World Update
It has been a while since we had a world update post, although you can always use "Up to the Minute" in the sidebar to keep on top of the most up-to-date news!
Here's the latest from the persecuted church.
China: Prominent House Church Leaders Arrested
Three church leaders have been arrested and arraigned on the charges of “gathering in an illegal assembly under the guise of religion.”
Honduras: Pastor Says Robberies Target Ministries
Organized crime is using violence in an attempt to stop Christian work.
Indonesia: The Power of Forgiveness
This is an update story on the continued working of God in and through the lives of the two Indonesian girls that survived the vicious attack of Islamic extremists back in 2005.
India: Riot-Hit Christians Still Hiding in Jungles
The aftermath of the Christmas violence against Christians continues for many. Some are still missing, and others are hiding in the jungles to avoid attack.
Iraq: Coordinated Blasts Rock Churches
Attackers chose the day of Epiphany to coordinate attacks against 4 churches and 3 convents in Iraq.
North Korea: Government Accused of Running Underground Church "Stings"
Reports indicate that government officials are posing as defectors in order to infiltrate underground churches.
Russia: Nationalistic Youth Movement Takes Credit for Vandalizing Churches
Bottles and stones with threatening messages were used to vandalize two church properties in the city of Kaluga.