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2025-11-20

  • Pastor Presently Awaiting Trial

    A lake is surrounded by tree covered hills.
    A scene in Liberia.
    Photo: Wikipedia / Sahmeditor

    A pastor in Liberia is facing ongoing legal challenges following a dispute with Muslim community members over his ministry activities. According to a local source, the situation began in 2023 when Pastor Sylvester led two individuals to faith in Christ. Following their conversions, he has been accused by opponents of preaching against Islam, praying loudly, and playing musical instruments early in the morning.

  • Imprisoned Church Leader Released!

    A hill is behind Deacon Jang Moon Seok.
    Deacon Jang Moon Seok
    Photo: VOM Korea

    In November 2014, Deacon Jang Moon Seok (also known by his Chinese name, Zhang Wen Shi) was kidnapped in China while ministering in the town of Changbai, which is located near the country's border with North Korea. Following his abduction, the church leader was transported to North Korea where he was subsequently sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment.

  • Christians Targeted in Bombing Attacks

    Dakha church, St. Mary's Cathedral (also known as Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception).
    St. Mary's Cathedral
    Photo: Wikipedia / Grentidez (CC)

    Just before midnight on November 7th, two improvised explosive devices were thrown at St. Mary's Cathedral in Dhaka. One exploded near the front gate, while the other landed inside the church facility. Thankfully, the second one failed to detonate within the building and no injuries were reported. Despite the attack having occurred only hours before an important event was scheduled to take place – involving the attendance of hundreds of people from across the country – the gathering went ahead as planned.