Mission Network News

Kumamoto church network ready to provide long-term relief

One month after Kumamoto, Japan, was hit by two earthquakes in quick succession, residents are working to rebuild their lives.

A forum of Christian leaders in Southeast Asia learn about a different approach to Bible translation

Southeast Asia (MNN) — Southeast Asian church leaders met to learn about the church-centric Bible translation method.

Security roadblocks keep Christian medical team outside Gaza

Gaza Strip (MNN) -- GCM waits for an opening to bring medical care into Gaza.

Following American missionary's release, a look at Niger's extremism problem

American missionary Kevin Rideout is finally home after 9 months in captivity. The Serving In Mission pilot was reunited with his family...

Radio ministry offers hope after deadly Haiti gang attack

Haiti (MNN) -- Continued prayer needed for kidnapped Kenscoff survivors.

Palestinian Christians speak hope and peace amid conflict in the Holy Land

Holy Land (MNN) -- Bethlehem Bible College amplifies a Christian voice for peace.

Mission Cry Sends First Shipment of Bibles to Namibia - Mission Network News Free Bibles

Mission Cry is sending its first shipment of free Bibles, Christian books, and seminary materials to Namibia.

Pakistan raid forces Gospel worker into hiding

Pakistan (MNN) -- Christian media worker flees after third studio raid.

Scripture in sign language is changing Deaf people’s perception of God

Many Deaf people think they do not have direct access to God through sign language — until they see a sign language Bible.

Five years into the Taliban’s rule, poverty and oppression dominate Afghanistan. Yet God’s Word takes root.

Afghanistan (MNN) — Afghanistan faces rampant poverty and a women’s rights crisis. Christians meet people looking for hope.

Moroccans seek better, find Christ

In late July, an estimated 50-60,000 Moroccans surged the border into Ceuta, a Spanish enclave.

Nobody could explain to him who Jesus was — until a Deaf missionary came

South Asia (MNN) — A Deaf leader grew up in the church without ever learning the Gospel, but a missionary turned him into an evangelist to other…

Peace accord seeks to bridge Nigeria’s religious divides

Nigeria (MNN) -- Faith leaders unite against terror.

Mob violence is decreasing in Pakistan. What’s the state of persecution now?

While extremist groups are being suppressed by the government, persecution against Christians continues at a local level.

Heart for Lebanon helps displaced people for the long haul

Lebanon (MNN) – The humanitarian crisis in Lebanon persists, with the UN estimating over three hundred thousand people are still displaced.

Colombia earthquake doesn’t stop Bible translation efforts

Colombia (MNN) -- Church-centric Bible translation could bring Scripture to Colombia’s Nukak.

Strategic prayer points as blackouts and shortages grip the people of Cuba

The United States has enforced a fuel blockade on Cuba for over six months. Today, there are shortages.

God answers prayers: missionary Kevin Rideout released after nine months of captivity

Missionary pilot Kevin Rideout is safe and healthy after being kidnapped nine months ago from his home in Niger.