COVENTRY, UK – The Barnabas Fund has sent out a plea for additional funding to help the East Africans hanging on to their lives by a thread while contending with multiple life-threatening disasters. The emerging novel Coronavirus is just one more danger for thousands of African people struggling for survival. Life in Africa is far… Continue reading Coronavirus Just One More Life-Threatening Problem for East Africans
Seniors can be ‘Ambassadors of Hope,’ not ‘Victims,’ as Coronavirus Anxiety Deepens
COLORADO SPRINGS — The founder of a movement to inject purpose into the lives of America’s retirees today challenged seniors to take the lead in the battle against coronavirus-induced anxiety and panic. A new survey by the American Psychiatric Association revealed almost half of Americans are anxious about catching the coronavirus and more than a… Continue reading Seniors can be ‘Ambassadors of Hope,’ not ‘Victims,’ as Coronavirus Anxiety Deepens
#YFCBetheStory: Youth For Christ Life Change Still Happens Every Day
CLEVELAND — For many ministries serving youth, the way they gather and engage has changed drastically. While these circumstances are temporary, organizations like Youth For Christ USA (YFC) are being creative in how they connect and serve. Through a new way to share stories called #YFCBetheStory, YFC is spreading the word about how YFC chapters… Continue reading #YFCBetheStory: Youth For Christ Life Change Still Happens Every Day
COVID-19: New Poll Reveals Almost Two Thirds of Churches See Drop in Giving
WASHINGTON — A new “State of the Plate” poll involving more than 1,000 churches across all 50 states shows that more than six out of 10 churches have seen a decline in offerings since the coronavirus outbreak began. The news comes as the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE) — a national organization serving 40 denominations… Continue reading COVID-19: New Poll Reveals Almost Two Thirds of Churches See Drop in Giving
Mosquito-Driven Scourge Touches All Nations: Malaria Claims 400,000 Lives Per Year
WILLS POINT, TX – Gospel for Asia (GFA World and affiliates like Gospel for Asia Canada) founded by KP Yohannan, issued a Special Report on how the alarming increase of mosquito-blamed cases in U.S. in may awaken Westerners to the “deadly scourge” of malaria that still claims thousands of lives worldwide. Because the deaths came… Continue reading Mosquito-Driven Scourge Touches All Nations: Malaria Claims 400,000 Lives Per Year
Amid Starvation Fears ‘World’s Biggest Lockdown’ Enters Critical Phase Says Gospel for Asia
GFA World’s humanitarian efforts continue as ‘commendable’ Indian prime minister extends COVID-19 stay-at-home orders; 1.3 billion people ‘in hands of God’ WILLS POINT, TX — The world’s biggest coronavirus lockdown has been extended — leaving more than a billion people in India on the edge of survival amid fears of mass starvation, mission agency Gospel… Continue reading Amid Starvation Fears ‘World’s Biggest Lockdown’ Enters Critical Phase Says Gospel for Asia
LA Dream Center Has Served 300,000 Meals to Needy Families During COVID-19 Shutdown
LOS ANGELES — Since the Los Angeles Unified School District closed on March 13, the LA Dream Center immediately stepped in to provide meals for families who rely on free school meals every day. They have opened their doors 7 days a week from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm to provide food and other essential… Continue reading LA Dream Center Has Served 300,000 Meals to Needy Families During COVID-19 Shutdown
Christian Organizations, Churches, Rush to Join COVID-19 Crisis Communications Support Group
Amid coronavirus outbreak, InChrist Communications sets up free ‘Crisis CONNECT Network,’ weekly webinars CHARLOTTE — Christian organizations, churches, and other faith-based nonprofits impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic are rushing to join a “crisis communications support group” set up to help them navigate the coronavirus storm. The online “Crisis CONNECT Network,” created by national integrated communications… Continue reading Christian Organizations, Churches, Rush to Join COVID-19 Crisis Communications Support Group
Persecuted Christians at Higher Risk as Coronavirus Halts Daily Life Worldwide
“Our ability to act quickly is critical.” — Open Doors USASANTA ANA, CA — Living conditions for Christians and other religious minorities worldwide are rapidly worsening due to the Coronavirus outbreak, says Open Doors USA, an organization working with persecuted Christians in more than 60 countries. “Their situation is going from bad to worse,” said… Continue reading Persecuted Christians at Higher Risk as Coronavirus Halts Daily Life Worldwide
Got the Quarantine Blues? New Website Resolves that Like Isaac Newton Did in Prior Pandemic
BIRMINGHAM, AL — The following is submitted by Fred Markert, he is director of YWAM Ascend (ascednmissions.com) and serves at Highlands College (highlandscollege.com): In his 1993 book, “Don’t Waste Your Sorrows,” author Paul Billheimer makes the point that it’s not the mere presence of anxiety, fear, pain, or suffering, but how a person reacts to… Continue reading Got the Quarantine Blues? New Website Resolves that Like Isaac Newton Did in Prior Pandemic
Back to the Bible Offers Free Resources for Churches to Stay Connected During Pandemic
NASHVILLE — To help churches stay connected and minister to their members during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, Back to the Bible is offering a free digital service. The BttB.App (https://www.bttb.app/) platform offers churches the ability to integrate their existing websites with various functions such as coordination of online groups and classes, social engagement between… Continue reading Back to the Bible Offers Free Resources for Churches to Stay Connected During Pandemic
Gospel for Asia Mobile ‘Free Store’ Aids Starving Families in Asia Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
Stay-at-home Americans challenged to support coronavirus relief efforts WILLS POINT, TX — Faith-based humanitarian group Gospel for Asia (GFA World, and its affiliates like Gospel for Asia Canada) founded by KP Yohannan is helping to sustain desperate families pushed to the brink of starvation as South Asia battles the deadly coronavirus. More than 5,000 cases… Continue reading Gospel for Asia Mobile ‘Free Store’ Aids Starving Families in Asia Amid COVID-19 Pandemic