International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church As we prepare for Sunday’s International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, let’s lift up our brothers and sisters facing extreme violence, persecution and hunger in Yemen, ranked #5 on Open Doors’ World Watchlist of most dangerous countries in the world for Christians to live. These days,Continue reading “Yemen: #5 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians”
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Nigeria: #6 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians
International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church As we prepare for Sunday’s International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, let’s lift up our brothers and sisters facing extreme violence in Nigeria, ranked #6 on Open Doors’ World Watchlist of most dangerous countries in the world for Christians to live. Just these past two months,Continue reading “Nigeria: #6 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians”
Where Freedom Does Not Reign
In many countries, it is a crime to be a Christian or to speak about Jesus to those of other religions. In some places, even holding a Bible or asking questions about Christianity on the internet can result in beatings, arrests and even death. As we prepare for next Sunday’s International Day of Prayer forContinue reading “Where Freedom Does Not Reign”
China-North Korea: Partnership to Persecute
Join us Sunday, November 3, for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. China and North Korea have joined forces to persecute Christians, experts said at a recent U.S. hearing. Since last year, China has forcibly returned hundreds of North Koreans to a Communist regime that believes religion, especially Christianity, is the greatestContinue reading “China-North Korea: Partnership to Persecute”
American Pastor Released from Prison in China
A California pastor wrongfully imprisoned nearly 20 years in China, David Lin, 68, is at last free. Released this past Sunday, David went to China in 2006 to set up a training center for Christians in Beijing and was arrested on false charges of “fraud” that same year. In 2009, he received a life sentence.Continue reading “American Pastor Released from Prison in China”
90 New Martyrs in Nigeria
At least 50 Christians died in a brutal attack on Ayati village, August 8, by Fulani herdsmen and a criminal gang. The predominantly Christian village in Ukum County, Benue state, Nigeria, was also attacked by Fulanis a month earlier, martyring 11 Christians there and in Borikyo village. (August 9, Christian Daily International-Morning Star News) ResidentsContinue reading “90 New Martyrs in Nigeria”
Nuns Abducted in Nigeria
Four Catholic nuns were abducted Sunday at gunpoint in Iwo State, Nigeria. Let’s pray for their safe release and for protection over other Christians in danger. Last year, an estimated nearly 6,000 Christians were martyred for their faith worldwide, almost 5,ooo of those in Nigeria. Lord, please be a Shield around these women. Don’t let anyContinue reading “Nuns Abducted in Nigeria”
50 New Lives in Cuba
About 50 people have come to Christ in the aftermath of the May 6th explosion, which killed at least 46 and injured more than 90, at a historic hotel in Havana, Cuba. The blast also caused considerable damage to Calvary Baptist Church, which housed two parsonages, a seminary, and the offices of the Baptist ConventionContinue reading “50 New Lives in Cuba”
