August 2009 Headlines

Ministry Keeps 'Shoeshine Boys' Off Streets

When a Central American businessman decided to befriend a shoeshine boy, he had no idea how many people would benefit from his act of kindness.

Christian Nurse Brings Reconciliation to Philippines

Shirlyn Macasarte can still vividly recall the day she was ambushed by more than 50 armed men in a remote Muslim area in southern Philippines. 

Somali Man Killed for Converting to Christianity

Somali Christian is shot dead near Kenyan border.  Muslim extremists killed a convert from Islam they were monitoring.

One Year Later: Orissa Churches Bouncing Back

One year ago this week, Christians in India suffered some of the worst persecution ever seen in that nation.

Authorities Tighten Grip on Christians in Iran

Waves of arrests hit church networks; judge asks converts from Islam to recant.

OB Gives Philippines Residents Sense of Hope

As the turmoil in the Philippines continues, Operation Blessing has stepped in to help residents recover.

Young Missionaries Show Boldness in Chiapas

Evangelical Christians in the Mexican state of Chiapas suffer perhaps some of the worst persecution in the Spanish-speaking world.

Mexico Court Releases Jailed Christians

The Mexican Supreme Court released 20 evangelical Indians from prison this past week.

Attacks Continue Against Somalia's Christians

Four more Christians have been executed by radical Islamists in Somalia.