Police in Pakistan on June 23 arrested a Christian under blasphemy laws as part of his siblings’ effort to retaliate against him over a property dispute, Morning Star News reported.
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A land dispute led to the assault of a Catholic family in Pakistan. Local police and officials are refusing to assist the wronged family in pursuing justice, Morning Star News reported.
Eighty-three missionaries, plus two previously appointed who participated with spouses, were recognized at the IMB’s Sending Celebration to end the June 11 morning session of the meeting.
Robert Smith Jr., who recently retired as professor of preaching at Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, Alabama, preached at the 2024 SBC Pastors Conference.
Pastor Josemon Pathrose spent nearly all of February in jail and finally got his confiscated vehicle back after four months. The harassment and criminal charges he’s endured at the hands of Hindu extremists are not uncommon in India.
Two evangelists are still receiving hospital treatment two weeks after hardline Muslims in eastern Uganda beat them unconscious for proclaiming Christ, sources said.
