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 “Brother Jay” continues the conversation about working in North Africa, including the biggest challenge that new Muslim converts to Christianity face, and how they prepare Christians—from their first days walking with Christ—to face persecution and rejection. Jay also shares ways that American Christians can reach out to Muslims who live right here in the United States. Then we’ll talk with Christian recording artist Nicole C. Mullen about her love for VOM’s book, Jesus Freaks, how she prays for persecuted believers and why she shares the stories of the faith of persecuted Christians with her children. Listen: http://www.persecutionblog.com/2015/08/preparing-for-persecution-in-north-africa.html

“Brother Jay” served more than a decade among Muslims in North Africa, sharing the love of Christ and discipling believers to become strong in their faith and share Jesus’ love with their countrymen. He shares how God is tearing down walls to allow His word to go forth. Jay has seen the persecution Muslim converts face, often persecution that comes first from their own families. He’s also seen Western Christians expelled and sent home. Jay will share with us about the faithfulness of God—even amidst persecution—and how Christians overcome fear to boldly share the gospel and keep serving the Lord [More]

The Pew Research Center made headlines earlier this year when it released a study on America’s rapidly growing religious “nones” – atheists, agnostics and others with no religious affiliation. But one researcher warns that the institutional church also needs to be aware of the “dones.” “We saw people that would have preferred to stay in church but they felt like they couldn’t do what God was calling them to do inside of these institutional structures, and so they had to get out,” remarks Dr. Josh Packard, who conducted the study. empty church pews 620x300Packard, director of the Social Research Lab [More]

I find the nation of North Korea almost endlessly fascinating. There seems to be no way that anyone born and raised in a free nation can understand the level of control and paranoia that exists inside “The Hermit Kingdom.” And very few of us will ever be allowed to visit. Suki Kim was allowed to visit…and even to live in North Korea. She was hired to teach English at a university in Pyongyang. While teaching, she was also collecting material for a book. That book, “Without You, There Is No Us: My Time with the Sons of North Korea’s Elite,” [More]

“Also have something on hand like the free witnessing aid provided on this site to give someone if they have questions on subjects you do not have a ready answer for.”  Admin The head of an evangelism ministry is encouraging Christians to be prepared and have a plan of action when talking to someone about spiritual things. The founder and CEO of EvanTell is Dr. Larry Moyer, who explains that many Christians find themselves getting involved in spiritual discussions with colleagues, friends or family members, and then getting stuck not knowing how to move forward with the conversation. Moyer says [More]

Catholic leaders have pledged to “make the cross flourish throughout China” following the removal of more than 1,200 crosses from churches in Zhejiang province. “Each time they take a cross down, we will put more up,” one church leader told the Guardian at a protest on Friday. “We are even considering making flags and clothes with cross patterns. We will make the cross flourish throughout China.” The crackdown on churches in China has been widely reported over the past year. The majority of those that have had their crosses forcibly removed or that have been torn down completely have been [More]

Christians considering how to respond to the Supreme Court’s creation of “same-sex marriage” face a challenge from within – those who call themselves “gay Christians” and contend the Bible does not condemn homosexual behavior. One of the most conspicuous figures in the movement is Matthew Vines, who has written a book arguing Scripture does not condemn same-sex sexual relationships. Vines has also produced a video presenting his evidence, “The Biblical Case in Support of Same-Sex Relationships,” which has accumulated 750,000 views. Vines’ organization, The Reformation Project, explains it “exists to train Christians to support and affirm lesbian, gay, bisexual, and [More]

“Are you willing to go to jail for three years in order to keep working with us on this project?” It is an intimidating question, but those who secretly deliver Bibles to China’s Christians know that it is a very real risk. “Brother Joel” is one of VOM’s Bible distribution partners, helping deliver Bibles into every province of China. Every single year he asks each one of his workers that question: are you ready to go to jail to keep giving away Bibles? Listen in this week to learn about Joel’s work and how his workers answer that question. They [More]

As the director of Voice Ministries at VOM, I have the privilege of helping connect believers in the United States with their persecuted family. In my conversations with believers, I have seen some common misconceptions about persecuted Christians. Read more  Persecution Blog: Three Misconceptions about Persecuted Christians.

