A pastor in Laos has been released after spending a year in prison. He was convicted of “creating disorder” after holding church services without permission.
Imprisoned Pastor Released in Laos After a Year in Prison
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New FARMS International Program Answers a Pastor’s Prayers
A new program in Bangladesh answers more than a decade of prayer. “I [have been] praying for 15 to 16 years that God [would] send somebody who can help us [who] can understand us,” Pastor William* begins.
Death Toll from Myanmar Coup Rises to Over 500; AMG International Tells Victim’s Story
Over two months have passed since Myanmar’s military seized power of the country from the elected government. In that time, well over 500 people have been killed. Read more here.
Coronavirus Fuels ‘Hidden Pandemic’ of Gender-based Violence, Abduction and Trafficking of Women
Covid-19 is fuelling a growing, hidden, “shadow pandemic” of gender-based violence, abduction and trafficking, directed towards Christian women and girls around the world, according to Open Doors.
70 Eritrean Christians Released from Prison
About 70 total Christians have been released from three different prisons in Eritrea. However, many more remain behind bars. The East African country takes a strict stance on religion, allowing only three Christian denominations to operate alongside Islam. Read more here.
Christian Leaders Remember 21 Coptic Orthodox Christians Martyred by ISIS in Libya in 2015
Coptic Orthodox Archbishop Angaelos and Archbishop of Canterbury were among the Church leaders and politicians remembering the 21 Christians martyred in Libya six years on from their death.
Trans World Radio Ministry Provides Comfort, Encouragement, and Hope from the Word of God to Persecuted Listeners
The story of Makhset, a Central Asian pastor who was forced out of his country, is one of many examples of why TWR enthusiastically celebrates World Radio Day every February 13.
Chinese New Year – More Persecution Anticipated
The Chinese New Year on February 12 looks set to herald another year of crackdown against Christians and religious minorities in the country, warns UK-based Release International, which supports persecuted Christians around the world.
Open Doors Reports Over 100 People, Mostly Christians, Have Been Killed by Islamic Extremists in Mass Attacks in DRC
A militant Islamic group with an expansionist agenda has killed at least 100 people, mostly Christian, in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo in recent weeks, according to a report by the persecution watchdog Open Doors.
Church Growth Soars in India Despite Persecution, Coronavirus Plague
For the second year in a row, Open Doors ranks India 10th on the list of countries where it’s most challenging to be a Christian. “But even [amid] that persecution, God grows and strengthens his Church,” says David Reeves, President and CEO of unfoldingWord.
World Watch List 2021 Reports Persecution of Christians Exacerbated by a Year of Coronavirus Plague
The persecution of Christians around the world has grown, both numerically and in its intensity, in spite of the Covid-19 pandemic. This is according to figures released in the 2021 World Watch List (WWL).
Christine Caine Encourages Young People to Anchor Themselves in Christ in 2021 as Culture ‘Drifts Away’ from Biblical Truths
Warning that the cultural current is “always shifting,” international evangelist and author Christine Caine urged thousands gathered at the Passion 2021 Conference to anchor themselves in Christ as the new year kicks off.
