Please Pray For Pastors Detained In China.

 

Church leaders detained in China Churches raided in seven provinces More than 30 pastors, ministers and Christian leaders have been detained, or placed under house arrest in the latest crackdown on churches in China. Release International partners report simultaneous raids across seven provinces this month, targeting dozens of unregistered congregations. Those arrested include Pastor Jin Mingri, founder of the influential Zion Church network. ‘Today, we are witnessing the most extensive and coordinated wave of persecution against urban independent house churches in China in over four decades,’ our partners said, adding that the government’s actions are ‘a stark reminder that the Chinese Communist Party remains determined to eradicate any form of independent civil faith community that does not submit to state control.’ Pray for those recently arrested: for their health and well-being and for perseverance in their faith. Pray for the families and friends of those currently being detained: for God’s grace and comfort in their lives at this time. Pray for the continued impact of the gospel in China: that God will bring many more Chinese citizens to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Saviour.