Gospel for Asia

Gospel for Asia-supported missionary, Gobesh Manranman, was arrested July 3 on his way to church. He is in jail, charged with being a member of a murderous rebel group that is the target of a government crackdown. Gobesh, who is pastor of a small congregation in a village near a large city center, was taken…

Two Gospel for Asia-supported missionaries in India were arrested over the weekend. One was released later that same day, but the other remains behind bars. Pastor Accused of Being Member of Rebel Group Rahul Akkunj was arrested on Saturday and is charged with being a member of a well-known rebel group. Rahul is not part…

Throughout South Asia, many of Jesus' followers—especially those who have recently committed their lives to Him—face persecution from their communities. Within the past year, the following Christians have experienced threats and abuse because they claim the name of Jesus: Man's New Infectious Faith Provokes Village Unrest Kantimoy once devoutly followed the religion traditional to his…

Hundreds of people used to go to Sampat for healing. His witchcraft would temporarily rid them of their ailments. Yet when Sampat fell sick, he wasn't able to heal himself. He tried using his powers to find a cure, and when that didn't work, he sought the help of doctors. But the doctors weren't able…

Sukhra Chauhan was unknowingly possessed by a demon for almost six years. After an arduous search for deliverance, she unexpectedly came to the right place—her relative's house. Sukhra's torment robbed her entire family of peace. Desperate for a solution to her problems, they spent a lot of money going to magicians who could supposedly heal…

Gospel for Asia-supported missionary Sunil Damral was shocked when the police came to his house with a search warrant. Sunil, who serves on a GFA film team, had no choice but to allow them to search through his equipment. The police did not find anything out of order, so they left. Sunil later learned that…

In an area plagued by darkness, Gospel for Asia-supported pastor Josiah Munda is working to proclaim the name of Christ. People in this region hold to traditional beliefs and superstitions. If a person dies, the people in the community often blame a widow or an older woman for the death, accusing her of witchcraft. Sometimes…

When a pastor shared the good news with Rajendra, he refused to listen—even though he and his family were in a desperate situation. Both frequent illnesses and a financial crisis plagued Rajendra—only 25—and his family. Worst of all, his 5-year-old son, Sanam, had been suffering from severe stomach pain for almost two years. Rajendra had…

Pintan Khundir's family moved from a congested urban area of South Asia to a small village because they thought the rural area would offer a better life. Pintan and his wife have three children, and they wanted them to be raised in a more traditional environment where, among other things, they would learn to follow…

Believers in South Asia are often persecuted for their decision to follow Jesus, but many are staying strong and holding firm to their faith. Despite opposition and threats on their families, these believers are choosing to trust Jesus even in the face of fear. A Gospel for Asia-supported missionary, Padmesh Chopra, risked his life to…

Christians in one South Asian village are desperately trying to bear persecution hurled their way by their unbelieving neighbors. On March 18 the believers were having a home prayer meeting when a man named Kushal Mehta vandalized the roof on the house while the Christians were still inside. He then stormed inside and broke many…

Gospel for Asia-supported missionary Sukhwinder Das, who has been serving in a village for four years, started experiencing serious opposition a few weeks ago. In the past week the persecution has escalated into threats and even violence. On June 4, all the villagers called Sukhwinder to a meeting, where they tried to force him to…

Badri Kapur, a first-year student at a Gospel for Asia Bible college, was recently involved in a vehicle accident that left him with painful injuries. Badri was crossing the road by the Bible college when a car suddenly hit him. He saw the vehicle headed his way and tried to run for safety, but he…

God is using Gospel for Asia-supported film teams to radiate His light in the midst of political unrest in one region of South Asia. Challenges do not deter the film team missionaries from showing movies about Christ to hundreds of people—many of whom were once antagonistic to the good news. In October, two film team…

Many South Asian believers face intense persecution and trials, but that has not stopped them from following God's call. Gospel for Asia-supported missionary Vajra Pillai recently started his ministry in a small village. Around 15 people began gathering for prayer and worship services. However, opposition from a fanatical group began to surface. Pillai was warned…