Season 3: Episode 12 Laos: Christian Persecution on the Rise

The persecution of Christians is reportedly intensifying in the Southeast Asian nation of Laos. During this episode, Closer to the Fire host Greg Musselman speaks with Patrick Klein of Vision Beyond Borders, a trusted ministry partner of VOM Canada. Patrick shares about his recent trip to the Communist country and addresses several cases of harassment and opposition against Laotian followers of Jesus – including one incident in which believers were driven from their village in the province of Luang Prabang for refusing to renounce their faith. During the interview, Patrick also reports of a fatal attack that took place last November, involving a pastor who was murdered for his ministry work. He adds that persecution is even being perpetrated by members of the government-controlled church. Yet, in spite of the many challenges facing our Christian brothers and sisters in Laos, the church continues to grow. Length: 35:30 Episode Notes To watch the interview with Patrick Klein The Voice of the Martyrs Canada | Closer to the Fire - Laos: Christian Persecution on the Rise (vomcanada.com) Vision Beyond Borders: www.visionbeyondborders.org The Voice of the Martyrs Canada: www.vomcanada.com