BOULDER, COLORADO — Winner of the 2024 AI & the Church Hackathon, Pastors.ai is making sermon translation accessible to a larger audience. Pastors.ai, a tech startup led by founder Joe Suh, won the 2024 AI and the Church Hackathon in Boulder, Colorado. The AI-powered translation tool is designed to help churches reach new audiences by…
BOULDER, CO — Gloo and Barna Group have released the latest research for State of the Church, an initiative that includes monthly research and church assessment tools to help leaders see trends and better understand the sentiments of their communities. This month’s research focused on the impact of community on the relational flourishing of churchgoers….
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…
UKRAINE — Just 40 miles from a Christian-run special needs center in the Sumy region of Ukraine sits Kursk in Russia where intense fighting continues. In the town of Konotop where the Hearts of Love Center is based air raid sirens and explosions have become a daily part of life for the special needs children…
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…
BANGLADESH — In northwest Bangladesh, nine-year-old girl, Rumana is persecuted because her family left Islam. At school, Rumana continues to face rejection and isolation every single day. But she now attends a Sunday school run by local Open Doors partners where she feels loved and accepted. Rumana: “They have been treating us badly ever since…
CENTRAL ASIA — Ailin’s* parents are deaf – and Christian – which makes them especially vulnerable to persecution in Central Asia. Rejected by their family, and even arrested, Ailin and her parents have since received practical and spiritual support from local Open Doors partners. *Name changed for security reasons. *Ailin – name changed for security…
SOUTHFIELD, MI— The Salvation Army Great Lakes Division and Elks Lodges are joining forces this Christmas to fundraise for the nonprofit’s 2024 Red Kettle Christmas Campaign which funds critical social programs that support individuals and families in dire need. Throughout the Christmas season, Elks Lodges will host countertop red kettles at nearly 50 participating locations…
CHARLOTTE, NC — Each year, thousands of people from across the Carolinas and the Southeast visit the Billy Graham Library to experience Christmas at the Library. The Christ-centered festivities have become an annual Christmas tradition for many, with more than 530,000 visitors experiencing this seasonal celebration since 2008. The 17th annual Christmas at the Library…
COLOMBO, SRI LANKA — The Urumpirai Hope for Children Center in the Diocese of Colombo recently organized a Gift Distribution Program to provide essential school supplies to children in the community. The event aimed to equip young learners with schoolbags and stationery, ensuring they are prepared and motivated for their studies. The program began with…
NORTH WALES — A father and son based in North Wales in the UK are working together to make sure thousands of vulnerable children won’t be forgotten this Christmas when they receive gift-filled shoeboxes. Dave and Simon Cooke who both run the charity Teams4U are busy preparing to send what they describe as ‘love in…
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…
KYIV, UKRAINE — Summer KJMC Prayer Retreat. Lots of fervent prayers and praise, Jewish worship, inspirational messages, discussions of current topics, and an incredible atmosphere of God’s presence. God even used the constant blackouts and unusual heat for His glory. Because when the microphones stopped working, deaf ears began to hear. Petra – Retreat Participant:…
OKLAHOMA CITY — In a record year for app installs and daily use, YouVersion is seeing more people seek God through His Word and in prayer. Reflecting this trend, the YouVersion Verse of the Year is: “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests…
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…
ARLINGTON, TX — The Salvation Army invites communities across the country to join in the spirit of giving with the launch of its 134th Red Kettle Campaign, officially kicking off during the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game against the New York Giants. This year’s Red Kettle Kickoff featured a halftime performance by Grammy Award-winning ACM…
BAGMATI, NEPAL — In the aftermath of devastating landslides caused by relentless heavy rains in recent times, the Archdiocese of Kathmandu extended a lifeline to 200 affected families in the remote villages of Rangcha and Singdel, located in Bagmati Province, Nepal. Both villages, which rely heavily on agriculture and husbandry as their primary sources of…
BOONE, NC — Every Christmas season, hundreds of thousands of Americans pack gift-filled shoeboxes for children in need around the world. Samaritan’s Purse delivers these shoebox gifts—packed with personal care items, school supplies, and fun toys—to boys and girls through its project, Operation Christmas Child. Volunteers work year-round to share God’s love in this tangible…
NIGERIA — Rev. Jonathan Ugbede is deputy chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria. He shares what he’s seeing of the displacement crisis in sub-Saharan Africa and how the global church can respond. Rev. Jonathan Ugbede – Deputy Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria: The fact is millions of people are displaced from their…
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…
KATHMANDU, NEPAL —On World Poverty Day, 17th October 2024, the District Women’s Fellowship Council of Rautahat District, under the Believers Eastern Church Archdiocese of Kathmandu, Nepal, took a proactive step in addressing poverty by distributing goats to impoverished families. This initiative aimed to support needy families and daily wage earners by providing them with a…
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…
ATLANTA —From bringing aid to war-torn regions, to rescuing men, women and children from trafficking, and even helping to free people from modern-day slavery, Victory Church has been on mission to share the love and hope of Jesus with the world. Founding Pastor, Dennis Rouse: “When we started this church 34 years ago, the Lord…
