Devotees allegedly defrauded by the leaders insist they are not victims and that there was no fraud. The court refuses to hear them.
House Churches
China, Police Action Hit Branches of Zion Church Nationwide
Despite facing persecution, the Beijing Zion Church has expanded to multiple provinces. Now, the authorities are intensifying their crackdown on all branches.
Bengbu Living Stone Reformed Church: Pastor Sentenced to Five Years in Jail
He was accused of “fraud,” a charge now liberally used against Christian leaders who refuse to join the government-controlled Three Self Church.
Decision Delayed for Imprisoned Yinchuan Preacher Ma Yan
His only crime is his consistent refusal to join the government-controlled Three Self Church.
Hefei’s Ganquan Church: Trial of Pastor Zhou Songlin and Elder Ding Zhongfu Keeps Being Postponed
The two Christian leaders remain in jail, where Elder Ding is experiencing serious health problems.
Guangdong, Shengja Church: Leaders Sentenced for “Illegal Business Operations”
Printing and selling for a small fee Christian literature is now regarded as sufficient to throw fraud charges at house church preachers and elders.
Guiyang Renai Church: Verdict Against Elder Zhang Chunlei Confirmed on Appeal
The religious leader’s family has been informed that the first degree decision sentencing him to five years in jail was upheld on October 25.
Hunan’s Changsha Grace Light Church Raided by Police
The largest house church in Hunan’s capital has a long and beautiful history. It continues to be a history of persecution too.
Beijing Zion Church Raided Once Again
The persecuted church, banned in 2018, refuses to disappear. The authorities continue their efforts to destroy it.
Beijing Zion Church: Sunday Service Raided Again, Young Devotee Detained
What was once Beijing’s largest house church, banned in 2018, refuses to disappear, as police repression intensifies.