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In these countries, Christians encounter varying degrees of repetitive, persistent and systematic suffering, and deprival of basic human rights, because of their faith in Jesus Christ – a belief their persecutors will not tolerate. -
Recent News Articles
China: Major Crackdown on Church Networks

Yayang Christian Church
Photo: ChinaAidIn recent months, the Chinese Communist Party has intensified its campaign against some of China's largest unregistered church networks. This crackdown follows years of pressure on congregations such as those belonging to the Early Rain Covenant Church, which has faced major oppression since December In
Kazakhstan: Police Coerce Complaints Against Unregistered Churches

A previous raid at the Shu Baptist Church.
Photo: Council of Churches Baptist via Forum 18Police in Kazakhstan continue to pressure congregations belonging to the Council of Churches Baptist in an ongoing campaign to force them to register with the government. Recent reports indicate that the authorities have coerced individuals
India: Protest Leads to Arrests

A year- old pastor and his son, along with seven other Christians, have been arrested on allegations of conducting coerced conversions. The arrests took place after members of the militant nationalist group, Bajrang Dal, staged a protest outside a church building in the Fatehpur district of Uttar
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Ethical Stewardship

Ethical Stewardship
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“If God was the owner, I was the manager. I needed
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Bill C-9: Navigating Uncertainty With Hope

Bill C-9: Navigating Uncertainty
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The Core Values of VOMC: Committed to Fellowship

The Core Values of VOMC
Committed to Fellowship
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"Some Christians try to go to heaven alone, in solitude, but believers
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The Core Values of VOMC: The "Importance of Discipleship"

The Core Values of VOMC
The "Importance of Discipleship"
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"Discipleship means adherence to Christ and, because Christ
is the object of that
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Recent Podcasts
Closer to the Fire with Greg Musselman
This unique podcast from The Voice of the Martyrs Canada focusses on the persecuted church around the world. While raising awareness of global persecution through updated reports, testimonies of Christians who are suffering for their faith in Jesus, and interviews with those who are serving them, it also presents opportunities to pray for persecuted believers and their families.
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Season 6: Episode 9: Canada: Bill C-9 Creates Uncertainty for the Church
12 January 2026Concerns are growing over potential threats to religious freedom in Canada, including restrictions that could hinder the proclamation of the Gospel. One of the more recent issues relates to proposed...
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Season 6: Episode 8: Iran: Government Sponsors Terrorism and Persecution of Christians (encore)
11 January 2026The government of the Islamic Republic of Iran has been accused by several countries, including the United States, of providing training, financing and weapons – as well as safe havens – to several...
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Season 6: Episode 7: Why Are Men and Women Persecuted Differently for Their Faith in Jesus?
26 December 2025There is plenty of evidence indicating that men and women suffer differently when they are persecuted for their faith in Jesus. In this episode of Closer to the Fire, podcast host Greg Musselman is...
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Season 6: Episode 9: Canada: Bill C-9 Creates Uncertainty for the Church

