Ezra Jin Mingri

Ezra Jin Mingri is a Chinese pastor and founder of Zion Church, an underground Christian congregation in Beijing. He has been a prominent figure in advocating for religious freedom in China, often speaking out against government crackdowns on unregistered churches. Jin was detained in October 2023 during a major crackdown on religious groups, raising international concerns about his safety and the treatment of Christians in China. His daughter, Grace Jin Drexel, who resides in the United States, is actively seeking diplomatic intervention to secure his release.