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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A GCR team member prays with a young believer under a shaded shelter outside her home.

How to Talk with Your Pastor About the Persecuted Church (and Keep It Light on Their Load)

Christians in Chad

Faith in the Fire: A Church Leader’s Battle Against Darkness

Women and children sit in a circle on colorful striped mats, sharing food from a single bowl.

The Light of Christ Still Shines in Darfur

Jeud Mom with Nigerian children in an IDP camp, smiling together during a summer 2024 field visit

The Courage I Witnessed in Nigeria IDP Camps

Miriam, a Christian Woman in Chad

The Sunday School Teacher Who Refuses to Let Go

a persecuted Christian family in Myanmar

Persecuted Christian Family in Myanmar Refuses to Forsake Jesus

a group of persecuted Nigerian Christian women

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

Three Indian Christians praying together indoors during a reenacted prayer time.

What ‘Even If He Does Not’ Faith Means for Your Fear

Job, a pastor in Chad

The Harvest is Plentiful: A Pastor in Chad Shares His Vision for His Country’s Spiritual Future

Tired of Timid Prayers? A New Guide to Praying Boldly

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

An Armenian monastery.

Understanding the Genocide of Christians: A Global Crisis