Story number 2 for 19 Apr 2001

(Russia)–Next, Keston News reports that Russian government officials have liquidated a church. The court action was directed at the Victory of Faith Full Gospel Church in Amursk. Sources believe the church’s emphasis on missions may have been a crucial factor in the decision to shut them down, although the government cites failure to re-register. However, church members will continue to meet under the umbrella of a registered group in the area.