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Christians face persecution. Ebola outbreak impacts Churches. Historic Church destroyed by regime.

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  • Christians in many parts of India risk arrest and harassment for forced conversion even for simple acts of worship or prayer.
    July 30, 2026 India​

  • Christians, Former Extremist Face Persecution​

    Four Christians, including a former extremist, are in hiding after being harassed. As a young man, Mukesh joined a Hindu extremist group but became interested in dating a Christian woman who shared the gospel with him. After he placed his trust in Christ, they married and began a church that grew to more than 60 Christians. In 2025, Mukesh, his wife and two associates were returning home from a ministry trip when three vehicles followed them. The men in the vehicles were armed with bamboo sticks and forced the four to stop, accusing Mukesh of changing the religion of other men and harassing Mukesh's wife. Read More.
  • Jul. 30, 2026 | Congo, Democratic Republic of the​

    Ebola Outbreak Impacts Local Churches

    [9] prayers in [2] nations have been posted for Churches in DRC.
    Churches in western DRC, like this large one in Bunia, face great challenges.
    A front-line worker reported that the Ebola outbreak has increased pressure on churches in the DRC as they carry out their ministry. "Pray for those ministering within the local church while they serve as critical front-line responders," he asked. "Many people don't seek medical attention soon enough or refuse to change their burial rituals, allowing the disease to spread rapidly." Read More.
  • Jul. 30, 2026 | Iran​

    Historic Church Destroyed by Regime

    [10] prayers in [2] nations have been posted for Christians in Iran.
    Iranian Christians are facing increased pressure.
    On June 4, 2026, workmen under orders from the Iranian regime bulldozed the Evangelical Church of Mashhad, Iran, without explanation. The church was around 80 years old but had been closed by Iranian officials for more than two decades. Still, some Iranian Christians hoped that it would one day reopen, despite a 2012 government ban on Iranian churches holding any services in Farsi. Read More.