Category Archives: China

Jeju “Mayflower Church” denied asylum, faces potential repatriation to China and persecution

Posted on November 9, 2021 by Pastor Foley

The South Korean government has denied the second appeal for asylum for the 60 members of Shenzen Holy Reformed Church, including its Pastor Pan Yongguang. The group, dubbed the “Mayflower Church” by global religious freedom advocates, fled China in 2019 … Continue reading →

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Move over, megachurches; homes–and home schooling–are the new “front line” of the Chinese church

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Pastor Foley

Police in Taiyuan, Shanxi Province, China again summoned a homeschooling father for questioning, this time on suspicion of “illegal holding of materials promoting terrorism and extremism”. The July 7 detention is the latest in a series of troubles with Chinese … Continue reading →

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A Chinese pastor teaches the benefits of persecution to his congregation in the midst of their suffering

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Pastor Foley

The administrative detention of two ministers of Beijing’s Zion Church by Chinese authorities earlier this month has prompted a response from Zion’s pastor: A letter to his congregation teaching the spiritual benefits of persecution. “Those in chains for Christ will … Continue reading →

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