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Liang Zhongyuan

  • Outcomes for Recently Arrested Believers

    Six individuals from the Early Rain Covenant Church.
    Six of the detainees.
    Photos: ChinaAid

    On January 6th, seven members of the Early Rain Covenant Church were arrested, marking another development in the ongoing campaign against this unregistered congregation. (Previously published details relating to the arrests are available here.)

    In a recent update, it was confirmed that three of the detained believers have been released on bail pending trial. One of the Christians, Liang Zhongyuan, was released on February 5th but remains under surveillance at a relative's home in Chengdu. Zhang Xinjue, the wife of Elder Li Yingqiang, was released on February 6th, along with Brother Lin.

  • Newly Arrested Members of Early Rain Covenant Church

    A building is filled with people praying. Several are on their knees with their heads bowed.
    One of the Early Rain Covenant Churches.
    Photo: Chengdu Early Rain Covenant
    Church via ChinaAid

    The Chinese government's ongoing campaign against unregistered church networks has resulted in the recent arrests of seven additional members of the Early Rain Covenant Church on January 6th. Those detained include Pastor Dai Zhichao, Elder Li Yingqiang and his wife Zhang Xinyue, Deacon Jia Xuewei, along with three other church members: Ye Fenghua, Liang Zhongyuan and Brother Lin (whose full name is being withheld for security reasons).