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The persecuted church, peoples of the world, and a consultation on international students ministry.
Archive issue · November 2005
The Persecuted Church
A historical issue examining religious restriction, Christian witness, disaster response, diaspora communities, and ministry across regions under pressure.
November 2005Original publication date
Articles and newsbriefsResearch, perspectives, regional reports, and features
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Learning from Persecuted Christians and Joining in the Struggle
A report on the conviction of three Christians under Indonesia’s 2002 Child Protection Law and the wider implications for Christian communities.
Read articleLessons of the Persecuted Church
A reflection on costly Christian commitment in places where public faith brought severe consequences.
Read articleBurma: Why Did Military Authorities Close Protestant Churches?
Reporting on the closure of Protestant congregations and house churches in Rangoon and elsewhere during 2005.
Read articleFirst National Consultation on International Students Ministry in Singapore
A record of Singapore’s first national consultation focused on international students ministry in October 2005.
Read articleThe Growing Persecuted Church in Indonesia
An account beginning with events at St. Anthony Chapel in West Java in August 2005.
Read articleHer Husband Assassinated; He Loved Muslims Too Much
A personal account of meeting the widow of a pastor remembered for reaching out to Muslim neighbors.
Read articleInto Their World… The Sunda of Indonesia
An introduction to the Sundanese people in western Java and the mission context described in 2005.
Read articleWorld Christian Trends 2005
A period assessment of global church information and the challenge of interpreting data collected by churches.
Read articlePersecution of Christians in the Muslim World
An examination of human-rights commitments, religious law, and the experience of Christian minorities.
Read articleCorresponding with Christians across the World amidst Restrictions and Persecution
Practical reflection on communication where restrictions and persecution shape ministry among unreached peoples.
Read articleDisaster Relief Jesus’ Way
A personal response to viewing news of the 2005 earthquake in Pakistan and the suffering it caused.
Read articleIslam and Christianity: Why Muslims Dominate and Christians Suffer
A historical perspective on Christian minority communities in Muslim-majority contexts.
Read articleDivine Intervention among Diaspora Iranians: A Brief Look at United Kingdom “Asylum Seekers”
A historical and ministry-focused overview beginning with the Assyrian Empire and the Fertile Crescent.
Read articleTraveling the World to See the Movement of Mission
A 2005 travel report reflecting on meetings with Christian leaders across several continents.
Read articleBelarus: New Life Church
A court fine following a police raid on a regular Sunday service in Minsk.
Read newsbriefBelarus: Evangelical Church
A congregation’s response after the liquidation of its legal status.
Read newsbriefCanada
A report on a Canadian ministries leadership appointment following missionary service in the Philippines.
Read newsbriefCentral African Republic
A leadership transition within a mission community based in Bangui.
Read newsbriefCentral America
Churches and schools provided temporary shelter after flooding and landslides caused by Hurricane Stan.
Read newsbriefChina
A 2005 report concerning restrictions on Muslim communities in the Xinjiang region.
Read newsbriefDemocratic Republic of Congo
Historical humanitarian reporting on sexual violence and deaths associated with conflict in eastern DRC.
Read newsbriefIraq
An Iraqi congregation’s response to a church affected by Hurricane Katrina in the United States.
Read newsbriefKorea
Christian leaders gathered in Seoul for the launch of an international ministry network.
Read newsbriefMacedonia
A brief on legal proceedings involving an Orthodox archbishop in September 2005.
Read newsbriefMexico
A cross-border initiative designed to strengthen churches in northern Mexico and the southwestern United States.
Read newsbriefPakistan
A 2005 call from church leaders to abolish Pakistan’s blasphemy law following attacks on minorities.
Read newsbriefRomania
Minority communities expressed concern about a proposed religious law and legal recognition.
Read newsbriefSri Lanka
A historical report on a proposed constitutional amendment concerning the status of Buddhism.
Read newsbriefTaiwan
Delegates from Asian churches and ministries met in Taipei for a consultation focused on reaching youth.
Read newsbriefUnited States
A year-long prayer initiative for missionaries described in its 2005 publication context.
Read newsbriefReader context
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