By Andrew Boyd2023-09-04T12:08:00
A new paper published by Pew Research could be music to the Chinese government’s ears. On the face of it, it seems to suggest that church growth in China is slowing. But that may not be the whole truth, says Andrew Boyd
A new paper by the respected Pew Research Centre says only one in ten Chinese adults now formally identifies with any religion. Could this signify the phenomenal growth in Christianity in China finally be petering out?
A decline in church growth is exactly what China is hoping for. Since the beginning of September, new measures have come into play cracking down on religious activities by Christians, Muslims, Buddhists and others, and preventing the display of religious symbols outdoors.
2024-06-26T10:16:00Z By Chrissy Parkes
Following the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash last month, this Friday, the country will elect a new leader. Despite heavy persecution, the Church in Iran is one of the fastest growing in the world. So will a change in leadership make their lives easier, or more difficult? And how can Christians pray?
2024-01-22T14:22:00Z By John Coleby
Christian charity Open Doors has revealed the most dangerous places in the world to follow Jesus in 2024. Here’s the top ten list, and how you can pray for Christians who face imprisonment and even death because of their faith
2023-10-02T16:31:00Z By Martin Harris
If Prison Walls Could Speak portrays the true story of Petr Jasek, who was imprisoned for this faith in Sudan. It’s a one-man tour de force, and a harrowing story told in an extraordinary way, says our reviewer
2025-04-29T11:59:00Z By Ellis Heasley
Christians in Nicaragua are being subjected to a disturbingly routine suppression by their government – yet, as Ellis Heasley reports, the Church remains committed to voicing its faith
2025-04-28T16:14:00Z By Jack Valero
As the Catholic Church prepares for its next pope, Jay Valero outlines three priorities that the Church — and the world beyond it — will need him to focus on
2025-04-25T15:10:00Z By Dr. Donald Sweeting
John Stott, once named among of the 100 most influential people in the world, possessed a borderless influence that shaped the global evangelical movement. Ahead of Stott’s birthday (27 April) Dr Donald Sweeting honours his dear friend’s life
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