On the entertainment front, Ropheka Ministry International (RMI) has officially released its latest production, “The Winners.” Written by Pastor Adesoji Adedoja.
This 9-episode series marks 14 years of biblical film making for the organization.
The series is now available for global viewing on YouTube, capping off a highly impactful production year.
Amid growing pressure and state repression, members of China’s underground Christian churches are being urged to remain steadfast, united, and faithful in the face of mounting persecution. According to James Lewis of Premier Christian News, recent arrests of church leaders and congregants have once again exposed the escalating crackdown on religious freedom in the country.
The latest wave of concern follows the detention of Li Yingqiang, a leading pastor of the Early Rain Covenant Church in Chengdu, along with his wife, Zhang Xinyue. Their arrest has sent shockwaves through the underground Christian community, intensifying fears over the safety of believers who continue to worship outside state-approved structures. In a heartfelt message shared with The Guardian, the church leadership called on members to “hold fast to the faith, love one another, and remain united amid persecution.” The statement served as both encouragement and a rallying cry, urging believers not to lose hope despite the adversity they
face increasingly hostile conditions.
Reports indicate that one church member has been charged with “picking quarrels and provoking trouble ” — abroadly defined accusation frequently used by Chinese authorities to suppress
dissent and silence those perceived as challenging state authority.
These arrests form part of a wider, systematic campaign against Christianity in China. The ruling Communist Party has increasingly tightened its control over religious expression, with unregistered
churches bearing the brunt of the repression . In October, the underground Zion Church suffered a major blow when 18 senior members were arrested, marking one of the largest crackdowns on house churches in decades.
Further deepening concerns, members of the Yayang Church in Wenzhou were detained just last week after Spec.
According to reports by religious freedom watchdog China Aid, heavy machinery was used to demolish the church building, destroying its cross and roof. Disturbingly, authorities were reported to have celebrated the demolition with fireworks over the ruins. Commenting on the situation, Benedict Rogers, Senior Director at Fortify Rights and co-founder of Hong Kong Watch, described the trend as deeply alarming. In an interview with Premier Christian News, he stated, “The Chinese Communist Party is avowedly atheist. It dislikes religion, it dislikes any belief it sees as a rival to its power, and it seeks total control over its people.”
As persecution intensifies, China’s underground Christians continue to worship in resilience and quiet courage holding onto their faith, their community, and their hope amid increasingly hostile condition.
