Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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One of China’s largest independent Protestant house church networks faces a major crackdown after the Zion Church founder is arrested and charged for allegedly “illegally using information networks” tied to online sermons and worship on Zoom. Hear the family’s plea, learn how the underground church grew after being banned, and see why U.S. leaders are being urged to press China on religious freedom—while believers cling to hope, prayer, and Luke 18:27.

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00:00 Meet the pastor behind a growing house church network
00:08 CCP attention + the crackdown begins
00:19 “30 police officers” — the arrest details
01:15 The charges: online sermons & Zoom worship called “illegal”
02:02 Family appeals to U.S. leaders + Christmas card campaign
02:33 Zion Church growth: banned → underground network expands
03:24 U.S. response: Senate action + State Department attention
03:56 Inside prison: faith, encouragement, and Luke 18:27

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