New year prayer needs for the front lines of mission
Happy new year to all Back to Jerusalem friends! If you made a new year’s resolution to pray more for mission and persecuted believers, we have work for you! This year again, our workers will be at the frontlines, encountering first hand political upheaval, spiritual warfare, natural disasters, religious persecution and military conflict. They need your prayers and support to
Continue ReadingChildren’s camp raided in China
Summer is the season we send our children to Bible camps to boost their spiritual life and have fun. However, in China this privilege can no longer be taken for granted. A group of children between the ages of 10-14, found their campsite in Tianjin raided by police and had their leaders taken away. Children have been of particular concern
Continue ReadingXi thought, rebuilding an idol
From his first days as a president, Xi was often compared to Mao. Only months ago, he was elected ‘president for life’. Now he is going to push his own version of the Little Red Book, ‘Xi thought’. Why does this matter? “Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era,” as it is officially known, is
Continue ReadingPator Abel released!
On Tuesday we received the joyful news that pastor Abel Yang (Yang Hwa) was freed from prison. He spent two and a half years behind bars, facing torture, threats to his family and severe health issues. He is now back with his wife and son, although physically he is in a bad condition. In December 2015 pastor Abel Yang was
Continue ReadingPastor Abel is Free
On Tuesday we received the joyful news that Pastor Abel Yang (Yang Hwa) was freed from prison. He spent two and a half years behind bars facing torture, threats to his family, and severe health issues. He is now back with his wife and son, although physically he is in bad condition. In December 2015 pastor Abel Yang was arrested
Continue ReadingTales From Fufu’s Forest Book 3
Now Available Book 3 “The Healing Hand of God” True Stories Told by Fictional Characters When Shan’s father becomes very sick, Shan keeps watch by his bedside all through the night. Feeling worried and helpless, Shan finally steps away to get some fresh air and wanders into the lush bamboo forest. That’s where he bumps into Old Red and hears
Continue ReadingLetter from the Office
Dear Friends, My position in the Back to Jerusalem USA office puts me in communication with many supporters of the BTJ Vision. Often I hear comments about how much you appreciate the ministry and the work that we do. Today I would like to let you know how much we appreciate you, and the support you all give to this
Continue ReadingChina Bans Online Bible Sales
China continues to persecute Christians. On April 4, 2018, China produced White Papers, a list of new legislation that clarifies existing laws. This move is very unique. The first publication of this kind was produced in 1997, but that was more than 20 years ago, and China is a different place today than it was when these were first produced.
Continue ReadingTibet Prayer Walk – Get Ready for a Great Adventure
We all know the power of prayer. It is THE most powerful device that God has given us. Prayer allows us direct access to the throne of God. It allows us to communicate with Him on a daily basis. Considering that He allows us to be part of His plans through our prayers for our benefit, not for His, is
Continue ReadingGateKeepers Update
Each month BTJ’s GateKeepers from all over the world stand in the gap with us by committing to ongoing support, which contributes toward the activities of all of our ministries. This crucial monthly support gives us the resources we need, when we need them “To go into all the world and proclaim the gospel to the whole creation.” The support our GateKeepers
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