WASHINGTON, DC — Prison Fellowship, the nation’s largest Christian nonprofit serving currently and formerly incarcerated people and their families and a leading advocate for criminal justice reform, released the following statement after the United States Senate declared April 2025 as Second Chance Month. The Senate cosponsors of the resolution include Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Kevin… Continue reading Prison Fellowship’s Statement After United States Senate Declares April 2025 as Second Chance Month
Tag: Local Missionaries
Kenya Slum Transformed by Clean Water and the Gospel
NAIROBI, KENYA — In Kenya, hundreds of thousands of people are crammed into Africa’s largest slum, Kibera is a gang-infested place of extreme poverty that lacks clean water and sanitation. The good news: hope is now rising through a Texas-based outreach called, “The Bucket Ministry”. George Thomas brings us the story from Nairobi, Kenya. Kibera… Continue reading Kenya Slum Transformed by Clean Water and the Gospel
Franklin Graham Brings Hope-Filled Easter Message from Fire-Ravaged California
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… Continue reading Franklin Graham Brings Hope-Filled Easter Message from Fire-Ravaged California
The Hidden Global Crisis: How Dirty Water Steals Lives and Hope
NORTH TEXAS — Imagine waking up tomorrow to find that every faucet in your home has run dry. The only water available is polluted, murky and swimming with bacteria. Just by looking at the water, you know that a single sip could make you dangerously ill. This is not a hypothetical scenario—it is the daily… Continue reading The Hidden Global Crisis: How Dirty Water Steals Lives and Hope
Missionary Movement Expands Across Africa
WILLS POINT, TX — After more than four decades of ministering across Asia a missionary movement is expanding its work across Africa. GFA World is in the process of building a brand new hospital in Rwanda as well as launching children’s education and aid projects and missionary training in Liberia. After 45 years of groundbreaking… Continue reading Missionary Movement Expands Across Africa
Ahead of World Water Day on March 22, GFA World Notes Millions Resort to Filthy Ponds for Drinking Water
WILLS POINT, TX — Millions across Africa and Asia brace for the annual drought season that could result in catastrophic loss of life in coming months as millions turn to filthy, disease-ridden ponds as a last resort to find drinking water. A heartfelt call to arms comes from the global mission agency GFA World (www.gfa.org)… Continue reading Ahead of World Water Day on March 22, GFA World Notes Millions Resort to Filthy Ponds for Drinking Water
Ethiopian Square Famous For Communist Rallies Packed With 437,000 People for Historic 2-Night Event with Franklin Graham
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… Continue reading Ethiopian Square Famous For Communist Rallies Packed With 437,000 People for Historic 2-Night Event with Franklin Graham
GFA World Extends Missionary Movement to Liberia, West Africa
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… Continue reading GFA World Extends Missionary Movement to Liberia, West Africa
How Positively Impacting 20% of Prisoners Can Change an Entire Prison Culture
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… Continue reading How Positively Impacting 20% of Prisoners Can Change an Entire Prison Culture
Wycliffe Associates Will Use Starlink to Give Isolated National Bible Translators Faster, More Consistent Internet Connectivity
ORLANDO, FL — Wycliffe Associates, an international organization that empowers mother-tongue Bible translators and partners with local churches in the advancement of Bible translation, will be using Starlink, a satellite internet service owned by SpaceX, to help national Bible translators in remote regions access to the World Wide Web. Starlink gives users in isolated areas… Continue reading Wycliffe Associates Will Use Starlink to Give Isolated National Bible Translators Faster, More Consistent Internet Connectivity
“Christmas with Will Graham: Peace on Earth” Available On-demand Throughout Christmas Season
CHARLOTTE, NC — Evangelist Will Graham, the third generation of Grahams to preach the message of Jesus Christ under the banner of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA), has released his annual Christmas special. Christmas with Will Graham: Peace on Earth is available now on-demand at WillGrahamLive.com and across an array of social media platforms,… Continue reading “Christmas with Will Graham: Peace on Earth” Available On-demand Throughout Christmas Season
Nearly 14,000 People in Laos Attend Christmas of Love Festival with Franklin Graham and the Lao Evangelical Church
VIENTIANE, LAOS — Rev. Franklin Graham and the Lao Evangelical Church brought the Christmas of Love Festival to the Saint Phila Convention Hall in Vientiane this weekend. It was a historic event—the first time people in Laos have had the opportunity to come together publicly in such a way to hear a message from the… Continue reading Nearly 14,000 People in Laos Attend Christmas of Love Festival with Franklin Graham and the Lao Evangelical Church
