We have reached a point in America where the faithful remnant MUST STAND against the overt persecution seeking to shutter and silence God’s people and churches. 

Gideon’s army was reduced from 30,000 to just 300. By following God, rather than giving into fear, that brave one percent force changed the course of human history. The Lord taught the ancient Israelites that He can perform miracles with a small group of faithful followers. So have faith over fear!

Just as in the story of Gideon’s army, our churches also have been whittled down. While many churches nationwide have chosen to comply with the illegal orders intent on silencing God’s people, some brave pastors are standing strong to follow God, rather than their dictatorial governors.

These pastors face imprisonment and personal ruin for preaching the gospel.

One Friday afternoon, Pastor John MacArthur thought he had received a “win” from California courts that would “allow” his church to meet if they abided by onerous requirements. Of course, we know that state and local governments have NO RIGHT to close, hinder or dictate details of worship. However, even this compromise was quashed by the California Appeals Court which overturned the lower court’s orders on a Saturday and forbade Pastor MacArthur’s Grace Community Church to meet.

Then, on Sunday morning, despite facing jail and fines, Pastor MacArthur opened his church anyway. He began the service by saying, “We’re having church!”

In Liberty Counsel’s California case on behalf of Pastor Ché Ahn, Harvest Rock Church and Harvest International Ministry, we represent at least 162 churches whose pastors also face penalties of prison and fines. In some counties where these churches are located, fines are being levied at $1,000 per day in addition to jail. Pastor Ahn opened his church anyway.

In California, even home Bible studies and fellowship are banned with anyone who does not live in the home! The criminal and civil punishments also apply to these private home meetings.

Gideon’s Army is rising.  Stand up and be part of that remnant! 

Christians in California are not alone in their persecution by anti-God governors. In the past, we have been cautious about referring to religious “discrimination” in America as “persecution.” But what else do you call jail and fines for worship, even in your home, but persecution? These punishments have gone beyond mere discrimination.

The pastors and churches involved in our other four federal lawsuits – against the governors of Maine, Virginia, Kentucky and Illinois -- face similar persecution, including massive fines, jail time. In the case of our Chicago client, Elim Romanian Pentecostal Church, they face the threat of the city taking possession of and bulldozing the church property if they dare worship with more than 10 people in attendance.

Each of these brave pastors are leading their churches in the face of tyranny, despite the risk of losing their personal freedom.

We think and pray often about the pastors Liberty Counsel represents. Before every worship service, these brave pastors never know if they will return home. We are deeply honored to serve them.

These brave pastors stand strong in the face of horrible tyranny. Stand with them and Liberty Counsel as we battle to keep America’s religious freedom…FREE.

Another member of Gideon’s army has answered the call by establishing a generous challenge grant which will DOUBLE the effectiveness of your donation.

Liberty Counsel NEVER charges for our legal services. In the face of this increasing tyranny and the nearly overwhelming amount of legal work that needs to be done to protect America’s Judeo-Christian values, this challenge grant could not have come at a better time!

That means that every gift between now and the end of the year will be doubled.

Stand with us by making your best gift:

• Give on our website by midnight, December 31, in your time zone
• Send a check postmarked by December 31 to Liberty Counsel, PO Box 540774, Orlando, FL 32854
• Call in your credit or debit card gift to 407-875-1776, between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. ET by December 31

Prayerfully consider a recurring monthly gift to this ministry and share in this critical work throughout the next year.