underground church
Coverage of underground church in the Nexus archive.
- From prison fears to fireworks, Chinese pastor recounts sudden release after Trump’s intervention
Chinese pastor Ezra Jin Mingri was suddenly released from a detention center in southern China after President Donald Trump raised his case with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Jin, who leads an influential underground church, credited Trump's 'unique diplomacy' for his release without a trial or confession.
- Pastor arrives in U.S. after being imprisoned in China for more than 8 months
A pastor of one of China's largest underground churches has arrived in the U.S. after being imprisoned there for 266 days. He reunited with his family following his release.
- China frees pastor after Trump raised case with Xi
China has released the pastor of a prominent underground church following US President Donald Trump's discussion of the case with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The pastor's family views the release as a hopeful indication for religious freedom.
- Pastor freed from prison in China weeks after Trump requested his release
A pastor of a prominent underground church detained in China in October was released weeks after U.S. President Donald Trump raised his case during a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
- Pastor freed from prison in China weeks after Trump requested his release
A pastor of a prominent underground church detained in China in October was released after U.S. President Donald Trump raised his case during a meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
- Founder of prominent underground church released from prison in China
Ezra Jin, founder of Zion Church, was released from prison in China and reunited with his family in the United States. He was detained during a crackdown on Christians in October.