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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In Nigeria, persecution took Androwas' leg, yet he is grateful to God

In Nigeria, Persecution Took His Leg, Yet He is Grateful

9 Ways to Advocate for Christians Killed in Nigeria

Pray for Nigeria: Dozens Killed in Easter Weekend Attacks

Nancy and Philemon display horrible injuries suffered at the hands of their persecutors.

In Nigeria, Nancy and Philemon Forgive Their Attackers

Young Nigerian girl in Plateau State looking toward the camera, with community members visible in the background.

5 Ways to Pray for Jos North After the Anguwan Rukuba Attack

A burned-out church building in Bokos, Nigeria

A Pattern Too Consistent to Ignore in Nigeria

Handwritten names of Nigerian Christians who were kidnapped in Karmin Wali

Answered Prayer in Nigeria: 170+ Kidnapped Believers Freed – But Their Healing Has Only Begun

What the Persecuted Church Teaches Us: Ryan Miller on Faith, Renewal, and the Church in America

Ryan Miller smiles while handing a supply container to a seated woman at a displacement camp in Nigeria.

When Persecution Became Personal: Ryan Miller on Meeting the Church in Nigeria

How the Persecuted Church is Celebrating Christmas in Nigeria

How the Persecuted Church is Celebrating Christmas in Nigeria

a group of persecuted Nigerian Christian women

GCR CEO Calls for Prayer and Action as Global Attention Turns to Nigeria’s Crisis

Christians in Nigeria Face Rising Violence — Here’s How the Church Is Rebuilding