Count the Cost and Carry the Cross
Do you ever wonder why the Church in China and the 10/40 window is so lively, while the Church in the West is so sleepy and ineffective? Now hold on a second – this statement is obviously a broad, sweeping generalization. Not all churches and believers in the West are sleepy and ineffective, and I would imagine that the reverse
Continue ReadingMartyrs for Christ
We can say that 90,000 Christians were killed for their faith last year, but what does that actually mean? What is the tangible impact on our lives? Another Christian being killed for their faith can become just another number, even to fellow believers, but each and every one is known and treasured by God. They are not just ‘some Christians,’
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 ReadingTibetan Pastor Dying of Cancer
Special Report Tibetan Pastor Dying of Cancer My name is Amdo and I am Tibetan. My family descends from a long line of Tibetan Buddhists, but that religious heritage which has brought bondage to generations of my family ends with me. I have been set free by Jesus Christ. I grew up in the Himalayan mountains in western China. Like
Continue ReadingVision Casting Tour (China and Iraq)
From time to time, Back to Jerusalem will host tours to give people first hand exposure to projects and countries we work in. Future tours for vision casting include China and Iraq, all are welcome. Deadline to register is August 1, 2017 For more information, and to register, please contact Belinda at: fieldoperator@backtojerusalem.com
Continue ReadingSummer Sale
If you have not been to the backtojerusalem.com store recently, stop on by and see what’s new! Within the last year we have added several new books–some of the best we have ever published. These books are exciting, challenging, educational, and encouraging. One of my favorites, Genocide in the Desert, presents the history and deep Christian roots of Iraq; a
Continue ReadingUnderground House Church – Entering the Cities
In the wake of the communist and cultural revolutions, China is in the midst of a new revolution – a spiritual revolution. Despite continued government efforts to stamp out any religious activity that is not government controlled, China is experiencing an explosive growth of faith that is largely driven by the unregistered house churches. It is said that there are
Continue ReadingNot What You Would Expect of a Woman in the Middle East
The Middle East is not known as an area where it is easy to be a woman. Patriarchal structures run deep, not only among Muslims, but also among Christians. Therefore, it is remarkable that the National Evangelical synod of Syria and Lebanon recently decided to ordain their first two female pastors. For the National Evangelical Church of Beirut, it was
Continue ReadingPerspectives on the North Korea Crisis (Part 2)
The US is twenty years too late to recognize the seriousness of the threat of North Korea. Although there have been many attempts in the past to negotiate, North Korea never was a major priority. It was believed that the North, with the strong US-South alliance in place, would never start a war they could not win. And their arsenal
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