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With Prime Minister Modi’s reelection, India<\/a> has continued on the path to more restrictions against Christian ministry and gospel work. Christian persecution has moved from the village or community level to the national-government level under Modi’s direction. Because of these changes, earlier this year The Voice of the Martyrs changed how India is classified, from hostile area to restricted nation, a place where the government is the driver of persecution against Christians.<\/p>\n

Despite increasing persecution for Christians in India, our faithful brothers and sisters there serve the Lord\u2014no matter the circumstances.<\/p>\n

Brother Vijay, a gospel worker from India, joins VOM Radio this week to share how Indian Christians are responding to stricter anti-conversion laws and other increasing persecution. Thousands of Christian ministries have been closed and\/or had bank accounts frozen, forcing persecuted Christians to develop creative ways to continue ministry.<\/p>\n

By staying the course, they demonstrate, “Our ministry is not dependent on money, but on God.”<\/p>\n

Currently, at least 11 Indian states are enforcing strict anti-conversion laws. Some of those laws carry the threat of life sentences and hefty fines. Vijay will share stories of bold pastors persisting in their ministry after experiencing imprisonment \u2014 and one even after being thrown off a moving train!<\/p>\n

With all these pressures, Brother Vijay explains the preparation to prepare pastors should they end up in prison, and how learning the Bible is the greatest tool for Christians facing trials. Pray for Christians in India that they would be encouraged and remain hopeful amidst increasing persecution.<\/p>\n

Never miss an episode!\u00a0Subscribe to the VOM Radio podcast<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or download the\u00a0VOM App for your smartphone<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0or tablet. You can also\u00a0give online<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to support persecuted Christians through the work of The Voice of the Martyrs.<\/p>\n

COMING IN 2025<\/strong>: Subscribe now to Extreme Devotion<\/em>, a new short, daily devotional podcast from The Voice of the Martyrs, which will begin on January 1. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts<\/a> or Spotify<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Listen to this episode on VOMRadio.net<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

With Prime Minister Modi’s reelection, India has continued on the path to more restrictions against Christian ministry and gospel work. Christian persecution has moved from the village or community level to the national-government level under Modi’s direction. Because of these changes, earlier this year The Voice of the Martyrs changed how India is classified, from hostile area to restricted nation, a place where the government is the driver of persecution against Christians. Despite increasing persecution for Christians in India, our faithful brothers and sisters there serve the Lord\u2014no matter the circumstances. Brother Vijay, a gospel worker from India, joins VOM Radio this week to share how Indian Christians are responding to stricter anti-conversion laws and other increasing persecution. Thousands of Christian ministries have been closed and\/or had bank accounts frozen, forcing persecuted Christians to develop creative ways to continue ministry. By staying the course, they demonstrate, “Our ministry is not dependent on money, but on God.” Currently, at least 11 Indian states are enforcing strict anti-conversion laws. Some of those laws carry the threat of life sentences and hefty fines. Vijay will share stories of bold pastors persisting in their ministry after experiencing imprisonment \u2014 and one even after being thrown off a moving train! With all these pressures, Brother Vijay explains the preparation to prepare pastors should they end up in prison, and how learning the Bible is the greatest tool for Christians facing trials. Pray for Christians in India that they would be encouraged and remain hopeful amidst increasing persecution. Never miss an episode!\u00a0Subscribe to the VOM Radio podcast\u00a0or download the\u00a0VOM App for your smartphone\u00a0or tablet. You can also\u00a0give online\u00a0to support persecuted Christians through the work of The Voice of the Martyrs. 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