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World Vision Hong Kong Releases End of the Year Relief Report

World Vision Hong Kong takes a look at 2005 and reports on what they were able to accomplish in places that were overlooked as the 'worldwide attention.' In the past year, South Asia triggered unpre
Beijing House Church Pastor Receives Another Verdict

Beijing house church Pastor Cai Zhuohua has been given another hearing after he was sentenced to three years for printing Bibles and Christian literature.
Gospel for Asia Continues Commitment to Rebuild Lives Destructed by the Tsunami

One year after the tsunami ravaged the coastal regions of South Asia, mission groups stay committed to rebuilding lives.
One Year after Tsunami, WER HK Launches New Phase of Relief

World Emergency Relief Hong Kong (WERHK) has announced the launch of the "Third Phase Relief" of its tsunami recovery operation in Southeast Asia. With the support of the international headquarters of
Vatican Protests Violence Against Nuns in China

The Vatican issued a statement on Wed. protesting the arrest and beating of Catholic nuns and priests in China.
Beijing House Church Leader Withdraws Appeal for Three Year Sentence

A prominent house church leader, sentenced to three years in prison, was seeking an appeal until recently when he withdrew his request, a Texas-based Christian rights group said on Wednesday.
World Vision Operations to Reach 15,000 Families Before the Long Winter Haul

World Vision (WV) has reported that 1,000 families have received winterized tents, cooking sets, blankets, and tarpaulins in the North West Frontier Province and they will continue the relief effort t
''Run for a Cause'' Team OMF for East Asian Missions

Over the weekend, Team OMF ran in the 21st annual Long Beach International Marathon to raise awareness about missions in East Asia.
An Ongoing Effort to Reach Earthquake Survivors

International organizations and countries continue to pour in their donations and supplies for the survivors, who are fighting against the approaching winter season.
More Focus on Relief Effort as Search for Survivors Slowly Ends

Almost a week after the earthquake hit the South Asia region on Saturday, roads began to re-open and authorities started to end their search to focus on the relief effort.
Chinese Christian Receives a Reprieve Waiting on Asylum

A case involving a Christian who was recently denied asylum in the United States, received a reprieve on Thursday after a coalition of Christian and religious rights organizations joined together to p
USCIRF 'Deeply Troubled' Over Trend of Persecution Under 'Unregistered' Activity

The USCIRF have found a growing trend of persecution on the "sole basis" that the church activity is 'unregistered' or not approved by the government.
Christian Evangelist and Father Detained in Henan Province

A full-time house church evangelist was arrested in China's Henan Province, along with his father, a house church pastor, according to a Texas-based religious rights group.
Back To Jerusalem Asks for Prayers as they Plan to "Fulfill the Great Commission"

The "Back to Jerusalem Movement" (BJM), an effort to complete the Great Commission by the Chinese churches, is asking for "much needed" prayers as they plan for the next consultation meeting in Sp
New England Conference, the Heart to Serve Asia

On Sept 24, OMF ended their New England "Heart for Asia" conference, where about 100 lay people, half students and half professionals, attended the conference to pray for OMF missions and to learn
Bay Area Churches Support Young People Evangelizing

Churches in the Bay Area are joining together to support young people to evangelize their friends.
OMF: God's Purpose for East Asian People Groups

On Oct 11, the Northwest region of OMF USA will celebrate 140 years of "God's faithfulness" and continue to share how others can serve East Asian people groups.
Asian Voice Speak for Persecuted Christians

In "One Body, One Voice," CSWHK will hold their 6th annual Hong Kong Christian Human Rights Conference on Nov 5 and Nov 6.
Hurricane Relief Committee Provides Assitance for Rebuilding Efforts

Chinese Christians in Texas are organizing a relief committee for the purpose of rebuilding Chinese Christian churches that were damaged to helping low-income evacuees.
Chinese Christian Denied Asylum in the U.S.

In an unprecedented move made by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in agreeing with the U.S. Board of Immigration, a Chinese Christian who escaped persecution from China to the U.S. was denied asylum
Vietnamese Government Burns Ten Homes of Tribal Christians as Persecution Still Persists

International Christian Concern (ICC) recently received reports that the Vietnamese government burned ten homes of tribal Christians.
Celebration of 140 Years of OMF: Faith for the Future

On Oct 7, OMF USA will celebrate "140 years of God's faithfulness," at the Evangelical Free Church in Wheaton, IL on Oct 7.
Chinese Outreach Through Seminar on the Culture Clash in China

Chinese Outreach will reach out to the "non-church" community on Sept 17-18 through their seminar on the culture clash in China.
Prominent Vietnamese Pastor Released from Jail

The prominent Vietnamese Mennonite pastor, Rev. Nguyen Hong Quang, who was imprisoned last year on charges that he denied doing, was released on Aug. 30.
Historical Review on Christian Movement in China Part 2 will Release this Fall

Christianity in China has grown rampantly since the 1800s when missionaries traveled to China to introduce the gospel, however, nowadays, there are a few people who know about the educational resource