Over the past decade, violent attacks on Christians in Nigeria’s Plateau State have left many women as widows to fend for themselves and their children. But they are not alone. In February 2021, over two dozen widows were trained and equipped to provide for their families by starting their own businesses. Stefanos Foundation … Read more
Over 60 people protested at Myanmar’s Military Attaché building. Led by the Karen Organization of America, refugees – many now U.S. citizens – traveled from as far as Nebraska to protest against Burma’s military attacks on Karen civilians. Thousands of majority-Christian Karen observed their National Day (February 11) with mass protests against the military … Read more
February 2021 Dear Friend of the Persecuted Church, You will understand this because you care about persecuted Christians: At times, we cannot publicly disclose the locations where Christian Freedom International is involved. In these cases, our partners caution, “For security purposes, please do not share the specific details.” While we cannot say where, we can … Read more
After tentative hope for a peace process, Burma’s military has renewed its attacks on Karen villages. In one area, over 200 people fled the shelling and are hiding in the jungle. Burma “has not specifically said it is because the Karen in the area are Christian, but have somehow made deals with any Buddhist villages,” … Read more
This year Christians have suffered horribly at the hands of extremists, even at Christmas. Yet they persevere and thank God for His greatest Gift. On Christmas Eve, Islamic militants in Nigeria killed nine Christians, destroyed a church, looted food and burned homes. Yet one Christian survivor said, despite the jihadists’ attacks, “We shall still celebrate … Read more
And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” This Christmas, fear is rampant. Not – like the … Read more
December 2020 “The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:5 Dear Friend, Christmas greetings at the end of a tumultuous year! This year brought challenges – and more so for persecuted Christians. Yet, like the first Christmas . . . God is quietly appearing in bad neighborhoods … Read more
Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good, for His steadfast love endures forever! Psalm 107:1 This year an ambitious project to help Christian refugees reached its goal and crossed the finish line. This Thanksgiving, we give thanks to God and to all who made the Freedom Inn a success! In 2009, the … Read more
“And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.” I Peter 5:10 November 2020 Newsletter Dear Friend, I have an exciting update for you about a gripping story that I shared in a … Read more
“But before all this they will lay their hands on you and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues and prisons, and you will be brought before kings and governors for My name’s sake. This will be your opportunity to bear witness.” Luke 21:12-13 Dear Friend, Did you know that God is bringing … Read more