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Pastor Zhang Shaojie

  • Pastors Released from Prison

    There are two images. In the first, Pastor Zhang Shaojie embraces his mother. The second image, Pastor Xing Wenxiang is bent over, working on a project in her hands.
    Pastor Zhang Shaojie (left) and
    Pastor Xing Wenxiang (far right)
    Photo: ChinaAid

    In November 2013, Pastor Zhang Shaojie was arrested on charges of fraud and "disrupting public order." Despite multiple appeals, the church leader was sentenced to 12 years in prison. His family reported that, while imprisoned, Pastor Zhang suffered mental and physical mistreatment – including a time of "concentrated education." With great thankfulness, he completed his sentence this month and has since been freed from prison.