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
Tag: World Missions
American Leprosy Missions Becomes Hope Rises International to Reflect Growing Global Work
GREENVILLE, SC — American Leprosy Missions, a nonprofit helping persons affected by neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) like leprosy to be healed in body and spirit, today unveiled a rebrand to Hope Rises International. The new name embodies a comprehensive picture of the organization’s work and mission: healing disease, restoring people to their communities and proclaiming… Continue reading American Leprosy Missions Becomes Hope Rises International to Reflect Growing Global Work
Women’s Fellowship Leaders Seminar Held in South Asia
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… Continue reading Women’s Fellowship Leaders Seminar Held in South Asia
Making History in Cairo: 2,962 Documented Decisions for Jesus
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… Continue reading Making History in Cairo: 2,962 Documented Decisions for Jesus
Rural Medicine, First Village Dentist in 100 Years
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… Continue reading Rural Medicine, First Village Dentist in 100 Years
Tailoring Graduation Ceremonies in South Asia
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… Continue reading Tailoring Graduation Ceremonies in South Asia
Stationery Items Distributed to Needy Children
SOUTH ASIA — In an endeavor to alleviate the educational challenges faced by underprivileged children, Hope for Children conducted a school supply distribution. The initiative aimed to empower the future generation by providing essential supplies to students in need. These students, hailing from financially disadvantaged backgrounds, reside in a locality in South Asia. Their families… Continue reading Stationery Items Distributed to Needy Children
Bereaved Nigeria Pastor Forgives Attackers
NIGERIA — During a militant attack in Nigeria, Pastor Gideon lost his pregnant wife and five daughters, when their house was set on fire. Traumatized and hospitalized, he’s now recovering and explains how he was able to forgive his family’s killers. It was referred to as “Black Christmas” in which 238 Christians were killed and… Continue reading Bereaved Nigeria Pastor Forgives Attackers
Samaritan’s Purse Helping Suffering Families in Kentucky and West Virginia After Deadly Flooding
BOONE, NC — Samaritan’s Purse deployed disaster relief specialists last weekend, along with a Disaster Relief Unit—a tractor-trailer stocked with essential tools and equipment—to Pikeville, Kentucky, following a historic storm system that unleashed deadly flooding across southern Appalachia. In Kentucky, all 120 counties have reported varying degrees of flooding from the deadly storm that killed… Continue reading Samaritan’s Purse Helping Suffering Families in Kentucky and West Virginia After Deadly Flooding
Sharing the Love of Christ One Bible, One Episode at a Time
SAN DIEGO — As Turning Point continues to grow and share the unchanging Gospel message around the world through its media empire, its founder and host, Dr. David Jeremiah never forgets that while you can share the Gospel worldwide you must also be the hands and feet of Christ in your own backyard. To that… Continue reading Sharing the Love of Christ One Bible, One Episode at a Time
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
St. Paul’s Believers Eastern Church Organizes Free Health Check-up Camp
SOUTH ASIA — On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Believers Eastern Church in South Asia took a significant step towards community health by organizing a free health check-up camp. The initiative specifically targeted women and underprivileged individuals in the area, providing much-needed access to healthcare services. The camp addressed a critical need in the… Continue reading St. Paul’s Believers Eastern Church Organizes Free Health Check-up Camp
Christian Mission to Former Soviet Union, Israel, Serves Up 31 Million Meals Since Ukraine War Began
LOVES PARK, IL — An Illinois-based Christian mission to the former Soviet Union and Israel has served up an incredible 31 million meals to hurting families through its network of local evangelical churches across the regions since the war in Ukraine began. Slavic Gospel Association (SGA, www.sga.org) supports local evangelical churches and local missionary pastors… Continue reading Christian Mission to Former Soviet Union, Israel, Serves Up 31 Million Meals Since Ukraine War Began
Creating a Conversation Around the Gospel
SAN DIEGO — Turning Point Productions, a division of David Jeremiah’s Turning Point broadcast ministry, is thrilled to announce the premiere of a new gospel podcast beginning in February. Experience the full interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/turning-point-for-god/9240351-en-turning-point-productions-launches-new-podcast From the same team that created PassagesTV, comes a podcast aimed at pointing Gen Z to Christ… Continue reading Creating a Conversation Around the Gospel
Women’s Fellowship Team Serves Fresh Meal To Orphan Children
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… Continue reading Women’s Fellowship Team Serves Fresh Meal To Orphan Children
Diocese of Pokhara Extends Support to Fire-Affected Family