Ministry Completes Historic ‘Neighbors Serving Neighbors’ Clean Water Project
ROCKWALL, TX — The Bucket Ministry, a nonprofit committed to sharing God’s love through the gift of clean water, today marked the completion of a five-year effort to provide generational access to safe drinking water and the love of Jesus to every resident living in Kibera, a slum located outside Nairobi, Kenya. Through the efforts… Continue reading Ministry Completes Historic ‘Neighbors Serving Neighbors’ Clean Water Project
Pastor Franklin Graham Welcomed in Vietnam by Standing Deputy Prime Minister and Government Officials in Hanoi
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… Continue reading Pastor Franklin Graham Welcomed in Vietnam by Standing Deputy Prime Minister and Government Officials in Hanoi
Christmas ‘Chicken Challenge’ Helps Families Fly Poverty Coop
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… Continue reading Christmas ‘Chicken Challenge’ Helps Families Fly Poverty Coop
Pastor Franklin Graham and The Churches of The Mekong Delta Will Bring the Historic Love Season Evangelistic Program to Can Tho
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.… Continue reading Pastor Franklin Graham and The Churches of The Mekong Delta Will Bring the Historic Love Season Evangelistic Program to Can Tho
GFA World Responds as Nepal Reels from Deadly Hurricane Helene-Scale Floods
WILLS POINT, TX — U.S. mission organization GFA World (www.gfa.org) is responding to deadly floods in the South Asian nation of Nepal — a disaster on the scale of Hurricane Helene in the U.S. As the Southeastern U.S. reels from the devastation and death toll caused by Helene, the landlocked nation of Nepal — famous… Continue reading GFA World Responds as Nepal Reels from Deadly Hurricane Helene-Scale Floods
Critical Aid Arrives in Vietnam After Typhoon Yagi
VIETNAM — Samaritan’s Purse staff is on the ground across northern Vietnam delivering vital aid to communities devastated by Typhoon Yagi. Super-Typhoon Yagi swept through northern Vietnam on September 7th. Severe flooding and landslides buried entire villages under mud and debris, resulting in more than 200 lives lost and more than 100,000 displaced from their… Continue reading Critical Aid Arrives in Vietnam After Typhoon Yagi
Record Setting Noi Festival Fills the Piazza del Plebiscito in Naples with Over 21,000 People
NAPLES — The largest and most significant square in Naples was packed with more than 21,000 people during the Noi Festival last night. It was the first time something like this has ever taken place in Naples, and it set a record as the largest evangelical event in Italy’s history. Political leaders from several different… Continue reading Record Setting Noi Festival Fills the Piazza del Plebiscito in Naples with Over 21,000 People
Wycliffe Associates Launches Free Sign Language App in Multiple African Sign Languages for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
ORLANDO, FL — Wycliffe Associates, an international organization that empowers mother-tongue Bible translators and partners with local churches in the advancement of Bible translation, has developed and launched an app for iOS and Android that brings the Bible’s New Testament to life through seven sign languages used in the African nations of Benin, Cameroon-Anglo, Côte… Continue reading Wycliffe Associates Launches Free Sign Language App in Multiple African Sign Languages for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Noi Festival with Franklin Graham Returns to Italy for Event in Naples after Historic Outreaches in Rome and Milan
ITALY —Reverend Franklin Graham and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association are working with nearly 350 evangelical churches in southern Italy to bring the Noi Festival to Naples next month. The program will feature live music from Christian singer and Latin Grammy-winner Christine D’Clario, as well as award-winning artist Charity Gayle. All are welcome to attend… Continue reading Noi Festival with Franklin Graham Returns to Italy for Event in Naples after Historic Outreaches in Rome and Milan
Greg Laurie’s Harvest Christian Fellowship Baptizes 2,000 at Iconic Pirate’s Cove Beach Following Record-Breaking Harvest Crusade
CORONA DEL MAR, CA — Harvest Ministries celebrated its second annual baptism event on Saturday, July 27th, at the historic Pirate’s Cove Beach in Corona Del Mar, CA. Approximately 2,000 people were baptized in a powerful and moving ceremony, assisted by Greg Laurie, the senior pastor of Harvest Ministries, alongside 65 pastors, deacons, and elders.… Continue reading Greg Laurie’s Harvest Christian Fellowship Baptizes 2,000 at Iconic Pirate’s Cove Beach Following Record-Breaking Harvest Crusade
Historic Harvest Crusade with Greg Laurie Highlights Spiritual Awakening in California as 50,000 People Pray at Angel Stadium
