TIRANA, ALBANIA — The lack of well-trained pastors and church leaders affects the health and growth of the church in many areas of the world. How to address that need was the focus of over 600 theological educators who recently gathered in Albania, looking for ways to make Biblical training more accessible and relevant for…
RICHARDSON, TX — RevelationMedia, which produces, licenses, translates and distributes engaging Bible-based media, announced the release of iBIBLE Life of Christ, the opening New Testament addition to iBIBLE—the world’s first visual and interactive Bible. The initial three episodes of iBIBLE Life of Christ were released on Easter Sunday. Featuring highly detailed and captivating animations, and…
CHARLOTTE, NC — Franklin Graham preached a message, titled “Easter from the Ashes,” on networks across the country on Easter Sunday. The program was filmed in California, among the charred remains of thousands of homes destroyed by catastrophic and unprecedented wildfires that raged through the Palisades and Altadena areas. “This Easter, I’m in Los Angeles…
NEPAL — In a heartfelt initiative to provide essential protection to vulnerable communities from mosquito-borne diseases, St. Paul’s Believers Eastern Church Cathedral in the Diocese of Birtamod distributed 180 mosquito nets to needy families in Birtamod Municipality-4, Jhapa, this month. Mrs. Dropati Ganesh (Vice President of Om Shanti Tole Bikash Sastha), Mr. Gokul Rijal (Secretary…
MYANMAR — In the aftermath of a catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake, hope is emerging in Myanmar through the unwavering efforts of Operation Blessing and its supporters. This disaster struck a nation already grappling with severe challenges, including the displacement of over 1.6 million people. As communities face yet another crisis, Operation Blessing is delivering urgent aid…
SACRAMENTO, CA — Few individuals have dedicated their craft and career to sparking real-world change quite like Jennifer Stolo. As the CEO & producer at Robert Craig Films, Stolo has spent years harnessing the power of storytelling to bring attention to critical social issues. From childhood cancer advocacy to advocating for foster youth and families…
LA MIRADA, CA — Timothy “Tim” Keller and his wife Kathy are the joint recipients of Biola University’s 2025 Charles W. Colson Award for Conviction and Courage. The award was presented on campus by Biola’s President Barry H. Corey on April 9 at 9:30 a.m. in Ethel Lee Auditorium. Tim and Kathy’s son, Michael Keller,…
PHILIPPINES — “Take care of me, Lord.” These poignant words, spoken by 74-year-old widow Josefina, encapsulate the resilience and faith displayed during a super typhoon in the Philippines. Defined by the National Weather Service as a tropical cyclone with sustained winds of 150 mph, super typhoons are among nature’s most formidable forces—terrifying in their intensity…
BOONE, IOWA — Members of the world’s “oldest Christian community” are speaking out as they face an existential threat amid a deadly power struggle in war-torn Syria. More than 1,000 people, including Christians, were killed in early March as the country’s new government, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), clashed with forces loyal to the recently deposed…
NASHVILLE — World Outreach Church® invites the community to gather this April for their Spring Festival and Easter Weekend Celebration—an exciting, multi-weekend event featuring some of the biggest names in Christian music. Festivities begin on Saturday, April 12, and continue each weekend through Sunday, April 27. In addition to powerful worship, the festival will include…
MCKINNEY, TX — The recent earthquake in Myanmar has left a tragic impact, claiming over 3,000 lives and a growing number of injured and missing. A powerful 7.7 magnitude quake struck near Mandalay on March 28, resulting in severe devastation. When Afghanistan fell to the Taliban in 2021 Global Catalytic Ministries’ robust underground church network…
COCHABAMBA, BOLIVIA — Cochabamba – Bolivia’s third largest city – is affectionately known as the City of Eternal Spring, due to its mild, spring-like weather all year long. On April 5, the name took on a different meaning, as many found the hope of eternity springing forth when the Gospel was proclaimed at Esperanza Cochabamba…
