Report: In China ‘there is no longer a safe place to be a Christian’
China persecutes Christians to gain leverage in future diplomatic relations with the U.S., a Christian seeking U.S. asylum claimed in a video released July 22.
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IMB workers share nothing but blood of Jesus can heal
For Seo, the decision to follow Jesus was an obvious one. Once he found freedom in Christ, there was no turning back…
Gospel spreads among truck drivers in West Africa
“I’m amazed at how hungry they are to hear the Word.”
State Department: Wins, losses for religious freedom in 2019
WASHINGTON (BP) — International religious freedom experienced both gains and losses in 2019, Trump administration officials said upon the release of the U.S. State Department’s annual report on the issue. While countries such as Sudan, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Uzbekistan made progress, the persecution of religious adherents persisted in China, Nigeria and other societies, […]
Evangelist Sammy Tippit leads event that reaches 14 million, records 100,000 salvations
“The responses that we have received from the broadcast have been wonderful.”
Retired missionary Glad Martin, Thailand prison ministry pioneer, dies
“They were my mentors and partners in the ministry.”
COVID-19 doesn’t stop IMB’s 175th anniversary, remembrance continues with emphasis on prayer, virtual timeline
“The stories of our past should propel us forward …”
Churches in Tokyo, Italy experience ‘Gospel renewal’ adapting to online discipleship
“Their prayers are showing how they’re going deeper.”
In lockdown, pastors across Europe prepare members to face grief, share hope
They’re upbeat right now, but “a month from now, if people in the church have died …
IMB postpones volunteer trips through June 30, personnel ‘shelter in place’
“We highly value all our field personnel and their partners…”
Baptism continues, though church services in Rome, Italy canceled
…to date approximately 1,500 people have viewed the baptism online.