The leader of Early Rain Church in Sichuan province in China has been detained since 9th December 2018, when he was taken with his wife Jiang Rong, who has since been released.
He predicted his imprisonment, writing in a letter in September 2018 about his willingness to die for the gospel.
Pastor Wang Yi’s lawyer hasn’t been allowed to see him since his detention.
A message issued by the lawyer confirmed that Pastor Wang had been charged with ‘inciting subversion’ and the new charge of ‘illegal business activity.’
He was detained along with over 100 other members of Early Rain Covenant Church, many of whom have since been released on bail but the pastor and several others remain in detention for now more than seven months.
Religious freedom charity Christian Solidarity Worldwide report that those who have been released continue to report their ongoing harassment from police and landlords who are under pressure from authorities.
On a Facebook page following the church’s story, a post was written including a prayer: “Lord, this heavy burden has been weighing on us for more than seven months. May you protect and bless the pastor and elders who are still behind bars.
“Continue to guide your servants as they fight the good fight for the sake of the Faith. Thank you, too, for leading a few dozen brothers and sisters to take turns fasting and praying for…
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