Hamas and Israel War Leaves Christians in the Crossfire

Hamas and Israel War Leaves Christians in the Crossfire – This article reminds us that, though Christians in Israel and Palestine are few, they are present. That being the case, we ought to be in prayer for brothers and sisters in both places.

Do Christians Really Suffer in America?

Do Christians Really Suffer in America? – “Here are five things that I see in the Bible to give guidance to those of us who live in relative comfort and security and wealth.”

 

Chinese Christians Adapt Under New Restrictions

Chinese Christians Adapt Under New Restrictions – “Earlier this month, news broke about a Chinese government requirement that people in the Henan province register before attending worship services. They’re supposed to use a ‘Smart Religion’ app, which records each person’s name, address, date of birth, occupation, and government ID number. The app is the latest in an increasing pile of Chinese restrictions on believers.”

Pastors Around the World Apply Romans 13

Pastors Around the World Apply Romans 13 – “What I found is global Christians don’t agree on everything. For one, they took different approaches toward church gatherings during pandemic lockdowns. But in their attempts to understand and apply Romans 13, I observed four points of clear agreement.”

Countries Where It’s Most Dangerous to Be a Christian in 2023

Countries Where It’s Most Dangerous to Be a Christian in 2023 – “Sub-Saharan Africa—the epicenter of global Christianity—is now also the epicenter of violence against Christians, as Islamist extremism has spread well beyond Nigeria.”

 

“Nothing Short of Genocide”: Pray for Christians in Nigeria

“Nothing Short of Genocide”: Pray for Christians in Nigeria – Pray for persecuted believers in Nigeria today.

 

Iran’s Church Seeks God amid Protests

Iran’s Church Seeks God amid Protests – “Iran’s story is a sad story from a human perspective, but we trust that God has good purposes for his people in Iran. If the revolution hadn’t happened, perhaps Iran wouldn’t have the fastest-growing church today.”

Christian, When Persecution Comes: Embrace It

Christian, When Persecution Comes: Embrace It – “How is it possible to rejoice even during something as painful as persecution? Let me offer six reasons you can rejoice and be glad even when persecuted.”

 

Christian, Do You Expect to Face Persecution?

Christian, Do You Expect to Face Persecution? – “Those who imitate Jesus will suffer like Jesus. If we live as citizens of the kingdom of heaven—which is to say, if we live like Jesus—we will be out-of-step with the values of the kingdom of this world and people will hate us for it.”

What is the House Church?

What is the House Church? – “The “house church” (家庭教会, jiating jiaohiu) is a generalized term used to describe China’s unregistered churches which do not submit to the religious oversight of the government-sanctioned church.”

 

Encountering Storms Even in the Center of God’s Will

Encountering Storms Even in the Center of God’s Will – “Many biblical heroes fought hardship and anxiety while being in the center of God’s will.”

Your Preparation to Be a Martyr Starts . . . Now

Your Preparation to Be a Martyr Starts . . . Now – “These martyrs died for their faith while continuing to give verbal witness for their hope in Christ.”

59% of American Christians Say They’re Persecuted, May Not Understand Real Persecution

59% of American Christians Say They’re Persecuted, May Not Understand Real Persecution  - “Persecution against Christians is real and we should be talking more about it. But it’s not what the American Church is facing, and conflating what’s happening in other countries with online backlash and political spats in the U.S. does a disservice to that conversation.”

Seven Principles for Cultivating a Christian Posture toward the World

Seven Principles for Cultivating a Christian Posture toward the World – “We can care for the poor, love one another, and get our tone right, but still, the world will hate those who are not of the world.”

The Top 5 Trends From the 2022 World Watch List

The Top 5 Trends From the 2022 World Watch List – Here are things you need to know about persecution of Christians around the world.

 

The Beijing Olympics: Pray for the Persecuted in China

The Beijing Olympics: Pray for the Persecuted in China – “Voice of the Martyrs shares these five ways you can pray for Chinese Christians during the Olympic Games”

The Ominous Threat Surrounding Missionaries in Ukraine

The Ominous Threat Surrounding Missionaries in Ukraine – “Surrounded by such a cloud of living witnesses makes us want to stay as long as we can in a land surrounded and threatened by Russian armies.”

Ukraine Baptists Prepare for Possible Russian Invasion

Ukraine Baptists Prepare for Possible Russian Invasion – Baptists in Western Ukraine have made plans to shelter fellow believers in the case of a Russian invasion at Ukraine’s eastern border.”

 

2022 World Watch List

2022 World Watch List – Afghanistan Is Now More Dangerous for Christians Than North Korea.

The Perfect Gift: Prayer

The Perfect Gift: Prayer – It’s the gift the persecuted church needs the most.