Romania (MNN) — Global Missions Fellowship is having an impact the country of Romania through their “Go 2 Grow” short term missions program. So far this year they’ve seen 23 churches planted and have also been instrumental in establishing several AWANA clubs for children.
China (MNN) — Chinese church leaders have been released by authorities after international pressure. Todd Nettleton is with Voice of the Martyrs. “All six of these have been release now after international pressure including calls to the Chinese embassy, including faxes to the hotel where they were being held. That is what they have credited for being the cause of them being released by the Chinese government.”
World (MNN) — Only five-to-ten percent of pastoral leaders in developing nations have any formal training for the ministry. Global Advance is trying to increase that number by holding conferences to train and equip nationals to fulfill the Great Commission. Even though the conferences can be extremely expensive, spokesman David Shibley says it’s worth it. “We believe it’s still a very cost effective investment because of this multiplication effect where once you put that vision in a pastoral leader, that is multiplied not only to his congregation but beyond him to those who he will train.”
Spain (MNN) — A Christian camping ministry in Spain is raising money to help repair recent storm damage. Greater Europe Mission?s Ted Noble says softball sized hail pummeled the tent-based camp forcing it to close. The tragedy has given works a chance to share their faith with journalists and local government leaders concerned about the damage. The damage is estimated at 100-thousand dollars. Since the camp didn’t have insurance, money is being raised to get it running again.
Congo (MNN) — An unreached people group in Africa is one more step closer to hearing the Gospel. Hope Builders International is just weeks away from sending a team into the Congo to a people group that have never even seen a white man before. $8,000 is needed for communications equipment, food and medical supplies to begin the trip.
World (MNN) — God’s word is penetrating man-made borders thanks to short-wave radio. Bible Pathway Ministries airs its daily devotions with commentary and Scripture in English, since that’s quickly becoming the world’s ‘trade language’.
Indonesia (MNN) — terrorism was dealt a blow with the sentencing of two Islamic radicals, but Christians are still concerned in Indonesia. AMG International’s Paul Jenks says President Megawati Sukarnoputri’s government appears ready to crack down on violence, but that’s little consolation because there are many who want Islamic law to rule that country.
USA (MNN) — Evidence is mounting that the United States has become a post-Christian nation. The most recent example was the Ten Commandments removal from public view in Alabama’s state court house. American Missionary Fellowship’s Ed Henderson says that decision was disturbing, but underscores the need for evangelism through their
Madagascar (MNN) — The people of Madagascar are close to having the Gospel of Luke available in their own language. Parke Brown with the Seed Company, says they are now holding the final workshop, which should result in the translation and publication of the JESUS Film in five languages. Brown says the final review should be complete this month.
England (MNN) — About 50-thousand people heard the Gospel message in one of England’s largest cities last week. Thousands gathered for the Luis Palau Evangelistic Association’s