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… Continue reading Diocese of Pokhara Extends Support to Fire-Affected Family
Women’s Fellowship Extends Support to Musahar Community in Nepal
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… Continue reading Women’s Fellowship Extends Support to Musahar Community in Nepal
2 Million Free Bibles Distributed in 36 Nations and 32 Languages in 2024
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… Continue reading 2 Million Free Bibles Distributed in 36 Nations and 32 Languages in 2024
Vietnam Opium Village Transformed by Gospel
VIETNAM — In the Vietnam highlands, a village once known for opium addiction is now a flourishing business community. The transformation started when a village-chief began listening to Christian radio. Driving along these paved zigzag roads of the Sin Suoi Ho village makes it hard to imagine this picturesque landscape of rice terraces and manicured… Continue reading Vietnam Opium Village Transformed by Gospel
Frostbite Evangelism in ‘Coldest Place On Earth’
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… Continue reading Frostbite Evangelism in ‘Coldest Place On Earth’
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
Convoy of Hope Serves Survivors of Greater Los Angeles Wildfires
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… Continue reading Convoy of Hope Serves Survivors of Greater Los Angeles Wildfires
More than 1,200 Vietnamese Respond to Gospel Invitation at Season of Love Festival
VIETNAM — More than 24,000 people filled the Cần Thơ Stadium in Vietnam last month to seek Jesus during the Season of Love Festival with Franklin Graham. More than 1,200 responded to the evangelist’s invitation to follow Christ. Evangelist Franklin Graham preached the Gospel to 24,000 people who filled the Cần Thơ Stadium in Vietnam… Continue reading More than 1,200 Vietnamese Respond to Gospel Invitation at Season of Love Festival
One Day, One Film, One Message for The Entire World
SAN DIEGO, CA — In the mad dash between Thanksgiving and Christmas Day it can be easy to forget why we pause to celebrate this “most special time of year.” The shopping, the parties, the presents, the work—it all goes toward making the holiday season the “most wonderful time of year.” But in those hectic… Continue reading One Day, One Film, One Message for The Entire World
Women and Children’s Home Robbed in Memphis
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.… Continue reading Women and Children’s Home Robbed in Memphis
New Christian ‘Edutainment’ Video Series Aims to Engage Teens and Reinforce Biblical Worldview
TAMPA, FL —The Science Dilemma, a biblically-based and scientifically-informed educational entertainment video series for teens, today released its first series, “The Science Dilemma: The Origin of Life.” Burdened by the number of students who abandon their faith after leaving the home, Allan C. Pereira and Jeffrey Singer created The Science Dilemma to provide parents, leaders and… Continue reading New Christian ‘Edutainment’ Video Series Aims to Engage Teens and Reinforce Biblical Worldview
Ladi’s Escape: Survivor of Nigeria Christmas Attack Receives Trauma Care
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… Continue reading Ladi’s Escape: Survivor of Nigeria Christmas Attack Receives Trauma Care
Help The Persecuted Stands with Christians in Syria Following Rebel Takeover
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… Continue reading Help The Persecuted Stands with Christians in Syria Following Rebel Takeover
Find Hope and Peace This Christmas at Highlands
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,… Continue reading Find Hope and Peace This Christmas at Highlands
One Day, One Film, One Message for the Entire World
SAN DIEGO, CA — This Christmas season, Dr. David Jeremiah, founder and host of Turning Point Ministries, wants to reach the world with the hope of the Christmas story. On Saturday, December 14, Turning Point Studios, the production company for Dr. Jeremiah’s Turning Point Ministries, is hosting Reach the World Day, an evangelistic outreach featuring… Continue reading One Day, One Film, One Message for the Entire World
Rumana’s Story: Bangladeshi Girl is Isolated for Following Jesus
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… Continue reading Rumana’s Story: Bangladeshi Girl is Isolated for Following Jesus
Teenage Girl in Central Asia Has A Fearless Faith
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… Continue reading Teenage Girl in Central Asia Has A Fearless Faith
Father and Son Work Together to Send Love in a Box to Thousands
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… Continue reading Father and Son Work Together to Send Love in a Box to Thousands
Liberian Special Needs Girl Rescued and Restored
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… Continue reading Liberian Special Needs Girl Rescued and Restored
In Honor of Luis Palau’s Birthday, the Luis Palau Association Announces the Launch of a Free Online Resource Exploring the Late Evangelist’s Teachings
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… Continue reading In Honor of Luis Palau’s Birthday, the Luis Palau Association Announces the Launch of a Free Online Resource Exploring the Late Evangelist’s Teachings
