Posts Tagged ‘churches’
Evangelistic Trauma Book Reaches Ukrainians in the Midst of War
This year, millions of Ukrainians celebrated Easter sombrely, in effect, experiencing life in the shadow of the Good Friday sufferings. PTSD has left millions bearing deep wounds in their souls. According to the World Health Organization, most Ukrainians are suffering from war-related trauma. Symptoms include grief, anxiety, depression, apathy, insomnia, difficulty with concentration, memory lapses,…
Read MoreEthiopia’s Time Has Come
Ethiopia has a population of 138 million. The largest ethnic groups are the Oromo and the Amhara. Over 40 percent of the population adheres to Coptic Christianity, while more than a third follow Islam. Ethiopia shares its borders with Eritrea and Djibouti to the north, Somalia to the east, Kenya to the south, and Sudan…
Read MoreThree Million Israelis Suffer From Trauma of War
Following an Iranian missile strike, Israeli search and rescue teams search for victims in the rubble of a residential building in Bat Yam. Iranian attacks have taken a heavy psychological toll on millions of Israelis. The Great Commission Continues Amidst War Jesus told His followers that they would hear of wars and rumors of wars,…
Read MoreEgypt Mega City Campaign Surpassed Every Expectation
The Egypt Mega City Campaign had its challenges, but it turned out to be more than we could have wished or prayed for. Despite the restrictions of Islamic society, GCMM saw an unexpectedly strong response from week one of the campaign. The campaign message has reached over six million Egyptians, and feedback indicates that thousands…
Read MoreWhen Other Connections Go Silent, the Gospel Still Reaches Iran
What happens when a nation is cut off, but God’s Word still finds a way in? Across Iran, fear, grief, and uncertainty are pressing heavily on ordinary people. Internet access has been restricted. Telephone lines have been shut down. Many are isolated, anxious, and searching for something solid to hold onto. Yet the Gospel is…
Read MoreGod is at work in Israel
Israel is once again living through difficult days, and many Israelis are currently spending a lot of their time in bomb shelters. Fear and insecurity have once again become a daily occurrence with air raid sirens sounding day and night throughout Israel. Yet even in the midst of this, the Gospel and practical care are…
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