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 […]

Central African Republic (Mission Network News) – Militias run rampant throughout the Central African Republic. Massacre reports went from rare to commonplace this year in the struggle for control of this strategic African nation. Finding a peaceful resolution won’t be easy, explains Greg Kelley, CEO of World Mission. “You’ve got Islamic/Christianity conflict, which would represent […]

Nepal (Mission Network News) — It’s a challenging season for believers in Nepal. According to the American Center for Law and Justice, 17 Christians — both foreigners and locals — were arrested this year under the 2018 anti-conversion and blasphemy law. Bibles For The World’s John Pudaite just returned from an extended visit to the […]

Mexico (Mission Network News) — This week, security forces remain in Villa Union, a small town roughly 35 miles from the U.S.-Mexico border. The death toll now stands at 23 following Saturday’s cartel attack and subsequent gun battles with Mexican security forces. Mexico’s murder rate is up two percent this year, and that’s on top […]

Algeria (Mission Network News) — Though 2019 began as a year of new opportunity for Algerian believers, it now draws to a disappointing end. William Stark, regional manager of International Christian Concern (ICC), recently told Gatestone Institute that authorities have closed 12 churches in Algeria since the beginning of 2019. Read our coverage here. Yet, hope remains. Members of the Full Gospel […]

(Mission Network News) — Calls for better suicide awareness and prevention often accompany Veteran’s Day in the U.S., and rightfully so. More than 6,000 veterans commit suicide each year and it’s been that way for more than 10 years, according to the latest VA statistics. There’s no immediate solution in sight, yet hope remains. Warriors […]

Pakistan (Mission Network News) — The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom is taking notice of attacks on places of worship. In countries like Pakistan, worship sites of minority religions are frequently targeted with violence. Forgotten Missionaries International (FMI) Executive Director Bruce Allen often hears reports from the field of attacks on Pakistani churches. […]

Hong Kong (Mission Network News) — Protests continue in Hong Kong after three months. At the moment, there is no end in sight. BBC News reports the protests have caused a steep drop of nearly 40 percent in tourism to the city. But, even in the social chaos, Mission Cry recently sent a container filled with […]

Cameroon (Mission Network News) — The Fulani herdsmen are known to frequent Nigeria. However, their nomadic lifestyle recently brought them to Cameroon. On Sunday, a Bible translator participating in the Wycliffe Bible Translators movement was killed in his home during an attack by the Fulani herdsmen. The attack took place in Wum, a village located […]

(Mission Network News) — Lebanon may be short on money, but it’s full of problems. An estimated 900,000 to 1.5 million Syrian refugees strain resources and infrastructure. Forced deportations, ongoing since April, send refugees back to Syria whether they want to leave or not. Political leaders blame the refugees for many of Lebanon’s problems, especially […]