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Do you wonder what Christmas is like for Christians living in hostile or restricted nations? Usually, it’s very much different to the celebrations we are accustomed to as followers of Christ here in New Zealand!The Christmas season can be a time of intense and increasing persecution for Christians in many nations. Because it’s the most well-known C…
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Gao Zhisheng is a Christian human rights lawyer who has spoken up in the defence of other Christians and minority groups in China. Because of his work, he has had his legal practice shut down, and has faced arrest, torture, and long stretches of time in prison.Gao is known as an unyielding advocate for justice in the Chinese courts, and has been no…
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When the boy in the hotel finally spotted the visiting “businessman,” he ran to him and grabbed his hand. The startled visitor tried to pull away but soon realized that the boy was making the sign of the cross on his palm silently with his finger. The man, actually a missionary who had prayed to make contact with the Church, looked down into the fa…
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In Pakistan, speaking against the majority religion can earn you a death sentence. These are called “Blasphemy Laws” and right now, dozens of Christians are in prison after being falsely accused of breaking these laws.One of these is Zhafar Bhatti. He established a small charity called “Jesus World Mission” with the purpose of helping the poor, but…
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Do you have a “prized possession” or something that is very special to you? Jatya, a pastor and evangelist in southern India has an unusual treasure. He keeps a manila folder filled with photos and newspaper articles recounting the eight times he has been beaten for sharing the Gospel in his village.It all started in 1992, when Jatya refused to sig…
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Hussein* was arrested and charged with apostasy for his ministry to house churches in Iran. His charge meant he was sent to death row in prison.Despite his initial confusion and fear, he prayed and felt God’s presence and comfort, and knew that Jesus had him there for a purpose.Soon after, one of the gang leaders in the prison ordered to meet him. …
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There seems to be a never-ending need for prayer points for the mission field. Have you ever wondered where to begin? Here’s five quick prayer points to start praying for persecuted Christians today:Number 1. Pray that persecuted believers will sense God’s presence,Number 2. Pray that they will feel connected to the greater Body of Christ,Number 3.…
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It was 4AM at the river bank in northern China. It was damp, cold, and dark, yet songs of praise filled the air. Why? The crowd of believers had gathered that morning with a special purpose – to be secretly baptized. One of the pastors spoke compassionately as he baptized them, each with hands lifted up to a new life in Christ. He and his fellow wo…
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Communist Romania: a prisoner is released after 14 years of imprisonment for his faith. During that time, he has suffered beatings, torture, starvation, and solitary confinement – all because he chose to publically declare his loyalty to Christ above the communist regime. In October 1967 – 50 years ago this month – his story is published and a work…
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