MY ACCOUNT
Last Friday night, unimaginable violence swept through the town of Yelewata in Benue State, Nigeria. Islamist militants stormed buildings where Christian families—already displaced by previous attacks—were seeking shelter. Under cover of heavy rain, the attackers set fire to doors and opened fire on sleeping families. By morning, up to 200 of our brothers and sisters were dead. Survivors and local clergy are calling this the single worst atrocity the region has seen in years.
Most of the victims were internal refugees, hosted by a local Catholic mission after being forced from their homes by earlier waves of violence. The militants attacked from several angles, shouting “Allahu Akhbar” as they set fire to buildings and targeted anyone in their path.
This is not an isolated tragedy. Over 2 million Nigerian Christians have been displaced by relentless extremist violence—many forced to flee with nothing but their faith. Attacks like this are part of a relentless campaign to drive Christians from their communities in Nigeria’s Middle Belt and north, where discrimination and danger are a daily reality.
Brian Orme, our president, puts it plainly:
“The massacre of up to 200 Christians in Yelewata, Nigeria is a heartbreaking reminder of the suffering our brothers and sisters endure for their faith. We grieve with the families and stand with the Nigerian church as they persevere in hope. Now is the time for the global body of Christ to unite in prayer and action—making it clear that our persecuted family is not alone.”
How GCR Is Responding Across Nigeria
We want you to know: GCR is standing with our partners across Nigeria to serve persecuted Christians in their greatest moments of need. Here’s how your support is making a difference:
- • Helping children in displacement camps get back to school and rediscover hope.
- • Providing medical care and trauma counseling for survivors.
- • Equipping widows and single mothers with skills to support their families.
- • Bringing clean water and better living conditions to vulnerable communities.
- • Strengthening faith through prayer gatherings, Bible studies, and discipleship.
- • Because of your prayers and generosity, we’re able to help restore dignity, build resilience, and keep the light of Christ shining—even in the hardest places.
Will You Pray With Us?
In moments like these, our prayers matter. Will you join us in lifting up Nigeria’s persecuted church?
- • Pray for God’s comfort and healing for survivors and grieving families.
- • Pray for protection and resilience for Christians facing ongoing threats.
- • Pray for wisdom and courage for church leaders and relief workers.
- • Pray for justice, peace, and an end to the violence.
How You Can Stand With Nigeria’s Persecuted Church
The crisis in Nigeria is urgent—but we are not powerless. As one global Church, we can show up for our brothers and sisters through prayer, sharing their stories, and supporting the work of relief and restoration.
Your prayers and support help us bring hope, relief, and the love of Christ where it’s needed most.
Together, let’s keep standing with our persecuted family.
Vulnerable Christians like those in Nigeria face increasing levels of persecution. That’s not only true in Nigeria but all around the globe. Become a Frontline Partner today and your monthly, recurring gift can provide emergency relief and long-term support—plus Bibles, safe shelter, trauma counseling, medical aid, food and more for those in dire need.
