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Missionary Murdered in India

ASSAM, INDIA (ANS) – Ajit Bansi, a Gospel for Asia-supported missionary, dreamed of the day he could dedicate a church building for his growing congregation. But just days before it was to take place, his dream was crushed. An extremist anti-Christian group cruelly ended his life May 20. … Read entire article »

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Missionary Attacked with an Ax

ASSAM, INDIA ANS — Gospel for Asia missionary Titus Aamer has severe head injuries after being attacked by an ax-wielding man who was trying to kill him. Titus was not expected to live, but God had other plans. … Read entire article »

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Missionary and New Believers Harassed and Threatened

ASSAM, INDIA ANS — The Choudhury family in Assam, India, is paying a heavy price to follow their new life in Christ. They have been forced to flee their home by the harassment and threats from other villagers, including their own relatives. Lalit, Anjali and their three children chose to follow Jesus after hearing about His love from GFA-supported Pastor Samir Datta. When the couple recently made a bold proclamation of their new faith in the community, their relatives and others in the village reacted strongly. In fact, they launched an intense campaign of harassment to try and force the family to come back to the area’s traditional religion. … Read entire article »

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