[daniel1212]

Because they are more active in proselytizing, Protestants have been able to gain new adherents more quickly despite the Orthodox Church’s reliance on the state’s declaration of some as “foreign agents” or extremists.” Indeed, Gereyev says, the focus on Islamist extremism means that most of the time Protestants can function without attracting official attention.

Meaning the evangelicals must obey God rather than men, as the NT church did in Acts. And "as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born after the Spirit, even so it is now. "(Galatians 4:29) And that, as usual, a remnant will be saved. May God bless their efforts and increase our tribe, and gather many out of false and dead religion, including Catholicism

[redleghunter]

Amen preach brother. This is great news.

I’m also seeing an increased interest in the youth in my church who before and after college warning to start their adult lives in missionary work overseas. They will be heartened by this article.

[imardmd1]

It is good to hear that what one might hope for and expect is actually happening. Doubtless there will also be reports of persecution from all parties that feel challenged, especially the Orthodoxen.