Brother Andrew's Blog, page 100

‘I Can’t Live Without Jesus’—Pastor Tells of God’s Power in Iranian Prison

In Iran, anyone involved in spreading Christianity is seen as a threat to the Republic’s Islamic identity. But the church is also multiplying. The story of former house church leader Wahid shows why.

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Brunei Adopts Sharia Law—Conversion From Islam Carries Death Penalty

The newest phase of Sharia law is difficult news for Christian converts in Brunei where conversion is illegal and punishable by death.

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Pastor Raymond Koh Abducted by Police, Inquiry Confirms

After a year-long inquiry, a report concludes that the disappearance of Pastor Raymond Koh was orchestrated by police.

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A Passion for the Word

“Al, what did God say to you this morning in His Word?” Those were the words Brother Andrew asked me on my first day of work for Open Doors in January 2002.

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As Bombs Explode, Syrian Pastor Makes Dangerous Choice to Bring Hope

Throughout Syria, churches have stayed open and become Centers of Hope--led by men and women of deep faith.

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Fourth Large House Church in China Shut Down, Banned

Shouwang Church in Beijing—one of the largest in the city—makes the fourth major underground congregation shut down by the Communist government since September 2018.

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A Vital Awakening–Arizona Church Leads a Vision for the Persecuted Church

Above: To deepen their faith, Christian women in Myanmar gather for a “Women of Worth” training supported by Open Doors. Arizona church answers the biblical call to strengthen the worldwide church“I realized that as the Church, we have an obligation to our Christian brothers and sisters—and not just the ones we can see face-to-face.” For […]

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Fighting the Gates of Hell: The Hope for Christians in Iraq

As Jandark pleaded for God’s Kingdom, she knew that her city and Christians in Iraq were at the mercy of radicals who wanted to murder God’s people.

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The Radical Resurrection Story of the Church in the Middle East

The resurrection of the church in the Middle East offers a tangible expression of a God who has carried His people since day one.

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6 Christians Killed, 470 Flee in Congo Attack

Six Christians, including three women and a 9-year-old child, have died in an attack in the largely Christian village of Kalua in the Congo.

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