WASHINGTON — The National Prayer Breakfast is an annual event attended by more than 3,000 individuals from more than 120 nations. One would think it is the perfect platform to create awareness of the plight of Copts in Egypt and to solicit international assistance to improve it. That said, every individual Copt that Coptic Solidarity… Continue reading Copts Fear Retaliation for Speaking Publicly About Persecution
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Why You Need to Pray, Speak Out Against Anti-Semitism Today
Yael Eckstein, president of the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews, discusses reasons why we need to pray and speak out against anti-semitism today. On International Holocaust Remembrance Day, which is observed annually on Jan. 27, we proclaim “Never again!” Yet the increase in anti-Semitism in the U.S. and around the world has many people… Continue reading Why You Need to Pray, Speak Out Against Anti-Semitism Today
China Bans Christian Funerals
WUHAN – Americans have become aware of Wuhan, China because it appears to be the epicenter of the deadly coronavirus. Wuhan is also making headlines as one of the regions where the police have already begun implementing the Administrative Measures for Religious Groups slated to become law throughout the country effective February 1, 2020. “The… Continue reading China Bans Christian Funerals
WEC – No Sacrifice Can Be Too Great
FORT WASHINGTON, PA – The staff and missionaries at World Evangelization for Christ (WEC International) live according to this well-known statement of its founder, and missionary to the world, C.T. Studd. “If Jesus Christ be God and died for me, then no sacrifice can be too great for me to make for him.” In fact,… Continue reading WEC – No Sacrifice Can Be Too Great
Bringing Hope in the Wake of Australian Bushfires
BATEMANS BAY – Record-breaking high temperatures, strong winds, and years of drought have stirred the intense Australian bushfires, killing at least 30 people across the country, destroying more than 2,200 homes, and scorching more than 20 million acres of land. The fires began in September and have spread across 131 regions of Australia. Over the… Continue reading Bringing Hope in the Wake of Australian Bushfires
Too Many to Count: The Global Persecution of Christians | Frontpage Magazine
Recently we observed one of the International Day[s] of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (known by the acronym IDOP). Initiated over 20 years ago by the World Evangelical Alliance, 100,000 congregations around the world and millions of Christians participate on this day. “Let us unite in prayer for our persecuted brothers and sisters,” IDOP said… Continue reading Too Many to Count: The Global Persecution of Christians | Frontpage Magazine
Trump Makes Pro-life History
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is demonstrating his commitment to pro-life values as the first president in history to speak in person at the March for Life Rally on Friday, January 24 in Washington, D.C. Last year, Vice President Mike Pence made a surprise appearance and the president also gave a message of support for… Continue reading Trump Makes Pro-life History
Trumps Move for Peace Amid Protests in Iran Opens Doors for More Churches to be Planted
WASHINGTON — This week a group of Christian leaders working in the Middle East have gathered together to express their thanks and offered their prayers following the announcement by President Trump last week which has led to the de-escalation of the conflict with Iran for one simple reason: No war means more Churches can continue… Continue reading Trumps Move for Peace Amid Protests in Iran Opens Doors for More Churches to be Planted
The Hidden Persecution of Christian Refugees
BEIRUT, LEBANON – Missions Box News has published myriads of articles over the past several years informing our readers of the global refugee crisis. The families displaced by the Syrian conflict have been a major focal point of the crisis for global media outlets.Recently, reports have begun to surface, not only about the common plight… Continue reading The Hidden Persecution of Christian Refugees
Church Leader Ministers While Helping To Tackle Australia’s Wildfires
With huge blazes tearing through bush, woodland and national parks across Australia one church minister is braving these dangerous conditions to serve his local community as a volunteer firefighter. This crisis has brought churches across the community together in prayer for an end to these fires and Reverend Jodie McNeill says it’s also provided many… Continue reading Church Leader Ministers While Helping To Tackle Australia’s Wildfires
GEM – Greater Europe Mission
MONUMENT, CO – With so many faith-based organizations focusing on the 10/40 Window across sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, we rarely hear about the relatively few that are committed to spreading the Gospel throughout Europe. Europe is at the heart of GEM, Greater Europe Mission. They might even be tempted to borrow the… Continue reading GEM – Greater Europe Mission
