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Iran Is Not At War—They Are in a Hostage Negotiation
As the world prays for peace in Iran, most of the Iranian church is praying less for peace and more for the complete removal of the Islamic Regime. “We are worried
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Why listen to the persecuted church?
In September, we will have our ‘Voices of the Persecuted’ conference, this time in the beautiful city of Oxford, UK. After having done several editions in the US, this one will give
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Missionaries in War Zones
Urgent help is needed for BTJ missionaries and their families serving in war zones. “Our missionaries are in extremely dangerous areas because of the war,” Pastor Andrew (not his real name)
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The Man Who Changed North Korea Forever
Very few people know his name. Even fewer know what he has done, but no one has transformed the landscape of Korean history more than Robert Jermain Thomas. BTJ’s latest
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Interview with a Chinese Missionary Serving in Nepal
We often write about the missionaries from China who move into the 10/40 window to share the Gospel in closed nations, but who are they and what brought them to
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House Church Raids in China
The government has increased raids on churches in China. In May, four BTJ Bible schools were raided and four underground Bible school leaders arrested. A couple of weeks later, China
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No Bible, No Breakfast!
What can Chinese pastors teach us about reading the Bible every day? Pastor and missionary leader, Leland Wang (pictured with Watchman Nee and John Sung), was the director of the
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When the Battle Feels Too Great
This past Resurrection Sunday a few months ago was a time for all of us to be reminded of the awesome victory our Lord has over sin and death. Indeed, because
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The Hope of Forgiveness for Pastors in Nigeria
Many of you donated to our Christmas appeal for the persecuted church in Nigeria at the end of last year. Today we want to share with you a little of
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Jesus in Iran
There is almost never a day that goes by right now without Iran being in the news. The war between America, Israel, and Iran has been raging for many weeks
100 Secret Baptisms in Afghanistan
Five years after the Taliban took over Afghanistan, there was an intense effort to eradicate all Christians. Not only have those efforts failed, but it seems that the church is
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Indian Pastor Tells the Truth About Persecution in India
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
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BTJ Martyrs Scholarship Fund
BTJ often works with persecuted Christians and many of them are largely unknown to the rest of the world. The thousands of nameless persecuted believers who are in prison or on
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Become Part of What BTJ is Building
How can you get people to pay for a new church or Christian school? A while ago it was popular to ask people to sponsor a brick, something the clever
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The Age of Desperate Need for Witnesses!
The more I work in the cyberspace, the more I see it—the Internet and Social Media as we know them are dead and in their place a monster is growing.
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Secret Bible Distribution Center in North Korea
We are so thankful to report that, with the establishment of a new Bible distribution center inside North Korea, God has really answered our prayers this year! At the beginning
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Looking Back at the Hackers Conference 2026!
At the beginning of January, hackers from all over the world descended on the mountains of eastern Tennessee with one goal in mind – to get the Gospel message into
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BTJ Vision Trip to the Rooftop of the World!
Discover the Roof of the World with BTJ missionaries this year in Tajikistan! Are you ready to join Chinese missionaries in a forgotten part of the world, where jagged snow-capped
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Iran’s Revival in the Midst of Turmoil
Most people have heard by now of the violence and protests in the streets of Iran, but few have heard of the revivals that are taking place there. Iran is
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The Cross and the CrownThe True Story of the Bloodiest Year in History for Christians
There might not be a single significant moment of time in the last several thousand years when God’s people did not experience persecution in China, but there was a year,
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Persecution in Nigeria and Fulani Coming to Christ
Nigeria is one of the most dangerous areas in the world to be a Christian. An average of 32 Christians are killed in Nigeria every day. That is one Christian
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How You Can Become Part of What BTJ is Building
How can you get people to pay for a new church or Christian school? A while ago it was popular to ask people to sponsor a brick, something the clever
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Office Letter, Preparing for the Unexpected
Life is full of unexpected opportunities which often catch us unprepared. Recently, I was returning from a very special meeting in Asia and I was on the longest leg (12
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Smiles in Afghanistan
The last couple of years have been incredibly hard for the people of Afghanistan, particularly for the women and children. We have reported multiple times on the desperate situation of
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Secret Meeting in China with House Church Leaders
At the end of last year, BTJ hosted a secret meeting in mainland China between some of the top underground house church pastors in China and about 30 pastors and
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2026 Back to Jerusalem Vision Trip!
Do you want to see what God is doing among the unreached people groups? There is simply no better way to see what He is doing than through the eyes
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North Korean Bibles, a Backpack and McDonalds
At the Shenzhen Bao’an International airport, a Chinese missionary named Philip (not his real name) stood on the escalator as it carried him up towards the food court on the
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India
I have always written about persecuted believers in India—how they have been imprisoned, chased out of their homes, beaten by mobs, or even denied burial grounds. So, a few weeks
Bibles not Bombs
If you could transform a nation and make it a better place for people to live, what would you do? Would you provide a better education for children? Would you