Chinese Churches in UK Growing

Despite yesterday’s post that Christians are no longer the majority in the UK, Chinese churches in England have doubled and tripled in size because of the large numbers of immigrants from Hong Kong. In fact, one Chinese church in Manchester has grown from 200 to 1,200. “Almost 1 in 4 Hong Kong immigrants to theContinue reading “Chinese Churches in UK Growing”

UK Majority No Longer Christian

A new census report released on Tuesday indicates the number of Christians in the United Kingdom has dropped in the last 20 years from nearly 72% to 46.2%. Those who claim no religion are now the second largest population at 37.2%, up from 15% 20 years ago; while the number of Muslims has grown toContinue reading “UK Majority No Longer Christian”

Continued Prayers for Iran

Since protests began against Iran’s oppressive regime in September, reports have surfaced of 18,000 people arrested and more than 450 killed, including 63 children. Last week, the niece of Iran’s supreme leader was arrested for speaking out against his regime. Iran is 98% Muslim, with 84 people groups still unreached with the Gospel. and ranksContinue reading “Continued Prayers for Iran”

Italy: Deadly Landslide

A devastating landslide on the island of Ischia, Italy, collapsed buildings and swept vehicles out to sea this weekend, killing at least eight people, including three children. Rescues are underway to seek those still missing. Italy is home to 23 unreached people groups, most of those Muslim. Lord, please rescue those in danger, heal theContinue reading “Italy: Deadly Landslide”

Uganda: Ebola, Hunger and Refugees

An Ebola outbreak that began in Uganda in September has resulted in at least 55 deaths, including six healthcare workers. Of the 141 deadly hemorrhagic fever cases reported, 15 healthcare workers have been infected. This summer, more than 200 people died of hunger in Uganda. Meanwhile, nearly 70,000 refugees from Democratic Republic of the CongoContinue reading “Uganda: Ebola, Hunger and Refugees”

Myanmar: Family Flees Violence

After the brutal military takeover of Myanmar in February of 2021, Paw (not his real name) and his family were forced to flee their village. “Our lives were so peaceful before the coup. Our children could go to school, I could work on my farm and life was good,” he said. But when violence threatenedContinue reading “Myanmar: Family Flees Violence”

Myanmar: Miracle Turns Buddhist to Christ

Buddhist extremists have long persecuted Christians in Myanmar, often quite violently. Gawa (not her real name), a staunch Buddhist, also grew up hating Christians, even though many in her tribe had come to Christ. When she became paralyzed, her parents took her to Buddhist monks, offering expensive sacrifices for her healing. When that didn’t work,Continue reading “Myanmar: Miracle Turns Buddhist to Christ”

Myanmar: Release of Political Prisoners

About 6,000 of some 13,000 political prisoners detained for resisting Myanmar’s brutal military rule were set to be released yesterday, following a summit of Southeast Asian leaders who criticized the military for wrecking that country with violence since the coup early last year. The junta has killed about 2,300 people, bombing schools, burning down wholeContinue reading “Myanmar: Release of Political Prisoners”

India: Pray for Christians at the Top of the List

Several states in India have passed anti-conversion laws, and Christians are suffering greatly. Hindu extremists have busted down church doors and assaulted worshippers in the midst of services, and when the police show up, it is not the violent attackers who are arrested, but the pastors and Christians. In some parts of India, believers mustContinue reading “India: Pray for Christians at the Top of the List”

Eight Billion Souls

As of yesterday, our world is now home to 8 billion souls, 43% of whom still have not heard the Good News about Christ. Lord, we ask You for an awakening all across this nation and the world. May every heart, every home, every nation, every tribe, every language hunger to know You as theContinue reading “Eight Billion Souls”