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Pastor Threatened Over Baptisms

[9] prayers in [1] nation have been posted for Christians in Egypt.
Baptisms of Christian converts from Islam are often conducted covertly in the Middle East.
Baptisms of Christian converts from Islam are often conducted covertly in the Middle East.

A pastor who regularly baptizes Christian converts from Islam is being threatened. "I asked him if he might consider taking a break for a little while," said a front-line worker. "His response was to send me videos of him baptizing more people." While this courageous pastor continues to carry out the ministry work the Lord has called him to do, he and others serving in the Middle East do so under considerable stress. Read More.

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