Revival and persecution in India and Afghanistan

The caste system in India is an ancient way of structuring society. In 1950, Independent India's constitution banned discrimination based on caste, and, to correct historical injustices and provide a level playing field to the traditionally disadvantaged.

With Islamist extremism going unchecked, Christians are facing rising persecution in Bangladesh

As Bangladesh celebrates 50 years since gaining independence, Christians are warning of growing persecution.
Over 700 languages now have a complete Bible

The number of languages with a complete translation of the Bible has broken through the 700 barrier, according to the latest figures from Wycliffe Bible Translators.
Persecuted, but not abandoned: How India's Christians are staying strong despite opposition

"We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed." (2 Cor 4:8, NIV)
Over 8,000 people sign petition defending Franklin Graham's UK tour

Over 8,000 people have signed a petition defending Franklin Graham's tour of the UK this summer.
Franklin Graham says cancellation of UK evangelistic events is 'spiritual warfare'

Franklin Graham has asked for prayer as he remains determined to see through his planned UK tour despite multiple venues backing out.
Bible translator killed in horrific attack by militants in Cameroon

Bible translator Angus Abraham Fung was among seven people said to have been killed during an attack carried out by suspected Fulani herdsmen sometime during the early hours of Sunday morning in the town of Wum, according to Efi Tembon, who leads a ministry called Oasis Network for Community Transformation.
Newer mission agencies more likely to focus on social action than proclamation - study

Newer mission agencies are more likely to be focused on social action projects than evangelism and proclamation, according to a study.
Most Pastors Enjoy Preaching – and they Believe they're Pretty Good at it

Most US pastors believe they're excellent preachers and teachers – and for most of them, it's the part of the job they enjoy most.
Surviving Police Interrogation in Turkey

Once I was visiting a Syrian refugee home in rural Turkey and a police van arrived on a “tip”. An angry Turkish man stormed into the house and shouted: “Why are you giving out Incil [Turkish New Testament] in my town? This is a Muslim country! The police are waiting for you outside. Goodbye.”
How the harp came back - and what it says about God and us

Rev Michael Cocks of Christchurch writes as follows: In 1991, when her daughter’s rare, hand-carved harp was stolen, Lisby Mayer’s familiar world of science and rational thinking turned upside down.
The call for the voice of the first nation people to be heard

Pastor Ada Boland tells of how The Aboriginal Apostolic and Prophetic Voice began with a vision.