BOONE, NC — Today, Samaritan’s Purse began surgical operations at an existing facility in Naypyidaw, the capital city of Myanmar, located in the Mandalay region. This unit is next to the site where disaster response specialists are hard at work, building a full-scale Emergency Field Hospital. The surgical needs in the area are overwhelming with…
THAILAND — Mhoo and her husband, Ampon, once struggled to make ends meet in Thailand, until Operation Blessing, through the support of its donors and a local church partnership, provided a lifeline. Thanks to the generosity of friends of Operation Blessing, the family was able to overcome crippling debt and experience financial freedom. Ampon previously…
UKRAINE — Ukrainian Pastor Gennadiy has a chaplain’s law that he personally prays with everyone he serves on Ukraine’s frontlines. And he says he is seeing a remarkable openness to the Gospel in his country in the midst of continued conflict there. After more than three years of war in Ukraine with Russia, while fighting…
SOUTH ASIA — In a remarkable demonstration of environmental stewardship, Believers Eastern Church actively celebrated World Environment Day, uniting its efforts with purpose and enthusiasm across numerous dioceses and parishes. This significant occasion was marked by extensive tree planting activities, serving as a tangible expression of the Church’s dedication to nurturing the planet. Hundreds of…
DALLAS — Missional AI, a global movement exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and Christian mission work, is set to host its highly anticipated 2025 conference from April 8-10, 2025, in Dallas, TX. Since its inception in 2021, the Missional AI conference has rapidly grown into the premier event for Christian leaders, technologists, and AI…
SANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC — Four years after the passing of evangelist Luis Palau, his legacy is alive and thriving as the Gospel continues to impact the world—most recently in Latin America at the Palau Santo Domingo Festival, where thousands of believers were activated to bring their friends and family to hear the Gospel. More…
BOONE, NC — Samaritan’s Purse is responding to the deadly 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand on March 28. It was followed just 12 minutes later by a 6.4-magnitude aftershock. This powerful quake has caused widespread destruction across both countries—collapsing buildings and infrastructure, killing more than 1,700 people, and injuring countless more. Search and…
OKLAHOMA — As tornado season looms, families nationwide brace for potential disasters. Operation Blessing, in partnership with The Home Depot Foundation, is enhancing community preparedness before storms strike. Here are essential tornado safety tips to safeguard lives and property. The Need: Preparedness Saves Lives Tornadoes can form swiftly, leaving scant time for reaction. Recognizing warning…
COPPER BLUFF, MISSOURI — After an EF3 tornado ripped through Poplar Bluff in Missouri, many homes within the community were destroyed. However, the faith of those affected still stood strong. When the volunteers of Samaritan’s Purse arrived, they began to restore each house and clean out the debris left by the storm while comforting each…
FORT WORTH, TX — Nastya’s world was shattered when war took her parents, leaving her alone in an orphanage, overwhelmed with sorrow and hopelessness. She had no one to turn to—until she received a children’s Bible in 2024. Clutching its pages every night, she searched for comfort and hope. Her teacher soon saw a transformation:…
SUDAN — As the conflict in Sudan continues, mothers are giving birth to their babies in the darkest of times. Amira Jalab had to witness the conflict firsthand while she was expecting triplets. Although she experienced the loss of two of her three babies, she also experienced love and kindness at the Samaritan’s Purse Emergency…
NEPAL — The Sunday School Department of Believers Eastern Church Diocese in a bustling city in South Asia concluded a vibrant and transformative Three-Day Kids’ Day Camp held at a local Believers Eastern Church. The event took place over three days in the spring season. A total of 270 enthusiastic Sunday school children from 13…
GRAPEVINE, TX — The Great Commission Reception & Forum at NRB 2025 brought together global Christian leaders, media professionals, and ministry pioneers for a powerful gathering focused on spreading the Gospel and standing firm in biblical truth. Featuring inspiring testimonies, innovative strategies, and a keynote address from Rev. Samuel Rodriguez, the event underscored the urgency…
