And other news briefs from Christians around the world.

MAF’s Ryan Koher and two South African volunteers have been detained since November 4 on suspicion of helping Islamist insurgents in Cabo Delgado.

Church agricultural initiative is supporting rice, corn, pigs, and other crops from Liberia to Mozambique.

Despite the risks in the region, Christians are flocking to camps and targeted villages to provide resources and spiritual care.

Healing and the Good News move in concert.

A picture of what Heidi Baker sees on a regular basis.

There are credible reports that Heidi Baker heals the deaf and raises the dead. One thing is for sure: She loves the poor like no other in this forgotten corner of the planet.

Faith-based model teaches rural poor how to use trade to rise out of poverty.

Discovering where hope begins in a village in Mozambique.

Plus: Reactions to California's Catholic Charities case, gay marriage moves to Oregon, atrocities in Sudan, and links to other stories from online sources around the world.