THE PERSECUTED CHURCH
Christian persecution means any harm or unfair treatment people face because they follow Jesus Christ. This includes violence, discrimination, and other hardships, especially in places where Christians are few or under strict governments.
If you live in a country where religious freedom is protected, ask God how He would have you actively help your fellow Christians who endure high levels of persecution around the world. Intentionally show solidarity with those who suffer for their Christian faith and commit to supporting them through focused and heartfelt prayer.
Muslim Tribal Group Kills 25 Christians in Nigeria: 'Lord, Please Come to Our Aid'
Another 25 Christians have been gruesomely murdered in the last 12 days as the ongoing genocide in Nigeria continues. Nigeria remains one of the most dangerous places in the world to be a Christian, according to Open Doors' 2025 World Watch List.
Nigeria’s Jihad
Nigeria’s Jihad has led to over 100,000 Christians being murdered so far in Nigeria. Ninety percent of all Christian Persecution Deaths worldwide happened in Nigeria in 2022 and 2023. The extreme persecution continues to steal, kill, and destroy, and Christians are the target.
Orchestrated Persecution in China
Another major Chinese house church has undergone significant persecution. Jin Mingri and the pastoral staff of BJ Zion have been arrested in orchestrated events….
Christian Persecution Worsens
Persecution of Christians worldwide has increased significantly in both quantity and intensity, human rights experts in Berlin, Germany, said on Wednesday. Thomas Schirrmacher, president of the International Society for Human Rights (ISHR), said at a press conference announcing the release of the ISHR 2025 yearbooks “Religious Freedom” and “Persecution and Discrimination of Christians” that the situation of Christians in many regions has deteriorated significantly across the globe.
Over 380M Christians Persecuted Internationally
More than 380 million Christians around the world are facing persecution and discrimination for their faith, according to Open Doors' World Watch List. This includes "Christians facing a lack of legal recognition or protection due to their faith" and "Christians who suffer persecution or discrimination in the context of displacement, often caused by violent conflict."