Will House Churches in China Survive?
Chinese Christians have witnessed increasing pressure imposed on house churches since the revised Regulations on Religious Affairs came into effect on February 1, 2018.
About 200 Christians Murdered in Nigeria
Almost 11 villages were attacked simultaneously in Nigeria’s Plateau State last weekend, leading local pastors to plead for recognition and assistance.
Government Rips Away Religious Freedom From Chinese Minors
On a recent Sunday morning, the local authorities broke into a church service in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, China, and demanded that children under the age of 18 leave the service immediately.
WCC Joins Call for Release of Mission Personnel from Philippines
The World Council of Churches (WCC) joined the Council of Bishops of the United Methodist Church (UMC) as well as United Methodist bishops in the Philippines in appealing to the government of the Philippines for assistance and cooperation in extracting three United Methodist mission personnel from the country.
Nearly 200 Christian Murdered in Nigerian Killing Spree
Nigeria–In a 60-hour killing spree that began last weekend, about 200 Christians were slaughtered in Plateau State even as the U.S. ambassador at large for international religious freedom was departing Nigeria.
Case Dismissed Against Preacher in Pennsylvania
An open-air preacher who had been criminally charged for sharing his faith outside a high school has now had those charges dismissed.
