Countries Where Christianity is Restricted or Effectively Banned Christianity is not outrightly banned in most countries, but in some nations, it is heavily restricted, persecuted, or illegal to convert to or share the Christian faith. Here’s a list of countries where Christianity faces severe legal or social restrictions, based on sources like Open Doors’ World …
The 10/40 Window and Global Christian Missions: Challenges, Strategies, and Hope Discover the significance of the 10/40 Window in global Christian missions, explore challenges like persecution and cultural barriers, and learn effective strategies to reach 5 billion unreached people. Introduction Stretching across Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, the **10/40 Window** is the epicenter of …
Here’s a list of unreached people groups (UPGs) that have little to no access to the Gospel. A people group is generally considered unreached when less than 2% of the population is Evangelical Christian and there is no indigenous community of believing Christians with adequate resources to evangelize their own people. Key Terms First: How …
Here’s a list of major Bible prophecies that many believe are yet to be fulfilled, based on common interpretations of Scripture—especially from prophetic books like Daniel, Ezekiel, Zechariah, Matthew, and Revelation. Interpretations vary across Christian traditions, but this list reflects broadly held views among many evangelical and futurist scholars: 1. The Rapture of the Church …
Early Life Kenneth Max Copeland was born on December 6, 1936, in Lubbock, Texas, USA. Raised in a nominally Christian household, his early life was marked by familial instability; his parents divorced when he was young, and he was primarily raised by his mother. Copeland attended local schools in Texas and developed a passion for …
Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, born on March 2, 1942, in Ifewara, Osun State, Nigeria, is a prominent Nigerian pastor and the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG). His journey from humble beginnings to global spiritual leadership is both inspiring and impactful. Early Life and Education Enoch Adejare Adeboye was born on …
Early Life and Education David Olaniyi Oyedepo was born on September 27, 1954, in Osogbo, Nigeria, but hails from Omu-Aran in Kwara State. Raised in a mixed-religious family, his father, Ibrahim, was a Muslim healer, while his mother, Dorcas, was a member of the Holy Order of the Cherubim and Seraphim Movement Church. His grandmother, …
Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai, born on January 7, 1945, in Asaga, Ohafia, Abia State, Nigeria, is a distinguished Christian leader, evangelist, and preacher. His life’s journey, marked by profound faith and resilience, has significantly influenced Nigeria’s Christian landscape and inspired believers worldwide. Early Life and Conversion At the tender age of 10, Uma Ukpai faced …
Here’s a list of the Old Testament judges in chronological order, as described in the Book of Judges (and overlapping with 1 Samuel). Their leadership spans roughly 300 years (c. 1380–1050 BC) between Joshua’s conquest and the establishment of the monarchy under Saul. 1. Othniel – Tribe: Judah – Enemy Oppressed: Cushan-Rishathaim (Mesopotamia) – Key …
Here is a chronological list of the Old Testament kings of Israel and Judah: Here’s a chronological list of the kings of Israel and Judah from the Old Testament, divided by kingdom (Northern Kingdom of Israel and Southern Kingdom of Judah) after the split following Solomon’s reign (c. 930 BC). Dates are approximate and based …
