Category: News Briefs

In This Issue: China, South Africa, Iran, and More

• CHINA – Bookstore Owner Sentenced to Three Years
• SOUTH AFRICA – Ex-apartheid Policeman Washes Feet of Former Subordinates
• IRAN – Five New Christian Converts Arrested
• SOUTH PACIFIC – Remote Villagers Waited for “Precious Gift”
• NEPAL – 400 Nepali Christians Suffer Church Bombing

Continue reading Missions Catalyst 06.17.09 – World News Briefs

In This Issue: Nigeria, Uzbekistan, China and More

• NIGERIA – Ninzo Encouraged by Traditional Ruler to Translate Bible
• UZBEKISTAN – Bible and Mel Gibson Film Banned in Karakalpakstan
• KENYA – World’s Oldest Student Baptized
• CHINA – Video Details Chinese Christian’s Torture
• TAIWAN – A Kung-Fu Master Finds Christ
• EVENTS – Finding Your Part, Ministry to Muslims, and More

Continue reading Missions Catalyst 06.03.09 – World News Briefs

In This Issue: Pakistan, Philippines, Czech Republic, and More

• PAKISTAN – Christian Families among the 300,000 Fleeing
• CZECH REPUBLIC – New Bible Translation in Modern-Day Czech
• EUROPE – Researchers Respond to Muslim Demographics Video
• VIETNAM – Authorities Turn Blind Eye to Assaults on Christians
• PHILIPPINES – The Water and the Word
• EVENTS – Serving Internationals, Refugees, Indigenous Ministries, and More

Continue reading Missions Catalyst 05.20.09 – World News Briefs

In This Issue: Papua New Guinea, Japan, Saudi Arabia, and Iraq

• PAPUA NEW GUINEA – Tobos Have No Word for Justification
• JAPAN – An Epidemic of Suicides
• SAUDI ARABIA – Christian Convert Released
• IRAQ – Raising up Christian Leaders to Disciple New Believers
• EVENTS – Perspectives Intensives in BC, New Missions Fest in PA

Continue reading Missions Catalyst 05.06.09 – World News Briefs

In This Issue: Congo, Iraq, Japan, and More

• DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF CONGO – An Easter Gift
• BURUNDI – President Commits to ‘Put God before Everything’
• IRAQ – Four Christians Killed within 48 Hours
• JAPAN – Pastor Says, ‘Listen to Migrant Workers’ Cries’
• INDONESIA – Former Witchdoctor Now a Faithful Evangelist
• TURKEY – International Day of Prayer Called for April 18

Continue reading Missions Catalyst 04.15.09 – World News Briefs

In This Issue: Lebanon, Algeria, Netherlands, and More

• LEBANON – Muslim Militiaman Turned Missionary
• ALGERIA – Jail Not Big Enough
• SOUTHERN EUROPE & CENTRAL ASIA – Miracles along the Silk Road
• NETHERLANDS – Pastor Helps Free Sex Slaves
• EVENTS – Call2All, ACMC, Nomads, and Three UPG Network Meetings

Continue reading Missions Catalyst 04.01.09 – World News Briefs

In This Issue: Nigeria, Sri Lanka, Russia, and More

• RUSSIA – Heat of Harvest in Cold of Winter
• SRI LANKA – Civilians in North Desperate
• WORLD – Three Thousand per Hour Follow Christ
• USA – Reaching Bengali Hindus and Muslims in New England
• NIGERIA – Radio Station to Promote Godliness
• INDIA – Pastor Shot in Bomb Attack
• EVENTS – Encountering the World of Islam, Crossing Cultures

Continue reading Missions Catalyst 03.18.09 – World News Briefs

In This Issue: Kenya, Belarus, Sudan, and More

• USA – One in Three Evangelical Leaders in Contact with Muslims
• BELARUS – Danes Deported for Praying in Church
• SUDAN – New Outreach to Beja People
• DUBAI – A Spiritual Oasis in the Muslim World
• KENYA – Nairobi’s South Asians Respond to Prayer

Continue reading Missions Catalyst 03.04.09 – World News Briefs

In This Issue: Middle East, Burma, Mozambique, and More

• MIDDLE EAST – Mother’s Day Gift ‘God’s Beloved’
• BURMA/MYANMAR – Clamping Down on Christians
• MOZAMBIQUE – “Mad Man” Delivered and Healed
• NORTH AFRICA – Imam and Family Receive Christ
• NORTH KOREA – Project Deploys Defectors Back
• EVENTS – Kyrgyz Network Meeting, Basic Networking Tips

Continue reading Missions Catalyst 02.18.09 – World News Briefs

In This Issue: South Africa, Burkina Faso, Saudi Arabia, and More

• BURKINA FASO – Fulani Radio Station a Hit
• CENTRAL ASIA – Local Believers Share Their Faith, Prepare for Restrictions
• ERITREA – Doctor Arrested for His Faith
• SOUTH AFRICA – Eight-year-old Kickstarts House Church
• SRI LANKA – Anti-conversion Bill Presented to Parliament
• SAUDI ARABIA – Christian Blogger Arrested

Continue reading Missions Catalyst 02.04.09 – World News Briefs