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  1. Article · Sep 14, 2026 · By Payton Lechner

    Freedom program in Ethiopia bears fruit - Mission Network News (opens the original)

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    Ethiopia (MNN)—When Jason Taylor of Set Free Global helped bring the ministry’s freedom program to Ethiopia for the first time, he admits he did not know what to expect. He reports, “because of God’s faithfulness and just really the Holy Spirit preparing the way, we saw some tremendous fruit that week together.” Set Free’s Freedom Appointments, as the program is called, were held in partnership with Campus Crusade for Christ and Freedom in Christ Ministries. Participants were walked through Set

  2. Article · Sep 2, 2026 · By Payton Lechner

    New training in Ethiopia reawakens old fires for Christ - Mission Network News (opens the original)

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    Ethiopia (MNN)—In May, Set Free Global hosted their first training in Ethiopia. The results have been transformational for the pastors and leaders who attended, according to Alemneh Belachew of Campus Crusade for Christ. “Those people, living in fear and with no confidence in themselves—and now they are able to believe in themselves through the grace and confidence in Christ,” says Belachew. One element of the Set Free training that makes it different is the focus it places on helping pastors an

  3. Article · Aug 31, 2026 · By Payton Lechner

    Kumamoto church network ready to provide long-term relief - Mission Network News (opens the original)

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    Japan (MNN)—One month after Kumamoto, Japan, was hit by 7.1- and 6.1-magnitude earthquakes in quick succession, residents are working to rebuild their lives. Electricity and gas services have been restored, and work is ongoing to repair disruptions to the water supply. However, more than 2,000 people are still in evacuation centers, in sweltering conditions. Fortunately, Christian leaders are already in place to help provide long-term relief, thanks to the Kumamoto Mission Network. “The serious

  4. Article · Aug 24, 2026 · By Payton Lechner

    Moroccans seek better, find Christ - Mission Network News (opens the original)

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    Morocco (MNN)—In late July, an estimated 50-60,000 Moroccans surged the border into Ceuta, a Spanish enclave. In Ceuta, the migrants faced severe racism, lack of shelter, and violence. Most have since been returned to Morocco. Some of these migrants were fueled to leave Morocco due to disillusionment around education, the economy, challenges with finding jobs, and lack of religious freedom. At least 60 people died trying to enter the area, according to local officials. “Moroccans were literally

  5. Article · Aug 14, 2026 · By Payton Lechner

    Devotionals help bring kids in Ukraine to Christ - Mission Network News (opens the original)

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    Ukraine (MNN)—Many in Ukraine face a traumatic reality as the war in their country continues. “It just seems like it’s getting worse—the drone attacks, the missile attacks,” says Greg Yoder of Keys for Kids Ministry. “I was talking with our Ukrainian pastor last night, and the question was, ‘What is this war even about?’ And nobody can say. I’m sure that there are some issues in the higher end of the political scheme of things that can dictate what this is all about, but there’s been thousands a

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