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I was at the airport last Saturday, dropping off a family member when I got a call from a Christian leader in India. He lives in one of the more […]

I had just finished writing our June update for the website and sent it to our publishing department. I was still processing the heartbreaking church demolition and wondering how the

We have shared many stories of persecution and June was no exception for Christians in India. Sadly, the same stories continue. Once again, Chhattisgarh is in the news, this time

On May 31, 2026, a shocking incident was reportedly carried out in the remote forest village of Sadrapal, in the Tongpal area of Sukma District, Chhattisgarh, India. According to local

It has been a very long time since I last gave you an update about India. Sometimes I receive reports of believers being beaten by extremists, like the one you

We’re living in a time where people run to social media for justice. They speak out, protest, and raise awareness. In places like the West, you can go to the

It was supposed to be a quiet day. Instead, I found myself on call after call… and honestly, I’m sitting with so much pain after hearing these stories. Have you

I can’t underestimate your prayers or you sharing this message. It matters more than you think. About a year and a half ago, many of you prayed, spoke up, and

This is the month of Ramadan. Muslims believe that the Qur’an descended from heaven during this time, but if you understand its teachings, you know it rejects the core truths

I am writing this as a former Muslim who knows the reality of Islam and the spiritual bondage it enforces. I write also as a fellow believer in Christ, in

Trust me, if you want the Bible to come alive, if you want to see Scripture lived out right in front of your eyes, spend time with persecuted believers—or find

In recent weeks, we have been hearing disturbing reports of Christians being killed for their faith. These stories have forced many of us to pause and reflect. During one such

Things are escalating everywhere in the world, and India is no exception. My phone had been very quiet, and I assumed things were calm. Little did I know that many

This month, I received the mark sheet from the daughter of Pastor Prem Chauhan, who was beaten and killed in India for preaching the gospel. Through the support of donors

I have always written about persecuted believers in India—how they have been imprisoned, chased out of their homes, beaten by mobs, their bodies exhumed, or even denied burial grounds. So

You’ve probably heard what happened in India a few days ago. There was a bomb blast carried out by terrorists at the Red Fort in New Delhi. At least 10

Can you imagine? More than 14 families — including women and children — are hiding in the jungle without food, water, or even shoes, surrounded by poisonous snakes and wild

For the past few weeks, my inbox has again been flooded with reports of Christian persecution in India. Honestly, I did not know what to write. Should I repeat the

I don’t know how many of you have seen the news, but women in Afghanistan were left to die in the earthquake because of Sharia law. Men were forbidden to

Afghanistan is once again in the mainstream news after a severe earthquake. As I write this, the death toll has risen to 2,200 people. Humanitarian trucks are rushing in, and

My hands are frozen and shaking as I type this incident. This happened on Sunday, August 10, 2025, in Raipur, Chhattisgarh. After church, a few young Christian women were talking

Last September, BTJ raised funds to rescue a 3-year-old girl from the hands of an old man in Afghanistan. Her mother—desperate and without hope—had been forced to sell her own

Dear friends,  I’m writing to share something deeply troubling that has happened in Durg, Chhattisgarh—an incident that reflects the growing hostility faced by Christians in parts of India today.   Two

June Update I honestly don’t even know where to begin. The hatred toward Christianity in India continues to rise at an alarming rate. It feels like every day brings a

I just got off a video call with Pastor Chand and his wife. To my surprise, he was full of joy. I wasn’t expecting that—especially considering he had just been

Life gets busy. In the midst of running around, I keep hearing the same painful reports from India — “Christians beaten in this village,” “another Christian attacked in that village.”

By now, you might have heard the heartbreaking news of a terrorist attack in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, in a place called Pahalgam. Reports say at least

Chhattisgarh, India, has become one of the most persecuted states for Christians in recent times. We are receiving reports of persecution almost daily. One such incident occurred on April 12

It has been a while since we last brought you updates from India, and the news has been nothing short of heartbreaking. I reached out to local pastors, and here

In February 2025, Iranian activist, Hamideh Zarei, was arrested and her sentence has now been issued: 178 lashes and 18 months in prison. Her punishment stems from Iran’s mandatory hijab