Bhutan

INDIA – 50-year-old Christian convert tortured to death for refusing to return to tribal religion

Bartu Urawn, a 50-year-old Christian convert from a tribal area in eastern India, died after being tortured by local villagers for refusing to renounce his faith. Bartu and his family converted to Christianity ten years ago, but have experienced violence and threats from villagers who follow the tribal religion Sarna Dharam. After previous re-conversion effortsContinue reading “INDIA – 50-year-old Christian convert tortured to death for refusing to return to tribal religion”

Bhutan: UPDATE: Tandin thanks intercessors and those who sent cards!

Be encouraged if you pray for and write to prisoners. Report from a recent visit to Bhutan… Tandins initial sentence of four years was reduced to 28 months and he was allowed free eventually on £1,000 bail earlier this year. The cards he received were a great encouragement and to know folk overseas were prayingContinue reading “Bhutan: UPDATE: Tandin thanks intercessors and those who sent cards!”

How will they hear?

Yet another unreached people. Have they ever heard? Highly unlikely! There must be disciples among them before the end of the world! Dzala of Bhutan The Dzala people live in the highlands along the upper course of the Kholongchu River. This part of Bhutan is extremely poor. Visitors have said it is like stepping backContinue reading “How will they hear?”

Pray for Pastor Tandin, Sentenced to Prison, but on Bail Pastor Tandin and his wife, Nengboi, have three young sons, and minister to those in the Buddhist nation of Bhutan. Pastor Tandin Wangyal, who was sentenced to nearly four years in prison on charges of receiving money for spreading Christianity, has his next hearingContinue reading “Bhutan”