DALLAS, TX – Launch Global is a faith-based organization helping to prepare young people whom the Lord is calling to unreached people groups. The organization partners with local churches to mentor and deploy young people fully prepared in their heart and mind and soul for the work that awaits them. Preparation is a journey of… Continue reading Discover, Develop, Deploy at Launch Global
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ZOE Means Life
SANTA CLARITA, CA – ZOE may be my favorite word in koine Greek, the original language of the New Testament. It means “life.” Among other places, it appears in John 14:6 where Jesus says, “I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life,” and John 3:16 where He says, For God so loved the world… Continue reading ZOE Means Life
Gospel for Asia Continues COVID-19 Relief Via Food Giveaway in Wills Point, TX
WILLS POINT, TX — Gospel for Asia (GFA World and affiliates like Gospel for Asia Canada) and community volunteers are preparing to give away hundreds of free food packages Saturday, Sept. 19 to help local families impacted by COVID-19. This month’s food distribution will be the third monthly food giveaway at GFA World’s headquarters in… Continue reading Gospel for Asia Continues COVID-19 Relief Via Food Giveaway in Wills Point, TX
Charity Brings United Hurricane Relief to Louisiana
LOUISIANA — Thanks to the quick response of their many ministry partners and the local church Christian charity Somebody Cares has been providing urgent relief supplies to those impacted by hurricane Laura in Sulphur, Louisiana. They have been distributing much needed meals and other items to residents and first responders who are not only dealing… Continue reading Charity Brings United Hurricane Relief to Louisiana
Good News Is Setting Prisoners Free
HENRICO, VA – Good News Jail & Prison Ministry is the largest independent provider of chaplains for jails and prisons worldwide, serving in 22 states and 25 countries. GNJPM will celebrate its 60th anniversary in 2021. Good News JPM’s vision is “To reach every inmate in the world with the Good News of Jesus Christ… Continue reading Good News Is Setting Prisoners Free
Save the Storks Delivers State-of-the-Art Mobile Medical Units to El Paso, Texas
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — This month, pro-life ministry Save the Storks delivered its 58th and 59th mobile medical units (MMU) to two pregnancy resource centers (PRCs) in El Paso, Texas. The units will arrive in Texas on Sept. 10 to coincide with a joint celebration for both PRCs. “This is such a great example of… Continue reading Save the Storks Delivers State-of-the-Art Mobile Medical Units to El Paso, Texas
Forum of Bible Agencies Collaborating to Provide Access to God’s Word
NEW YORK – The Forum of Bible Agencies International is the world’s only forum for international Bible ministry leaders designed to benefit member agencies individually and through the partnerships they create. Let’s imagine that every Bible-believing Christian in America decides to move to a foreign country as ambassadors for Christ. What would that look like?… Continue reading Forum of Bible Agencies Collaborating to Provide Access to God’s Word
Opens Doors Provides Change for Women in Iraq
IRAQ — Dalia is a woman of remarkable spiritual strength and fortitude. Her life was threatened by so-called Islamic State and her home in the Ninevah plains was ransacked, but with support from Open Doors she has overcome these difficulties to become a leading figure in her local church. In 2014 the so-called Islamic State… Continue reading Opens Doors Provides Change for Women in Iraq
Pioneer Bible Translators – Bridging the Bible Literacy Gap
DALLAS, TX – International Literacy Day is September 8, 2020. Pioneer Bible Translators’ approach to reducing illiteracy is unique. Their name implies that their work is limited to Bible translation. While Bible translation is a key component of their work, Pioneer Bible Translators’ mission and vision are much broader. The PBT team includes translators who… Continue reading Pioneer Bible Translators – Bridging the Bible Literacy Gap
Samaritan’s Purse Responds After Hurricane Laura Hammers Louisiana
LOUISIANA — Samaritan’s Purse disaster relief teams are helping hurting homeowners in southwest Louisiana following the massive destruction caused by Hurricane Laura. The charity is responding to the great need in four southwest Louisiana locations—Lake Charles, Jennings, DeRidder, and DeQuincy. The Category 4 storm struck under the cover of darkness—creating widespread devastation and displacing hundreds… Continue reading Samaritan’s Purse Responds After Hurricane Laura Hammers Louisiana
