The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is one of the most mineral rich nations on earth, capable of great economic gain for its people. But decades of corrupt political leadership and war with neighboring countries currently has displaced an estimated 775,000 Congolese in the North Kivu province, according to the United Nations, leaving the country…
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…
DALLAS — Pathway to Victory, the broadcast ministry of Dr. Robert Jeffress, has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2025 National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) Radio Program of the Year. This honor recognizes a radio program that is compelling, relevant, and entertaining, while consistently demonstrating authentic Christian faith. The award will be presented during the…
SAN DIEGO — As Turning Point continues to grow and share the unchanging Gospel message around the world through its media empire, its founder and host, Dr. David Jeremiah never forgets that while you can share the Gospel worldwide you must also be the hands and feet of Christ in your own backyard. To that…
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…
KYIV, UKRAINE — A journey through generations—honoring the past, celebrating the present, and looking toward a bright future. Join us as we celebrate KJMC Kyiv’s 30th anniversary. Watch our latest video to see how we marked this milestone! The history of generations the story of the past and the present with a look towards a…
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….
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — Thousands of people in Pasadena have been left in ruin as the California wildfires have destroyed over 9,000 structures in just a few weeks. Despite the devastation, Samaritan’s Purse has deployed volunteers to help victims in LA find their sentimental items that survived the fire. For people like Scott Nishizaki, who…
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…
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…
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA — The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is returning to Addis Ababa for a historic two-night event at Meskel Square on March 8 and 9, exactly 65 years after Billy Graham preached in Addis Ababa Stadium and was honored by Emperor Haile Selassie at the Imperial Palace in 1960. More than 1,600 churches…
UKRAINE — While many of Ukraine’s churches have seen large numbers of their members evacuate or go to the frontlines one pastor in the Donbas region is determined to remain and care for his flock despite major challenges in his own life. GNA reporter Peter Wooding was there to witness the resilience of Pastor Vadim…
NASHVILLE, TN — Minno, the #1 source of Christian content for kids and families, is thrilled to announce the worldwide release of the highly anticipated animated series, The Dead Sea Squirrels, on February 14, 2025 exclusively on the Minno streaming platform. Created by Mike Nawrocki, co-creator of VeggieTales, and produced by Steve Taylor, acclaimed recording…
CALIFORNIA — The recent California wildfires have wreaked havoc across the state, leaving communities in ruins and forcing thousands from their homes. NRB members in the state, with a firsthand view of the situation, provided updates. “The strength of the winds, which drives the fires and complicates fighting them, was astonishing last week,” shared Jay…
WASHINGTON, DC— David Ruleman, a respected and influential figure in Christian broadcasting, passed away on January 23, 2025. Ruleman dedicated his career to sharing the Gospel through the power of radio, leaving an indelible mark on the industry. “David Ruleman was a true pioneer in Christian broadcasting,” said Troy A. Miller, president & CEO of…
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…
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — Samaritan’s Purse and Billy Graham Rapid Response Team chaplains have set up base camps at two California churches to serve the victims of the Eaton and Palisades Fires. These blazes and others in the LA County area have claimed dozens of lives in recent days and burned over 15,000 structures. As…
SUDAN — As the Sudan Civil War continues after 18 months of fighting, over 2 million displaced Sudanese people have had their lives uprooted, and they are looking for a sign of hope this winter. Samaritan’s Purse has just opened an Emergency Field Hospital equipped with an operating theatre, full labor, and delivery ward to…
LOS ANGELES — The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) is deploying crisis-trained chaplains to the Los Angeles area where multiple wildfires have been raging – the largest being the Palisades Fire – amid Santa Ana winds. More than 35,000 acres have already burned with more than 180,000 people under evacuation orders across the region….
AFRICA — Christ For All Nations founder Rheinhard Bonnke dedicated his life to the vision that Africa shall be saved. He saw himself as just the forerunner of a completely new generation of Holy Spirit evangelists. In 2024, the organization has set and achieved a record number of Gospel Campaigns to commemorate its golden jubilee….
BURLINGTON, ON — As devastating wildfires ravage Los Angeles County, a Canadian ministry has emerged as an unexpected source of hope and support for thousands of affected Americans. The Crossroads Prayer Centre, based in Burlington, Ontario, has been flooded with calls from California residents seeking spiritual support during what has become the most destructive fire…
LOS ANGELES, CA — The National Hispanic Christian Leadership Conference (NHCLC), led by Reverend Samuel Rodriguez, is partnering with the Trauma Healing Institute, American Bible Society and Convoy of Hope to bring much-needed critical relief to area families devastated by the southern California fires. The deadly Los Angeles-area fires continue to consume the region with…
NASHVILLE — Allen Jackson Ministries is thrilled to announce the ministry was recently honored with two distinguished awards by the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) Association. The Best Original Podcast Award was given to Culture and Christianity: The Allen Jackson Podcast and the Radio Impact Award was awarded for the ministry’s influential sermons broadcast across the…
SAN DIEGO, CA — In the mad dash between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day it can be easy to forget why we pause to celebrate this “most special time of year.” The shopping, the parties, the presents, the work—it all goes toward making the holiday season the “most wonderful time of year.” But in those hectic…
WASHINGTON, DC— Inspired by a profound spiritual vision, artist Max Greiner, Jr. founded the Coming King Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to creating unique spaces for spiritual reflection and evangelism, twenty years ago. The foundation’s flagship project, the Sculpture Prayer Garden in Kerrville, Texas, is a serene outdoor sanctuary featuring biblical sculptures integrated into natural landscapes….
