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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Faith under fire: How a Christian prisoner of Boko Haram escaped forced conversion to Islam

A wellspring of hope for displaced Christians in Nigeria

A girl with a Bible sitting by candles

How many Muslims convert to Christianity each year?

10,000 lives lost: CEO Brian Orme unpacks the staggering cost of the persecution crisis in Nigeria

Perseverance despite persecution: how Safiratu kept her faith alive as a captive of Boko Haram

Suman - Indian Christian Reading bible with believers

Indian pastors freed: A powerful answer to prayer

A Palm Sunday attack: 50 Christians killed in Plateau State, Nigeria

Devotional prayer guide: inspiring stories of faith from the persecuted church

Tabitha, a Nigerian woman who survived persecution by Boko Haram.

“Is it better to reject Jesus, or die?” Tabitha’s story of faith after persecution by Boko Haram

Elizabeth, a seamstress, was once a prisoner of Boko Haram.

Clothed in splendor: once a prisoner of Boko Haram, Elizabeth the seamstress crafts a new life

Empowered through education, Esther gives back to her community of displaced Nigerian Christians.

Empowered through education, Esther blesses her community of displaced Nigerian Christians

Despite being displaced by Boko Haram, Milka has dedicated her life to serving persecuted Christians in Nigeria.

Rising from the remnants: restoring God’s kingdom and serving persecuted Christians in Nigeria