Gospel for Asia Provides Solution When Mandatory Masks Highlight Inequality for Asia’s Poor
WILLS POINT, TX — Gospel for Asia (GFA World and affiliates like Gospel for Asia Canada) founded by Dr. K.P. Yohannan – Discussing how many NGO and charity organizations, such as Gospel for Asia , have sought to fill the gap between resources and needy communities who don’t have access to them as mandatory masks… Continue reading Gospel for Asia Provides Solution When Mandatory Masks Highlight Inequality for Asia’s Poor
New Digital Weekend Curriculum ‘Brite’ from Awana Prepares the Church for 2050
STREAMWOOD, IL — Awana®, historically known for its midweek curriculum discipleship programs for children and youth, has released a new digital weekend curriculum “Brite,” now available via subscription. The flexible, engaging Bible lessons for elementary and student age groups fit Sunday school, large or small group models, as well as home discipleship. Awana practitioners and… Continue reading New Digital Weekend Curriculum ‘Brite’ from Awana Prepares the Church for 2050
Changed Choices Is Changing Lives
CHARLOTTE, NC – Changed Choices is a different type of faith-based organization than those usually featured in Missions Box News. Perhaps that’s because its mission field is currently entirely within Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Or perhaps its because its mission field is one that is far too often neglected, regardless of where the need is… Continue reading Changed Choices Is Changing Lives
ZEMA’s Unusual Mission in Africa
ZION, IL – ZEMA is the acronym for the Zion Evangelical Ministries of Africa. Based, somewhat ironically in Zion, Illinois, ZEMA ministers primarily to the Zionists of independent African churches. This would probably be an appropriate time to explain African Zionism. This requires setting aside any preconceived notions of the popular usage of Zionism related… Continue reading ZEMA’s Unusual Mission in Africa
Coreluv’s Calling to Orphaned Children
WILLIS, TX – Mike Reiszner and his wife, Mandy, were living “the American ministry ideal.” Mike had held a secure position as a youth pastor in a vibrant, growing church in Houston for 10 years. Their future and the future of their youth ministry was bright and promising. Two things happened in 2009 that would… Continue reading Coreluv’s Calling to Orphaned Children
All-New Every Student Sent Platform Aims to Reverse the 70% College Faith Drop-off
AUSTIN, TX — US college ministries, youth ministries, Christian schools, and denominations have teamed together with Campus Renewal to mobilize college Gospel movements and reduce the 70% of Christian students who leave their faith in college. The first weeks when freshmen land on their new college campus are critical to solving this tremendous problem. This… Continue reading All-New Every Student Sent Platform Aims to Reverse the 70% College Faith Drop-off
Wheelchair For Peruvian Girl is a Tangible Answer to Prayer
PERU — Angela was born in Peru with cerebral palsy and hydrocephalus. With limited financial resources, her family suffered discrimination at local hospitals as they sought out tests and therapies for their daughter. Feeling rejected, Angela’s mother prayed for help. Through Joni and Friends, Angela’s mother received a tangible answer to her request. The charity’s… Continue reading Wheelchair For Peruvian Girl is a Tangible Answer to Prayer
Adventure Group Aims to Inspire Boys to Become Next ‘Greatest Generation’
GREENVILLE, SC — America’s leading faith-based adventure group for boys has launched a new campaign to get young people out into the “great outdoors” — and inspire them to become the next “Greatest Generation.” Trail Life USA (www.TrailLifeUSA.com) — a boys adventure organization with 30,000 members in troops across all 50 states — aims to… Continue reading Adventure Group Aims to Inspire Boys to Become Next ‘Greatest Generation’
OM’s Project Rescue Transforms Young Lives in Guatemala
GUATEMALA — In this Day-Care-Center like ministry, OM Guatemala helps around 45 children twice a week with food, tutoring, teaching values and mentoring. Also the mothers of the children receive guidance and support in different areas of their lives. OM Ministry Coordinator Ruth Schmutz explains more about how Project Rescue works and the impact it’s… Continue reading OM’s Project Rescue Transforms Young Lives in Guatemala
Are We Winning the Ancient Battle Between Man and Mosquito?
