One hundred and forty children who survived horrific persecution are in school today because you helped us to say “yes”. Not long ago, their villages in Nigeria were brutally attacked by Islamists. Families were killed. Homes abandoned. The children survived by running far away. They reached a crowded camp of other survivors. But that camp … Read more
When Mr. Kim thinks of quitting, he remembers their faces. Especially the women and children. People who he helped to escape from North Korea. It’s dangerous to rescue them. Last year he was caught twice by Chinese authorities. But he can’t stop. Mr. Kim was once an escapee. On his journey to freedom, he found … Read more
When Shana and her family decided to follow Christ, she knew it could be costly. Neighbors in her village were furious that they left Islam. What she did not expect was they would one day falsely accuse her young son of a serious crime to punish them. Shana is a kind lady who teaches Sunday … Read more
“Christians are being systematically exterminated in Nigeria. Imagine the families and children left behind after this butchery. Pray for the persecuted church.” Andrew Kolvet, Turning Point USA “I’m not a Christian, but they are systematically killing the Christians in Nigeria. They’ve killed over 100,000 since 2009. They’ve burned 18,000 churches. These are the Islamists . … Read more
I cannot stop thinking about the Christians we met on a recent trip to Asia. Our team visited believers in rural villages and urban shelters. What we witnessed was sobering and inspiring: Christians following Jesus even when it may cost them everything. Here are a few unforgettable moments: On our way to visit Bible classes for … Read more
Are you searching for a meaningful gift that lasts far beyond Christmas? A gift that can equip persecuted believers for a lifetime? Let me share with you what this can look like with a real example of one family we are helping who is risking everything to follow Jesus. “Asher” (name changed for security) grabbed … Read more
Vietnamese Christian advocate Y Quynh Bdap was reportedly extradited by order of a Thai court, despite evidence he had been persecuted by Vietnamese officials and warnings that he faces torture or enforced disappearance if returned to Vietnam. A Thai Appeals Court announced the decision against the well-known Montagnard Christian activist on November 26 in a … Read more
Natasha, Huraine, and Arshaad live in the shadows of poverty and persecution in Pakistan. You could miss one detail when you read their stories (below) of persecuted Christian women whose lives are changed because of the training we help to provide. It is subtle – yet immeasurable. By helping one, we help a family. By … Read more
Over 7,000 Christians have been killed in Nigeria this year. Thousands more suffer as Islamist militants kill, kidnap, seize land, and burn homes and churches. Christian survivors are left widowed, orphaned, homeless, and destitute. Islamists’ brutal attacks on Christians are horrifying and staggering. For survivors, their ordeal has just begun. We can help the survivors … Read more
Police hands letter back to CFI’s rep after Eritrean officials refused it The Eritrean Embassy in Washington, DC, refused to accept a hand-delivered letter calling for the release of seven church leaders who are imprisoned with no charges, no court cases, no legal representation, no family visits for over twenty years. The letter was addressed … Read more