Brother Andrew's Blog, page 146

Ripple Effect

One of things I love about my job as the College & Youth Director is having the chance to see a passion for the persecuted church grow in a student’s heart. This semester I have had Machaela intern for me and as part of her program we went through the Ripple Effect series. While she […]

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From Mexican Drug Trafficker to Courageous Pastor

Before "Chito" Aguilar found Jesus, he was involved in political subversion and drug cartels in Mexico.

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Young People in Jordan Are Hungry for God’s Word

There is a huge need in Jordan, and the youth are so hungry for the Word of God.

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God Is Transforming the Tiny Church in Iran into One of the Fastest-Growing

Persecution threatened to wipe out Iran’s tiny church. Instead, the church in Iran has become the fastest growing in the world.

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The Story of Iran’s Church in Two Sentences

Persecution threatened to wipe out Iran’s tiny church. Instead, the church in Iran has become the fastest growing in the world.

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Celebrate Easter with Iraqi Believers After 3 Years of Waiting

Father Yacoub: “This means a lot to me, after all these years we now are celebrating Easter here."

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Wife of Slain Security Guard in Egypt: “I Forgive My Husband’s Killer”

“He said he would be willing to defend the church with his own blood. Last Sunday he did.”

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Widow of Palm Sunday Martyr: “He Asked Me to Wait for Him… But He Never Came Back”

Sara, a widow from the Palm Sunday attack in Egypt, recalls the last moments with her husband.

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Christians in Iraq Celebrated Palm Sunday in Liberated Villages

For one day, the inhabitants of these mainly Christian Iraqi towns were back in their place to celebrate Palm Sunday.

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Egyptian Christian: “We Expect More Attacks”

We recently talked with an Open Doors partner on the ground in Egypt to discuss the uncertainty and evil they are facing.

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