17 Christians slain, 35 abducted in Nigeria
October 15, 2023
Morning Star News reports that 17 Christians in Nigeria were recently killed and 35 were kidnapped in violence that often targets believers in the African nation.
Laotian Christians expelled from village; worship halted
October 13, 2023
A Christian family in Laos was expelled from their village for their faith and, in another province, a worship service was disrupted and members threatened with arrest.
First person: Brokenhearted praying for Israel
October 11, 2023
Alabama Baptists join the larger family of Southern Baptists in condemning the actions of Hamas against innocent and vulnerable people in Israel, says Rick Lance, executive director of the Alabama Baptist State Board of Missions.
Support for Israel: Birmingham event one of many solidarity rallies held across US
October 11, 2023
A rally last night (Oct. 10) in Birmingham was one of many across the U.S. where Jewish community members, civic leaders and concerned Americans gathered to show their support for Israel in its war against Palestinian militant group Hamas.
Pastor shot in Pakistan; India blamed in country’s unrest
September 26, 2023
Unrest in Pakistan that erupted in August after two Christian brothers were accused of blaspheming Islam has continued, with a pastor being shot and other Christians arrested, and an official in Pakistan blames India for the conflict.
Two Protestants in Kyrgyzstan fined; others try to keep low profile
September 23, 2023
Following a raid earlier this year by Kyrgyzstan officials, two foreign Protestants — both associated with a registered church — were fined for “illegal missionary activity.”
Preacher attacked, as were his rescuers
September 17, 2023
A preacher teaching about Christ’s divinity was assaulted at an evangelistic event in Uganda, and so were the Christians trying to rescue him from the melee.
Nigerian Christians killed, abducted in August
September 16, 2023
August brought more reports of Christians in Nigeria killed, attacked and abducted. The country is No. 6 on Open Doors’ 2023 World Watch List of places most difficult to be a Christian.
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