Brother Andrew's Blog, page 62

Terminally ill and 62—Christian convert faces prison in Iran

Any day now, Iranian Christian couple will be summoned to report to prison for participating in an underground house church

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The Chinese church is exploding … but will it survive?

Researchers project a church of 250 million by 2030 despite growing Christian persecution.

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After coup, 4 million+ Christians in Myanmar brace for the worst

Myanmar is now ruled by the military. What does that mean for 4.4 million Christians?

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Syria’s grim anniversary reveals decade of prayers, God’s faithfulness

The 10th anniversary of Syria's civil war reveals a decade of God's faithfulness and prayers for Syrian Christians and churches throughout the country.

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Christian converts targeted by Islamic extremists in Bangladesh

Christian converts from Islam have been under intense pressure and persecution in Bangladesh.

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Episode 5: Persecution—and deep faith—in Nigeria’s violent COVID-19 crisis

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Episode 6: Drug gangs, violence and resilient faith in Colombia

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Episode 7: Why Christian persecution is bigger than ever—and why there’s still hope

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Nigerian pastor set free hours before Boko Haram execution—’I thank God! I thank God!’

Kidnapped on Christmas Eve with six others, Pastor Yikura shares his praise for his release

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‘I thank God! I thank God!’—Nigerian pastor freed hours before Boko Haram execution

Kidnapped on Christmas Eve with six others, Pastor Yikura shares his praise for his release

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