NEW YORK — Great American Media announced its Easter celebrations for Great American Family and streaming service, Pure Flix, will showcase traditional faith-filled programming throughout the season. From heartfelt films to messages of renewal, reflection, and hope from the company’s family of stars, the focus of the experience will be on the true meaning of…
COCHABAMBA, BOLIVIA — The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), along with churches from across the Cochabamba region, will hold Esperanza Cochabamba with Will Graham at Estadio Félix Capriles on April 5. The family-friendly event will feature a free concert with award-winning musical artists and a Gospel message from Will Graham, the grandson of world-renowned evangelist…
FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ — More than 5,400 people attended the Will Graham Look Up Celebration at The Fountain on Saturday, March 22, in Fountain Hills, Arizona. The free and family-friendly event was held in Fountain Park, home to one of the largest man-made fountains in the world. “How do sinful people like you and me…
OKLAHOMA — The recent wildfires in Oklahoma have left a trail of devastation across the state. In just days, powerful winds propelled flames that scorched vast rural areas, reducing homes, farms, and businesses to rubble. Communities in Stillwater, Guthrie, Norman, and Luther have been particularly hard-hit. The scale of destruction has created an urgent need…
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA — Crowds of 437,000 gathered in Meskel Square earlier this month in Ethiopia’s capital city of Addis Ababa for one of the largest evangelistic outreach in the country’s history. The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association reports more than 4,000 people made commitments to Christ during the two-day Encountering God outreach with evangelist Franklin…
SPRINGFIELD, PA — Thousands of families who fled Hezbollah’s deadly rocket attacks in war-torn northern Israel are considering returning home this month as a fragile ceasefire with Hamas collapsed in Gaza on Tuesday. More than 60,000 Israelis were forced to abandon their homes in the north and relocate, leaving behind virtual ghost towns. Now some…
SOUTH ASIA — With a commitment to showing love and support to those abandoned by society, a Women’s Fellowship team from Believers Eastern Church in a diocese situated in South Asia organized a food distribution program at a leprosy colony in a remote village to mark World Leprosy Day. The harsh reality of street begging…
CALIFORNIA — In the wake of devastating fires that have reduced entire Los Angeles neighborhoods to ash, Operation Blessing, in partnership with a group of dedicated Girl Scouts, is providing much-needed relief to wildfire victims. The organization is distributing essential supplies like food, hygiene kits, and other necessities to help families start over. A Helping…
NIGERIA — Operation Blessing, a Christian humanitarian organization, is committed to providing clean water to those in need. Their water projects have had a profound impact on communities around the world, as highlighted in the following testimonials from beneficiaries in Nigeria, Indonesia, and Mexico. These stories are not just about water; they’re about hope, resilience,…
NORTH CAROLINA — Asheville, North Carolina, was no stranger to storms, but Hurricane Helene was different. When it hit, it brought with it floods that seemed to erase entire neighborhoods. Homes were reduced to ruins, and families in Asheville were left reeling from the loss. Among those affected was Lee, a man who had spent…
LOS ANGELES, CA — Corporate and faith-based partners provided resources and mobilized volunteers to bring essential relief, hope, and encouragement for LA-area families affected by the wildfires at Saturday’s ‘Hope for LA’ event. This timely outreach event for wildfire victims was held at the Los Angeles Dream Center, and co-hosted by CityServe, PMI Foods, and…
ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA — The massive public square in the heart of Ethiopia’s capital city was the place where infamous Communist rallies once took place. This weekend, Meskel Square was transformed into a place of worship where hundreds of thousands of people heard a message of hope and God’s love. On the second and final…
