Syria (Mission Network News) — In all the tangled mess of the war in Syria, Kurdish forces are also part of the fray. The Kurds, a minority stateless group of people, have helped push back ISIS militants in northern Syria ever since the terrorists targeted major Kurdish populations. Kurdish soldiers have continued to engage ISIS […]
HONOLULU (Baptist Press) — As Americans commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, some Christians also are remembering a series of evangelistic harvests that emerged from the death and destruction. Among those to find a saving relationship with Jesus in the aftermath of Dec. 7, 1941, were the commander of the […]
Nigeria (Mission Network News) — The Nigerian government says the U.N. is making a mountain out of a molehill when they describe the severity of the hunger crisis in northeast Nigeria. Last Friday, the U.N. launched a $1 billion funding appeal for the food shortage in three Nigerian states. Just over five million Nigerians face […]
(Evangelical Focus) — Cuban revolutionary leader Fidel Castro has died at age 90. Fidel Castro was the last survivor of the Cold War, and probably one of the most important political personalities of the 20th century. He started his political career on January 1, 1959 after overthrowing the Batista regime. His influence on the Caribbean […]
Middle East (Mission Network News) — The conflicts in Middle Eastern countries like Syria and Iraq are cutting their way through communities and families. The physical, large-scale damage is easily visible and horrifying to witness. But even deeper is the trauma that carves its way through the hearts and minds of those who survive. Ray […]
Nigeria (Mission Network News) — It’s no secret that Nigerian Christians are a major target of Boko Haram’s terrorism. But the militant Muslim group’s attacks and murders leave more than physical scars. We recently spoke with Ray and Denice with Voice of the Martyrs, Canada. They serve as field officers and developers in the ministry’s […]
Syria (Mission Network News) — At the end of last week, Russian and Syrian forces let up on airstrikes in Aleppo for a few days for humanitarian purposes. There were evacuation corridors opened in eastern Aleppo to allow citizens to leave the city. However, very few took the opportunity to flee, and the UN said […]
(WND) — Jack Chick, a controversial California-based evangelist who used comic books to spread the gospel, died Sunday at the age of 92, according to a note on his Facebook page. “Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Brother Jack Chick passed away Sunday evening, October 23, peacefully in his sleep. He was 92,” the note said. […]
(Mission Network News) — Too often, the Old Testament is treated as though it has little to say to Christians today. But Chris Lang of Frontiers USA says these stories can actually teach us a lot about ourselves. Lang is the Director of Mobilization for Frontiers. His job is to bring people together who have […]
NIGER (The Independent) — An American aid worker has been kidnapped by gunman in Niger, where he was helping local tribes overcome drought and food shortages. Jeffery Woodke was abducted from his home in Abalak by armed men who killed two guards before driving him across the desert into neighbouring Mali. The Youth With A […]