“As Christians we trust in God, so we see Haiti in a different way than the rest of the people and the media”, says the head of a children's ministry in the country.
Tribal villagers violently attacked and expelled an old man and a couple for refusing to renounce their Christian faith.
Read the second part of an in-depth report about the 2024 World Without Orphans global forum held in Chiang Mai.
Christians denounce the harassment of leaders and missionaries by the Nicaraguan government for fear of the influence of their social and spiritual work.
An in-depth report of what was discussed and dreamt about at the 2024 World Without Orphans (WWO) forum in Chiang Mai, Thailand. “The church has the capacity to lead the effort in reducing vulnerability and ending orphanhood”.
The false blasphemy charges had led to Muslims attacking Christian homes and businesses in Pakistan last year, forcing hundreds to flee.
A report by a Nigerian organisation shows that over 8,000 people were killed in the country in 2023 because of their Christian faith.
Youth With A Mission shares specific prayer requests in the aftermath of the tragic crash. “Pray for the children and spouses of those who passed away. Pray for the cooperation with the police, government, and different embassies”.
The issue has gone unnoticed in Nigeria, “perhaps because of the patronage Joshua enjoyed among senior government officials, politicians and celebrities”.
The victim was attacked by Muslim villagers while he was helping to set up an open-air evangelistic event.
Pastor Hugo Márquez settles what he describes as fake media controversy over aid to evangelical soup kitchens.
Two brothers were abducted, beaten with iron rods and pressured to convert to Islam. “This is not the first time Christians are targeted in the area”, says a Christian leader.
The authorities say the full scope of the destruction is not clear. At least 6 evangelical church buildings have been destroyed.
Dozens of members of Baptist churches killed in Plateau State as worship hall is converted into mosque.
The World Evangelical Alliance co-authors an insight report published at the 2024 Davos gathering. “Evangelicals understand deeply that ethically driven business can, and in fact does, contribute much good to society”.
Open Doors publishes a new edition of the World Watch List identifying as many as 78 countries with high levels of hostility against Christianity in the world. North Korea and Nigeria stand out among those with “extreme persecution”.
An evangelical businessman was killed outside a church. Several organisations call to pray for peace and security as the government deploys the army.
In Plateau alone, where the latest massacre took place, at least 315 Christians have been killed and 80,000 displaced since April 2023. The Christian Association of Nigeria organised a demonstration.
While the data vary according to the entities consulted, some voices warn that the Christian population could be declining in the Asian nation.
Armed groups attacked around 20 small villages in Plateau state in 2 days. Christian leaders urge authorities to take action to prevent future threats.
There is no law against evangelism in Mauritania, but officials forbid non-Muslims from “proselytizing” and ban any public expression of faith.
Evangelicals in Africa's fourth most populous country share their hopes and fears.
The government of President Ortega has seized the properties of many non-profit groups. “The persecution of evangelicals is more silent than that of Catholics”, says human rights lawyer.
The new president attended an inter-religious event in which the Evangelical Alliance leader prayed for the nation. One of the 5 evangelical parliamentarians told the Argentinian Assembly: “God is the source of all reason and justice”.
“God willing, we will approve this tool to ensure that the forests are paid for and protected”, said Marina Silva.
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