Celebrating 40 Years: The World’s Longest-Standing International Deaf Ministry Hosts Global Gatherings
GRAND RAPIDS, MI — For 40 years, DOOR International has been furthering Christian ministry among Deaf communities. DOOR, the world’s longest-standing international Deaf ministry organization, kicked off its 40th anniversary this month with a Deaf-led celebration in Kenya under the direction of Africa
89-year-old woman convicted, facing over a decade in prison for nonviolent pro-life demonstration
(Daily Newswire) — A group of Christian pro-life activists, including an 89-year-old survivor of a communist prison camp in Eastern Europe, face over a decade in prison after they were convicted on Tuesday in a federal trial in Michigan. A jury
Seven nights, seven churches: A spark of Christian prayer, worship, and collaboration across Richland County
MANSFIELD, Ohio — Seven churches across Mansfield and Richland County came together for Fan the Flame, a seven-night series focused on prayer, worship, and collaboration across denominational lines. The gatherings drew hundreds of pastors, leaders, and community members, sparking renewed
Gospel Advanced in Iraq Amid 2019 Tahrir Square Protests
(Christian Aid Mission) — When throngs of Iraqis began converging on Baghdad’s main square in peaceful protest more than a year ago, a highly educated businessman made sure he was there on the first day, Oct. 1, 2019. … The leader
Two Families Come to Christ in Laos Despite Opposition From Neighbor
Photo Credit: Chris Hilbert/Pixabay (Voice of the Martyrs) — Tensions have deepened in a Khmu village where two families have come to Christ and one lives next door to a high-ranking solider, who despises Christians. Recently, a Christian from another village came
Gospel Association: Many Central Asian Missionaries Came to Faith While in Prison
Photo Credit: Rodnae Productions/Pexels Kazakhstan (Mission Network News) — Eric Mock of the Slavic Gospel Association says Kazakhstan has been tinkering with its penal code ever since becoming an independent country when the Soviet Union fell. … Some estimate as many as one
Motorbikes Provide Means for Vietnamese Church Planters to Visit Remote House Churches
(VOM Korea) — Christianity is growing even amidst persecution in Communist Vietnam, but according to pastors in the places where the church is growing the fastest, the growth is not due to an increase in church buildings but to an
Missions Group Shares ‘Field Stories of Hope’: How God Is Working Around the World in 2020
(Mission Network News) — This has been a discouraging year for many, and sometimes the darkness and negativity can seem to overshadow God’s peace and hope. In light of this, e3 Partners launched Field Stories of Hope, a series of
Close of Border Impedes Missionary Activities to North Korea
Photo Credit: Micha Brandli/Unsplash North Korea (International Christian Concern) – After North Korea closed its border with China to fend off COVID-19 from entering the country since earlier this year, Christian organizations have suspended Bible smuggling activities into the North. According to
South Korea Bans Balloon Launches Into North Korea, Affecting Gospel Work
Photo Credit: Korea Style/Pixabay South Korea (Mission Network News) — The government of South Korea has officially banned the practice of launching balloons into North Korea. The resolution passed only after opposing politicians tried to stop the process with a filibuster.