China’s New Laws Target Christians
Persecution against Christians in China looks as if it is poised to escalate. With new religious laws proposed to be implemented early next year, Christians in China are bracing for a new wave of hardship. The Communist Party is responding to an alarming growth of Christians that are more bold and open than ever. The Christians are finding more and
Continue ReadingNorth Korea: The Dark Side
Kim Jong Un is the leader of one of the world’s poorest nations that is facing a famine in 2017. Many predict that thousands will starve to death in North Korea this year. North Korea is chronically facing shortages of food and medical supplies. Kim Jong Un, the leader of North Korea, depends on donations from the rest of the
Continue ReadingBTJ Workers Martyred in Pakistan
Earlier this year, ISIS threatened to carry out attacks on China. It seems that they are now following through with this threat. In June, Chinese pastors confirmed with Back to Jerusalem that two young Chinese workers were killed by ISIS. Pakistan’s military quickly sent in security forces to conduct operations in Mastung, where the Chinese were being held. When they
Continue ReadingLetter from Office
Every two months, we at Back to Jerusalem try to highlight in our newsletter some of the projects we are involved in. From the cold mountains of North Korea to the scorching deserts of Iran and Sudan, we provide exclusive snapshot reports from the field of where the Holy Spirit is moving. However, at BTJ, projects are not who we
Continue ReadingWho Pays for our Football Fun?
In the last few days a report from Norwegian football (soccer) magazine Josimar has once again given us insight in the suffering of North Koreans abroad. They found that 110 North Koreans were employed to help build the 2018 World Cup stadium in Saint Petersburg. The state slaves had to do hard physical labour from 7 am to midnight, seven
Continue ReadingThe Offence of the Gospel
The UK is a post-Christian country. However, it still draws from deep Christian roots. Many institutions, such as schools, scout clubs and charities have strong links to the state church. Surprisingly, many people who otherwise have no faith or church connection, still want to marry in church and have their children baptized. It is difficult to fathom why people would
Continue ReadingMOVED TO ACTION
This week Brother Yun, also known as the Heavenly Man, has been speaking at churches around the United States on the Back to Jerusalem tour. The tour will end on the 22nd of March, 2017. Details of the tour can be found here: https://backtojerusalem.com/home/events/brother-yun-tour-march-2017/ Most people that come to listen to Brother Yun speak are primarily interested in his personal
Continue ReadingWhy Your Children Should Learn Chinese
There have been many studies that have proven that speaking two or more languages is a great benefit for your mental health. There are so many excuses that so many people give as to why they cannot learn a new language. “I’m too busy and don’t have time for that,” or “There is nobody that I’ll be able to talk
Continue ReadingSow in Tears, Reap in Joy
It has been said by someone (though I can’t remember whom) that the blood of the martyrs is the seed of revival. This principle can be seen in Psalm 126:6, which says, “He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him” (ESV). It’s a clear Biblical principle
Continue ReadingWhat North Korean Refugees Really Think of the South
The ASIAN BOSS youtube channel recently released two videos in which North Korean refugees are interviewed. In the first video refugees are asked about their lives prior to coming to South Korea and in the second video, they discuss their experiences of living in the South. They are well worth watching for anybody interested in North Korea, but for those
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