Call to prayer and action

Murders and Threats Against Church Leaders in Córdoba, Northern Colombia

"We could easily be killed for saying this, but the international church needs to know."
Sunday 20 September 2009 by  Janna Hunter-Bowman
So far in 2009 six Protestant church leaders from southern Córdoba have been murdered by paramilitary armed groups. Several attempted murders and dozens of death threats have caused the forced displacement of hundreds of people. Churches have been literally caught in the crossfire. Many victims were targeted for their community leadership in land-rights struggles and for opposing the violence affecting their communities. Local church leaders call for international accompaniment. A sample letter and prayer requests are included.

2008 report

A Prophetic Call: Colombian Protestant Churches Document Their Suffering and Their Hope, Report No. 4

A report of human rights violations against churches and their peacebuilding witness.
Sábado 19 septiembre 2009 por  Janna Hunter-Bowman
The forth edition of A Prophetic Call documents the violation of human rights and International Humanitarian Law suffered by evangelical and Protestant churches in Colombia documented in 2008. Also highlighted in this report are ongoing social restoration and conflict transformation initiatives undertaken by faith communities. Click on the icon below for the executive summary.
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Executive Summary, A Prophetic Call, No. 4

A Pastor is disappeared. His family lives in fear.

Update and Action Alert. Disappeared Pastor William Reyes

Miércoles 11 marzo 2009 por  Janna Hunter-Bowman
Idia Miranda, Pastor William Reyes´ wife, is grateful for your outpouring of concern and support. In light of concerning developments, we are providing additional information on the situation, prayer requests and a model letter for advocacy to facilitate continued accompaniment.



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