Brother Andrew's Blog, page 102

Read Chinese Pastor’s Powerful Letter Released After His Arrest

Two days after Pastor Wang Yi was arrested and taken away, church members released an open letter he wrote giving instructions that it be publicized if he went missing for more than 48 hours.

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Targeted by Guerrilla Soldiers–Rescued Colombian Teens Get New Start

It’s 11 am in the Children’s Center. Today is a special day for 11 young people from the persecuted church in Colombia. Today, they will receive their high school degree in an open auditorium, with an exuberant green all around it. Mario*, a young 16-year-old boy wearing cap and gown, steps up to make his […]

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100+ Christians Arrested in China, Taken From Homes and Streets

One of the largest house churches in China, the Early Rain Covenant Church, was raided by Chinese police on Dec. 10. The raid has continued over the last few days, resulting in arrests of more than 100 Christians.

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114 Christians Arrested in One Week in Iran

In the last seven days, police in Iran have reportedly arrested 114 Christians. The onslaught of arrests is part of the government’s attempt to “warn” Christians against sharing their faith over Christmas,

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5 Countries Where Christmas Is a Crime

For millions of believers, the celebration of Jesus entering the world must be a risk-laden secret Christmas. They know that there is a war on Christmas—and what that war really looks like.

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One Prayer Saved This Pastor in India from the Lion’s Den

Church leaders like Biswas are often targeted with physical violence by Hindu extremists.

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4 Things Persecuted Believers Can Teach Us About Gratitude

Saman, Noor, Seojun, and Racheal can teach us what gratitude truly looks like--and why it's so important in our lives as we mature in Christ.

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Deeply Wounded in Iranian Prison–House Church Leaders Find Healing

Former Iranian house church leaders, now living as refugees in Turkey, share their stories and how God has used ex-prisoner trauma care training to strengthen and comfort them.

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10 Questions Answered About Asia Bibi’s Current Situation

Media reports have distributed often conflicting information surrounding Asia Bibi and her family’s plight to leave Pakistan. Here, our field answers some of the most frequently asked questions.

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A Church Under Fire–in Pakistan, Christians Are Daily Targets

In Pakistan, Christians are daily targets—measuring only 2 percent compared to the 96 percent Muslim majority.

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