ANAHEIM, CA — This past weekend, the Harvest Crusade marked a significant milestone with its return to Angel Stadium for a one-night event. The 35th annual crusade achieved remarkable success, drawing 250,000 attendees, including 50,000 in person and 200,000 viewers online. The event was even translated into 9 languages, including ASL. The venue was filled… Continue reading Historic Harvest Crusade with Greg Laurie Highlights Spiritual Awakening in California as 50,000 People Pray at Angel Stadium
Noi Festival with Franklin Graham Returns to Italy for Event in Naples After Historic Outreaches in Rome and Milan
NAPLES — Franklin Graham and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association are working with more than 300 evangelical churches in southern Italy to bring the Noi Festival to Naples this fall. “This city is such an important and beautiful part of Italy,” said Franklin Graham, president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA). “I… Continue reading Noi Festival with Franklin Graham Returns to Italy for Event in Naples After Historic Outreaches in Rome and Milan
Ongoing Relief Response in Caribbean to Hurricane Beryl
CARIACCOU — Samaritan’s Purse has airlifted dozens of personnel and many tons of relief and medical supplies to Cariaccou where Hurricane Beryl made landfall July 1 as a Category 5 storm. Everyone in Karaku lost everything. They lost their home, they lost their clothes, they lost their food, they lost water. It’s in a mess.… Continue reading Ongoing Relief Response in Caribbean to Hurricane Beryl
Franklin Graham Preaches in Glasgow, Scotland, Also Announces Creation of The Billy Graham Defense Fund to Support Religious Freedom in The UK
GLASGOW, SCOTLAND — Franklin Graham preached in Glasgow tonight where a crowd of 7,560 people filled the OVO Hydro for the God Loves You Tour UK. “Maybe you’re here tonight and you’re wanting to know, who is Jesus?” Franklin Graham, president and CEO of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association (BGEA) and Samaritan’s Purse, told the… Continue reading Franklin Graham Preaches in Glasgow, Scotland, Also Announces Creation of The Billy Graham Defense Fund to Support Religious Freedom in The UK
Developing Technology to Protect Biblical Translations in Remote Areas
ORLANDO, FL — Even if the equipment is confiscated or destroyed, if the unthinkable happens, the translation work -weeks or months of translation progress- is protected. Wycliffe Associates provides translators living in remote regions with the necessary technology to protect and accelerate the biblical translation. Wycliffe Associates, one of the world’s leading bible translation organizations,… Continue reading Developing Technology to Protect Biblical Translations in Remote Areas
Wycliffe Associates Undergoes Efforts to Supply Printed Bibles to Persecuted Christians in North Africa and the Middle East
ORLANDO, FL — Wycliffe Associates, an international organization that empowers mother-tongue Bible translators and partners with local churches in the advancement of Bible translation, is working to provide printed Bibles for Christians in 13 language groups across North Africa and the Middle East. While national translators from these language groups have completed Scripture translations in… Continue reading Wycliffe Associates Undergoes Efforts to Supply Printed Bibles to Persecuted Christians in North Africa and the Middle East
Prison Fellowship International and Faith Comes By Hearing Announce Partnership to Reach 700,000 Prisoners in 70 Countries Over Next Five Years
WASHINGTON andALBUQUERQUE, NM — Prison Fellowship International (PFI) and Faith Comes By Hearing (FCBH) have signed a new agreement to share the Gospel with hundreds of thousands of prisoners and tens of thousands of families participating in PFI’s programs, The Listener’s Way® (TLW) and PromisePath® (PrP), including the distribution of 90,000 audio and video Bibles… Continue reading Prison Fellowship International and Faith Comes By Hearing Announce Partnership to Reach 700,000 Prisoners in 70 Countries Over Next Five Years
Franklin Graham to Share Message of God’s Love in Glasgow During UK Tour
CHARLOTTE, NC — Revd Franklin Graham and Christians from over 320 churches across Scotland are working together to bring the God Loves You Tour to the OVO Hydro in Glasgow next month. These family-friendly events will feature live music and a message of hope, and they are free and open to all. “This will be… Continue reading Franklin Graham to Share Message of God’s Love in Glasgow During UK Tour
Samaritan’s Purse Deploys to Help Families Impacted by Deadly Tornadoes in Iowa
BOONE, NC — Samaritan’s Purse has staff on the ground in southwest Iowa responding after a dangerous storm system produced numerous tornadoes, large hail and heavy rain across the state on Tuesday. One powerful twister nearly flattened the heart of Greenfield, Iowa, claiming multiple lives and reducing homes and businesses to rubble. The rural community… Continue reading Samaritan’s Purse Deploys to Help Families Impacted by Deadly Tornadoes in Iowa
