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Ministries partner to reach thousands of prisoners, families and children around the world with the gospel

Ministries partner to reach thousands of prisoners, families and children around the world with the gospel

Global Family & Children Church & Missions

A massive evangelistic effort has been agreed between two global ministries now looking to distribute 90,000 audio and visual Bibles to 700,000 prisoners in 70 countries over the next five years, with extra support planned for 90,000 vulnerable children and 40,000 caregivers. Prison Fellowship International (PFI) and Faith Comes By Hearing (FCBH) announced the joint renewal plan to share the good news of Jesus Christ with prisoners and prisoners’ families taking part in two of PFI’s frontline pr

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    Africa Family & Children

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    Africa Religious Freedom

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