A special conference featuring top-line experts on Islam, Israel, the end times and more is on tap for an Aug. 6-8 weekend in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Pikes Peak Prophecy Summmit conference will feature Bill Federer talking about how ‘gay marriage’ is a declaration of war on Christianity, Paul McGuire talking about the Babylon Code and Bill Salus on “Salvation and the Final Four Religions.” WND CEO Joseph Farah will talk about “Restoration vs. the spirit of Diotrephes” and WND Senior Staff Writer Jerome Corsi has a two-part presentation of the “Obama Nation Continues.” Organized by the Prophecy in the [More]

Timeout for a laugh! 33 funny bloopers that appeared in church bulletins. 1. Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles and other items to be recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children. Read More: 33 Actual and Hilarious Things Said on Church Bulletins ~ Crack Two.

“Please remember to keep pastor Abedini in your prayers. Unsurprisingly our fake Christian prez Mr. O did nothing to secure his release but since Mr. O loves Islam so much that may account for his indifference to the pastor’s plight.”  Admin A legal organization that has been fighting for the release of an American pastor imprisoned in Iran says that the pastor is now facing new danger over the recent U.S.-Iran nuclear deal. The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ) outlined in an update on Thursday that after word of the agreement reached the ears of those incarcerated in [More]

“Excellent food for thought in these troubling times.”  Admin Have you ever been really discouraged? Have you ever sunk so deep into the depths of despair that you could see no way out? Have you lost perspective and feel like your problems are crashing down on you? God’s miracle man, Elijah the prophet, felt that way. Ironically, the depression he experienced came after one of his greatest victories, when he faced off with the prophets of Baal on Mount Carmel. As the Bible points out, “Elijah was as human as we are” (James 4:17 NLT). In Elijah’s day, Israel was [More]

Click here to watch part 2 We are joined by special guest speaker William J. Federer for a look at “Miracles in American History.” This captivating presentation looks back at the history of the United States of American and the recurring blessing of God’s unmistakeable providence to a humble, God-fearing nation.

Earlier this week, VOM’s Todd Nettleton was a guest on In the Market with Janet Parshall, aired nationwide on the Moody Radio Network. In the 30-minute interview with Parshall, Nettleton shared some good news about what God is doing, including the stories of devout Muslims in the Middle East finding the Good News of Jesus Christ and choosing to follow Him, as well as good news about two imprisoned Christians in Iran. Listen  Persecution Blog: VOM Shares Stories of Muslims Coming to Christ on Moody Radio.

Most American Christians think persecution is something that happens only in far-off places. Many don’t realize that Christians in Mexico—right next door—can face persecution. In Chiapas, Zapatista rebels pressure those who choose to follow Jesus to renounce their faith in Christ and return to the traditional religion and superstitions of the area. Christians are kicked out of their homes and villages, left with nothing. “Ivan” oversees VOM’s ministry to these bold believers, and this week he shares about meeting with them and how God continues to work in spite of the persecution they face. Listen  Persecution Blog: VOM Radio: Chiapas [More]

“Someone else to add to your prayer list in addition to Pastor Said Abedini another prisoner in iran.”  Admin A Christian church leader has been set free from prison in Iran but only for a limited time, as nuclear talks enter the final phase between the country and US-led powers. Pastor Benham Irani has been given release but only temporarily, lasting for 15 days, CBN News wrote. Irani had to post a $40,000-bond to authorities as a guarantee for his eventual return. The pastor has been sent to prison twice since April 2010. A former Muslim, the-now Christian leader has [More]

“Article includes video of his interview where he makes these comments. As I said in another post this issue is going to separate the wheat from the chaff.”  Admin Former President Jimmy Carter, a professing Christian who teaches Sunday School at a Baptist Church in Georgia, asserted this week that Jesus would approve of same-sex “marriage,” and really, “any love affair.” “I believe Jesus would. I don’t have any verse in Scripture,” he told the Huffington Post on Tuesday. “I believe Jesus would approve gay marriage, but that’s just my own personal belief. I think Jesus would encourage any love [More]

The group of Pakistani Christian men knew the risks when they entered an Islamic festival where fanatical Muslim leaders preached jihad and attendees renewed their religious zeal. Quietly, they initiated conversations about Jesus, who is considered a holy prophet in Islam. By the end of the evening, they had distributed several hundred flyers telling about Jesus Christ and had exchanged phone numbers with people who wanted to learn more. These men are a few of the more than 30,000 front-line workers VOM supports. They are sharing the gospel in hostile and restricted nations at great risk. As they minister in [More]

