Faith Facts

• Pastor Ding Shuqi of Early Rain Covenant Church in Chengdu, China, continues to endure persecution for his unwavering commitment to the Gospel.
• The Chinese Communist Party is actively working to eliminate religious expression and crush the freedom of Christians to worship.
• Believers worldwide are called to remember and pray for those suffering under authoritarian regimes that oppose the faith.

Pastor Ding Shuqi of the persecuted Early Rain Covenant Church in Chengdu, China, urged the world to remember the plight of Chinese Christians, whose freedoms he said are being crushed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

His testimony highlights the relentless pressure believers face as authorities attempt to silence the church and eliminate its influence in Chinese society.

“A heavy burden.”

The pastor’s account reveals the systematic tactics used by the CCP to intimidate and suppress Christians who refuse to abandon their convictions.

Despite the threats and suffering, Ding continues to stand firm, reminding fellow believers that their struggle is not isolated but part of a larger spiritual battle.

“Trying to crush.”

His message serves as a solemn warning to the global church that religious persecution in China is not easing but intensifying under the current regime.

Christians in the West are encouraged to hold fast to their own religious liberties while advocating for those who cannot speak freely.

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Faith Facts

• A landmark study reveals Evangelical Christians in the United Kingdom are defying national religious decline.
• Young men are emerging as a driving force behind the growth of Evangelical faith.
• The findings highlight the continued strength of traditional Christian values in British society.

A landmark study has shed more light on the size, shape and identity of Evangelical Christians in the U.K.

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Faith Facts

• Christian leaders from Nigeria’s major denominations are urging the creation of state-level police forces to protect citizens from violent crime.
• The call comes amid ongoing kidnappings and lawlessness that have threatened churches, families, and communities across the country.
• Faith-based advocates argue that locally controlled security aligns with biblical principles of justice and neighborly protection.

Leaders from three prominent Christian denominations in Nigeria have publicly endorsed the creation of state police forces as a necessary response to the country’s ongoing security crisis.

Persistent kidnappings and violent crime have plagued communities, leaving families and churches vulnerable in many regions.

Church leaders say a localized policing system would allow for faster response times and greater accountability to the people being protected.

They believe that centralizing all law enforcement has failed to curb the spread of insecurity that now affects worship gatherings and rural villages alike.

The call for state police reflects a growing conviction among Nigerian Christians that communities must be empowered to defend their own.

Faith leaders emphasize that protecting the innocent is a moral duty rooted in Scripture and essential to preserving religious freedom.

They argue that state-level forces, properly trained and accountable, could restore order while respecting Nigeria’s diverse cultural and regional needs.

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