Serving Persecuted Christians

Unshackling the Persecuted Church to Survive and Thrive

Today Christians in hostile countries and cultures
risk everything to follow Jesus.

Christians are the most persecuted religious group worldwide. They are beaten, harassed, imprisoned, and killed. They lose family, livelihoods, homes, and churches.

They follow Jesus, despite the cost.

What do they ask from us?

One persecuted pastor said, “Stand beside us and we will continue our work in Him.”

Aid 600

Aid

We provide aid to persecuted Christians for urgent needs.

equip 600

Equip

We equip Christians to overcome persecution by strengthening their faith and training in livelihood skills.

untitled-1-2

Pray and Act

We inspire you to pray and give practical ways to stand with persecuted Christians.

By the grace of God, CFI is doing what others do not do. CFI has helped us in our time of greatest hardship. I’m very grateful.

North Korean escapee

News and Stories

  • More Than Food . . .

    Ali fled Afghanistan when the Taliban seized control. Suddenly, one of the worst countries in the world for Christians became even more dangerous. Especially for Christians who used to be Muslim. Ali was one of them. Ali (not his name) had secretly become a Christian. In the turmoil of the takeover, he escaped to another…

  • Pastors Threatened

    In December, the death threats arrived. Pastors in a Muslim-majority country received chilling warnings: a bounty was put on their heads for preaching Christ. They would be killed and “there will be no opportunity for you to celebrate Christmas” anywhere in the country. The pastors are former Muslims who now courageously follow Christ. These warnings…

  • Just One

    Jerry was eight years old when he became an orphan. He lives in Nigeria, one of the most dangerous countries to be a Christian. His father was a pastor who taught him to love one another and live peaceably with Muslims. One frightful day, Muslim rioters massacred his family. Jerry was the sole survivor. He fled,…

Get Involved

Meet persecuted Christians

Read their stories and life-changing ways to aid and equip them.

Subscribe

Sign up for news, emails, and updates on the persecuted Christians we are helping. Learn how you can make a difference.

Sponsor

You can change the life of a persecuted child.

Christian children in hostile countries know the grim reality of persecution and poverty. By sponsoring a child, you can provide life-giving aid and hope for a better future.

You can also sponsor a persecuted pastor. Your support multiplies to help their family and church.

Shop

Bold t-shirts and colorful boutique items can declare your faith and help the persecuted Christians who make them.

Each product is individually made at Christian Freedom International’s school for persecuted Christians. Students are trained in Bible and ministry, as well as valuable job skills.

I am able to help others with the skills I learned at the Victory Bible Academy.

Victory Bible Academy Student

Browse our collection of Bible-based designs and boutique items.

Proud members of

ECFA 300

Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability

candid-seal-platinum-2025

GuideStar

BIA 300

Independent Charities of America

CFC 300

Combined Federal Campaign (#10900)

EIG 300

Excellence in Giving

CN 300

Charity Navigator

Proud members of

ECFA 300

Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability

candid-seal-platinum-2025

GuideStar

BIA 300

Independent Charities of America

CFC 300

Combined Federal Campaign (#10900)

EIG 300

Excellence in Giving

CN 300

Charity Navigator

Unshackling persecuted Christians to live for Jesus