5 years ago John Chau became a Gospel hero
Instead of being welcomed, John was killed by the islanders. Instead of being anonymous, his name was mocked and ridiculed in news reports, comedy routines and awful memes.
Todd Nettleton
Op-ed contributor
2 Eritrean Christians mark 7,000 days in prison
Thinking about the suffering my Eritrean friends have endured over the past 7,000 days is heartbreaking. Please join me in speaking out on their behalf.
John Chau: A hero
He cared only about the mission to which God had called him — taking the gospel to the Sentinelese people. John had counted the cost and found it worthwhile.
Why people choose to stay behind for the sake of the Gospel
Our bold Christian brothers and sisters aren’t asking for a ride to a safer area. They are asking for more ammunition to fight spiritual battles in enemy territory. And despite facing a seemingly overwhelming enemy, they choose to stay, knowing the battle is already won in Christ.
Ayatollah Khomeini: The greatest Christian missionary in the history of Iran
What if I told you that the greatest Christian missionary in the history of Iran was a devout Muslim? You’d think I was crazy, right?
10 persecution stories that gained global attention in the last 10 years
Jesus told His followers that the world would hate them (John 15:18-19), so it’s no surprise that people who wear His name around the world are still being persecuted in our day.
Pray for persecuted Christians — It makes a difference
Our persecuted brothers and sisters know they are being prayed for, and the knowledge that they are not forgotten, that they are a vital and honored part of the wider family of God, makes a difference.
It’s time for Malaysian government to explain pastor’s disappearance
Susanna Koh sent her husband off to work on Feb. 13, 2017, just like any other day. She hasn’t seen him since. It’s time — actually way past time — for Malaysia’s government to explain what happened.
Day of the Christian Martyr: Doing prison ministry the hard way
What picture comes to your mind when you hear the words “prison ministry?”
3 reasons to rejoice at the release of Pakistani Christian Asia Bibi; 3 reasons to weep
Under Pakistan’s Penal Code, evidence isn’t required to bring blasphemy charges. If someone says he heard or saw a blasphemous act, the “blasphemer” is locked up for years.
