07.13.2024

China This Week: A Family Reunion Denied By The #CCP

Pastor Jin Mingri blocked from travel

Lebanon’s constant turmoil takes a toll on Gospel workers

Families in northern Israel are calling for an official war against Hezbollah.

Russia: A message from persecuted believers to the West

In a previous article, we heard about the cultural pressures that Christians in southern Russia face from the majority Muslim and Russian Orthodox cultures. 

India: One young girl’s faith changes three generations of her family

India is one of the least-reached places in the world with the Gospel. 

UZBEKISTAN: Planned new punishments for parents allowing children's religious education

On 25 June, the Legislative Chamber (lower chamber) of the
non-freely-elected parliament, the Oliy Majlis, adopted in the first
reading a draft law to allegedly "further strengthen the rights of
children", according to the parliamentary website. 

Please pray for 6 Christians Arrested In Laos

Today we ask you to pray for Christians in the nation of Laos, specifically six Christians who were arrested on 22 June 2024.

Pakistan among Worst Violators of Religious Freedom, US Body Says

USCIRF again recommends designation as ‘Country of Particular Concern.’

ICC Releases Report on Religious Persecution Trends in Nigeria

International Christian Concern (ICC) released a report on Wednesday outlining the concerning religious freedom conditions for Christians in Nigeria. 

Nepal flooding affects A3 training

Monsoon rains inundate Nepal, triggering landslides and widespread flooding.

Fear or faith? Believers in southern Russia show the way

Which is your response when an opportunity comes up to speak about Christ: caution, or confidence? 

Nigeria: Islamic Extremists Kill 6-Year-Old Girl, Two Other Christians in Kaduna

Suspected Islamic Fulani extremists stormed a Christian community the evening of Sunday, June 30, in Chawai Chiefdom of Kauru LGA of Kaduna State and killed an older woman and her two grandchildren.

US: State Revokes Funding for Christian Group Fighting Gang Violence Due to Hiring Practices

Whether faith-based groups are allowed to solely hire people that agree with their faith is a question again before the courts.

Indonesia: Islamic Social Media Campaign Stokes Hostility Over Spread of Christianity

An Islamic social media campaign has come under condemnation for using controversial statistics and statements to stir up fear and strife over the spread of Christianity in Indonesia, International Christian Concern (ICC) reports.

China: The nine-year anniversary of a brutal crackdown

Communist officials launched a brutal crackdown against rights defenders and lawyers nine years ago today.

Unexpected leader takes the helm in Iran

Reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran’s runoff election, surpassing hardliner rival Saeed Jalili by 2.8 million votes.

Afghanistan: Children’s gospel resources to go to “regions we’ve never expected”

The Taliban’s domination of Afghanistan is not without threads of hope. 

China: Denied bail, despite liver cirrhosis?

Suffering from liver cirrhosis, but denied bail?

Russia targets Ukrainian power grid; churches seek Christ in the darkness

If your area lost all power and communications, would your church still gather? If they did, would you go?

WMP shares hope amid safety concerns in Haiti

Concerns over security and safety for missionaries in Haiti has been at the forefront of minds for ministry organizations like World Missionary Press following the murders of three gospel-workers in late May.

Christian Girl, 14, Taken for Sham Conversion/Marriage in Pakistan

Neighborhood butcher, 27, arranged kidnapping, father told.

Terrorists Shut Down 70 Churches in Nigeria; Priest Released

High number of kidnappings hinders ability to free church leaders.

11 Imprisoned Vietnamese Christians Missing

Eleven Vietnamese Christians who were imprisoned for religious activity and religious identity in the Southeast Asian nation are missing, prompting concerns over the treatment of detained Christ followers in Vietnam.

Six Lao Christians Arrested at Prayer Meeting

Authorities recently arrested a pastor and five Christians during the middle of a prayer gathering in Tahae village, Khammouane Province.

Nigeria: 5 Christians Killed in Hwrra Village Attack

Around 10 p.m. on June 26, suspected Islamic Fulani extremists attacked the Hwrra village in the Kwall district of Bassa, Plateau state, killing five Christians and injuring another.

Persecution and the End of Violence

While secular humanists, atheists, and agnostics decry the use of the Bible in public policymaking—believing it to be a root source of violence at minimum, the very fountainhead of evil at worst—the overwhelming majority of Protestant, Catholic, and Orthodox Christians continue to rely on the Bible as a foundational guiding word for life in this world.