Global Missions Amidst a Pandemic: A Live Prayercast
At the beginning of the lockdown in Europe and the VS, we published an article about rioritizing the Great Commission in a time of lockdown. Now that it is clear that the Corona virus is not going to blow over in a matter of weeks or even months, it has become more urgent to find new ways to think and
Continue ReadingA social distancing Easter morning in the Netherlands
As is the case for churches in many countries, normal Easter services could not be held in Urk, a small fishing community in the Netherlands. Back to Jerusalem has a special connection with this village, a which is a Christian enclave in a very secular nation. Among the villagers, there is a strong interest in mission, and the people from
Continue ReadingCorona kills senior official in Iran
This morning news broke that Mohammad Mirmohammadi (71), a senior adviser to the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has died of Corona virus. He was one of several senior government people to be infected, including a vice president and the deputy health minister. This makes the outbreak in Iran unique, because those that need to lead the country through this crisis are
Continue ReadingUrgent Need in Iran
Heavy floods have devastated the south-eastern area of Iran, on the border of Pakistan and Afghanistan. This is one of the poorest areas in Iran. Thousands have been displaced and an unknown number of people have died. The severe rainfall and flooding blocked roads, destroyed houses and displaced thousands of people in southeastern provinces of Kerman as well. Massive flooding
Continue ReadingDeadly Disaster Strikes During Christmas
Christmas came to the Philippines this year in the form of a deadly storm that claimed the lives of 11 people and left more than 10,000 evacuees homeless for the holiday. Typhoon Phanfone hit the Philippines on the 24th and 25th of December with reported winds of up to 130km/h (80 mph) and gustiness of up to 160km/h (99 mph).
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 ReadingAnswer to Prayer at Indian Village Tribunal
On Monday night, a family in small rural village in India was forced to stand trial at a local tribunal. The charge? The family had all become Christian and would not deny the name of Jesus Christ. The village has been having problems with disaster and sickness and the village concluded that it was because the gods were angry. In
Continue ReadingStraight outta China – GOOGLE’s New Social Media Score
If you only follow Christian news, you might have missed the fact that last week a Silicon Valley whistleblower, who spoke with the intrepid investigative team at Project Veritas, sounded the alarm for all American Christians. In case you were sleeping, former Google software engineer Zachary Vorhies exposed different websites that were put on a blacklist, banning content from appearing on newsfeeds accessed
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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