Source: www.vomusa.org
Date: April 13, 2026
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Resilient Faith as Persecution Increases
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Stand with persecuted Christians in the
world’s spiritually darkest places On Jan. 18, 2026, Islamic extremists kidnapped 172 Christians while they participated in services inside three different churches. “The situation seems to be getting worse for Christians in Nigeria,” said a front-line worker. “Nowhere in northern Nigeria is safe for Christians, but they continue to live there because it is their ancestral homeland.” The front-line worker added that Christians in Nigeria, however, are resilient. “Every morning that Christians wake up, especially in northern Nigeria, is a grace because they know at any time an attack may happen with no guarantee of protection from the government authorities,” he said. “Their hope is in God and him alone!” Nearly every Christian in northeastern Nigeria has lost a family member or a friend in attacks by Boko Haram or militant Fulani Muslims. Entire congregations have been displaced, and many pastors have been forced to leave the region. Additionally, most Christians in the north do not own a Bible, and even if they become available, few in the north can afford them. Openly worshiping and serving Christ takes great faith and courage. As your prayers and gifts make a difference for Christians in Nigeria and more than 70 other countries where Christians are targeted for their faith, we invite you to consider giving to VOM’s Global Ministry. Your gift helps address needs like
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