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March 28, 2019
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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March 25, 2019
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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March 24, 2019
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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March 20, 2019
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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March 16, 2019
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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March 13, 2019
11 Christians Killed Every Day for Their Decision to Follow Jesus
In the top 50 most dangerous countries for Christians, a staggering 11 Christians die for their faith each day.
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March 8, 2019
Hidden Wounds—Christians Say Rape Is ‘Common’ Persecution Method Against Women
Around the world, Increasing numbers of Christian women are doubly vulnerability to persecution—for both their faith and their gender.
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March 4, 2019
China Promises Financial Rewards for Reporting Christians
Chinese authorities are now taking steps in rural areas of China to intensify the ongoing crackdown on Christian gatherings often known as house churches. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is reportedly resorting to offering monetary rewards to anyone who spies on a neighbor or even family member and reports a group of believers to authorities. […]
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February 25, 2019
For 16 Syrian Believers, Baptism Is a Radical Choice
New believers in Syria offer a powerful picture of the transformation and resolve it takes to follow Jesus in places of high persecution.
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February 19, 2019
One Year Later, Leah Sharibu Remains in Boko Haram Captivity
February 19 marks one full year since Leah Sharibu was abducted. Because she refused to convert to Islam, she remains in captivity.
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