Christians in 1040 window receiving 400% more persecution in the last decade
The persecution of Christians in the 10/40 Window has increased by 400 percent over the last 10 years, which is why Gospel for Asia (GFA) is calling on Christians to spend an entire day, not just a few minutes, fasting and praying for the persecuted church..
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Four Christians imprisoned in Iran
An Iranian Assembly of God pastor and three ministers have each been sentenced to a year in prison for preaching Christianity.
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Global Christians pray for persecuted church in each country by the hour
Christians around the world have spent the day praying for the persecuted church.
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Indonesia must address human rights violations, says CSW
Christian Solidarity Worldwide is urging the Government to raise concerns over religious intolerance and other human rights violations in Indonesia when the country\'s president visits the UK on Wednesday.
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Appeal for prayers for evangelistic festival in Egypt
Christians are being asked to pray for a major evangelistic festival underway in Egypt.
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Be occupied by God's work until Christ returns - Dr Michael Youssef
Leading The Way founder and president Dr Michael Youssef has called upon Christians to occupy themselves with the work of the Lord until His return.
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In communion with suffering Christians
Westminster Cathedral Hall was packed as two senior clerics spoke about the help and support being given to suffering Christians in Syria and Nigeria.
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Iran: two more house church members arrested in Shiraz
Two members of the Church of Iran, who belong to a house church that was raided on Friday 12 October by security forces, were arrested today in the city of Shiraz in Fars Province. Their arrest came after they were summoned to the Intelligence Ministry's detention centre, Pelak (Plaque 100), where seven other members of their house church are currently being held.
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Iran: seven Christians detained following raid on prayer meeting
Seven Christians from the Church of Iran denomination were detained today following a raid by members of the security services on a house in the city of Shiraz in Fars Province.
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Nairobi church stands strong after grenade kills boy, injures others
Speaking to Open Doors News just after her Oct. 9 return from the funeral of 9-year-old John Ian Maina, Nairobi Sunday School teacher Sally Gatei was in reflective mood. "I told the team I didn't need counselling, but I'd not been back to the building for a few days, since it happened. When I did go back to the church, my heart was pounding. You think 'You're alright, you're strong,' but I am going to get some counselling now."
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Pakistani girl accused of blasphemy and family will stay in Pakistan, lawyer says
Rimsha Masih and her family will remain in Pakistan after her legal ordeal is over, one of her lawyers says.
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Indian Hindu group clubs Christian preacher and family, force them to worship idols in temple
There are disturbing reports coming from the northern India which detail the premeditated attack and assault of a Christian preacher and his daughter.
