One year of jail is the penalty for a pastor and a co-worker from Shanxi who went to an event organized by famous evangelist Tang Chongrong
Christian Faith in China
Beijing Lampstand Church: Families Demand Release of Arrested Pastor, Co-Worker
Qin Sifeng and Su Minjun are in jail in Shandong after they tried to evangelize in Yunnan, a reminder of the “zero tolerance” policy for house churches who operate outside of their area.
Our Lady of Naju: Catholic New Religious Movement Followers Harassed in Hong Kong
In South Korea, the leader of the movement has been excommunicated by the Catholic Church. In Hong Kong, it becomes a problem of police.
Henan Preacher Arrested for Purchasing Christian Books Online
Chen Lijun was detained in August. His wife reports he is still in jail, and his family is in desperate conditions.
Henan: Pastor Sentenced to 5 and a Half Years for Printing Bibles
The decision against Lingbao’s Pastor Yang Jianxin has been upheld on appeal. “Illegal” Bibles were compared to pornography.
Church of the Rock: Wife of Detained Pastor Speaks Out
Hao Ying claims that the authorities refuse to schedule an appeal trial for her husband, Pastor Geng Zejun.
Shaanxi: Persecution of the Church of Abundance Continues
Pastor Lian Changnian, Brother Lian Xuliang, and Sister Fu Juan remain under detention after two months. Church members have been beaten.
Harbin: Christian Music School Teachers Awaits Trial
Pastor Xu Feng remains in jail. He is accused of teaching religion to minors, although he claims he taught only music.
Changchun Sunshine Reformed Church Banned in Jilin
The raid of August 21 has been followed by a formal notice that Pastor Guo Muyun’s house church is “illegal” and should be liquidated.
Lisu and Nu Ethnic Minority Christians Arrested in Yunnan
Christianity’s success among these populations has been spectacular. This does not please the CCP. On September 16 popular Pastor Wang Shunping has been formally arrested.