• China: Police Given 'Quotas' for Arrest of Christians, Claims Persecution Watchdog

  In China, there is now reportedly a bounty for the arrest of Christians - and police officers risk losing their job if quotas are not met, a persecution watchdog has claimed.

  

• Imprisoned Pastor Left Powerful List of Directives for Church: 'God's Sovereignty is Higher than Secular Authority'

  Anticipating his arrest, the pastor of the persecuted Early Rain Covenant Church penned a list of 14 powerful directives his church should and should not do in the face of government oppression.

  

• 10 Best Bible Passages for Christmas Morning to Celebrate the Birth of Jesus

  Here are ten Bible passages to help you focus on the joy and hope-filled expectation of Christ's birth this holiday season.

  

• Persecuted Church in China Vows to Continue Gathering, Meet Christmas Day Despite Arrest of 100 Members

  Early Rain Covenant Church -- China's largest underground church -- has vowed to meet Christmas Day despite a recent crackdown which saw the arrest of 100 church members, including Pastor Wang Yi.

• Chinese Authorities Raid Children's Bible Class, Shut Down Church, Confiscate Thousands of Books

  Chinese authorities raided a children's Bible class Saturday morning, shutting down a large underground church and confiscating 4,000 books as persecution escalates across the country.