Words of Hope

Proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Worldwide by Radio and Literature.

Words of Hope
P.O. Box 1706
Grand Rapids MI
49501-1706
 Phone: (616) 459-6181
Fax: (616) 459-1706
URL: http://www.woh.org

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Published on 2 February, 2012

India (MNN) ― Sharia Court in India calls for expulsion of church leaders

Published on 1 February, 2012

Niger (MNN) ― Despite Boko Haram's attacks in Nigeria, a ministry in neighboring Niger boldly proclaims hope

Published on 23 January, 2012

Iran (MNN) ― Radio broadcasts give Christians courage in Iran

Published on 29 December, 2011

International (MNN) ― Radio ministry keeps up with expansion demands through The Growth Initiative

Published on 1 December, 2011

India (MNN) ― Ministry leaders lay low after false arrest in Kashmir

Published on 24 October, 2011

Uganda (MNN) ― Joseph Kony the target of international manhunt

Published on 28 September, 2011

India (MNN) ― Bridges, homes collapse as flooding moves into Jharkhand State

Published on 22 August, 2011

Bhutan (MNN) ― Conflicting reports emerge about religious freedom in Bhutan

Published on 16 August, 2011

India (MNN) ― India's celebration of independence doesn't have same meaning for Christians

Full Interview

Published on 11 August, 2011

Tibet (MNN) ― Radio program in desperate need of translator to get Gospel to closed areas

Published on 11 July, 2011

Sudan (MNN) ― Sudan's church leads by example

Published on 1 July, 2011

India (MNN) ― Peace talks over Kashmir move forward

Published on 1 June, 2011

Middle East (MNN) ― G8 leaders focus on response to 'Arab Spring'

Published on 29 April, 2011

Libya (MNN) ― No end in sight for Libya fighting; Christians flee

Published on 20 April, 2011

Bahrain (MNN) ― Bahrain's unrest impacts a ministry's growth

Published on 16 March, 2011

Niger (MNN) ― Niger gets its first elected president after last year's coup

Published on 4 March, 2011

Tibet (MNN) ― Radio outreach into Tibet takes root

Published on 3 February, 2011

Niger (MNN) ― Presidential elections peaceful; citizens eagerly waiting results

Published on 11 January, 2011

Sudan (MNN) ― A jubilant vote on Secession continues in Sudan

Published on 15 December, 2010

Sudan (MNN) ― Church leaders call for peaceful referendum in Sudan

Published on 29 November, 2010

Albania (MNN) ― Fruit of one ministry goes on to reap its own harvest

Full Interview

Published on 26 November, 2010

Sudan (MNN) ― Gears are in motion as Sudan's referendum nears

Published on 1 November, 2010

Niger (MNN) ― Niger looks at change through the polls

Published on 1 October, 2010

Sudan (MNN) ― Many issues remain unresolved, but referendum forges ahead

Full Interview

Published on 17 September, 2010

France (MNN) ― France grapples with Roma controversy

Published on 27 August, 2010

France (MNN) ― More Roma forced to leave country

Full Interview

Published on 4 August, 2010

Sudan (MNN) ― Bari broadcasts bring more to Christ than realized

Published on 16 July, 2010

Sudan (MNN) ― Clock ticks on referendum, church prays for outcome

Published on 15 June, 2010

Sudan (MNN) ― Southern Sudanese cautiously hope as steps are made toward referendum

Published on 14 May, 2010

Sudan (MNN) ― Validity of Sudanese elections questioned

Full Interview

Published on 19 April, 2010

Niger (MNN) ― Niger enjoys stability in wake of coup

Published on 14 April, 2010

Sudan (MNN) ― Ministry continues in Sudan as elections wind down

Published on 15 March, 2010

Somalia (MNN) ― Radio broadcasts take the Gospel where feet can't go

Published on 10 March, 2010

Iraq (MNN) ― This story was not posted for security reasons.

Published on 8 February, 2010

Africa (MNN) ― Windup radios charge cell phones, bring hope

Published on 5 February, 2010

India (MNN) ― Withheld for security reasons

Published on 30 November, 2009

Sudan (MNN) ― Ministries called to venture beyond peace to front lines

Published on 3 November, 2009

Uganda (MNN) ― Ritual murders on the rise as famine looms in Uganda

Published on 22 October, 2009

Bhutan (MNN) ― This story was not posted for security reasons.

Published on 7 October, 2009

(MNN) ― This story was not posted to protect the security of those involved.

Published on 15 September, 2009

Sudan (MNN) ― Sudan talks fail; radio team in place to broadcast hope

Published on 2 September, 2009

Somalia (MNN) ― As the darkness grows in Somalia, believers desperately need your prayers

Published on 3 August, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Deception in Iranian government leaves people disillusioned with country and religion

Published on 3 July, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― This story is not available.

