: ' Muslim'

Church Overcomes Law in Uzbekistan | 317 | Report 31

Uzbekistan’s law severely limits all religious activities; it’s one of the most restrictive countries for religious freedom in Central Asia. But repression is not stopping a Barnabas-supported congregation from flourishing. Members have found ingenious ways to meet together while remaining [...]

Many Iranians Coming to know Jesus | 317 | Report 22

Christian television programming in Farsi made Jesus a reality for an Iranian man, his wife and five friends. “K” says, “I was raised in a strict Muslim family and followed all the practices. Once I had [...]

Church Fights for Hearts in Dagestan | 316 | Report 1 & 2

On the Eastern shore of the Caspian Sea, sits Dagestan, the most dangerous province in Russia. Ultraconservative Muslims want Islam to rule this corner of the country. Yet, away from the front lines, a small band [...]

Indonesia: Christ More Than Riches | 316 | Report 28

“Andy”(not his real name) grew up in Indonesia as a Muslim.  He considered himself a devout believer of Islam and avoided any contact with Christians, until one day he experienced a miracle.  “My goal was to be [...]

Nepal: Making Strong Churches | 316 | Report 27

According to the 2001 census, 83 percent of Nepalese are Hindu, 10.7 percent are Buddhist, 4.4% are Muslim, 3.6 percent are Kirat (an indigenous religion), while only 0.5 percent are Christian. Since the sacking of King Gyanendra, [...]

Syrians and Lebanese Follow Jesus | 316 | Report 3

God is at work among Syrian refugees in Lebanon. Perhaps the boldest new evangelist is an older Syrian woman whose home has become a centre for teaching. Lebanese pastor, Sami, met Noora at the end of a long, exhausting [...]

Courageous Pakistani Evangelists | 315 | Report 20

On a recent visit in Pakistan, a Barnabas fund team highlighted the extreme difficulties confronted by Christian workers who, nevertheless, show total faith in Christ and see Him at work in their daily lives. Tarbele, one of [...]

Pakistan: Christians are Witnessing! | 31st Jan 2010

“I belong to a Muslim family”, says Irfan L: “In 1998 I accepted Jesus Christ and became a believer. After Salvation I attended Bible seminary at FGA Bible College, Lahore, in 2006. Now I’m working for [...]

Pakistan: Christians are Witnessing! | 31st Dec 09

“I belong to a Muslim family”, says Irfan L: “In 1998 I accepted Jesus Christ and became a believer. After Salvation I attended Bible seminary at FGA Bible College, Lahore, in 2006. Now I’m working for [...]

Radio Points Turkey to Christ | 2nd Nov 09

In Turkey’s capital city Ankara Radio Shema FM 98 is doing something that is rarely allowed in a Muslim country. “We openly talk about Jesus Christ and read the Bible,” said Soner Tufan, Radio Shema’s general [...]