Stories of the Religious Persecution of Christians

Featured Articles Christian Persecution Stories

The Christian persecution stories featured here reveal how, all around the world, believers are experiencing threats, violence and discrimination because of their faith in Jesus Christ. Many persecuted Christians have been driven away from their homes and displaced by mob violence. Meanwhile, others suffer in prison due to false blasphemy charges. Some have been subjected to terrorism, kidnappings, assault and martyrdom. The articles below detail individual accounts of persecution.

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Two West African women lead worship with hands raised in a bright church.

What the Persecuted Church Can Teach Us in this Moment

Due to a new anti-conversion law in India, Christians in Uttarakhand will have their religious liberty threatened

Anti-Conversion Law in India Threatens Christians

New York church frees Pakistani Christians from slavery with creative VBS project

Scripture verses about generosity

7 Bible Verses That Reveal God’s Heart for Generosity

Many people raising their hands in worship

How Churches Can Support Religiously Persecuted Christians

Azeeb, a freed Pakistani Christian slave

As a former Pakistani Christian slave, Azeeb is grateful for his freedom

Maryam, a formerly persecuted enslaved Christian in Pakistan, and her family

Maryam, a formerly enslaved Christian, reflects on one year of freedom

How a VBS in Rural Iowa Rescued Six Families from Slavery in Pakistan

How a VBS in Rural Iowa Rescued Six Families from Slavery in Pakistan

Secret believer reading the Bible

The Miraculous Power of the Bible on One Secret Believer’s Family

Middle-aged man preaching on stage to a seated congregation in a dimly lit church.

7 ways persecuted church illustrations can transform your preaching

Asghar, Nusrat and their children are among many persecuted Christian families in Pakistan.jpg

‘God has released us from slavery:’ What freedom means to this Christian family in Pakistan

A cross with a red ribbon.

Top countries where religious persecution remains a crisis