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Martyrdom, or Live to 'Fight' Another Day: Displaced Syrian Pastor Risks His Life to Stay With New Believers in Sweida
Three years after a pastor moved his family from a war-torn town in Syria to the more serene city of Sweida, a deadly bombing there last week brought the violence home. Along with other Christian leaders in Syria, the pastor must decide whether to stay or flee.
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World Wakes Up to Syrian Refugee Crisis After Photo of Dead Toddler Surfaces - But Will it Make A Difference?
A photo of a 3-year-old Syrian boy's body awash on a Turkish beach after a refugee boat capsized en route to Greece drew unprecedented attention to a largely ignored crisis. Aid workers are waiting to see if it will make a difference.
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Terrorist Violence in Nigeria Deprives Children of School; Government Asks Christian Ministry to Help
A Christian ministry is working alongside the Nigerian government to enable children displaced by terrorist violence to attend school.
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Displaced Syrians Seeking Seaside Refuge Could See More Persecution, But Local Christians Continue to Provide Aid
Over the past few months, thousands of Syrians have been left displaced by Islamic State activity. Despite imminent danger, Christian missionaries continue to risk their lives to provide both physical and spiritual aid to those in need.
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Qatar Evangelical Alliance breaks ground on worship center, witnessing Christ in a Muslim nation
A worship center for evangelical churches has commenced construction in Qatar, marking a significant spiritual milestone in the history of evangelicals in the country.
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Hong Kong's deadliest fire in a Century: churches mobilize and pray to support the community
On 26 November, a severe level‑five fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Early reports said at least 13 people died and 23 were injured. Local churches mobilize to support the community and pray.
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Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape
As China continues to update its religious regulations, changes in the country’s faith environment and space for religious practice have drawn increased global attention. In this interview, USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler responds to questions about religious policy, human rights, and faith, offering her perspectives on China’s current situation and sharing words of support and encouragement for Christians facing challenges.
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Christians gather in Hong Kong to pray for victims of Tai Po Hong Fu Court fire
More than 1,000 Christians gathered in Hong Kong on Dec. 5 for a united prayer service commemorating the victims of the five-alarm fire that devastated Hong Fu Court in Tai Po on Nov. 26, destroying thousands of homes and killing 159 people.
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U.S. Congressional hearing highlights religious freedom challenges facing Chinese Christians and other faith communities
A recent U.S. congressional hearing cast a spotlight on religious freedom conditions in China, with witnesses sharing firsthand accounts of pressure faced by Christian, Muslim, and Tibetan Buddhist communities.
