(Mission Network News) — Growing up deaf in Uganda, Sam believed the words of his village when they said he was cursed. The only deaf person in his small village, he believed he was alone. Different and rejected, his parents attempted to have his “curse” removed through multiple exorcisms. … One day, he attended a […]

(Mission Network News) — The devadasi lifestyle is outlawed in India, but the practice remains in pockets of the country. Devadasis are temple prostitutes dedicated to a particular god or goddess. They perform sexual favors, and much of the money they earn goes to the temple as a religious offering. Haida was only seven years […]

(Mission Network News) — Richard Sifuentes was on the run. Determined to avoid a third trip to prison, he was dodging police who were tracking him on an attempted murder charge. Scared and not sure what to do, Richard called his mother. “The only one who can help you is God,” she told him. Richard […]

East Africa (Mission Network News) — In East Africa, children with disabilities or mental health conditions are often severely mistreated. Parents don’t always know what to do with their disabled kids and even see them as curses or bad omens. So these children are often locked away or chained up. They are malnourished, abused, and […]

Kenya (Mission Network News) — Kenya is largely Christian, but many believers don’t have access to Bibles. And even if they do, not all of them can read. Approximately 22 percent of Kenyans are illiterate. That makes solar-powered audio Bibles invaluable since people can listen to God’s Word in their heart language. Kenya Hope sends […]

Malaysia (Mission Network News) — Mysterious attackers took Pastor Raymond Koh from his vehicle on this day three years ago. As captured on a nearby surveillance camera, three black SUV’s surrounded his car and pulled him over. More assailants quickly arrived, and in less than a minute he was being driven away. Malaysia’s Human Rights […]

(Mission Network News) — Over 260 million Christians live in places with high levels of persecution. Every day they face danger and struggles, yet most of the West is ignorant or indifferent. Why? Todd Nettleton with Voice of the Martyrs, USA says the problem is two-fold. There are problems both with the Church and the […]

(Mission Network News) — Bibles For The World is not letting the coronavirus get in the way of bringing scripture to the Chinese people. The coronavirus has caused over 500 deaths around the world since it began in Wuhan, China. It has sickened over 25,000 people, although over 1,000 have already recovered. But John Pudaite, […]

Ethiopia (Mission Network News) — Ethiopia — compared to its neighbors like Eritrea, Somalia, and Sudan — is the tamest of the bunch when it comes to religious violence. But Greg Musselman with The Voice of the Martyrs Canada says that is changing. “I have a close friend that is giving us information. Since he […]

Philippines (Mission Network News) — Tremblors continue to rock the Philippines today following Sunday’s volcanic eruption south of Manila. According to government officials, 423 volcanic earthquakes were recorded in the Taal region as of 10 pm local time last night. Pastor Eniong Hilario with Asian Access says the Taal Volcano is within sight of a […]