1,000,000 Christians Fast for the Roaring Twenties
KANSAS CITY, MO – Think Eternity, the ministry of evangelist Matt Brown, is inviting and encouraging 1,000,000 believers to begin this new decade with fasting and prayer for the days ahead. The movement is called the Roaring Twenties Fast. The fast is aimed primarily at young people so they will approach the 2020s with prayerful… Continue reading 1,000,000 Christians Fast for the Roaring Twenties
Passion 2020: 65,000 to Ring in New Year at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
ATLANTA – More than 65,000 people from across the globe will fill Mercedes-Benz Stadium to ring in the New Year and new decade with a multi-day gathering of worship and teaching. Passion 2020–a gathering of 18- to 25-year-olds and their church and campus leaders–is the largest gathering of its kind for the age group in… Continue reading Passion 2020: 65,000 to Ring in New Year at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
During Hanukkah, I Pray for People of All Faiths Who Are Oppressed – Yael Eckstein Opinion | Fox News
Yael Eckstein, president of the International Fellowship of Christian and Jews, shares her thoughts on Hanukkah and her hope and prayer for divine intervention, for the power of light to overcome the darkness of religious oppression wherever it exists. Hanukkah, which began Sunday night this year, commemorates a great Jewish victory over oppression by the… Continue reading During Hanukkah, I Pray for People of All Faiths Who Are Oppressed – Yael Eckstein Opinion | Fox News
Bringing Good News and Gifts of Joy to Cambodian Children
Samaritan’s Purse teams have been delivering more than one million gifts filled shoe boxes to children in need in Cambodia, while sharing the true meaning of Christmas. Franklin Graham, CEO and President of Samaritan’s Purse recently joined a team in the country’s capital Phnom Penh to share the good news and these gifts of joy.… Continue reading Bringing Good News and Gifts of Joy to Cambodian Children
Alex’s Rwandan Journey of Forgiveness and Reconciliation
RWANDA – In 1994 during the Rwandan genocide Alex Nsengimana fled for his life and despite surviving, many of his family members were killed. But thanks to the unconditional love he received as an orphan from a number of Christian ministries Alex was able to forgive the man who killed his uncle. Today Alex’s passion… Continue reading Alex’s Rwandan Journey of Forgiveness and Reconciliation
ChosenIMA Ships Refurbished Medical Equipment to Christian Healthcare Worldwide
ERIE, PA – How did the Lord lead one man in Erie, Pennsylvania, to establish a Christian faith-based organization as unique as ChosenIMA that ships medical equipment to Christian healthcare facilities in 100 nations? First, He chose a man to stand in a gap that others may never have noticed. Then, He sent him on… Continue reading ChosenIMA Ships Refurbished Medical Equipment to Christian Healthcare Worldwide
Gospel for Asia Declares Poverty to Be Public Enemy #1
WILLS POINT, TX – Gospel for Asia (GFA) issues an extensive Special Report on extreme poverty worldwide, how alleviation and eliminating it is possible, but it is not inevitable. If the modern world is truly a “global village,” that means everyone on earth is our neighbor—and Jesus was very clear about how we are to… Continue reading Gospel for Asia Declares Poverty to Be Public Enemy #1
‘His Heart Burned With Compassion for People’s Souls:’ Tributes to the Great Gospel Crusader Reinhard Bonnke
The death of evangelist and missionary Reinhard Bonnke has created an outpouring of touching tributes from around the world. The founder of Christ for all Nations (CfaN) passed away on Dec. 7 at the age of 79. Tributes from evangelical leaders, pastors and faithful followers began to flood social media. Evangelist Franklin Graham said, “Reinhard… Continue reading ‘His Heart Burned With Compassion for People’s Souls:’ Tributes to the Great Gospel Crusader Reinhard Bonnke
Remembering Reinhard Bonnke – 1940-2019
ORLANDO, FL – Reinhard Bonnke, the founder of Christ for All Nations, entered into the Lord’s presence on Saturday, December 7, 2019. Known as “Africa’s Billy Graham,” he was 79 when he passed into heaven’s portals. The German-born, Pentecostal evangelist was active in ministry from 1967 until he retired due to health problems in 2017.… Continue reading Remembering Reinhard Bonnke – 1940-2019
Churches Bring Aid and Compassion to Northern England Flood Victims
DONCASTER – Following major floods in Northern England churches are working alongside local authorities to help those in some of the worst affected areas. GNA reporter Peter Wooding went to see how teams from Legacy Church in Doncaster have been responding to this crisis with the compassion of Christ. As extreme floods have wreaked havoc… Continue reading Churches Bring Aid and Compassion to Northern England Flood Victims
Ravi Zacharias Passes the Baton at RZIM