The sheikh had just exited Syria, where he’d been providing Islamic theological training to ISIS fighters. Now, he was looking for a Bible. Not to burn it–but to learn more about Jesus Christ. This Islamic teacher is not alone; God is working in the hearts of Muslims all over the Middle East–even the hearts of radical ISIS fighters trained to find glory in bloodshed. After years in the Middle East as a part of Operation Mobilization, “Julian” will share amazing true stories of God’s Kingdom advancing among Arab Muslims. He’ll also share how Christians are facing persecution, and being empowered [More]

I had the pleasure of spending a few hours with my dear friend, Merv Knight, last week. After chatting with Merv, I decided to take a break from my series on Sudan to share an amazing story with you. I’ll share more updates and videos from Sudan next time. If you missed some of the earlier posts, you can find them here. But, for now, let me tell you a story that deepened my faith in the miracle-working God we serve. Merv Knight is the co-founder of VOM Australia and has ministered to persecuted Christians for more than 46 years. [More]

This week’s episode of The Glazov Gang was joined by Sister Hatune Dogan, a Syrian Orthodox nun taking care of persecuted Christians and refuges in Iraq and throughout the Islamic Middle East. Visit her site at Hatunefoundation.com. Sister Hatune discussed taking care of Christian girls who have been maimed and mutilated by Islamic Jihad, why Islam wages war on Christians, women and all non-Muslims, how ISIS is Islam, the threats to her own life, and much, much more: Watch  Sister Hatune Dogan on Persecuted Christian Girls Under Islam — on The Glazov Gang | Jamie Glazov Productions.

Before sunrise, a North Korean Christian seals his small, secret radio into a plastic bag and buries it in the ground. He will dig it up late that night to listen again to Biblical teaching while trying to avoid the prying eyes of his neighbors and his government. At the same time, a radio transmitter built by Adolf Hitler’s propaganda machine broadcasts Jesus’ love on a million watts of broadcast power, and a Christian in the Middle East secretly downloads the Gospel of John onto his phone. TWR is using radio waves, smart phones and internet connections to share the [More]

In 1992, Bei Cun, considered to be one of China’s leading avant-garde writers, did something that really shocked his readers and admirers: He converted to Christianity. But given the explosive growth of Christianity in China, it shouldn’t be all that surprising. If you haven’t heard of Bei Cun, that’s okay. Neither had I, probably because his work hasn’t been translated into English. I only learned of his story because my BreakPoint colleague and friend Roberto Rivera recently read Philip Jenkins book, “The New Faces of Christianity: Believing the Bible in the Global South,” which tells Bei’s story. After becoming a [More]

More than 100 leaders respond to Supreme Court legalizing same-sex marriage. A coalition of evangelical leaders assembled by the Ethics and Religious Liberty Commission has released the following: As evangelical Christians, we dissent from the court’s ruling that redefines marriage. The state did not create the family, and should not try to recreate the family in its own image. We will not capitulate on marriage because biblical authority requires that we cannot. The outcome of the Supreme Court’s ruling to redefine marriage represents what seems like the result of a half-century of witnessing marriage’s decline through divorce, cohabitation, and a [More]

Two Christian youth organizations have inked an agreement to work together. American Heritage GirlsTrail Life USA and American Heritage Girls have signed a Memorandum of Ministry Alliance during the A.H.G. annual convention underway in Anderson, Indiana. Trail Life USA spokesman Mark Hancock says the agreement means the two groups will support each other, and share troop information and resources. “And of course the 20 years of experience American Heritage Girls has gone before us, we have a lot we can learn from them,” Hancock tells OneNewsNow. Read More  Trail Life, Heritage Girls team up.

”Lift your bra up,” the female prison guard ordered. Finally satisfied I wasn’t carrying contraband, she let me get dressed. My husband and I had come to a state penitentiary in Tennessee to visit our son, Jeffery, sentenced to seven years on drug and gun charges. I’d never felt so violated, humiliated—and resentful. I wasn’t the criminal. Jeffery had been in trouble ever since elementary school. Even a residential intensive therapy program didn’t help. By the time he was 18, he’d spiraled into a dangerous life of crime. Until he was arrested during a drug deal. When I saw Jeffery [More]