Indonesian Authorities Refuse Churches Building PermitsFebruary 20, 2023 — 2/20/2023 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) - Despite its claims of embracing freedom of religion for all, there are often instances of persecution of religious minorities in the Muslim-majority country of...
Indonesian Apologist Vanished Following December ArrestFebruary 8, 2023 — 2/8/2023 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) - According to media outlet Morning Star News, a Christian apologist, Gratia Pello, has not been seen since his arrest in early December. On December...
The Reality of Ministry Work in IndonesiaJanuary 30, 2023 — 01/30/2023 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) – ICC works in volatile places throughout the world, and Indonesia is no exception. While we can pray and prepare that projects go as planned,...
The Powerful Testimony of a Young Woman in IndonesiaJanuary 21, 2023 — 01/21/2023 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) – My name is Ruth, and I am 26 years old. I was born into a Muslim family, and we belonged to a tribal community...
Indonesian President Reaffirms Religious FreedomJanuary 20, 2023 — 1/20/2023 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) - Indonesian President Joko Widodo recently reminded regional leaders to guarantee freedom of religion and worship for all people. In an address during the National...
Christians Barred from Holding Christmas Service in IndonesiaJanuary 11, 2023 — 1/11/2023 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) - Just before Christmas, the regent of Lebak Regency, located just south of Jakarta, instated an order prohibiting Christians from gathering at a local shop for...
Rebin’s Story: Discovering Christ As A Kurdish Refugee in IndonesiaDecember 1, 2022 — 12/01/2022 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) - I am Rebin, and I am Kurdish. I was born and raised in a Muslim family in Iran. I only studied until junior high...
Indonesian Political Party Committed to Help Secure a Church’s Building PermitNovember 3, 2022 — 11/03/2022 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) – The largest political party, the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) faction of the parliament, stated that it would remain committed to overseeing the...
Indonesia Struggles to Manage Rising Levels of Islamic ExtremismOctober 28, 2022 — 10/28/2022 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) - On October 26, police apprehended a Muslim woman attempting to enter the presidential palace. The woman, Siti Elina, 24, allegedly pointed a gun at...
Non-Muslim Student in Indonesia Banned from Running for Student CouncilOctober 22, 2022 — 10/22/2022 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) – Religious intolerance continues to tarnish Indonesia’s reputation as a harmonious society. The latest incident took place in a senior high school, where the school’s...