ALPHARETTA, GA – From his humble beginnings as an itinerant evangelist, Ravi Zacharias has become recognized as one of the greatest Christian apologists of our time. Perhaps, even of all time. His expertise in and application and defense of Biblical truth has often been tested in debates and post-lecture Q and A’s. I do not… Continue reading Ravi Zacharias Passes the Baton at RZIM
NCCK to Celebrate 2020 as ‘Jubilee Year’ for Peace on the Korean Peninsula
SEOUL— The National Council of Churches in Korea (NCCK) held its 68th General Assembly at Jeongdong First Methodist Church in Seoul on 18 November. The assembly decided to proclaim 2020 as a “jubilee year” marking 70 years since the Korean War, and the NCCK also vowed to continue its efforts for a permanent and solid… Continue reading NCCK to Celebrate 2020 as ‘Jubilee Year’ for Peace on the Korean Peninsula
Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart: Celebrating American Thanksgiving
AMERICA — This November 28th, families will gather together across the entire United States to celebrate Thanksgiving. After consuming a feast of turkey and dressing and an array of dishes fit for a king, fathers and sons will cheer on their favorite NFL teams while grandfathers, intending to watch, fall asleep in an overstuffed recliner.… Continue reading Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart: Celebrating American Thanksgiving
Japan Needs Jesus
TOKYO – Japan rose like a phoenix out of the ashes of World War 2 to become the world’s third-largest economy and a leading producer of in-demand passenger vehicles. The country has taken a back seat over the last several decades as other developing nations have become giants of industry and technology. Yet millions of… Continue reading Japan Needs Jesus
North Koreans in Russia & China Headed Home
MOSCOW – This is not an article about a missionary agency, a missionary project, or a faith-based organization. It is about people of whom we are mostly unaware. People who need the Lord. People who need our prayers. The purpose of this article is to raise our collective awareness and encourage us to pray.Something significant… Continue reading North Koreans in Russia & China Headed Home
Attacks on Churches May Be War Crimes
WASHINGTON, DC – A recent meeting of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom declared that “Places of worship and other religious sites should be sanctuaries where worshipers feel safe to practice their faith.” Based on statements made at meetings of, or contained within documentation published by, the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights,… Continue reading Attacks on Churches May Be War Crimes
TeachBeyond Offers Transformational Education
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA – TeachBeyond is all about transformation. In the early years following World War 2, Youth for Christ invited the Janz Brother Quartet to travel from their homes in Manitoba to participate in crusades in Germany. Those crusades envisioned sharing the hope found in Jesus Christ to transform a languishing, war-weary nation. In 1954,… Continue reading TeachBeyond Offers Transformational Education
‘Convert or Be Killed!’ Expectant Mother Pays Ultimate Price in Jihadist Massacre | CBN
NIGERIA – The Jihadist massacre lasted for five hours. Esther listened from the makeshift outhouse as she hid behind the door. “Convert or be killed!” shouted Boko Haram militants. Their commands were followed by screams, the popping of machine guns, and the smell of burning flesh and hair as they made their way through the… Continue reading ‘Convert or Be Killed!’ Expectant Mother Pays Ultimate Price in Jihadist Massacre | CBN
Social Justice Advocates Travel to Hong Kong November 13-19 to Support the Democracy and Freedom Protests
WASHINGTON — Rev. Patrick Mahoney, the Director of the Christian Defense Coalition based in Washington DC, is leading the efforts to support the democracy and freedom protests happening in Hong Kong and will be speaking at local rallies, leading prayer gatherings and meeting with local pro-democracy and Christian leaders. Rev. Mahoney is the first American… Continue reading Social Justice Advocates Travel to Hong Kong November 13-19 to Support the Democracy and Freedom Protests
Transforming Lives in UK Prisons
LANCASTER – Across the UK around 92,400 men, women and teenagers are currently serving prison sentences. With many of them finding themselves at the lowest point in their lives, they need a new hope to help them turn their lives around. Day in, day out for the last 15 years, Message in Prisons teams have… Continue reading Transforming Lives in UK Prisons
Baptist Mid-Missions Celebrates 100 Years
CLEVELAND – Baptist Mid-Missions (BMM) began celebrating 100 years of faithful service at a gathering at the agency’s Ministry Training Center on October 15. Staff, missionaries, pastors, and friends of the ministry mark the organization’s annual birthdays on the World Day of Prayer. The 2019 World Day of Prayer marked the 99th birthday of BMM.… Continue reading Baptist Mid-Missions Celebrates 100 Years
Is This the Great Iranian Awakening?
