Pastor Ru, originally from a rural area in Anhui Province, came to faith in Christ at an early age through the Christian witness of his parents.
He studied theology and graduated from seminary in 2007. Through his ministry over the years, the Chengxi Christian Church has grown to a membership of about 400 believers.
In May 2015, Pastor Ru was injured when he tried to stop urban management officials from entering the community and destroying the church’s building. He was strangled and badly beaten resulting in permanent kidney damage. As a result, he requires kidney dialysis.
On 30th July, Pastor Ru was handcuffed to his hospital bed during dialysis and detained in hospital for 5 hours before being released. The reasons for his detention are unclear.
Pray for Pastor Ru. Pray that he will find strength, comfort and peace in the Lord in the midst of ongoing challenges. Pray that he will be a gifted and effective witness for Christ wherever he goes. Pray that they work of the church will continue to thrive in spite of the restrictions and opposition.
(Source & Photo : VOMC)
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