Li Guiwen, a Lisu Christian, spent six months in prison for hosting Christian gatherings in his home.
Li Guiwen, a Lisu Christian, spent six months in prison for hosting Christian gatherings in his home.
Apr. 09, 2026 | China

Lisu Christian Charged with Organizing Illegal Gatherings

[1] prayer in [1] nation have been posted for Li.

On Aug. 2, 2025, Li Guiwen, a Christian leader among the Lisu people group, was arrested for opening his home to other Christian villagers for prayer and worship. During the arrest, police confiscated Bibles, books, audio-visual materials and sheet music. Li Guiwen was found guilty of using an unapproved religious venue and conducting illegal religious activities and sentenced to six months in prison. Pray for Li Guiwen and other minority-group Christians in China as they hold fast to their faith in Christ and continue to make him known, even at the cost of imprisonment and social stigma.

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  • Precious father in heaven we pray for brother Li and all Christian leaders for help and protection in this trying time, open the way for your word and grant them more opportunities to gather together and worship at your presence, strengthen their faith and draw multitudes to gather and fellowship together in Jesus name amen
    Great O - Nigeria