Radical Muslims in the West Bank have threatened to kill a Christian convert from Islam and his family, including his four children. After receiving the death threats, the man and his family fled from Bethlehem to hide in a larger city. They request prayer that Israeli authorities will allow them to stay. Another West Bank convert to Christianity was confronted by his parents and his village imam with an ultimatum: Return to Islam within a month or be imprisoned by local Palestinian officials. “When a Palestinian Muslim embraces Christ, it leads not only to a change in their religious beliefs, but their community also perceives that he or she has betrayed their own people,” a front-line worker explained. “No one wants to be related to a traitor, so the pressure from family members on new Christian converts is often intense and violent.” The worker requested prayer for both converts.

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Pastor Chang Shun of Maizhong Reformed Church was detained on June 29, 2025, on suspicion of “organizing illegal gatherings.” His wife, Li Yunyan, reported that he has faced ongoing persecution by the authorities since 2021, including detentions and fines. She said local authorities forcibly entered their home to arrest her husband in June and also detained several of their house guests for questioning before expelling them from the city. Since her husband’s arrest, Li Yunyan has been harassed and followed, and her two young children fear for their father. Li Yunyan quoted Psalm 34:17: “When the righteous cry for help, the LORD hears and delivers them out of all their troubles.” Pray that Pastor Chang Shun, Li Yunyan and their children will receive comfort and protection as they endure harassment and separation for their faith in Jesus Christ.

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