50 Crusades from Cape Town to Cairo: Christ for All Nations Concludes a Historic Year of Global Evangelism
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… Continue reading 50 Crusades from Cape Town to Cairo: Christ for All Nations Concludes a Historic Year of Global Evangelism
Western North Carolina Communities Rally to Give Back Through Samaritan’s Purse Project, Operation Christmas Child
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… Continue reading Western North Carolina Communities Rally to Give Back Through Samaritan’s Purse Project, Operation Christmas Child
Calls to Rise to Support Persecuted Church in Nigeria
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… Continue reading Calls to Rise to Support Persecuted Church in Nigeria
Nigeria: Boko Haram Victim Refuses Vengeance
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… Continue reading Nigeria: Boko Haram Victim Refuses Vengeance
Bangladeshi Christian Girl Forgives her Persecutors
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… Continue reading Bangladeshi Christian Girl Forgives her Persecutors
Ukrainian, Russian Jewish Christians Lead War Aid Effort in Israel
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… Continue reading Ukrainian, Russian Jewish Christians Lead War Aid Effort in Israel
Fudia Standing Tall After Free Life-Changing Surgery
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… Continue reading Fudia Standing Tall After Free Life-Changing Surgery
Governor Kristi Noem Joining Franklin Graham on Samaritan’s Purse Airlift Mission to Deliver Winter Clothing in Western North Carolina
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… Continue reading Governor Kristi Noem Joining Franklin Graham on Samaritan’s Purse Airlift Mission to Deliver Winter Clothing in Western North Carolina
Love Zambia Campaign Reaches More than 730,000 People
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… Continue reading Love Zambia Campaign Reaches More than 730,000 People
Displaced Pastor Ministers to Persecuted Christians in IDP Camp in Nigeria
NIGERIA — Pastor Barnabas lives in one of many internally displaced people (IDP) camps in Nigeria, along with thousands of Christians who have been forced from their homes by Islamic extremist violence. Across sub-Saharan Africa, 16.2 million Christians have been forcibly displaced by violence and conflict. But most of the world doesn’t even know it’s… Continue reading Displaced Pastor Ministers to Persecuted Christians in IDP Camp in Nigeria
The Voice of the Martyrs Releases The Martinez Family Short Film for 2024 International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians
BARTLESVILLE, OK — The Voice of the Martyrs has released a powerful and professional short feature film about the bravery and bold witness of a pastor and his wife serving in the dangerous paramilitary-controlled “red zones” in Colombia. The Martinez Family short feature will inspire viewers to join in the International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians (IDOP)—a… Continue reading The Voice of the Martyrs Releases The Martinez Family Short Film for 2024 International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians
Love Zambia Campaign with Andrew Palau Reaches More Than 731,000 People Through Ministry in 5 Cities Across Zambia
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA —In a massive effort to share hope with hundreds of thousands of Zambians, the Luis Palau Association partnered with more than 4,900 churches across denominational lines to accomplish the Love Zambia Festival. This nationwide evangelistic campaign trained tens of thousands of Christians and reached hundreds of thousands of individuals with the Good News… Continue reading Love Zambia Campaign with Andrew Palau Reaches More Than 731,000 People Through Ministry in 5 Cities Across Zambia
GFA World and Other Ministry Leaders Celebrate the Life of The Late K.P. Yohannan at Memorial Service
WILLS POINT, TX — At Prestonwood Baptist Church in Dallas on October 18, GFA World (www.gfa.org) led a special “Celebration of Life” service for its founder and leader, K.P. Yohannan, who passed tragically in May of this year. The service had over 250 attendees, including prominent Christian leaders and pastors such as Jack Graham, Francis… Continue reading GFA World and Other Ministry Leaders Celebrate the Life of The Late K.P. Yohannan at Memorial Service
Ramata’s Healing From Trauma in Cameroon
CAMEROON — In the Far North region of Cameroon, Christians are high value targets for Islamist extremists from Boko Haram, leading to significant trauma among the local population. Believers like Ramata* live under the threat of attacks that can snatch away loved ones and uproot families from their homes. Thanks to support from Open Doors,… Continue reading Ramata’s Healing From Trauma in Cameroon
Medical Ship Departs North Wales for Madagascar in Maiden Voyage
MADAGASCAR — A YWAM medical ship has set sail from the North Wales coast to Madagascar where its crew will provide vital medical treatment to those in desperate need. GNA reporter Peter Wooding went on board the Island Reach to find out more about their journey and mission to the South East African coast. A… Continue reading Medical Ship Departs North Wales for Madagascar in Maiden Voyage