Islam and witchcraft are not widespread in Burundi, but some native church-planters in the East African country work in areas of poverty where both currents flow against them.
Church-Planters Fight Witchcraft and Islam in Burundi
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Cyclone Eloise Kills 11 in Mozambique; Trans World Radio Provides Hope through Programming
The East African country of Mozambique suffered a direct hit from Cyclone Eloise in late January, killing 11 and displacing thousands. Severe flooding has damaged or destroyed over 17,000 homes in the central region of the country.
Christians Respond as Indonesia Hit by Massive Earthquake
The search for survivors continues today in West Sulawesi, Indonesia. “[A] 6.2-magnitude earthquake hit West Sulawesi on January 15; 81 people die[d] and more than 1,000 houses [were] damaged,” Asian Access leader Juserdi* says.
FARMS International Remains Grateful for 2020 Ministry as they Look to Grow in 2021
FARMS International is grateful for the ministry they were able to engage in this past year as they make plans for growth in 2021.
Bibles for China’s Bibles Shipment Bringing Hope to Wuhan
The city with the first reported COVID-19 case now has some good news coming in. Wuhan, China has been overwhelmed this year with the coronavirus followed by major flooding in July.
As South Sudan Economy Falters, Local Believers Meet Needs
The COVID-19 pandemic and falling oil prices hit the world’s newest nation hard. South Sudan just took its first loan from the International Monetary Fund. See our full coronavirus coverage here.
New Tropical Storm Iota Expected to Hit Central America as Another Major Hurricane
Tropical Storm Iota should strengthen into a major hurricane by the time it smashes into the jungles of the Miskito Coast of Nicaragua and Honduras on Monday, a region still recovering from the devastation wrought by Hurricane Eta.
Tropical Storm Eta Leaves Behind Massive Flooding in Caribbean
Tropical Storm Eta has already killed dozens in Guatemala, Mexico, and Honduras after unleashing flooding and mudslides. Now, the enormous storm has turned nearly stationary, threatening parts of Florida and Cuba with heavy rain and flooding.
Vietnam Endures 10th Major Storm of 2020–Super Storm Goni
Super storm Goni made its way to Vietnam today. It downgraded to a tropical storm after slamming the Philippines as the world’s strongest typhoon this year. More about that here.
22 Military Personnel Missing After Landslide Hits Army Barracks in Vietnam
A landslide early on Sunday left at least 22 military personnel missing in Vietnam’s central province of Quang Tri, the government said, in what could be the largest military loss in peace time as the country battles the worst flooding in years.
Monsoon Flooding in India Creates Gospel Opportunities
Monsoon season is taking a toll on India. Heavy rains impact life throughout the country, India Today reports, with worsening flooding in northern states.
Biblical Site Where ‘Jesus Fed the 5,000’ Hit by Floods Forcing Archaeologists to Abandon Dig
For centuries the location of the Biblical miracle was lost but it has now been located. As archaeologists combed the site though, the sea of Galilee has flooded the holy area