Published on 29 June, 2009

Sudan (MNN) ― Christian training conferences held in most needed areas

Published on 19 June, 2009

Sudan (MNN) ― Radio broadcasts expand from shortwave to more FM stations

Published on 16 June, 2009

Sudan (MNN) ― Challenges begin in South Sudan's disarmament

Published on 15 May, 2009

Middle East (MNN) ― The Gospel quietly spreads through radio broadcasts, partnership increases audience

Published on 15 April, 2009

Sudan (MNN) ― Radio programs that share the Gospel might get free air time

Published on 16 March, 2009

Somalia (MNN) ― Somalia peace deal with rebels could help a radio ministry

Published on 4 March, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Church goes underground as government hunts believers

Published on 29 January, 2009

Middle East (MNN) ― Gospel brings the sound of peace to the Middle East

Published on 29 December, 2008

Uganda (MNN) ― Christian radio ministry is seeing listener growth in Uganda

Published on 26 December, 2008

Middle East (MNN) ― Words of Hope is using text messaging to help point people to Christ

Published on 2 December, 2008

Somalia (MNN) ― Increased piracy makes believers desperate for Christian radio

Published on 26 November, 2008

Indonesia (MNN) ― Strong quake in Indonesia brings memories of tsunami; believers mark new opportunity

Published on 27 October, 2008

India (MNN) ― Faith confronts fear as anti-Christian violence spreads to Jharkhand State

Published on 6 October, 2008

India (MNN) ― This story has not been posted for security reasons.

Published on 29 September, 2008

Iran (MNN) ― Words of Hope is asking Christians to pray for believers in Iran

Published on 26 September, 2008

India (MNN) ― A radio ministry responds through the violent spree against church in India

Published on 25 August, 2008

International (MNN) ― Research supports the evangelistic vision of radio outreach in East Africa

Published on 13 August, 2008

International (MNN) ― Cell phones and radio broadcasts prove to be useful in outreach

Published on 14 July, 2008

Tibet (MNN) ― The Gospel of peace reaches oppressed Tibet

Published on 13 June, 2008

Middle East (MNN) ― This story has been pulled for security reasons.

Published on 13 May, 2008

Albania (MNN) ― People ask questions after tragedy, new ministry launches just in time

Published on 9 April, 2008

Middle East (MNN) ― Radio ministry expands to spread hope as groundwork laid for Mideast peace talks

Published on 6 March, 2008

Sudan (MNN) ― Words of Hope mourns the unexpected loss of its senior producer for Sudan

Published on 20 February, 2008

Kosovo (MNN) ― Kosovo's independence recognized by Albania

Published on 30 January, 2008

Middle East (MNN) ― Ministry utilizes the most-used form of media to reach the Arab world

Published on 4 January, 2008

Kenya (MNN) ― Missionaries feel impact of Kenya's unrest

Published on 7 December, 2007

Albania (MNN) ― Christian radio ministry responds to Kosovo's independence bid

Published on 7 November, 2007

India (MNN) ― Growing Christian broadcast receives encouraging feedback

Published on 2 October, 2007

Niger (MNN) ― Radio broadcast finds fertile ground in Niger

Published on 12 September, 2007

Benin (MNN) ― Radio listeners in Benin become 'nucleus' of the church

Published on 2 August, 2007

International (MNN) ― English broadcast brings spiritual and physical hope to listeners

Published on 17 July, 2007

India (MNN) ― Christian radio is benefiting those living in India, and as a result, the church is growing

Published on 16 July, 2007

Tibet (MNN) ― Foreign Christian workers expelled from China and Tibet

Published on 10 July, 2007

India (MNN) ― Ministry finds niche as push for peace builds in India's Kashmiri region

Published on 29 June, 2007

Benin (MNN) ― Christian radio funds new outreach in Benin

Published on 28 May, 2007

International (MNN) ― Audience research breakthrough helps focus radio ministry

Published on 27 April, 2007

International (MNN) ― Radio ministry encourages believers in service in Islamic Republics.

Published on 29 March, 2007

Albania (MNN) ― Ministry is growing as Albania paces its future with the EU.

Published on 7 March, 2007

International (MNN) ― Words of Hope employs a new message.

Published on 26 January, 2007

Sudan (MNN) ― Despite undercurrent of instability, Christian radio ministry trains church leaders for uncertain future.

Published on 25 December, 2006

Iraq (MNN) ― Chistians forced to keep Christmas quiet in Iraq.

