Haven’t tried the School House tea yet? It’s Giveaway time!
Many of you have heard about and tried the School House Teas. But for those who haven’t yet, there is a special opportunity this weekend to get some of these teas for free! We are exited to be partnering with Storehouse Tea, a company that produces delicious organic specialty teas. Storehouse Tea is a social enterprise with a heart for
Continue ReadingTea lovers, listen up!
Do you love tea? Do you want to support ethical business practises? And do you love your persecuted brothers and sisters? Then this could be important for you! Storehouse Tea is a social enterprise based in Ohio. They blend and sell organic, fair trade teas and use their business to strengthen low-income and immigrant communities. As well as producing high-quality
Continue ReadingThe Middle East is heating up; an emergency prayer guide
Many people are glued to their screens, following developments in Iran and surrounding nations. For Christians every crisis is a call to prayer. We have the privilege of interceding for the world with the God who holds all nations in His hands. Below is a guide with some suggestions. Pray that political leaders, military leaders and media will exercise restraint,
Continue ReadingA hidden Christmas
‘On those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned’ Isaiah 9:2 We prepare to celebrate the coming of Immanuel. And not just us. All over the world, Christians celebrate (be it on different dates) the coming of Christ to earth. The persecuted church celebrates too. Often in secret. And when public festivities are allowed, there is
Continue ReadingA Battle for Souls
Our previous articles have highlighted renewed persecution in China, as well as the system of prison camps, where both Muslim minorities and Christians are being held without trail. But what is going on behind the scenes? Potential for repression This massive wave of religious persecution came unexpected for many, but looking back it was inevitable. When there is revival and
Continue ReadingCreating a Christian underclass
In countries where the church is persecuted, Christians are often poor, lower-class people. There are several reasons for this. In Pakistan for example, the Christian minority largely comes from lower caste Hindus who converted to Christianity while the country was under British rule. In modern Pakistan, they remain largely working class, with some groups working as virtual slaves in fields
Continue ReadingHard knocks for the Chinese Church
We have seen with great joy how in recent months God has continued to use Chinese missionaries all throughout the 10/40 window. However, things in China are changing fast. And BtJ’s work is facing major challenges as president Xi’s anti-Christian policies are being implemented more widely and consistently. Although it was quite clear from the start of president Xi’s rule
Continue ReadingWhy China needs Bibles even more than before
There is a fair chance that the Bible you read in this morning was printed in China. It is a paradox for sure. No country prints as many Bibles as China, but brothers and sisters in this country are still praying and waiting for their own copy. And the need for Bible distribution and printing has got significantly bigger over
Continue ReadingDove lands again in India
Our Dove Sunday school teachers training program is still growing, and languages are being added every year. This summer a team of Chinese and Europeans were invited to India to train Sunday school teachers, together with our Indian partners. With its huge population of children, and many devoted followers of Jesus, India is a great place to use the Dove
Continue ReadingWho defends persecuted Muslims? (Spoiler: Not other Muslims)
Of those being persecuted for their faith around the world 80% are Christians. But what about the other 20%? Among them is a group that has received much media attention lately, the Uyghurs of China, a Muslim minority group. CNN published an article today with some surprising findings about what the world thinks about China’s treatment of them. It is
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