China underground church pastors arrested, face up to 3 years in jail, NGO head says

After China Leads ‘Biggest Crackdown,’ Underground Church Leaders Could Face Years in Prison

After the largest crackdown on Christians in 40 years, 18 church leaders of Zion Church—one of China’s largest underground church networks—have been formally arrested. Read MoreThe post After China Leads ‘Biggest Crackdown,’ Underground Church Leaders Could Face Years in Prison appeared first on Christian News Now.

China underground church pastors arrested, face up to 3 years in jail, NGO head says

The crackdown on Zion Church came after new rules banned unauthorised online preaching or religious training by clergy. Read more at straitstimes.com.

China underground church pastors arrested, face up to 3 years in jail, NGO head says

BEIJING - Eighteen leaders of a major Chinese underground church were formally arrested on Tuesday (Nov 18), a Christian NGO advocate told Reuters, meaning they will eventually face trial and a potential prison sentence of up to three years.Nearly 30 pastors and staff belonging to Zion Church, an unofficial "house church" not sanctioned by the government, were detained by police nationwide in mid-October, Reuters earlier reported, in the biggest…

China formally arrests 18 leaders of underground Zion Church amid religious crackdown

Chinese authorities formally arrested 18 leaders of a major underground church, clearing the way for their prosecution and potential prison sentences of up to three years. According to Reuters, which reported the arrests Wednesday citing a Christian NGO advocate, nearly 30 pastors and staff members belonging to Zion Church were detained by police in mid-October in the biggest crackdown on Chinese Christians in seven years.ChinaAid, a Christian n…