As a ‘semi-autonomous state’ under the control of mainland China, Tibet has maintained a unique place for being predominantly Buddhist. However, since the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has adopted stricter controls over religious activities, all religions in Tibet have been affected. Most recently, controls have
A Christian convert from Islam who had been imprisoned for more than two years was released on bail recently. Sisir Islam became a believer in 2012 and immediately began sharing Jesus with others in his community, leading 17 friends to Christ. On 23 September 2014,
Members of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) severely injured three pastors in an attack on Saturday, 8 September. The attack took place under the close watch of local policemen in Premnagar, located in the Barely District of India’s Uttar Pradesh State, where Christians were holding
CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC Pray for Christians facing Islamic extremism. #365prayer
MALI Pray that the peace agreement between the rebel groups and government will hold. #365prayer
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Pray that those persecuting believers in the UAE will come to know Jesus as their Saviour. #365prayer
BANGLADESH Pray that believers will be encouraged by a daily Christian radio broadcast. #365prayer
YEMEN Pray that God will protect the church in Yemen. #365prayer
BRUNEI Pray for wisdom as VOM monitors and provides for the needs of believers. #365prayer
INDIA Pray for believers to remain faithful even after their churches have been burned down. #365prayer
More than 50 officials broke into Meisheng Church in Luohe, Henan, on Sunday, beating Christians and confiscating most of the church’s property. Uniformed and plainclothes police, as well as agents from the local religious affairs and cultural bureaus invaded the service as the pastor, Chen
On 7-8 September, several missiles were reportedly fired by al-Qaeda-linked rebels toward the predominately Christian town of Mhardeh, Syria. Reports indicate that the missiles carried cluster bombs, killing at least 10 civilians and seriously wounding at least 20 others. Two more died later in hospital.
Two pastors have been detained since 22 July, when they were arrested on accusations of running a 13-year ‘conversion racket’. The men were teaching a discipleship lesson to 18 believers when members of the Hindutva youth movement interrupted their class and accused them of converting
TURKEY Pray for the protection of Turkish pastors, as many face threats of physical violence. #365prayer
ISRAEL Pray that persecuted believers will be strengthened and encouraged as they obey the Great Commission. #365prayer
SAUDI ARABIA Pray that members of the royal family will accept Jesus as their Saviour. #365prayer
SOMALIA Pray for the safety of VOM safe houses, prayer houses and prayer leaders. #365prayer
MALDIVES Pray that workers will develop creative ways to share the Gospel. #365prayer
MALAYSIA Pray for the safety of evangelists, who can be imprisoned for proselytising Muslims. #365prayer
On my recent visit to Nagaland, I was amazed at how Christianity has diminished. The Indian government, in its quest to make India for Hindus has continually encouraged the influence of Hinduism in the area through corrupt political local leaders thereby increasing their foothold into
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