UKRAINE — While many of Ukraine’s young people have been traumatized by the war and feel hopelessness for their future, a ministry of Christian teenagers is being equipped to bring Godly leadership to their nation. GNA reporter Peter Wooding was at one of their recent gatherings in Kyiv to find out how Christian charity Mercy…
KYIV, UKRAINE — For the eighth time, KJMC Kyiv hosted an evening of gratitude for the soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine — heroes who risk their lives to protect us every day. Experience this powerful event with us — watch now! In such challenging times it’s important to come together to Express gratitude…
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…
BOONE, IOWA — The director of a Christian media ministry based in the Middle East is speaking up for “secret” believers in Iran and Afghanistan who are turning to the latest technology to beat isolation and loneliness. PARS (www.sat7usa.org), a media ministry that uses satellite television, live streaming, and social media platforms to broadcast faith-based…
MEXICO — For 12-year-old Milagros, known affectionately as Mili, every day brought a new battle with pain. In her small community of Emiliano Zapata, she fought through severe abdominal trouble in Mexico. It threatened not only her health but also her dreams of becoming a veterinarian. Suffering with Severe Gallstones The diagnosis was clear: severe…
GOMA, DRC — International aid agency, World Vision, is seriously concerned for the safety of children amidst escalating violence in the east of the DRC. Artillery attacks and gunfire are currently decimating areas very near Goma, where children fleeing conflict in other parts of DRC are currently sheltering. There are serious concerns for the safety…
CALIFORNIA — For families who lost their homes in the devastating California fires, life has been anything but normal. Yet, amid the uncertainty, the generosity of Operation Blessing’s supporters sought to bring comfort and a sense of community back into their lives, providing joy through a dance party for wildfire victims. This past weekend at…
NEPAL — In a heartwarming gesture of compassion and celebration, the District Women’s Fellowship Committee of Kathmandu Valley, commemorated International Women’s Day while also honoring the birthday of His Holiness Moran Mor Athanasius I Metropolitan. The event took place in Kathmandu district, Nepal, where orphan children were treated to a delightful feast of fresh and…
BRAZIL — Bruna and Ana Cristina, both mothers of children with autism, share how they found hope and support through Joni’s House Brazil, which they discovered through their church.After taking a soap-making course offered by Joni’s House, Bruna and Ana Cristina started their own business making and selling soaps. This new venture not only provides…
CALIFORNIA — The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have left widespread devastation in their wake, reducing entire communities to ash and displacing countless families. Homes, businesses, and schools have been destroyed by the Los Angeles fires. Sadly, this is forcing many to start over with nothing. As families begin the long and difficult process of…
CAPE TOWN — South African scholars are lending their voices to a creative project which uses podcasts to deliver the Gospel message in a fresh, modern format, aimed at children. The “Storytime with Joy” podcast episodes are freely available on Spotify and YouTube, while the current book series will soon be available in a digital…
NEPAL — Dhorpatan Municipality, nestled at an elevation of 3,900 meters within an east-west valley, south of the majestic Dhaulagiri mountain range in the Himalayas, is home to a tight-knit community comprising indigenous Kham Magar people and Tibetan refugees.Santu (37 years old) and her husband Dal Bahadur (47 years old), proud residents of Dhorpatan, along…
SOUTH ASIA — In a heartwarming gesture of compassion, the Women’s Fellowship team from a local church in the Rautahat District in Nepal recently reached out to Musahar families with essential ration kits. Nestled in a separate settlement within the village, 11 Musahar families face significant challenges due to poverty. Their humble abodes, constructed from…
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…
FORT WORTH, TX — As requests for Bibles continue to pour in from the 36 nations EEM (Eastern European Mission) is blessed to serve, the ministry gives glory to God that it has been able to fulfill 2 over million requests for free Bibles in 2024 – the most ever in the ministry’s history. EEM…
WORLDWIDE — Because of the support from donors, Operation Blessing is turning dreams of clean water into reality for hundreds of remote villages around the world each year. In fact, fresh hope through clean water is possible for many because of the organization’s generous partners. During the last fiscal year, over 59,000 people received clean…
SRI LANKA — In the face of the ongoing economic turmoil in Sri Lanka, where many families are grappling with financial difficulties, the Hope for Children has stepped up to alleviate some of the burdens. With families striving to secure enough resources to support their children’s education, the prevalent economic crisis has left them struggling…
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — Hope can bloom even in the face of overwhelming adversity. When Hurricane Helene unleashed its fury upon Asheville, North Carolina, it threatened to drown the spirit of a community. One family in particular found solace in Operation Blessing’s community of support after Hurricane Helene unleashed catastrophic flooding, devastating their home and…
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…
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…
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA — A disaster relief team from Operation Blessing is headed West to help residents in California wildfire-affected communities. The destructive fires have so far killed 10 people and destroyed over 10,000 structures. More than 180,000 residents are under evacuation orders while roughly 5 fires are still raging in the greater Los Angeles…
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…
WASHINGTON — International Christian Concern (ICC) has released its renamed and revamped annual report for the new year. Download the 2025 Global Persecution Index for free. ICC’s 2025 Global Persecution Index offers an in-depth analysis of drivers of persecution in 20 countries, complete with stories of Christians enduring persecution for their faith in Christ. “ICC…
BOULDER, COLORADO — Developers of the Christian-Aligned Large Language Model are building an AI resource that they hope will be of value to Christians who want to use Artificial Intelligence to explore Christian issues and topics. At a recent hackathon in Boulder, Colorado, developers are creating new AI tools that serve the Christian community. The…