TEHRAN – By nearly all accounts, more people in Iran are forsaking Islam and becoming followers of Jesus Christ than in any other country in the world. FAI Studios, producers of the movie “Sheep Among Wolves,” commented that “Muslim-background Iranians are leading a quiet but mass exodus out of Islam and bowing their knees to… Continue reading Is This the Great Iranian Awakening?
Evangelist Andrew Palau Joins 405 Churches in East Texas CityFest- More Than 37,000 People Turn Out
TYLER, TX — After years of preparation and prayer, thousands of followers of Jesus and hundreds of churches throughout East Texas came together for CityFest East Texas with Andrew Palau, culminating in a free, 2-day, evangelistic festival at The Square in downtown Tyler on October 5 and 6. Hosted by 405 churches, businesses, and nonprofits,… Continue reading Evangelist Andrew Palau Joins 405 Churches in East Texas CityFest- More Than 37,000 People Turn Out
The Sad State of 12 Million Stateless People
NEW YORK – The UNHCR estimates that there are about 12 million stateless people in the world today. The number is somewhat of a wild guess. Although some are in refugee camps or detention centers, there is no method currently available or in use to determine who else is stateless or where they are. Stateless… Continue reading The Sad State of 12 Million Stateless People
Surprising Report Reveals Atheism Is Declining Globally – How Should Christians Respond? – Hayden Royster Opinion | Charisma
Hayden Royster of LightWorkers outlines the realities Christians face today with the decline of atheism and the overall increase of spiritual interest among millenials. A few months ago, the good folks at the Center for the Study of Global Christianity released the 2019 edition of their “Status of Global Christianity” report. There’s a lot of… Continue reading Surprising Report Reveals Atheism Is Declining Globally – How Should Christians Respond? – Hayden Royster Opinion | Charisma
Hong Kong Christians Set Example During Protests
HONG KONG – Speculation about the future of Hong Kong abounded in 1997 when Great Britain handed over its governing authority to mainland China. Anxiety-ridden headlines predicted China would move swiftly to integrate the city under the rule of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). When a one-country, two-systems approach was proposed, the world breathed a… Continue reading Hong Kong Christians Set Example During Protests
A Christian Missions Report Card: You Decide
WILLS POINT, TX – Progress cannot be measured without data and evaluation. Imagine how surprised some students are when they enter the working world where they think they won’t have to worry about bringing home a report card. They soon find that report cards are not something they have left in their past. Instead, report… Continue reading A Christian Missions Report Card: You Decide
CityFest East Texas Reports Many Gospel Responses in Pre-Event Prisons Outreach
TYLER, TX – CityFest East Texas is a large, multicultural music festival scheduled for October 5-6, 2019, with Andrew Palau as the featured speaker. The festival will include performances by top Christian recording artists Blanca, Marisol Park, Ryan Stevenson, The Newsboys, Pat Barrett, and Lecrae. Additionally, award-winning country artist Josh Turner will perform during the… Continue reading CityFest East Texas Reports Many Gospel Responses in Pre-Event Prisons Outreach
The Los Angeles Dream Center Celebrates 25 Years of Changing Lives
LOS ANGELES — This month, the Los Angeles Dream Center is celebrating a significant milestone. Founder Matthew Barnett, his wife Caroline and their entire team of staff and volunteers are commemorating 25 years of service to the people of Los Angeles. The 25th anniversary celebration beginning on Thursday, September 26 will include many events, but… Continue reading The Los Angeles Dream Center Celebrates 25 Years of Changing Lives
Global Water Crisis Spreads to Australia
CANBERRA – The global water crisis continues to spread almost indiscriminately from continent to continent and nation to nation. Australia heads into the Southern Hemisphere summer with populated portions already reeling from a “serious” to “severe” water crisis as a result of 32 months of drought. WaterNSW (New South Wales) has experienced extreme low inflows… Continue reading Global Water Crisis Spreads to Australia
Former Wrestler Ghita Ignat Supports Those Freed from Penitentiaries
