Jin Mingri

Pastor Jin Mingri, also known as Ezra Jin, is the founder of the Zion Church, a prominent underground church in China. He has recently been released from detention in China and has arrived in the United States, landing in Los Angeles on July 4th. Jin Mingri's incarceration followed overnight raids across China in October, which Christian groups characterized as one of the most severe crackdowns on religious activity in the country. His release comes after months in detention centers. The case gained international attention, with his incarceration reportedly raised directly by Donald Trump less than two months prior to his freedom. Jin Mingri's situation highlights the ongoing challenges faced by unregistered religious groups in China and his release marks a significant development for the Zion Church and its followers.