Responding to Tornadoes in the Midwest and Plains
NEBRASKA – Samaritan’s Purse volunteers are responding in Jesus’ Name in Nebraska and Iowa to help homeowners recover from deadly tornadoes that ripped through the Midwest and Plains. Michael & Sandra Kotschwar – Homeowners: Friday afternoon, the sirens were going off. Finally, I went outside and saw the big black cloud coming. Within two minutes,… Continue reading Responding to Tornadoes in the Midwest and Plains
EEM Announces Availability of New 499 Project Bible Illustrations for Proverbs
HURST, TX — EEM (Eastern European Mission), a ministry that has been providing free Bibles in former Communist bloc countries and surrounding nations since 1961, is excited to announce the newest “Envisioning Truth 499” addition, highlighting the book of Proverbs. Made possible by Publishing Director Scott Hayes, this creative, educational compilation has previously included 499… Continue reading EEM Announces Availability of New 499 Project Bible Illustrations for Proverbs
Helping Homeowners Recover from Devastating Tornados in Ohio and Indiana
WINCHESTER/SELMA, IN — Samaritan’s Purse volunteers are helping homeowners in Logan County, Ohio, and the Selma/Winchester area of Indiana, recover from damage caused by devastating tornadoes that swept through the region. But more volunteers are urgently needed. Todd Taylor – Samaritan’s Purse: We’re here in Selma, Indiana, as well as Winchester, Indiana, where Thursday night… Continue reading Helping Homeowners Recover from Devastating Tornados in Ohio and Indiana
Prison Fellowship International and Eastern European Mission Partner to Distribute More Than 100,000 Bibles and Scripture Resources
WASHINGTON and FORT WORTH, TX — Prison Fellowship International (PFI) and Eastern European Mission (EEM) have signed a new agreement to provide 71,000 adult, 8,500 teen and 34,500 child-friendly Bibles to seven PFI national affiliates across Eastern Europe, which will be distributed to prisoners and their families in the months and years to come. The… Continue reading Prison Fellowship International and Eastern European Mission Partner to Distribute More Than 100,000 Bibles and Scripture Resources
Americans Wait2Hydrate in Solidarity with Communities that Lack Access to Clean Water
ORLANDO, FL — Every day, many women and children in the toughest places walk 1-2 hours–and often much more–to locate clean drinking water for their families.* To highlight this issue on World Water Day recently, compassionate Americans from coast to coast waited two hours after waking up before taking their first drink. Humanitarian organization Unto… Continue reading Americans Wait2Hydrate in Solidarity with Communities that Lack Access to Clean Water
Wycliffe Associates Bringing Bible Translation Technology to Indigenous Translators Lacking Internet Access
ORLANDO, FL — Wycliffe Associates, an international organization that empowers mother-tongue Bible translators and partners with local churches in the advancement of Bible translation, is working to provide Christians in 35 language groups across Indonesia and Southeast Asia with Bible Translation Acceleration Kits (BTAKs)—and the training to use them. Each kit includes a computer, special… Continue reading Wycliffe Associates Bringing Bible Translation Technology to Indigenous Translators Lacking Internet Access
‘Jesus Wells’ Project Aims to Reach 40 Millionth Person with Safe Drinking Water
WILLS POINT, TX — It’s one of the most remarkable stories in the colossal quest to provide clean drinking water to every person on the planet. The “Jesus Wells” project, a monumental undertaking of Texas-based mission agency GFA World (www.gfa.org), is 25 years old this year — and on the cusp of delivering safe, clean… Continue reading ‘Jesus Wells’ Project Aims to Reach 40 Millionth Person with Safe Drinking Water
The Bóg Cie Kocha Tour with Franklin Graham will visit the TAURON Arena in Krakow on 13 April
KRAKOW, POLAND — In every corner of Poland, from Gdańsk to Zakopane and from Zielona Góra to Białystok, hundreds of churches are coming together and supporting the Bóg Cie Kocha Tour, which will bring a powerful message of hope to Krakow this spring. Wojciech Włoch, pastor of the Church of Jesus Christ in Krakow and… Continue reading The Bóg Cie Kocha Tour with Franklin Graham will visit the TAURON Arena in Krakow on 13 April
Franklin Graham to bring 1,500-mile God Loves You Frontera Tour to Tucson, Arizona
CHARLOTTE, NC — Franklin Graham is going to the U.S.-Mexico border to share a message of God’s love. The upcoming tour will be stopping in Tucson, Arizona, on Tuesday, March 5. This will be the eighth stop of the God Loves You Frontera Tour, which will visit 10 cities, starting at the Gulf of Mexico… Continue reading Franklin Graham to bring 1,500-mile God Loves You Frontera Tour to Tucson, Arizona
“Border Crisis: Is There Hope?”—A New TV Special from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
