CHINA: Five branches of Guangzhou Bible Reformed Church simultaneously raided
On Sunday 7 May police raided five branches of Guangzhou Bible Reformed Church and detained leaders for questioning
Category: China
CHINA: Mayflower Church arrives in the USA
59 members of Shenzhen Holy Reformed Church arrived at Dallas Airport on Good Friday
CHINA: Mayflower Church detained in Thailand
Uncertain future for all 63 members (28 adults and 35 children)
CHINA: Geng Zejun released from prison
House church pastor Geng Zejun was released from prison after completing his 15-month sentence.
CHINA: Police raid on Early Rain Covenant Church service
Police in Chengdu violently raided Early Rain Covenant Church’s Sunday morning service and detained seven church members until late afternoon.
GLOBAL GUIDE LAUNCH: Over 200 million Christians at constant risk of persecution
The Global Guide was formally launched by Rev Trevor Sargent (Church of Ireland minister and former Green Party leader).
CHINA: John Cao’s mother visits him in prison
Pastor John Cao’s mother visited him in prison on 7 February, the first time she had met with him in over three years
CHINA: Elder Qin Defu released from prison
Elder Qin Defu of Early Rain Covenant Church has been released from prison after completing his four-year prison sentence
CHINA: Local government shuts down Linfen Covenant Church
Linfen Covenant Church and the school it runs have been shut down for “unauthorised activities”
CHINA: Fourth leader of Linfen Covenant Church detained since family camp raided in August
On 1 November police detained Wang Qiang of Linfen Covenant Church, making him the fourth leader of the church now in detention