Former wrestler Ghita Ignat supports those freed from penitentiaries. “Many of us have never worked. I, for example, for 40 years had never done physical work,” says Eusebio Laurian Stefanescu. After spending 12 years in prison a door opened for him at Urspack packaging factory in the locality of Bosanci, Suceava, and his life was… Continue reading Former Wrestler Ghita Ignat Supports Those Freed from Penitentiaries
World Help Sending Generators Donated by Champion Power Equipment to Hurricane Victims in the Bahamas
FOREST, VA — World Help, an international Christian humanitarian organization, is sending 28 generators donated by Champion Power Equipment to the hurricane-stricken Bahamas. Tens of thousands of Hurricane Dorian survivors are currently without power, according to the United Nations. To help meet this immediate need, Dennis Trine, CEO and owner of Champion Power Equipment, has… Continue reading World Help Sending Generators Donated by Champion Power Equipment to Hurricane Victims in the Bahamas
Bicycle Campaign by Gospel for Asia Spurs Compassion on Wheels
Faith-based Agency Helps Bring Christ’s Love into Far-flung Villages, www.gfa.org/press/bicycles WILLS POINT, TX — Aiming to bring “compassion on wheels” into more remote villages in Asia, faith-based agency Gospel for Asia (GFA) today announced the launch of a new bicycle campaign. In August and September – a period when many Americans enjoy taking their bikes… Continue reading Bicycle Campaign by Gospel for Asia Spurs Compassion on Wheels
Teen Challenge Center near Bucharest – Romania Offer Help for People With Addictions
Teen Challenge is an organization that operates a support program for people with an addiction to drugs. The first center for boys in Romania was inaugurated in 2007 near Bucharest, in Gradistea. According to statistics it is estimated that there are over 100,000 drug users in Bucharest. “I saw a program which I really liked… Continue reading Teen Challenge Center near Bucharest – Romania Offer Help for People With Addictions
Wendy Palau to Join Long-Time Ministry Partner to Share Message of Hope with Hundreds at IDP Camp in Nigeria
PORTLAND, OR — At the invitation of faith leaders in Nigeria, as well as long-time ministry partner Firm Foundations in Christ Ministries (FFICM), Wendy Palau – wife of international evangelist Andrew Palau and daughter-in-law to Luis Palau – will share hope and encouragement with hundreds of displaced people in an IDP camp just outside Jos,… Continue reading Wendy Palau to Join Long-Time Ministry Partner to Share Message of Hope with Hundreds at IDP Camp in Nigeria
Young Peoples Movement Strengthens Influence
SEOUL, KOREA — After three intense days with deep discussions and productive sessions, the bi-annual meeting of the World Council of Churches (WCC) ECHOS Commission came to an end recently. Fourteen young committee members and staff from 20 different countries all over the world had gathered in Seoul, Korea to further strengthen the WCC young… Continue reading Young Peoples Movement Strengthens Influence
SoCal Harvest Celebrates 8,677 Professions of Faith: ‘Welcome to the Family of God’
ANAHEIM, CA – SoCal Harvest is celebrating its 30th anniversary of holding crusades in Southern California the same way it did after its first crusade in 1990: with thousands of changed lives. The three-night outreach event drew 100,000 people to Angel Stadium, where they enjoyed performances by Grammy Award and Dove Award-winning artists, fireworks, celebrity… Continue reading SoCal Harvest Celebrates 8,677 Professions of Faith: ‘Welcome to the Family of God’
48,000 Mosques. No Churches.
KABUL – That is one way to describe Afghanistan: 48,000 mosques; no churches. Our mental picture of Afghanistan is a country torn by Taliban tribal warfare and a haven of ISIS. That vision includes thousands of U.S. troops in-country and many more whose return to “normal life” has been hindered by afflictions that range from… Continue reading 48,000 Mosques. No Churches.
Monsoon Flooding Wallops South Asia, Gospel for Asia Supported Congregations
SOUTH ASIA — While the Chennai state is plagued by drought, other parts of India, Nepal, and Bangladesh are enduring the annual monsoon season. Many are fleeing their homes and villages for safer ground due to the flooding, as South Asia’s monsoon season is devastating schools, homes and churches, displacing hundreds of thousands of people,… Continue reading Monsoon Flooding Wallops South Asia, Gospel for Asia Supported Congregations