Christians in unregistered house churches in China can be charged with "organizing illegal meetings" and other crimes.
Christians in unregistered house churches in China can be charged with "organizing illegal meetings" and other crimes.
Nov. 06, 2025 | China

House Church Closure Signals Renewed Crackdown

[6] prayers in [1] nation have been posted for house churches.


According to an announcement issued by the Xi’an Civil Affairs Bureau on July 29, 2025, Xi’an Living Spring Church was determined by the government to be an illegal social organization and banned. Because of the government’s coercive efforts for total control, many house churches do not register, making them highly vulnerable to crackdowns from authorities. Such incidents usually occur out of public view, so it is difficult to accurately estimate the number of churches affected. However, this case signals that house churches in China may face even harsher challenges in the future. Pray for Xi’an’s Living Spring Church, that its members remain steadfast in faith despite the forced closure and loss of their worship space.

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  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in China: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for them! Soften the hearts of authorities toward the house churches. Help them stand firm & keep meeting. Bring peace & freedom. In Jesus' Name. Amen
    Lisa D - USA
  • Father God, help our sisters and brothers in Christ in China as they continue to serve You with faith & courage. Glorify Your Name as they remain steadfast & immovable & continue to proclaim Christ at any opportunity. Provide them a protective place to worship & wisdom in telling others. Bring in Your remnant. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen
    Rebecca C - USA
  • Dear Father, we pray for Living Springs Church and other house churches that they may continue to en courage each other in small groups even though they have lost their meeting place. We pray that the government may be moved to grant religious freedom in China.
    In Jesus name, Amen.
    Lois Y - USA
  • dear Lord,

    We know that evil forces are within China to restrict Your desire for worship. We pray for Xi'an's "Living Spring Church", that its members remain steadfast in faith despite the forced closure and loss of their worship space. We also pray for all house churches that are feeling the same pressure. Provide peace and strength.

    Amen!

    Chris R - USA
  • Lord God, we hold up Xi'an's Living Spring Church up to You now. We know that while the government may try to crack down on unregistered churches like this one, they will not succeed in stamping You out of existence. We pray that even though the members of this church don't know what the days ahead hold, they can have faith in the One who does!
    Roberta V - USA
  • Beloved Father: Praise be to You for the faithful brethren of the Xi'an Living Spring Church. Please strengthen, encourage, & protect them. Please cause many house churches to spring up throughout China. Please soften the hearts of officials that they may repent & stop their persecution. Make Your hand heavy upon those who continue to harass our people
    Mario C - USA
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