Qu’ran Burning Having Negative Impact for Christian Ministry Overseas
The news of Florida Pastor Terry Jones’ plan to burn the Qu’ran on the ninth anniversary of the 2001 September 11th attack, despite having been called off, is having negative impact on Christian ministry in Muslim-dominated parts of the world, particularly in Indonesia and Afghanistan. Mission Network News has a report. As Muslim outrage grows overseas, [...]
Hundreds Attack Church Members in Indonesia
From Christian Post: Leaders of a church in West Java, Indonesia, demanded justice from police after a fifth attack from Muslim protesters left at least a dozen people injured Sunday. Read the full article here and keep our brothers and sisters in Indonesia in your prayer.
Afghan Christians Plead for Help After Execution Call
Christian Post reports that Christians in Afghanistan have been facing severe persecution, with religious leaders and even government officials calling for the execution of Christian converts from Islam. Those of you who have seen 1040 know about the the incredible stories of faith of Christian martyrs who have entered into the region to do evangelistic [...]
India Urged to End ‘Culture of Impunity’
Christians have been highlighting the problems of communal violence and attacks on the Christian community in parts of India. This article from Christian Post has the latest development on how Christians’ attempt at a systemic response. Read here: http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100507/india-urged-to-end-the-culture-of-impunity/index.html
Persecution of Christians in Indonesia
Christians regularly deal with threats and persecution in places like Indonesia. This report, about the construction of a Christian center being burned down, is only the latest example that reveal the danger Christians face in many parts of the world. Please pray for Indonesia and the persecuted church in the region. http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100505/muslims-burn-christian-center-under-construction-in-indonesia/index.html
False Charges Filed Against 47 Christians in Pakistan
In the 10/40 Window, persecution is a daily reality for many Christian believers, as this latest report from Pakistan readily demonstrates: http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100409/false-charges-filed-against-47-christians-in-pakistan/index.html Please lift up the situation in Pakistan in your prayer, along with all of our brothers and sisters in the 10/40 Window. Facebook Fan Page Twitter Host A Screening
Two Churches Forced to Close in Indonesia
Two churches have been forced to close in Indonesia due to pressure from Islamist groups. The situation in the 10/40 Window needs our prayer! http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100205/two-churches-forced-to-close-in-indonesia/index.html
Lao Officials Force Christians from Worship at Gunpoint
Many Christians in the 10/40 Window face persecution on a daily basis. This latest report from Laos is a poignant case in point: http://www.christianpost.com/article/20100208/lao-officials-force-christians-from-worship-at-gunpoint/index.html