NIGERIA — On 24 December 2023, militant Fulani herdsmen launched a series of attacks on Christian villages in Plateau State, Nigeria. Ladi’s* husband had already been killed in a previous attack. She herself would only narrowly escape on that night last Christmas.But now she is receiving help to deal with the trauma she encountered in…
LOVES PARK, IL — War is robbing Ukraine’s churches of men — leaving congregations of grieving war widows and anxious wives this Christmas. Dasha recently gave birth to a baby boy. Her husband, Pavlo, didn’t live to see his newborn son. He was killed on the frontline in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region. Now a widow…
WILLS POINT, TX — Bishop Daniel Timotheos Yohannan and GFA World shares on the true meaning of Christmas through bringing the hope and love of Jesus to the least of these around the world. As a little boy, I remember seeing “Christmas Stars” — giant paper lanterns — light up my father’s South Indian village…
SAN DIEGO — While only one-third of the world’s population celebrates Christmas, hope and joy are universal desires, and Dr. Jeremiah, founder and host of Turning Point Ministries, wants to share how hope and joy can be found not just at Christmas time but all year round. “At Christmas, more people are open to the…
KENYA — At the Kijabe Hospital in Kenya, compassionate healthcare is taken to the next level. Each patient is supported physically and spiritually as each ward has its own chaplain on standby, ready to bring reassurance and the Gospel to each patient. Samaritan’s Purse helps the Kijabe Hospital achieve this mission by supporting a local…
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…
WINSTON-SALEM, NC — Piedmont Advantage Credit Union announced today that the PACU Foundation gifted $31,200 to six North Carolina charities on Giving Tuesday to increase their capacity to help area residents overcome financial hardship. Since the foundation’s formation in 2020, it has gifted more than $100,000 to area charities. “Giving Tuesday was created in 2012…
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…
KYIV, UKRAINE — On October 10-11, the Interfaith Forum of Military Chaplains “United in Service” was held in Kyiv. The event brought together more than 400 participants. KJMC caplains also was a part of it. More details about the event in our story. On October 10-11, the Interfaith Forum of Military Chaplains “United in Service”…
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO — For the small community of Babonde, the regional nutritional center is a haven for many Congolese children that prevents child malnutrition and ensures that everyone in Babonde is properly fed. Over the past two years, Samaritan’s Purse has supplied a wide variety of eggplants, carrots, and even dairy goats…
LIBERIA — When special needs Liberian girl Erica was tied to a tree in her community in Liberia because they thought she was cursed a Christian charity worker not only rescued her, but also restored her life through the support of a ministry center called His Safe Haven. Her story is featured in a Christmas…
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…
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…
ORLANDO, FL — In a year that will be remembered as one of the most groundbreaking in evangelistic history, Christ for all Nations (CfaN), under the leadership of Evangelist Daniel Kolenda, successfully completed 50 crusades across eight nations as part of its 50th-anniversary celebration. Spanning from Cape Town to Cairo, this epic journey of faith…
WASHINGTON, DC— Jim Walchle and Donna Douglas Walchle, the husband-and-wife duo behind the company Films 4 Flyovers, are on a mission to transform the entertainment world. Fueled by faith and a passion for storytelling, Jim and Donna are pioneering a unique approach to filmmaking. In 2010, Jim began exploring the film industry for a fresh…
WILLS POINT, TX — A U.S. faith-based organization has hatched an “eggs-traordinary” challenge to help fight global poverty and hunger. GFA World’s “chicken challenge” is part of its annual Christmas Critter Campaign that aims to “rescue families from poverty and show them Christ’s love.” “This is not a one-time hand-out,” said Bishop Daniel, the organization’s…
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…
BOONE, NORTH CAROLINA — Hurricane Helene brought devastating floods that caused many people to evacuate their homes, not knowing if they would still have a place to live after the storm. The damage left many North Carolina families in disbelief and disorder, however the volunteers of Samaritan’s Purse were the first people to come in…
PHOENIX — A unique collaboration between Grand Canyon University and the CityServe church network is being hailed as a bold new “service model” for student activism to help provide aid to under-resourced communities. From October 28 – November 2, GCU students chose from over 1,000 volunteer opportunities across 40 ministries in the Phoenix area, all…
VIETNAM — Discover how Samaritan’s Purse brings hope and relief to families affected by Super Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam with essential supplies. Vu Thi Huong – Samaritan’s Purse: I felt like fainting and didn’t want to live anymore. We were overwhelmed with panic, fear, sadness and didn’t know how to rebuild our home Super Typhoon…
SOUTH SUDAN — For many children in South Sudan, suffering from a cleft lip and palate means a lot more than just looking different. These children are often relentlessly bullied, outcasted by society, and can even be neglected by their parents simply because of the condition these kids have endured since birth. In the more…
LA PAZ, BOLIVIA — Many Bolivian families are struggling to find suitable care for their children suffering from congenital heart disease (CHD) as many regional doctors lack to proper equipment to screen for CHD. As these families are praying for a glimpse of hope for their children, their prayers are being answered by the Bolivian…
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) is deploying crisis-trained chaplains to the Oklahoma City region after an ongoing series of violent storms spawned multiple tornadoes. Many homes have been impacted, and tens of thousands were left without power. “Our prayers are with the people of Oklahoma who have been devastated by…
RIO GRANDE DO SUL, BRAZIL — Following devastating flooding in Brazil, Samaritan’s Purse brought the church and pastors together for a time of healing, renewal, and unity. The result is tremendous spiritual growth and God’s love being shared throughout the region. Jonathan Stone – Samaritan’s Purse: They received about a year’s worth of rain in…