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 winning the ancient conflict against the mosquito and vector-borne diseases. It’s small, this little welt on my hand or the bump behind my ear. The welts come and go… Continue reading Are We Winning the Ancient Battle Between Man and Mosquito?
Gospel for Asia Extends ‘Boxes of Hope’ COVID-19 Food Relief
WILLS POINT, TX – Gospel for Asia (GFA World and affiliates like Gospel for Asia Canada) founded by Dr. K.P. Yohannan – Discussing the upcoming food distribution facilitated by Gospel for Asia and Body of Life to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Gospel for Asia (GFA World) and community volunteers are gearing up to… Continue reading Gospel for Asia Extends ‘Boxes of Hope’ COVID-19 Food Relief
Gospel for Asia Canada Ponders Community Life During COVID-19 Isolation
STONEY CREEK, ON — GFA World (Gospel for Asia Canada) – When the COVID-19 outbreak first began, for most of us it was just an unknown disease, in far off China. For me, it didn’t affect my day-to-day life, so I dismissed it, until suddenly, I could not ignore it anymore because it was right… Continue reading Gospel for Asia Canada Ponders Community Life During COVID-19 Isolation
The Global Orphan Project: Prevent, Protect & Prepare
KANSAS CITY, MO – The Global Orphan Project (GO) began when a successful Kansas City businessman and his wife visited an orphanage while on a short-term mission trip. “The situation was horrific, but the people were wonderful . . . The heart of the people who were caring for these kids, who were not their… Continue reading The Global Orphan Project: Prevent, Protect & Prepare
Samaritan’s Purse Joins Fight Against COVID-19 in Sudan
SUDAN — Samaritan’s Purse continues to serve communities struggling during the global COVID-19 pandemic. Their latest coronavirus response is in the northeast African nation of Sudan. Samaritan’s Purse has a substantial history there and in South Sudan, they arre strengthening local churches and providing physical relief to impoverished villages that have suffered from years of… Continue reading Samaritan’s Purse Joins Fight Against COVID-19 in Sudan
Experience Community Life at GFA Discipleship Program
STONEY CREEK, ON — GFA World (Gospel for Asia Canada) says community life is an important aspect of their Discipleship Program. GFA Discipleship Program is an intensive gap year for Christian single adults ages 18-27. We invite them to join our community for a year designed to transform and equip them to make a global… Continue reading Experience Community Life at GFA Discipleship Program
How N2Gives Fights Human Trafficking
WILMINGTON, NC – N2Gives is the philanthropic arm of the award-winning N2 Publishing Company. N2 is a creator of premium-quality publications specifically designed and published for members of exclusive residential communities. In 2018 alone, N2 Publishing was the recipient of commendations from Fortune, Inc. Magazine, and Entrepreneur, to name a few. “Ranked #33 among a… Continue reading How N2Gives Fights Human Trafficking
World Gospel Mission: Never Settle for Less than …
MARION, IN – World Gospel Mission (WGM) activated when two Christian families ventured to China in 1910 to minister alongside two native Chinese Christians. Those families prepared the field in which WGM’s subsequent sowing of the Gospel seed would become successful. Sent with Purpose By 1920, WGM had 15 missionaries, 50 Chinese workers, and hundreds… Continue reading World Gospel Mission: Never Settle for Less than …
Master, Mission, Mate: WinShape Foundation – I am Third
BERRY, GA – The WinShape Foundation developed from the heart of the man who thought that cows don’t say “Moo.” He was convinced that they said, “Eat more Chikun!” His name was Truett Cathy. He was also the founder of Chick-fil-A. Mr. Cathy was fully-committed to letting his light shine for Christ so that others… Continue reading Master, Mission, Mate: WinShape Foundation – I am Third
Gospel for Asia Shares on the Miracle at the Myanmar Mine Mudslide
HPAKANT, KACHIN PROVINCE – Gospel for Asia (GFA World and affiliates like Gospel for Asia Canada) founded by Dr. K.P. Yohannan – Discussing the miracle that happened amidst the tragedy of the Myanmar mudslide. As July 2020 comes to a close, most readers will not have heard or read about the massive mudslide that killed… Continue reading Gospel for Asia Shares on the Miracle at the Myanmar Mine Mudslide
