Russ Stendal, held hostage for months by narco-terrorists, now ministers in their midst.
Deann Alford in Colombia
April 16, 2010
Wives of slain missionaries sue Chiquita for complicity in the murders.
Ken Walker
May 13, 2008
Protestant leaders practice grassroots justice--and keep a low profile.
Alexa Smith
February 5, 2007
Three killed in Colombian church attack as a verdict comes for Oscar Romero 24 years after his martyrdom. Plus: is the religion gap smaller than the money gap?
Compiled by Ted Olsen
September 1, 2004
A converted felon in Colombia reflects on life in the guerrilla ranks.
By Deann Alford, Compass Direct
February 1, 2004
The terrorist group has many misconceptions about Colombian Christians.
By Deann Alford, Compass Direct
February 1, 2004
A young minister works to prevent guerrilla kidnappings.
By Deann Alford in Medellin, Colombia
February 1, 2004
Three million Colombians are displaced, with few prospects.
Deann Alford
February 1, 2004
Hope for Colombia dwells inside its most lethal killing field - Bellavista Prison.
Deann Alford
February 1, 2004
Two church leaders ambushed in August
David Miller
September 9, 2002
U.S. Embassy says North Americans are guerrilla targets
Deann Alford
May 21, 2002
Christians accused of political involvement in May 26 elections
David Miller
May 1, 2002
U.S. embassy in Colombia issues warning to missionaries and churches.
Kenneth D. MacHarg
March 1, 2002
Caught between rebels, paramilitaries, and crop-dusters, peacemaking Christians put their lives on the line in violent Colombia
David Miller
September 3, 2001
Mission concludes Colombian guerrillas shot the three men in 1996
Deann Alford
September 1, 2001
What you can do to help persecuted Christians
Jeff M. Sellers
August 6, 2001
Attack Thwarts Plans to Form a National Christian Legal Society.
Deann Alford
August 1, 2001
Wife pledges to stay in Colombia because the kidnappers cannot stop the Lord's work
Deann Alford
August 1, 2001
New Tribes Mission workers abducted eight years ago
Religion News Service
April 2, 2001
"FARC suspected, but so far there has been no word from Montealegre's abductors."
Deann Alford
March 1, 2001
FBI says that Medina has no information on kidnapped New Tribes missionaries.
Deann Alford
February 1, 2001
Family believes kidnapping is God's will so that Montealegre can witness to his abductors.
Deann Alford
February 1, 2001
Captured Colombian guerilla may hold key to U.S. missionaries' fate.
By Deann Alford
December 1, 2000
Ransom arrangement a tough decision for churches and missions.
Deann Alford
October 23, 2000
Will U.S. military assistance in destroying coca fields only increase violence?
By Paul Jeffrey in Santa Fe de Bogota
August 15, 2000
Colombia's pastors endure extortion, kidnappings, and threats as they plant churches and help the poor in a war zone.
By Kenneth D. MacHarg
June 12, 2000
Colombia remains thought to end questions are not human after all.
By Kenneth D. MacHarg, Compass Direct
March 1, 2000