In this episode of The Gospel Today I talk about the blessedness of persecution. I share with you some of the story of Richard Wurmbrand and I talk about how we can prepare ourselves for persecution.
All Baptist Union Churches Shutdown by Authorities in Eastern Ukraine
Police enter the room where the small church gathers as they sing the words of the chorus “Christ is with me”
Church Closed Down by Separatist Government in Eastern Ukraine
Just yesterday authorities unexpectedly walked into “New Life Church” in Makeevka and evicted the Church from their facility. We received the following letter from Pastor Alexsander Moseychuk,
Men in Military Uniforms Ransack Church in Eastern Ukraine
Some sad and disturbing news from our brothers and sisters in the Separatist controlled area of Eastern Ukraine. I recently wrote about this new law which has many churches in Eastern Ukraine worried about government persecution.
Announcement About the Dangers of Protestant Churches in Eastern Ukraine
The Lugansk People’s Republic seems to be declaring war on the destructive religious activities of protestants in Eastern Ukraine!
Recently the department of State Security of Lugansk People’s Republic made a disturbing announcement describing what they called:
“The destructive activities of non-traditional religious organizations,
The Government’s Accusations Against the Baptist Church in Kransy Luch
Just this week I shared with you that the Baptist Church in Krasny Luch had been visited by officers from the Ministry of State Security,
Lugansk Authorities Accuse Baptist Church of Being a “Sect”
Things seem to be taking a turn for the worse for churches and ministers in Eastern Ukraine. Below is a translation from a letter that recently came from the Central Baptist Church in Krasny Luch.
Mass Grave Reveals Bodies of Slain Church Leaders in Eastern Ukraine
I think you should watch the video in this post but be aware that it does contain graphic images of the corpses which were pulled from a mass grave in the center of Slavyansk,
When Will Persecution Come to American Churches?
Persecution of Christians is still on the rise in Eastern Ukraine where Russian separatist have taken control. Just a few days ago in the city of Donetsk the separatist seized Donetsk Christian University along with about 20 staff.
This is Why They’re Called Terrorists
Terrorists are those who use fear and threats to control people and get what they want. In general that means beat,
Pussy Riot and Preaching the Gospel
I’ve often heard it said that Ukraine is about 3 years behind its big brother Russian when it comes to political changes.