Clean Drinking Water from 125 New Jesus Wells Helps 37,000

Last updated on: April 21, 2026 at 5:02 pm By GFA Staff Writer

WILLS POINT, TX — GFA World has exceeded its March campaign goal to fund 125 life-saving “Jesus Wells,” expanding access to clean drinking water for communities facing dangerous and contaminated sources. These wells are expected to serve approximately 37,500 people every day in communities across Asia and Africa. Globally, an estimated 2.2 billion people lack access to safe drinking water, contributing to nearly 829,000 preventable deaths each year. In response, GFA World helps drill “Jesus Wells” to reach reliable underground... Read more

GFA World ‘Epicenter’ for Faith-Based Healthcare in Africa

Last updated on: March 17, 2026 at 5:24 pm By GFA Staff Writer

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WILLS POINT, TX — A vision to launch “Christ-centered healthcare” and help bring transformation to communities across Africa is underway with the construction of a new state-of-the-art hospital, medical university and research center in Rwanda. GFA World’s latest undertaking aims to equip African doctors, nurses, and researchers to lead a faith-centered healthcare movement in their own communities — a critical need in a continent where millions lack access to both medical care and the Gospel. June will mark the launch... Read more

Water Well Campaign Helps Families Leave Unsafe Water

Last updated on: March 17, 2026 at 5:24 pm By GFA Staff Writer

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WILLS POINT, TX — A chronic shortage of safe drinking water is fueling a deadly global health emergency — but a new grassroots initiative could help save thousands of lives. Faith-based nonprofit agency GFA World (www.gfa.org) — a leader in implementing community water projects in Asia and Africa — has launched a month-long campaign to provide 125 new “Jesus Wells” in some of the world’s thirstiest places. It coincides with World Water Day on March 22, an annual awareness event.... Read more

Couple Spreads Hope and Joy: Give Farm Animals for Christmas

Last updated on: March 17, 2026 at 5:25 pm By GFA Staff Writer

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WILLS POINT, TX — Doug and Deanna have a Christmas gift tradition with a difference — they help transform lives on the other side of the world. Every Christmas for the past decade, they have given the gift of farm animals for impoverished families in Asia and Africa through GFA World’s annual Christmas Critter Campaign — personally helping empower hundreds of families to escape generational poverty. The couple say “animal gifting” for Christmas has brought a whole new level of... Read more

Christian Generosity: An Antidote to Selfishness

Last updated on: December 20, 2025 at 3:53 am By GFA Staff Writer

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WILLS POINT, TX — As parents across the U.S. send their children back to school this fall, many carry an underlying sense of fear. While stocking up on supplies, moving kids into dorms, or planning school schedules, there is a lingering unease about the unknowns ahead. While there is excitement for the new chapters to come, many parents feel concerned about what their children may be exposed to at school. If we are not careful, our desire to control their... Read more

Animal Gifting for Christmas: Americans Give Families Hope

Last updated on: December 6, 2025 at 10:11 am By GFA Staff Writer

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WILLS POINT, TX — The humble animals of the traditional Christmas manger scene are inspiring more Americans to embrace “animal gifting” this year — and rediscover the true meaning of the season. A growing number of people are turning away from disposable holiday gifts toward animal gifting, a movement that helps struggling families around the globe lift themselves out of poverty by raising farm animals. Texas-based GFA World (www.gfa.org) is one of several organizations leading this compassionate trend through its... Read more

GFA World Partners with South Asia Flood Relief Church Teams

Last updated on: December 6, 2025 at 10:10 am By GFA Staff Writer

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WILLS POINT, TX — Church relief teams in Sri Lanka are wading through perilous flood waters to hand-deliver food parcels to families after tropical storms caused devastation across South Asia, claiming more than 1,000 lives. More heavy rainfall is expected in the coming days as Sri Lanka and other parts of the region are left reeling from the cluster of tropical cyclones, forcing thousands to evacuate. “Major flood risks and landslide warnings pose a grave danger to communities and churches,”... Read more

Giving Tuesday: GFA World aims 150 Jesus Wells by 2025

Last updated on: December 3, 2025 at 4:15 am By GFA Staff Writer

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WILLS POINT, TX — GFA World has launched an ambitious campaign to raise funds for 150 “Jesus Wells” by December 31, 2025 through its Giving Tuesday “Jesus Wells” initiative. This goal to provide clean water for 45,000 people in Africa and Asia helps fulfill their mission to bring the love of Christ to communities in need. A donation of just $16 can help provide enough well water for three people, offering physical relief in the name of Jesus. “These Jesus... Read more

Bishop Daniel on Unrest in Nepal: Keep Nepal in Your Prayers

Last updated on: September 12, 2025 at 4:20 am By GFA Staff Writer

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WILLS POINT, TX — With Nepal facing unrest, Bishop Daniel of GFA World issues the following statement: “Please take some time to pray for the Nation of Nepal. Recent riots have left the nation in a state of emergency. While the situation on the ground remains volatile, we believe our God can restore peace. Pray for peace to return to the streets. Pray for wisdom for every leader and all those in authority. And pray for protection over churches there... Read more

World’s Widows Endure Shame, Abandonment, Exploitation

Last updated on: March 17, 2026 at 5:26 pm By GFA Staff Writer

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WILLS POINT, TX — A Texas-based missions agency helping thousands of widows in crisis across Asia and Africa is spotlighting their agonizing plight to mark International Widows Day, June 23. “Millions of widows live in societies where they’re considered a curse, shunned, abused, and abandoned,” said Bishop Daniel Timotheos Yohannan, president of GFA World. “They’re often blamed or neglected for their husband’s death, regardless of the circumstances.” Widows Island The ministry supports specially trained national — or local — missionaries... Read more

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