Thank you! In December, we asked you to pray and encourage the Mayflower Church. These Christian families – over 60 members – escaped China together. Like the Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower, they left everything in search of a place to freely follow Jesus. When I met them in October, they were living in hiding. Denied … Read more
“Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies? And not one of them is forgotten before God … Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows.” Luke 12:6-7 In Pakistan, poor Christian girls can be considered worthless. And they are being stolen. This peril is impacting our ministry partner. She runs a training … Read more
Dear Friend, In a remote region of Bangladesh, a tiny church is under attack by their Buddhist community. The women and children were viciously beaten. The men face relentless death threats. Their church was demolished. They are not allowed to farm or find work. And it may get worse. A young man, Chakma, said, “Now … Read more
Dear Friend, Our school faced a big test. Ultimately, it is a test of what we teach. Will we trust in God and step up during trials to help the persecuted? Victory Bible Academy is a school for persecuted Christians. Our students fled Burma’s violent war on its own people. They grew up under a … Read more
Dear Friend of the Persecuted Church, This Christmas, there are little children who are hiding. They are not playing hide-and-seek. They are hiding from angry forces intent on snuffing out the light of Christ in this world. It is hard to imagine especially as we celebrate Jesus coming to us as a baby. Yet right … Read more
Dear Friend: Can you imagine what happens to North Koreans after they escape from the evil regime? Getting out of the country is only the beginning of their challenges. On a recent trip to Asia, I met with several of our partners who rescue the persecuted. They explained the real-world problems, and unique ways for … Read more
“I am the bread of life; whoever comes to Me shall not hunger and whoever believes in Me shall never thirst.” John 6:35 Does this surprise you: For most of history, Christianity was considered a Western religion. But researchers found that since 2000 about 80 percent of Christians worldwide are non-Western, non-white, and poor. … Read more
“Share each other’s burdens and in this way obey the law of Christ.” Galatians 6:2 I have bittersweet news. A tragic accident took the life of a faithful servant to persecuted Christians. Marnie Scott, with her husband Joe, ran Christian Freedom International’s school for persecuted Christians. She was more than a teacher and administrator. She … Read more
“Go out quickly … and bring in the poor, the crippled, the blind and the lame … so that my house will be full.” Luke 14:21, 23 The parties take weeks to prepare. In one village, a big colorful tent is assembled in a field. In other rural areas, one-room churches are decorated. Sturdy bags … Read more
“Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his merciful ones.” Psalm 116:15 Life was a creative adventure for Marnie Scott. She turned the broken into beauty. Marnie nurtured dirt into flourishing gardens. Blank pages into artistic photos and poetic stories. Teaching into life-changing mentoring. She poured herself into people and watched … Read more