Algeria is a shining example of a persevering church in North Africa and is also a leader for theological training and church development in the region. Nearly all of the church growth has occurred within the Berber community; however, Muslim background believers are continually persecuted by the government and their own family or community members.
Two Christians in Algeria were charged with violations of religious laws after becoming followers of Christ and actively sharing the gospel. Murad, who was an active evangelist and later became a pastor, was watched by the Algerian government because of his evangelism activities.
Murad was arrested and charged with numerous violations of religious laws. If he is convicted, Murad could face several years in prison. He has appealed his case to the Algerian Supreme Court, but the stress of his legal ordeal has created some serious health complications.
A member of his congregation was also arrested, and his ongoing court case has also created health problems for him.
Front-line workers ask for prayer for the health of these two Algerian Christians to improve.
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