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…
RAUTAHAT, NEPAL — On September 23, 2024, the Rautahat District Women’s Fellowship Council, under the Believers Eastern Church Archdiocese of Kathmandu, Nepal, organized a “One-Day Mother’s Meeting” at St. Mark’s Believers Eastern Church in Bijaypur, Rautahat district. The event was a special gathering aimed at uniting the wives of priests from the Rautahat district to…
WASHINGTON, DC— Of One Accord (OOA), a ministry rooted in the heart of Appalachia in eastern Tennessee, has served the region for over three decades. What began as a humble endeavor by founder Sheldon Livesay has blossomed into a comprehensive ministry serving the community’s most vulnerable. Through various programs, including food pantries, thrift stores, medical…
MELBOURNE, FL — Pastors and ministry leaders from across 22 Pacific Island nations converged in Fiji October 8-10, 2024, for the FINISH Oceania Summit, where they collaboratively developed missional strategies for leadership development, evangelism, discipleship, church planting and strategic networking. Convened by the Global Church Network (GCN) in synergistic partnership with Dr. Suliasi Kurulo, founder…
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…
BANGLADESH — Moryom aged 9 from Bangladesh is rejected, mocked and bullied at school for her faith in Jesus. The one safe place she and her family have is their church. And thanks to support from Christian charity Open Doors, Moryom can spend time with other Christian children at Sunday school, where she is accepted…
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO — With 31%* of regions in the United States labeled “maternity healthcare deserts,” Save the Storks is coming alongside women to provide equal access to motherhood. The non-profit’s mission to create a story of hope and empowerment for every woman is possible through four key areas of impact: Mobile Medical Clinics that reach women…
UKRAINE — While so many families throughout Ukraine have been ripped apart by the war and have lost everything one Christian charity is investing in the future generation of the nation through their newly opened learning center. GNA reporter Peter Wooding had the opportunity to see first hand the impact of the Treasures of the…
SPRINGFIELD, PA — “Can anything good come out of Nazareth?” one of Jesus’ disciples asked, according to the Gospel of John. Today, an avalanche of “good” — in the form of humanitarian aid — is coming out of Nazareth, the historic Israeli city where, the Bible says, Jesus grew up as a boy. What makes…
TAIWAN — She was known as “Taiwan’s English teacher”, a friend of presidents, and pioneered the use of media for teaching and for sharing the Good News in her adopted country. Her missionary career lasted into her late nineties, and she kept sharing the gospel and playing her trumpet even from her wheelchair. Good TV…
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…
BROOKLYN, NY — Miracle-Ear Foundation announces their Miracle Mission, which will provide the Gift of Sound™ to 100 Holocaust survivors with free hearing aids and related lifetime services on Monday, November 18 in Brooklyn. This Miracle Mission is in collaboration with the Auschwitz Jewish Center Foundation (AJCF), the Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island (JCCGCI) the…
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…
LEBANON — When the war between Israel and Hamas spread to Lebanon, thousands of persecuted Christians found themselves swept up in the war and lost everything overnight. When the war between Israel and Hamas spread to Lebanon, thousands of persecuted Christians found themselves swept up in the war and lost everything overnight. The Christian ministry…
SOUTH ASIA — Believers Eastern Church dioceses marked World Food Day with compassionate initiatives aimed at alleviating hunger in local communities. From distributing warm meals and food packets to providing fruit and dry rations, the church’s efforts touched the lives of the hungry, the needy, and those living in leprosy colonies. Women’s Fellowship teams, Hope…
LOVES PARK, IL —It’s a surprise twist few would have imagined — Ukrainian and Russian Jewish Christians are playing a vital role delivering aid to suffering families on the frontline in Israel, 2,000 miles from the war in Europe. Recent immigrants to Israel include Ukrainian refugees who’ve added to the ranks of Israel’s small-but-growing evangelical…
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…
AFRICA — A ten-year-old girl from Sierra Leone is standing 14 centimetres taller after receiving free, life-transforming surgery from international charity Mercy Ships to straighten her severely bowed legs. Through Mercy Ships, Fudia was diagnosed with Blount’s disease – a condition that causes severe leg deformities in young children and adolescents. The condition caused Fudia’s…
CAN THO, VIETNAM — Pastor Franklin Graham, along with over 215 churches across the Mekong Delta, is preparing to hold the Love Season Evangelistic Program at the Can Tho Stadium on December 3 and 4. This will be a historic event—the first of its kind to be held at this scale in the Mekong Delta….
BOONE, NC — Samaritan’s Purse is airlifting winter clothing into one of the hardest-hit areas of North Carolina this afternoon. Franklin Graham, the president of the international Christian disaster relief and evangelism organization, and South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem will deliver hundreds of winter jackets, fleece sweaters and pants to the Bat Cave community near…
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…
ZAMBIA — The Love Zambia Campaign has reached more than 730,000 Zambians over a period of 5 months. Through the Luis Palau Association’s Global Network of Evangelists, volunteers from more than 25 countries ministered in villages and cities across the nation, culminating in a 3-day festival in Zambia’s capital, Lusaka. Mark Roughton reports. The Love…
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…
