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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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, … Read more
For some Christians, especially North Koreans, it can cost their lives. That is why we take seriously the danger of offering Bibles to Christians who are hiding in our shelters when they escape from North Korea. We know, and they know, the risk. Escaping from North Korea to freedom requires a dangerous journey through several … Read more
“The light shines in the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:5 The young family spent their nights in darkness. The Pah family (not their name) fled Burma when their village was bombed. Now they live in a makeshift hut near our school for persecuted Christians in Thailand. Students at Christian Freedom … Read more
“I was glad when they said to me, “Let us go to the house of the Lord!”Psalm 122:1 Three years ago, a church of new believers discovered the cost for following Christ. They were beaten. Their church damaged. Their adversaries were their neighbors. “They were trying to stop people from coming to our Savior Lord Jesus … Read more
“He lifted me up from the pit of despair, out of the miry clay; He set my feet upon a rock, and made my footsteps firm.” Psalm 40:2 It began with a pastor’s vision to rescue young men and women who were left homeless, traumatized, and drug addicted after their families were violently attacked in … Read more
We just got news about a recent escape from our partner who helps persecuted North Koreans. Very few people escape from North Korea. If they get caught in China, they may be forced back, where they face detention, hard labor, torture, and execution. (You can read more in our newsletter Getting God’s Word to North Koreans.) … Read more
Persevere Jesus warned that His followers would be persecuted. He also promised that “the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.” Which Christians are at greatest risk of persecution? Here are examples – and critical ways we help as they persevere: Extremely Dangerous Countries Afghanistan Christian converts in Afghanistan went from hiding their … Read more
I trudged up a steep, muddy trail in the dark to a small house church and marveled at the faith of the people who attended it. Their church was one room with bed sheets for walls and roof. Their guitar was missing strings. The room was infested with mosquitos. These new believers had been attacked … Read more