Chinese Christian Media Ordered to Include More Communist Propaganda

May 9, 2025 — 5/9/2025 China (International Christian Concern) — China’s only legal church, the Communist Party-controlled Three Self Patriotic Movement (TPSM), has been ordered to publish more communist propaganda in its “Christian" media....

Post-Earthquake Ceasefire Expires in Myanmar

May 1, 2025 — 5/1/2025 Myanmar (International Christian Concern) — When a devastating earthquake hit Myanmar in March, the military regime ruling the country was quick to capitalize on the devastation, launching airstrikes on...

Betrayal of Faith, Identity, and the Shadow of Systemic Islamization in Sabah, Malaysia

April 30, 2025 — 4/30/2025 Malaysia (International Christian Concern) — The news from Nabawan, Sabah, has understandably filled many with profound dismay and righteous anger. Disturbing reports of Sabahans, who are proud members of...

Rushing to Build Church after 33 Years of Waiting for Permit

April 30, 2025 — 4/29/2025 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) — After more than three decades of worshiping in limited social facilities, the Huria Kristen Batak Protestant (HKBP) Pamulang Resort Ciputat Banten District finally got...

Christians Observe Day of Prayer, Fasting for North Korea’s Freedom

April 28, 2025 — 4/28/2025 North Korea (International Christian Concern) — On April 28, Christians worldwide prayed and fasted for the freedom of North Korea’s citizens, particularly for the multitudes of believers inside the...

Prayer House in Tangerang Forcibly Closed During Easter

April 24, 2025 — 4/24/2025 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) — The joyful atmosphere of the Easter celebration at the Ecumenical Christian Communion (POUK) Thessalonian congregation in Teluknaga, Tangerang regency, Banten province, Java, Indonesia, turned...

The Plight of Persecuted Christians Should Be Raising Alarm — It’s Not

April 24, 2025 — 4/24/2025 Nigeria (International Christian Concern) — As the persecution of Christians throughout the world continues to grow, mainstream reporting of it is conspicuously missing. The slaughter of Christ followers in...

Easter Service Continues Despite Protests

April 21, 2025 — 4/21/2025 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) — As the Santa Odilia congregation in Bandung City, West Java, Indonesia, celebrated Holy Week, the Arcamanik Berbhineka Citizens Communication Forum (FKAB) protested the church's...

9 Chinese Christians Receive Prison Sentences, Fines for Distributing Bibles

April 17, 2025 — 4/17/2025 China (International Christian Concern) — Nine Chinese Christians have received prison sentences and large fines for re-selling and distributing Bibles in Hohhot, Inner Mongolia. International Christian Concern (ICC) has...

Getting God’s Word into the Hands of Secret Believers in Southeast Asia

April 17, 2025 — 4/17/2025 Southeast Asia (International Christian Concern) — How many Bibles do you have at home? Maybe you have an app on your device with the Scriptures on it. No matter...

Pastor Killed, Church Destroyed During Myanmar Earthquake Recovery

April 14, 2025 — 4/14/2025 Myanmar (International Christian Concern) — The Chin Human Rights Organization (CHRO) has reported that the Tatmadaw military junta is continuing airstrikes in Chin State despite ceasefire claims from the...

Church Receives Building Permit after 23-Year Wait

April 11, 2025 — 4/11/2025 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) — After waiting more than two decades, the HKBP Bincarung Church in Tanah Sareal district, Bogor City, West Java, Indonesia, was finally able to lay...

Myanmar Junta Leveraging Earthquake for Military, Diplomatic Gains

April 7, 2025 — 4/7/2025 Myanmar (International Christian Concern) — More than 9 million people in Myanmar have been affected by the massive March earthquake, according to the U.N. The number adds to the...

China Moves to Formally Ban Missionary Activity

April 4, 2025 — China — New regulations released this week by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) impose severe restrictions on missionary activity in the country, according to Chinese state media and representatives of the...

Chinese House Church Pastor Sentenced to 5 Years

April 3, 2025 — 4/3/2025 China – Pastor Wan Changchun of Living Stone Reformed House Church in Bengbu, Anhui, has been sentenced to five years in jail. Pastor Wan was arrested in early April...

United Nations Fails to Protect Persecuted Christians

April 1, 2025 — 4/1/2025 Global (International Christian Concern) — Thousands of Christ followers continue to face extensive persecution in many countries, and, despite a pledge from its members, the United Nations (UN) is...