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…
LOS ANGELES, CA — The ferocity of California’s Santa Ana winds turned small fires into a Holocaust burning down thousands of Los Angeles homes, causing panicked residents to flee with little more than the clothes on their backs. Today, some of the same wildfire victims have become volunteers in a remarkable outpouring of love for…
SOUTH ASIA — In a compassionate effort to alleviate the suffering of those struggling without access to warm clothing, a dedicated Believers Eastern Church priest in a village in South Asia, took it upon himself to make a positive impact on the lives of the less fortunate. Many families in this region are grappling with…
SPRINGFIELD, MO — Convoy of Hope is delivering relief supplies to the greater Los Angeles area to serve those affected by the massive wildfires currently burning there. Semi truckloads of supplies, including food, bottled water and hygiene items, are being delivered from Convoy’s Regional Distribution Center in Sacramento. These fires are the most destructive in…
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…
EGYPT — While millions of Sudanese refugees have fled the conflict in their country for Egypt, many persecuted Christians are receiving support to start new lives there thanks to a Christian ministry there. When they arrive they literally have nothing, but this winter Help The Persecuted provided hot meals, warm coats and Christian literature for…
LOS ANGELES, CA — In the wake of devastating wildfires sweeping through California, CityServe is coordinating urgent relief efforts to assist families impacted by the catastrophic fires, particularly in Los Angeles County. Truckloads of relief supplies have already been deployed, which contain water, food, hygiene items, clothes and a number of other essentials. Dry conditions…
NUWARA ELIYA, SRI LANKA — Nuwara Eliya District, situated in the Central province of Sri Lanka, has long grappled with economic challenges attributed to its high altitude and cooler climate. The local population, primarily engaged in tea plantation and cultivation, faces heightened difficulties due to the escalating prices of essential items, impacting household sustainability. In…
BOULDER, COLORADO — The Christian-Aligned Language Model developed by Gloo.ai is restoring trust in AI for those who want to harness the power of AI for Christian ministry. At the AI & the Church hackathon recently held at Gloo headquarters in Boulder, Colorado an exciting new resource was announced for computer programmers who are creating…
MADISON, WI — The Billy Graham Rapid Response Team (BG-RRT) is deploying to Madison, Wisconsin, following a school shooting at Abundant Life Christian School that claimed the lives of two victims and injured several others. Madison Police Department Chief Shon Barnes also reported that the shooter was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound at the…
MEMPHIS, TN — David Vincent, Warriors Center CEO, releases the following and is available for comment: A few weeks before Christmas, Warriors Center acquired an abandoned nursing home building in Memphis with a plan to start a 180-bed, program for homeless women and children. What happened after we were given the keys was a tragedy….
AFRICA — The Assembly of God in Africa has an ambitious goal of 1 million churches by the year 2033. To help them reach their goal they’re partnering with Africa Tabernacle Evangelism, and supporters from around the world, to raise one church at a time. Outside of Lusaka, Zambia, Assembly of God missionaries Tony and…
RUTHERFORDTON, NC — Holy Reads is the world’s first Christian book summary app, and it recently hit a milestone! The app successfully reached 500,000 downloads and continues to grow. This platform aims to serve a diverse range of audiences, including but not limited to busy mothers, pastors who prepare sermons, Christian book enthusiasts, and even…
ITAHARI, NEPAL —The Hope for Children center in the Itahari Diocese of Nepal recently conducted a successful awareness program titled Plastic Waste Sanitation Management Campaign in Ward No. 3 of the Itahari Sub-Metropolitan City, West Sirijonga. The program was graced by the presence of local leaders, including Mrs. Meena Rasaili, Ward Women Representative; Mr. Man…
AFRICA — South Africa is ranked as the most unequal country in the world. Those born in the thirty years since the nation’s first democratic elections currently face record high unemployment numbers. In poorer communities, young people hoping to climb out of poverty also face the destructive impacts of gangsterism and substance abuse.But one ministry…
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…
PORTUGAL — Samuel learned to surf before he could swim and now he’s the pastor of a church on the beach where he’s reaching other surfers with the gospel. George Thomas of CBN News traveled to the coastal city of Porto, Portugal, to bring us this first-hand look. Talk to any avid surfer, and they’ll…
RUTHERFORDTON, NC — Christian Lingua has reached an extraordinary milestone, engaging over 50 million listeners, readers, and Bible students worldwide every month through its dedicated translation and overdub efforts. This remarkable achievement highlights the impact of CL’s work in making Christian content accessible across diverse languages and cultures. Since its inception, Christian Lingua has translated…
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…
SOUTH ASIA — On November 14, 2024, Believers Eastern Church dioceses marked Children’s Day with vibrant celebrations and meaningful initiatives, highlighting the joy and innocence of childhood as a gift from God. In Bastar Diocese, a free tuition program was inaugurated in Bhataguda village to support underprivileged children, demonstrating the Church’s commitment to education and…
SYRIA — With the sudden takeover of Syria by Islamist rebels driving out Syrian President Bashar Assad, Christian ministry Help The Persecuted says Christians there are in an increasingly perilous situation. Before this offensive began, Syria was home to an estimated 300,000 Christians. The takeover by Jihadist forces has the Christian community concerned that they…
SYRIA — With the sudden takeover of Syria by Islamist rebels driving out the country’s President Bashar Assad, Christian there are in an increasingly perilous situation. While many Syrians were celebrating on the streets, this new regime by Jihadist forces has the Christian community concerned that they are being taken back to the time when…
BIRMINGHAM, AL — Christmas services at each of the 26 Alabama and Georgia locations of Church of the Highlands will provide an uplifting worship experience and an inspiring message this holiday season. Senior Pastor Chris Hodges is inviting everyone in the community to attend one of the multiple services occurring Thursday, Dec. 19 through Tuesday,…
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…