CHARLOTTE, NC — As the situation intensifies on America’s southern border, the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association is releasing a new TV program, “Border Crisis: Is There Hope?” The special explores stories of those who have lost hope and are hurting in the midst of a humanitarian crisis. Hear from those on both sides who’ve been… Continue reading “Border Crisis: Is There Hope?”—A New TV Special from the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association
Gold Coast Look Up Celebration with Evangelist Will Graham announced in Gold Coast, Queensland
AUSTRALIA — More than 120 people and over 85 different churches from across the region gathered on Thursday morning, 1 February, to officially launch the upcoming Gold Coast Look Up Celebration with Will Graham. The evangelistic outreach, which is scheduled for 29 June at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, will feature music from… Continue reading Gold Coast Look Up Celebration with Evangelist Will Graham announced in Gold Coast, Queensland
Franklin Graham is returning to London for a third time to share a message of God’s love
LONDON — Hundreds of churches throughout London are preparing to work with Revd Franklin Graham and the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association to bring the God Loves You Tour back to London next summer. The family-friendly event, featuring live music and a message of hope, will be free and everyone is welcome. ‘London is an extremely… Continue reading Franklin Graham is returning to London for a third time to share a message of God’s love
Franklin Graham to Bring 1,500-mile God Loves You Frontera Tour to Presidio, Texas
CHARLOTTE, NC — Franklin Graham is going to the U.S.-Mexico border to share a message of God’s love. The upcoming tour will be stopping in Presidio, Texas, on March 2. This will be the sixth stop of the God Loves You Frontera Tour, which will visit 10 cities, starting at the Gulf of Mexico and… Continue reading Franklin Graham to Bring 1,500-mile God Loves You Frontera Tour to Presidio, Texas
Franklin Graham to Bring 1,500-mile God Loves You Frontera Tour to Eagle Pass and Del Rio, Texas
CHARLOTTE, NC — Franklin Graham is going to the U.S.-Mexico border to share a message of God’s love. The God Loves You Frontera Tour will visit 10 cities, starting at the Gulf of Mexico and going all the way to the Pacific, with back-to-back stops in Eagle Pass, Texas, on Feb. 28 and Del Rio,… Continue reading Franklin Graham to Bring 1,500-mile God Loves You Frontera Tour to Eagle Pass and Del Rio, Texas
Franklin Graham Launches 10-city, 1,500-mile God Loves You Frontera Tour
CHARLOTTE, NC — Franklin Graham is going to the U.S.-Mexico border to share a message of God’s love. The upcoming tour is kicking off with an opening weekend in Brownsville, Texas, on Feb. 24 and McAllen, Texas, on Feb. 25. The Frontera Tour will visit 10 cities, starting at the Gulf of Mexico and going… Continue reading Franklin Graham Launches 10-city, 1,500-mile God Loves You Frontera Tour
Open Doors’ World Watch List for 2024
NORTH KOREA — The Open Doors World Watch List 2024 ranks the countries where Christians count the highest cost for following Jesus. These are the 5 countries where Christians face the most extreme persecution. Could praying put you in danger? Could going to church risk your life? Could following Jesus cost you your job, your… Continue reading Open Doors’ World Watch List for 2024
In The First 10 Months of 2023, 5,000 Christians were Killed
NORTH KOREA — Christian freedom in the world is marked by a deterioration that seems to be getting worse. This is reflected in reports and statistics, such as those collected by the organization Open Doors. That entity has just published the World Persecution List 2024, with data related to the period between January and October… Continue reading In The First 10 Months of 2023, 5,000 Christians were Killed
Open Doors Launches 2024 World Watch List in UK Parliament
NORTH KOREA — Longstanding Christian communities could disappear in parts of sub-Saharan Africa through a double blow of violent instability and authoritarian control. Christian minorities across east and west Africa face twin existential threats: violent disorder exploited by radical jihadists and autocratic governments backed by larger powers outside the region.This is one of the disturbing… Continue reading Open Doors Launches 2024 World Watch List in UK Parliament
Wycliffe Associates Receives a Boost from Volunteers in Orlando and Elsewhere
ORLANDO, FL — Wycliffe Associates, an international organization that empowers mother-tongue Bible translators and partners with local churches in the advancement of Bible translation, welcomes short- and long-term volunteers at its Florida-based headquarters and even offers an on-site RV park to accommodate long-term volunteers. Some volunteers spend between two and four months during the winter… Continue reading Wycliffe Associates Receives a Boost from Volunteers in Orlando and Elsewhere