COLORADO — Tent revivals and healing ministry have a long history in the Christian church. Recently a Mario Murillo tent meeting in the USA resulted in numerous miracles that are now documented in a feature-length film set to premiere in theaters across the US.I Am Living Proof is the film, and the stories of faith…
SOUTH ASIA — A women’s fellowship leaders’ seminar was successfully organized in a rural area of South Asia. More than three hundred women’s fellowship leaders from local parishes in a community diocese and a neighboring mission diocese, along with members, attended this seminar. The theme of the seminar was ‘Rooted in Christ,’ based on Colossians…
CAMP HILL, PA — Coming Home Ministries is honored to announce the Women Imprisoned for Christ Conference 2025, a Jesus focused, Holy Spirit led, transformative event dedicated to sharing the powerful testimonies of women who have faced imprisonment for their unwavering Christian faith. This free conference is scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 9:00…
WASHINGTON — During five days in February (14th – 18th), more than 1.5 million viewed the “Christianity & the Amazing Armenians: 10 Facts” in the South Florida Sun Sentinel. The full-page ads (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday) in the first section of the newspaper, along with its top leaderboard banner online, generated widespread engagement and conversation. Khachkar Studios coordinated the…
CAIRO, EGYPT — What a historic year! 2024 concluded with an extraordinary moment — Evangelist Daniel Kolenda proclaiming the Gospel in Cairo, Egypt. It was more than just an event; it was a bold step of faith, embracing the prophetic. Christ for all Nations began with a dream. Back in 1974, Evangelist Reinhard Bonnke, then…
EGYPT — When Bilal, a Sudanese baker, fled the conflict in Sudan it wasn’t just because of the conflict but also because his family threatened to kill him after he converted from Islam to Christ. When his family arrived in Egypt as refugees they had nothing but thanks to help from a Christian ministry he…
TAIWAN — Dentist Pan Wenliang gave up operating in the metropolis and moved to an indigenous tribe, embracing rural medicine to become the only dentist in the area for a hundred years. For Dr. Pan Wen-Liang, gently comforting young patients is part of a day’s work. He has practiced medicine for over 30 years and…
LONDON, ENGLAND — On 12 February 2025, Christian teacher Kristie Higgs won her landmark free speech case at the Court of Appeal. In a seminal judgment for Christian freedom and free speech, the Court of Appeal reversed a ruling which defended the dismissal of Kristie Higgs from Farmor’s School in Gloucestershire for raising concern on…
GRAPEVINE, TX — The 2025 NRB Convention’s Media Awards Luncheon celebrated the dedication and impact of Christian media professionals worldwide. Hosted with a spirit of gratitude and recognition, the event honored individuals and organizations that have exemplified excellence in broadcasting, digital innovation, and ministry outreach. Jim Sanders, chairman of the NRB executive committee and principal…
FOUNTAIN HILLS, AZ — In just a few weeks, the Will Graham Look Up Celebration at The Fountain will take place at Fountain Park in Fountain Hills. The free one-day outreach on March 22 will feature an afternoon event for children and an evening program for the whole family, with music by award-winning artists and…
SOUTH ASIA — In a heartening initiative to uplift underprivileged and unemployed women, the Women’s Fellowship Department of Believers Eastern Church in a diocese located in South Asia celebrated a momentous occasion as they hosted a graduation ceremony for a tailoring training program that had concluded. The tailoring center, established in a village in South…
ALTADENA, CA — Nearly a thousand victims of the Altadena firestorm received vital relief supplies and renewed hope during Friday’s “Rebuilding Together: Altadena Fire Relief” community event. A unique collaboration of corporate, faith-based, and non-profit groups, including CityServe, ModifyHealth, Cope Health Solutions, Some1 Loves You, and the Los Angeles-based Iglesias El Nuevo Nacimiento church, partnered…
KENYA — A family in Kenya is experiencing comfort and hope, thanks to the generosity of friends of Operation Blessing. Sammy’s three daughters are warm and dry this Valentine’s Day in their new home. The new residence allows the girls to easily move from room to room, prepare food, and use the bathroom comfortably without…