Published on 18 December, 2006

Lebanon (MNN) ― Christian radio broadcasts counter civil war fears in Lebanon.

Published on 7 December, 2006

Iran (MNN) ― Iran's church goes further underground, even as Iran wears a public face.

Published on 9 November, 2006

Indonesia (MNN) ― Private religious meetings fall under an Indonesia ban.

Published on 17 October, 2006

International (MNN) ― Islamic law clashes with Christianity; Gospel broadcasts provide hope.

Published on 20 September, 2006

Sudan (MNN) ― Sudan faces upheaval as African Union mandate nears an end. Christian radio provides stability for refugees caught in crossfire.

Published on 14 September, 2006

Niger (MNN) ― Two years' cultivation yields high rewards for radio partnership in Niger.

Published on 8 August, 2006

Indonesia (MNN) ― Words of Hope's radio programming is having an impact on church growth.

Published on 31 July, 2006

India (MNN) ― Words of Hope ministry assessment still ongoing in Mumbai, India, after train bombings.

Published on 23 June, 2006

Albania (MNN) ― Words of Hope and Trans World Radio are seeing great response to their programs for the Roma people.

Published on 25 May, 2006

India (MNN) ― A Christian radio ministry shares concerns over anti-conversion laws in India.

Published on 18 April, 2006

Niger (MNN) ― A new studio facility helps foster broadcast ministry in Niger.

Published on 28 February, 2006

Bhutan (MNN) ― Christians in Bhutan are facing increasing amounts of persecution, two missionaries are jailed without charges being filed.

Full Interview

Published on 30 January, 2006

Middle East (MNN) ― Growing interest in the Gospel of Jesus, radio is a key tool for outreach.

Published on 29 December, 2005

Indonesia (MNN) ― Christian relief operations pave the way for new outreach elsewhere in Indonesia.

Published on 29 November, 2005

Indonesia (MNN) ― Because of their response to the tsunami in Indonesia, a new radio ministry comes forth.

Published on 24 October, 2005

International (MNN) ― A Christian radio group looks ahead to growth after a half century of work.

Published on 23 September, 2005

Albania (MNN) ― The Romani rejoice for the future of Christian radio in Albania.

Published on 9 August, 2005

Niger (MNN) ― A pastor shares about the effect of Niger's famine on evangelistic work.

Published on 22 June, 2005

International (MNN) ― A special English radio program helps lay groundwork for the hope of the Gospel.

Published on 25 May, 2005

Sudan (MNN) ― Believers see hope for Sudan's peace as a path to more growth.

Published on 27 April, 2005

International (MNN) ― Christian radio breaks through where traditional missions cannot.

Published on 10 March, 2005

Lebanon (MNN) ― Change in Lebanon is on its way. Aside from picking a new Prime Minister, there is hope that Syria will leave and that believers will continue to enjoy freedom.

Published on 2 March, 2005

Lebanon (MNN) ― Words of Hope continues broadcast ministry in Lebanon as political uncertainty abounds.

Published on 3 February, 2005

Niger (MNN) ― Words of Hope is helping Christian radio get on the air in Muslim-dominated Niger.

Published on 22 December, 2004

Niger (MNN) ― A partnership betweeen Words of Hope and the Reformed Church of America opens a mission field in Niger.

Published on 25 November, 2004

Sudan (MNN) ― Christian radio goes out to Sudanese believers, despite a hostile government.

Published on 4 November, 2004

Iraq (MNN) ― Violence results in less church participation, but watch-groups say they'll try and help

Published on 18 October, 2004

Sudan (MNN) ― Violence forces Sudan aid cutbacks. A Christian radio station continues to broadcast hope.

Published on 13 October, 2004

Sudan (MNN) ― Solar power fuels a radio ministry on the border of Kenya and Sudan.

Published on 9 September, 2004

Bulgaria (MNN) ― A Christian broadcast ministry to Bulgaria's Romani people hopes to expand.

Published on 12 August, 2004

Sudan (MNN) ― Fresh violence threatens peace efforts in Sudan; believers offer the hope of Christ.

Published on 15 July, 2004

Iraq (MNN) ― Words of Hope is asking people to pray for Christians in Iraq as churches are facing trails.

Published on 1 July, 2004

Pakistan (MNN) ― In spite of the violence plaguing the Kashmiri region, the hope for peace rings loudly.

Published on 16 June, 2004

Sudan (MNN) ― Sudan's hope for peace gives ministries a boost.

Published on 18 May, 2004

Middle East (MNN) ― Christian radio is giving those living in the Middle East greater opportunities to hear the Gospel and many are responding.

Published on 1 April, 2004

Mozambique (MNN) ― Christian radio is getting credit for helping start churches in Mozambique, and funding is needed to help expand programming even more.

