During the 15 years that Pastor Nithin has been leading a church in Karnataka state, India, he has had the windows of his home broken and received official warnings to stop the loud singing of worship or for openly displaying a cross.
Recently a local man living near Pastor Nithin’s home began to create problems for the church. In September last year, Pastor Nithin was accused of participating in a forced conversion and arrested. He was jailed for 2 days. His wife, Sathyam and their son also face the same charges but were not sent to jail. The church, however, has been barred from meeting and Pastor Nithin can only visit a few members of the church due to ongoing threats against him.
Members of the church are working on obtaining documents that will allow them to reopen the church. Since the closure, no church members have denied their faith despite intense pressure to do so.
Pray that all charges against Pastor Nithin and his family will be dropped and the church will be able to reopen for worship services. Pray that God will guide and give wisdom to Pastor Nithin and church members on how they can continue their ministry and the work of the Lord.
(Source & Photo : VOM)
#Persecuted Church