Wheelchair Transforms the Life of Jackie From Thailand
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
Update: Samaritan’s Purse Children’s Heart Project
USA — Samaritan’s Purse Children’s Heart Project provided physical and spiritual healing in the name of Jesus for nine children and their mothers from Mongolia They came to North America for the children to undergo successful congenital heart surgery. Several of the mothers invited Jesus Christ into their lives. Cindy Bonsall, Samaritan’s Purse Today, we… Continue reading Update: Samaritan’s Purse Children’s Heart Project
SAT-7 KIDS Stages Live Facebook Event; airs kids’ videos to calm fears
EASTON, MD — SAT-7 Kids in a media ministry to hildren living in a “world of fear” in the Middle East. Through a live Facebook event, they are helping kids to conquer their deepest anxieties — by sharing their own uplifting faith with others on satellite television and social media. Entangled in wars, social unrest,… Continue reading SAT-7 KIDS Stages Live Facebook Event; airs kids’ videos to calm fears
God Moving Through OM Teams Despite Covid-19
UNITED KINGDOM — Despite the challenges and restrictions surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic Operation Mobilisation (OM) missions team across the world are finding unprecedented opportunities and openness to share and demonstrate the Gospel. All over the world, people are desperately seeking aid and answers. In response OM workers are bringing relief, hope and the love of… Continue reading God Moving Through OM Teams Despite Covid-19
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’
Open Doors Still Standing with the Persecuted Church After 65 Years
LONDON — It’s 65 years since Brother Andrew started taking Bibles to persecuted Christians in Eastern Europe. The work of Open Doors, the organization he founded, has changed significantly in its scope and methods – but at the heart of it is the same God and the same mission. As persecution watchdog Open Doors reached… Continue reading Open Doors Still Standing with the Persecuted Church After 65 Years
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
Slavic Gospel Association Surprises Russian Healthcare Heroes with ‘Love in Action’
LOVES PARK, IL — The Slavic Gospel Association (SGA) helped Evangelical Christians in Russia and the former Soviet Union to provide more than 1.5 million free meals to families facing hunger due to COVID-19 — even surprising frontline healthcare workers with food packages and a message of God’s love. “We’d like to share with you… Continue reading Slavic Gospel Association Surprises Russian Healthcare Heroes with ‘Love in Action’
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!
Courage for Life
ATLANTA, GA – It may surprise you to learn that more than 230,000 women are incarcerated in prisons in America. That’s more women than the entire populations of Richmond, Virginia; Baton Rouge, Louisiana; or Seattle, Washington. Courage for Life, a faith-based organization headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, specializes in ministries to imprisoned and at-risk women. Every… Continue reading Courage for Life
Hope Heals: Reaching the Disabled with Jesus’ Love
ATLANTA, GA – Did you know that more than one billion people in the world are disabled? Did you know that disabled persons have the highest rates of unemployment, abuse, divorce, homelessness, and suicide? Did you know that disabled people comprise the largest minority group in the United States? Or did you know that disabled… Continue reading Hope Heals: Reaching the Disabled with Jesus’ Love
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
EMI: Design, Discipleship & Diversity in Missions
COLORADO SPRINGS – Engineering Ministries International was incorporated in 1982. EMI was God’s call on a structural engineer to develop a group of design professionals to aid and support Christian missions agencies in their outreaches to people most in need. They would do this by using engineering “to win people to Christ who would not… Continue reading EMI: Design, Discipleship & Diversity in Missions