Full Interview

Published on 10 February, 2004

India (MNN) ― War in Kashmir prompts openness toward the Gospel of peace.

Published on 6 January, 2004

Iran (MNN) ― Words of Hope continues to broadcast into Iran as the earthquake rattled that Muslim nation. The radio broadcast hopes they become of the voice of hope to many suffering there.

Published on 9 December, 2003

Sudan (MNN) ― A Christian radio outreach watches Sudan's peace talks with an eye cast toward the future. At the same time, Sudan's government may open the door for more ministry.

Published on 22 October, 2003

India (MNN) ― Missions funding for the Southern Baptist International Mission Board was short 10-million dollars, forcing many candidates to stay off the mission field.

Published on 24 September, 2003

Iran (MNN) ― The struggle for growth in Iran pushes believers toward growth. A Christian radio ministry beaming into Persia provides tools for encouragement and teaching.

Published on 21 August, 2003

A radio ministry reaches out to encourage Iranian believers. ―

Published on 21 July, 2003

Indonesia's Christians live out their faith under the veiled threat of persecution and violence. ―

Published on 20 June, 2003

A regime change in Iran could have positive repercussions for ministry. ―

Published on 18 June, 2003

Despite sectarian violence in Indonesia, the Gospel moves forth. ―

Published on 14 May, 2003

Gospel broadcasts into Tibet remain strong; listeners respond. ―

Published on 14 April, 2003

Christian Radio is addressing needs of the people of Iraq. ―

Full Interview

Published on 31 March, 2003

Remember to pray for the remnant church in Iraq. ―

Published on 18 March, 2003

Iraqi Christians share their concerns in light of the expected conflict. ―

Published on 17 March, 2003

Despite persecution of believers in Saudi Arabia, the church continues to grow. ―

Published on 5 February, 2003

Believers continue their work in spite of new difficulties in India. ―

Published on 30 December, 2002

Radio outreach continues to grow in the Balkans. ―

Published on 12 November, 2002

An evangelistic radio ministry celebrates growth in Albania. ―

Published on 16 September, 2002

The church is targeted in a violent onslaught in Sudan. ―

Published on 1 August, 2002

Despite increasing violence in Sudan, ministry moves forward. ―

Full Interview

Published on 4 July, 2002

Fighting in Sudan has paved the way for a missions agency to make a strategic move. ―

Published on 5 June, 2002

Pakistani/Indian violence disrupts a Christian radio ministry. ―

Full Interview

Published on 8 May, 2002

Tibetan youth see a hope for their future. ―

Published on 22 March, 2002

Tibetan monks hear the hope of Christ via the radio. ―

Published on 14 February, 2002

Radio is used as a tool for outreach in India. ―

Published on 8 February, 2002

Bhutan's government takes aim at Christians. ―

Published on 27 December, 2001

Civil war and a rumored war on terrorism are not stopping a great spiritual havest in Sudan. ―

Published on 23 November, 2001

The church thrives in Sudan, despite severe oppression. ―

Published on 20 November, 2001

Believers in the Middle East are seeing an interesting trend. ―

Published on 2 October, 2001

Muslim hearts are softening toward the Gospel. ―

Published on 31 August, 2001

The church is growing in high risk countries. ―

Full Interview

Published on 20 July, 2001

A Christian radio broadcast meets with success in Tibet. ―

Published on 13 June, 2001

Elections in Iran could help Christians. ―

Published on 8 May, 2001

Gospel programming helps expand a ministry to Arabic speaking people. ―

Published on 20 March, 2001

We get an update on Christian work in northern India. ―

Published on 14 February, 2001

Missionary leaders believe India's earthquake may be a breakthrough for them. ―

Full Interview

Published on 5 January, 2001

News and local radio brings the Gospel to Albania. ―

Full Interview

Published on 4 January, 2001

More Arabic programming will reach the Middle East with the Gospel of peace. ―

Full Interview

Published on 6 December, 2000

Radio is having an impact on church planting in West Africa. ―

Published on 3 November, 2000

Specialized English programs allow students to hear the Gospel. ―

Published on 28 September, 2000

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Full Interview

Published on 12 September, 2000

India's violence against Christians is in the spotlight. ―

Full Interview

Published on 11 September, 2000

Muslims in Albania may be able to hear the Gospel, soon. ―

Published on 10 August, 2000

Iranian Islamic leaders are concerned about the lack of interest in prayer in their country. ―

Published on 4 August, 2000

The effect of Amsterdam 2000 hits home. ―

Published on 3 July, 2000

The Internet is becoming a tool used to reach people in closed countries. ―

Published on 18 May, 2000

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