More than 1,500 Muslims in the Central African Republic (CAR) owe their life to a Catholic priest, Father Bernard Kinvi, who helped them and others escape brutal deaths in a nation struggling with violence between Muslims and Christians. Father Bernard is a candidate to win a $1 million humanitarian award, the Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity.… Continue reading Catholic Priest nominated for $1 million humanitarian award for refugee work
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Global Aid Network leading churches to stabilize Liberia after Ebola crisis
Global Aid Network (GAiN) is working with churches to stabilize agriculture in Liberia following the 2013-2015 Ebola crisis. According to GAiN’s Website, “They are strengthening the local churches to raise resources and mobilizing congregations to take the lead in agriculture. They see opportunity for churches in Liberia to help the nation overcome food security issues.”… Continue reading Global Aid Network leading churches to stabilize Liberia after Ebola crisis
Quote of the Day
“People talk of the sacrifice I have made in spending so much of my life in Africa… It is emphatically no sacrifice. Say rather it is a privilege.” ~ Dr. David Livingstone ~ Dr. David livingstone was a medical missionary who explored the interior of africa. he worked to bring the gospel to the natives.… Continue reading Quote of the Day
Providing the Living Water on World Water Day
World Water Day and Your Mission Through our faith in action on World Water Day, many will come to know Him as they are provided with sanitary water, a precious gift that many around the world do not have access to. Throughout scripture, God’s people are commanded to take care of those who are downtrodden… Continue reading Providing the Living Water on World Water Day
Quote of the Day
“Sympathy is no substitute for action.” ~ Dr. David Livingstone ~ Dr. David Livingstone was a medical missionary who explored the interior of Africa and devoted his life to reaching the people with the Gospel.
Quote of the Day
“All my forefathers have passed away into darkness without knowing anything of what was to befall them; how is it that your forefathers knowing all these things, did not send word to my forefathers sooner?” ~ African chief to missionary David Livingstone ~
Quote of the Day| 11.24.14
“The core of the unreached people of our world live in a rectangular shaped window. Often called the Resistance Belt, the window extends from West Africa to East Asia, from 10 degrees north to 40 degrees north of the equator. This specific region, which has increasingly become known as The 10/40 Window, encompasses the majority… Continue reading Quote of the Day| 11.24.14
Mary Slessor
“O God! Old and feeble and unworthy as I am, help me to win them.” – Mary Slessor Early Life Mary Slessor was born in Scotland in 1848. Her mother was a Christian. She knew God worked through prayer, so she spent hours praying. Mary’s mother was praying her son, Robert would become a missionary.… Continue reading Mary Slessor
David Livingstone
Early Life Livingstone was born in a small town in Scotland on March 19, 1813. As a child in school, he had a great interest in science, which eventually led him to being a medical doctor. In 1832, Livingstone read a book about the need for medical doctors in China, and from this day on,… Continue reading David Livingstone
Quote of the Day | 7.2.15
“Oh, that I had a thousand lives, and a thousand bodies! All of them should be devoted to no other employment but to preach Christ to these degraded, despised, yet beloved mortals.” ~ Robert Moffat ~ Robert moffat was a scottish missionary to south africa and the father-in-law of dr.david livingstone.
Quote of the Day | 6.27.15
I have seen, at different times, the smoke of a thousand villages – villages whose people are without Christ, without God, and without hope in the world. ~ Robert Moffat ~ Robert Moffat was a scottish missionary to south africa and father-in-law of Dr. david livingstone.
Quote of the Day | 6.16.15
“I will place no value on anything I have or may possess, except in relation to the kingdom of Christ. If anything will advance the interests of that kingdom, it shall be given away or kept only as by giving or keeping of it I shall most promote the glory of Him to whom I… Continue reading Quote of the Day | 6.16.15
Missionaries
The Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ has been proclaimed by many individuals from various nations and backgrounds. Some never left their homeland and others have journeyed to distant lands. These servants of God have left an impact that has changed the course of eternity for multitudes of people. Be inspired and encouraged as you… Continue reading Missionaries
News Hub for Christian Nonprofits on Mission Work
Connecting the church in the West to news of what God is doing through nonprofits around the world. Missions Box is a labor of love, using the secular news as a tool to showcase the relevance of Christian nonprofit work and its impact around the world. Christian Nonprofits are Still Relevant Increasingly, the Church in… Continue reading News Hub for Christian Nonprofits on Mission Work