Iranian Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani: I'm alive because of your prayers
At a recent national conference in London, newly freed Iranian pastor Youcef Nadarkhani expressed immense gratitude to his many supporters who prayed for his release during his three-year imprisonment, saying that he is alive today because of \"what your prayers did for me.\" .
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Christians prefer 'friendship evangelism'
Most Christians believe that sharing their faith with friends is an effective form of evangelism, a new survey suggests.
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Reverend David Smethurst and his remarkable mission diary since the London Olympics
After the London Olympic and Parlympics remarkable ministries my wife Margurite and I had a short mission trip to Johannesburg and Durban which was immensely fruitful. I enjoyed ministering at the vibrant Liberty Church in Ferndale, Randburg and Discovery, Roodepoort pastored by DJ and Karen McPhail.
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Pakistani teen girl acquitted of blasphemy charges still in danger, may face 'mob justice'
Rimsha Masih may have gained victory in her blasphemy case but the Christian teenager\'s life is still in danger, Release International has warned.
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Iraq's Christians feel 'frightened and forgotten'
Christians have started fleeing Iraq in large numbers again, warns Canon Andrew White.
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Iranian pastor imprisoned and facing death in next months, needs urgent international attention
A Christian persecution watchdog has started a new campaign pledging support for a pastor in a critical medical state and currently imprisoned in Iran, as well as the many other believers facing persecution around the world.
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Brief Salafi occupation of Coptic land part of larger problem, Copts say
It was a quick skirmish and no one was hurt, but it was typical of what Egypt's Coptic leaders say are increasing attempts to harass Christians since the country's 2011 revolution.
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'Keep quiet for the sake of the gospel' – sponsored silence to help Christians silenced for their faith
Release International, which describes itself as the voice of persecuted Christians, is calling instead for a sponsored silence from November 25 to stand in solidarity with persecuted Christians who have been silenced for their faith.
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Evangelistic group aim to reach 100,000 new converts through modern method
An ex-policeman, a former drug dealer and a social media expert have joined forces to reach 100,000 people in the UK with the Christian faith.
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Iran: bail for Iranian Christian arrested in shiraz house church raid
Roxana Furughi, one of seven Christians from the Church of Iran denomination who were arrested following a raid on a house church in Shiraz on 12 October, was released on 1 November after posting bail amounting to US$25,000.
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Muslim pressure closes church in Indonesia
Authorities in Bandung, West Java sealed shut the worship building of an Indonesian Christian Church (Huria Kristen Indonesia, or HKI) congregation on Oct. 23 after prominent Muslims persuaded residents to withdraw their signatures of approval for it, a pastor said.
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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.