Christianity in Australia

The link below is to an article that takes a look at Christianity in Australia – by a ‘church growth expert.’ Any thoughts on the article?

For more visit:
http://www.biblesociety.org.au/news/ed-stetzer-too-many-churches-in-australia-are-stagnant

Hillsong Sexual Abuse Investigation

The link below is to an article that reports on an investigation into sexual abuse allegations against Hillsong and Assembly of God churches.

For more visit:
http://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2014/oct/06/hillsong-brian-houston-testify-abuse-allegations-response

Egypt: Persecution News Update

The link below is to an article that reports on persecution news from Egypt, where some 50 churches have been burnt to the ground in recent days.

For more visit:
http://www.wnd.com/2013/08/50-christian-churches-burned-to-ground-in-days/

Sri Lanka: Persecution News Update

The link below is to an article reporting on persecution news from Sri Lanka where churches are being attacked.

For more visit:
http://www.christiantelegraph.com/issue20617.html

Indonesia: Persecution News Update

The link below is to an article reporting on the killing of terrorists involved in attacks on churches in Indonesia.

For more visit:
http://www.thejakartaglobe.com/news/slain-terrorists-identities-confirmed/

Cameroon: Government Acts on Pentecostal Churches

This article is an interesting one – is it persecution or not? What do you think? Share in the comments.

For more visit:
http://christiannews.net/2013/08/16/cameroon-government-shuts-down-over-50-pentecostal-churches-plans-to-shutter-100-total/

Nigeria: Persecution News Update

The link below is to an article that reports on the bombing of churches in Nigeria.

For more visit:
Churches Bombed in Kano, Nigeria, Killing 45 People, Christian Leaders Say

China: The Underground Churches

The link below is to an article that reports on the underground churches of China.

For more visit:
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/07/17/4171647/chinas-underground-christian-churches.html

China: Persecution News Update

The link below is to an article reporting on the growth in churches in China despite the government’s persecution.

For more visit:
http://www.theway.co.uk/news-9256-chinas-churches-increase-despite-government-persecuted

Sudan: Persecution News Update

The link below is to an article reporting on Sudan’s intention to not allow any further churches in the country.

For more visit:
http://blog.christianitytoday.com/ctliveblog/archives/2013/04/sudan-no-new-churches-licenses.html