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Two years later, Mahsa Amini is still a call for change in Iran
Sep 20, 2024 · Two years later, Mahsa Amini is still a call for change in Iran. Iran (MNN) — Monday marked two years since Mahsa Amini’s death in Iranian police custody after being arrested for wearing an “improper” hijab covering. Her alleged mistreatment and mysterious death led to widespread protests against the Iranian regime.
Believers in the Middle East are more than just "the persecuted …
Oct 11, 2024 · Middle East (MNN) — It’s a beautiful fact that the Body of Christ looks different in different parts of the world. Freedom to Lead International comes alongside believers in the Middle East, among other places, in the unique challenges they face. “We talk about cultivating competent, Christ-centered leaders through story, symbol, and song to unleash their potential for impacting local ...
Smuggling Bibles in China: Is it still necessary?
Oct 10, 2024 · China (MNN) — B ack in the 1980s, there was a big push for smuggling Bibles into Communist China to meet the needs of believers there.. But is Bible smuggling still necessary in China today? Rev. Jason Woolford, President of Mission Cry, says, “You look at the restrictions that the [Chinese] government has on the Bible, the amount of printing that they allow…of the Bible, with much ...
FMI expanding to new fields in some of the hardest-to-reach places
Sep 17, 2024 · Among those “some” is FMI, which strives to empower indigenous church planters around the world. Today is an exciting season of growth for them as they build partnerships with church planters in three new countries: Malawi, Saudi Arabia, and Morocco. “We do work in predominantly Muslim-dominated countries [and] cultures,” says FMI’s ...
Who are the ‘unreached’ and why do they matter?
Nov 11, 2020 · Newell identifies three reasons why some people groups remain unreached: Hard to find – Gospel workers traditionally overlook these groups because they are embedded within a larger reached – or unreached – community. Deaf people groups often fall into this category because the surrounding “hearing” community may have Gospel access, but there is no Scripture in sign language.
Civil and economic struggles batter Nigerian Christians
Oct 10, 2024 · Christians in Nigeria suffer not only rampant killings by Fulani militants and Boko Haram, but also a struggling economy. In July the annual inflation rate was at a staggering 33%. The government’s response to recent protests on these issues has not been encouraging. In August, hundreds of protesters were arrested and at least 20 were shot ...
Native American Christians bring hope to their people
Dec 27, 2023 · Native American Christians bring hope to their people. By Katey Hearth December 27, 2023. USA (MNN) — An oft-overlooked mission field is gaining recognition in the United States. “God is making a move amongst Native America, and I’m happy to be a part of it,” says Wes Francis, a member of the Navajo tribe. Francis works for On Eagles ...
One church left in Algeria as Christians face growing persecution
Oct 11, 2024 · Algeria (MNN) — On Tuesday, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom released a report with troubling news: Only one church remains in Algeria. It’s a stark reminder of the increasing persecution of Algerian Christians. Yernathen with A3 says an Algerian pastor has been falsely accused of threatening national security. “He’s never done anything wrong in terms against the law.
Christians in Vietnam count high cost for faith
Nov 26, 2021 · Vietnam — Earlier this year a husband and father in northern Vietnam was released from prison, where he had served more than two years – and not for the opium-smoking so popular in his village.Thuan* had grown up surrounded by friends and neighbors who routinely got drunk and smoked opium. So he was surprised when, invited to a local missionary’s house for dinner with Christians in ...