Christian Leader Detained in China
by Staff
February 13, 2008
(christiansunite.com) - At approximately 5:00 p.m. on January 29, a Chinese Christian leader, Bai Cheng, was detained in Luoyang, Henan province while he was leading a Bible study, according to a January 31 report from China Aid Association. That same day, Cheng's sister-in-law received a criminal detention notice issued by the Public Service Bureau of Luoyang stating that Cheng had been put in criminal detention at Luoyang City Detention Centre for his suspected participation in "evil cult" activities under Article 61 of China's criminal law. Officials also confiscated two computers and a car from Cheng.
Pray for strength for Bai as he serves his Saviour in prison. Pray he will be released soon. Pray that his passion for Christ will be a light that draws others to Jesus (Matthew 5:14-16).
For more information on the persecution of Christians in China, go to www.persecution.net/country/china.htm. The March edition of The Voice of the Martyrs Newsletter features the trials and faith of today's Chinese Church. To subscribe to this free sixteen-page monthly magazine, go to www.persecution.net/newsletter.htm today.
