Christian couple, Rabish and Summandi set a wedding date with village officials and eagerly anticipated their big day. They planned to marry on 30 May 2018, but it soon became apparent that the village was not willing to host a Christian wedding. Not long after setting the date, a member of the village planning committee […]
Sesuna was 14 when she first read the Bible. She became a born-again Christian and spent her school senior year in prison. Disowned by her family, she came to depend on God. In 2002, the Eritrean government outlawed every religion except Islam, Orthodox Christianity, Roman Catholicism and the Lutheran Church. All other religious groups are […]
After being in jail (and later probation) for nearly two years, Elder Li Yingqiang of Early Rain Covenant Church moved his family back to Chengdu to reunite with their fellow church members. When authorities in Chengdu received news of his return, they immediately began harassing and threatening his family again. On Sunday 11 October, Chengdu […]
Dear Friends, As people have been consumed with COVID-19 for the past 12 months, the plight of those imprisoned for their faith seems to have become less important in the eyes of the world. In China, the number of Christians imprisoned skyrocketed as the Chinese Communist Party exercised its authority to suppress anyone who does […]
“My name is Mashingil Philemon of Rugu community, Gashish, Barkin Ladi LGA, Plateau State, Nigeria. I am married and have four children. I was a successful farmer. “On 23 June 2018, I was sitting with my friend; we were talking with one another. Suddenly we heard gunshots, so we ran into the community to see […]
Christians in Pakistan face difficulty, discrimination and persecution because of their Christian identity. Making up just 1.8% of the population, they are relegated to the lowest, dirtiest, most menial jobs. Christians are among the most impoverished in Pakistan and are susceptible to debilitating health conditions. Most work as bonded labourers in brick kilns, in factories, […]