Conversion to Christianity is punishable by death in 98% Muslim Iran. The Middle Eastern country ranks eighth in the lineup of most dangerous countries for those who seek Christ, but first as far as fastest growing underground church. Estimates put the current number of Christians anywhere from 300,000 to one million and climbing. One IranianContinue reading “Fastest Growing Underground Church”
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Christians Arrested, Released in Iran
At least 69 Christian converts from Islam were arrested in 11 Iranian cities in June and July. Ten are reportedly still in custody. Release of the other 59 fell contingent on their attending Islamic re-education sessions and/or signing agreements to refrain from Christian activities. Others were summoned for further interrogation mere days after their releaseContinue reading “Christians Arrested, Released in Iran”
Churches Approved in Egypt
A special government committee formed for the purpose of licensing and legalizing church buildings in Egypt has approved nearly 3,000 applications for church buildings in the past seven years. That’s exciting news in light of the fact that before the committee was formed in 2016, Christians often waited as long as 20 years to getContinue reading “Churches Approved in Egypt”
Christian Churches, Homes Burned in Pakistan
Thousands of angry Muslims went on a rampage last Wednesday in Jaranwala, Punjab Province, Pakistan, burning 19 churches and destroying 89 Christian homes, while damaging another 400. (Release International, Aug 21) “We don’t have words to describe the terrible destruction of church buildings, Bibles and everything in them. All we could see were ashes,” saidContinue reading “Christian Churches, Homes Burned in Pakistan”
Letter from Alix, Released from Abduction in Haiti
Missionary nurse Alix Dorsainvil and her baby, abducted last month in Haiti, were released August 8 healthy and unharmed after 13 days of captivity. Praise God! Thank you to all of you who joined us at the Prayer Wall to fight for their release. Here is a note from Alix of gratitude to those whoContinue reading “Letter from Alix, Released from Abduction in Haiti”
Ugandan Christian Martyred by Husband
Amina Nanfuka was killed by her Muslim husband the very same day she chose to follow Christ. A relative in Kampala, who had become a Christian just two years before, heard Amina needed to see a doctor in her city, so she invited her to stay in her home. “I shared the saving power ofContinue reading “Ugandan Christian Martyred by Husband”
Christians Run for Their Lives in Pakistan
After three blasphemy accusations in a row in Pakistan, the third of which was a poster anonymously signed “a warrior of Maryam,” Christians from that town fled their homes last month fearing retribution from local Muslims. At least 15 Christians were taken into custody merely because their identity cards listed Maryam as their hometown. “Pakistan’sContinue reading “Christians Run for Their Lives in Pakistan”
Ugandan Pastor Stoned for Sharing Christ’s Love
With both Muslims and Christians attending the funeral in Mayuge, Uganda, of a convert from Islam to Christianity, Vanisha Namukasa’s pastor Davidson Okirori saw a unique opportunity to share God’s love. He felt the Lord leading him to speak from not only the Bible, but also the Koran and Hadith of Bukhara to show “theContinue reading “Ugandan Pastor Stoned for Sharing Christ’s Love”
Pray for Pakistan
More than 100 Muslims were injured and at least 54 died Sunday in a suicide bombing at an Islamic political gathering about 125 km north of Peshawar in the town of Khar, Pakistan, near the border of Afghanistan. Close to 98% Muslim, Pakistan is home to 828 people groups unreached with the Gospel of Christ.Continue reading “Pray for Pakistan”
Missionary and Her Daughter Kidnapped in Haiti
Missionary Alix Dorsainvil was abducted along with her daughter last Thursday, July 27, from the campus where she serves as a community health nurse for El Roi Outreach International in Haiti. Originally from New Hampshire, she is also the wife of Haitian director Sandro Dorsainvil. Gang violence and kidnappings are a constant threat in Haiti.Continue reading “Missionary and Her Daughter Kidnapped in Haiti”
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