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Religious Liberty
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Jail Time
In a veiled country in the Southern Asia-Pacific Division, sharing the gospel can come with serious consequences. When Global Mission pioneer Chong visited several families ready to follow Jesus, his joyful evening quickly turned into a night of arrest and imprisonment. Yet what seemed like a setback became a testimony of faith. Today, the very village where he was detained has more than 100 Seventh-day Adventist believers.
Risking Prison or Death
When pressured to work on Sabbath in a country hostile to Christianity, Filipino Adventist Rene Tucaldo refused to compromise his faith. His stand for God—despite threats, fear, and the risk of imprisonment—reveals the cost and courage of Sabbath loyalty.
Losing Two Jobs Over Faith
Rene Tucaldo was led back to Christ through the quiet, relational ministry of young missionary Rodel, who lived with him, worked beside him, and guided him through school. Their journey—from fishing trips to mission training in Silang—shaped Rene into the CFO of the 1000 Missionary Movement.
Ukulele Is the Way!
“We can’t overtly pray with our students or read the Bible or speak about God,” Danilo explains. “So, we focus on demonstrating biblical values and communicating that in character building. It’s a blessing to see that God works even with the restrictions.”
Standing for the Sabbath
The Sabbath tests did not end in the United States. Shortly after she arrived in Arizona, the new principal told her and the rest of the teachers that they needed to attend special training sessions on Saturdays.
A Sabbath Exit in Poland
When my plane landed, I thought, ‘Where will I stay?’ To my surprise, a family picked me up at the airport and took me to their home.
Reclaiming a Lost Summer Camp
After only one Friday night service in their building, the Adventist property was confiscated and held by local authorities. A pioneer Adventist tells the challenges of the early days in Montenegro.
Daring Escape Plan
As Georgio was being escorted back to prison, the police officer said with awe, “Surely you know someone in high places.”
A Veil for Protection
There are still areas of the world where it’s difficult and even dangerous to become a Christian—and where it’s difficult and dangerous to share the gospel. So we will put a veil over these places while still telling as much of the story as we can.
Honoring Lord of Sabbath
Felipe felt uncomfortable being different from the other children, but he had no desire to conform.