Jaden Goldfain, Author at One Global Church

Brazil’s March for Jesus reflects explosive rise of Christianity

by Jaden Goldfain | Aug 10, 2023 | South America

A river of people floods a closed highway, shuffling down the pavement in droves. With hands raised, they chant, sing, and shout praises to the Lord. Nearly half the crowd is clad in white, “Jesus Vencedor Invicto” printed in large block letters across their...

Updated blasphemy laws expand grounds for persecution of Pakistani Christians

by Jaden Goldfain | Jul 24, 2023 | Asia

Since their establishment in 1986, blasphemy laws in Pakistan have posed a threat to Christians and other religious minorities. The law criminalizes blasphemy against the prophet Muhammad with punishments ranging from a fine to a death sentence. Blasphemy includes...

Persecution in Nigeria worsens with political turnover

by Jaden Goldfain | Jul 15, 2023 | Africa

May 2023 brought a horrific spike in Nigeria’s persecution rates, with around 700 Christians losing their lives in the month alone. Fulani jihadists have claimed responsibility for these attacks, which Intersociety scornfully labeled as “farewell gifts” to the...

Ukraine churches targeted by advancing Russian forces

by Jaden Goldfain | Jul 10, 2023 | Europe

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Ukrainian churches have endured numerous attacks against their congregations. According to The Institute for the Study of War, Russian soldiers have committed at least 76 acts of religious persecution against...

Churches in Africa recognize faith-based leadership, human rights excellence

by Jaden Goldfain | Apr 25, 2023 | Africa

On April 6, the All Africa Conference of Churches (AACC) unveiled the biennial Pan-African Human Rights Award and will accept nominations for the inaugural recipient until April 30. The AACC is an ecumenical fellowship that represents the continent of Africa....