(Voice of the Persecuted) Baga is a town at the extreme north of Nigeria’s Borno State. The town has had more than its share of atrocities at the hands of the notorious Boko Haram. In January 2015, the fishing town became internationally known when… Read More ›
This child belongs to one of the families Voice of the Persecuted’s Project 13:3 helps to survive in Thailand. He was born into extremely difficult conditions. Johan’s parents fled persecution in Pakistan to seek safety and asylum in Thailand. But… Read More ›
(Voice of the Persecuted) It’s been over two years since 276 majority Christian girls were taken from their school in Chibok, Borno State by the Islamist militant group Boko Haram in Nigeria. 56 girls had managed to escape, but 219… Read More ›
(Voice of the Persecuted) This past weekend, Nigerian Christians listened to a sermon about letting go of bitterness and thoughts of revenge. To forgive and to have the heart of Jesus. They also prayed for us, the American Church!!! They… Read More ›
(Voice of the Persecuted) The government of Nigeria is pushing for IDP camps to be closed and the internally displaced returned to villages which many believe to be extremely vulnerable to Boko Haram attacks. For the past 3 years, VOP has been… Read More ›
(Voice of the Persecuted) Christians in North Nigeria shared with Voice of the Persecuted that the military has warned of a new tactic by Boko Haram to perpetrate deadly attacks on the public. The news comes as added stress for those suffering beyond measure… Read More ›
(Voice of the Persecuted) As we walk through the pages of 2015, trying to make sense of all the persecution suffering, death, and destruction—our thoughts turned towards the joy, and faith witnessed throughout the year. There were many days consumed with prayer, tears, and… Read More ›
Nigeria: (Voice of the Persecuted) While Christians were celebrating Christmas and the birth of Jesus Christ, suspected Boko Haram insurgents attacked Kimba village and started shooting and set homes and shops ablaze. Witnesses claim the village was burnt to the ground. 15 were killed in the attack… Read More ›
(Voice of the Persecuted) Over the last few days, Indonesian Christians under extreme pressure have been sharing reports, photos, videos and their prayers with Voice of the Persecuted. Tensions are high among the Christian communities in Indonesia as radical Muslims… Read More ›
(Voice of the Persecuted) What does it mean Advocate? According to Merriam-Webster : A person who argues for or supports a cause or policy; a person who works for a cause or group; one that defends or maintains a cause… Read More ›
(Voice of the Persecuted) Praise Report! Yesterday we shared about the collaboration of Christian groups preventing the detention of Christian asylum seekers from the inhumane conditions of jail/IDC. Today we were notified all 16 have been freed and liberated from this incident…. Read More ›
(Voice of the Persecuted) Yesterday may have seemed like any other day, but we witnessed God perform a miracle, and many of you were used by Him to fulfill it! God doesn’t need us to accomplish miracles for Him. However, it seems He… Read More ›
Revelation 6:9 What the Lamb broke the fifth seal, I saw underneath the altar the souls of those who has been slain because of the word of God and because of the testimony which they had maintained; (Voice of the… Read More ›
(Voice of the Persecuted) A typical day in the life of those that have chosen to answer the call from God, with “Send me. “ My day starts with coffee and the internet. Viewing reports and researching news, often leaves… Read More ›
(Voice of the Persecuted) Today, in this moment, Christians are being overtly persecuted in over 60 nations around the globe. Daring to be Christians and claiming Jesus is Lord, they are sought out, harassed, imprisoned, beaten by violent mobs, their churches and villages burned to… Read More ›
(Voice of the Persecuted) Persecution is on the rise across the globe. And Christians in the Middle East, as well as Americans, have never faced a threat like ISIS. Do events in the Middle East interest you? Could they possibly… Read More ›
Living in an area now dangerous to be a Christian, a persecuted family describes their harrowing journey to escape one of the most violent terror groups in the world. With no time to gather any belongings, they could bring only one thing, their FAITH. (Voice of the… Read More ›
(Voice of the Persecuted) In VOP’s latest communications with our contacts in Nigeria, we hear “life has not been easy”. They are “under much tension and fears, as the terrorists are at it again.” In recent weeks, Boko Haram has stepped up attacks on the suffering…. Read More ›
. Let’s Be Heard! Sign the new petition to #SaveSaeed Join with 199,535 others. American Pastor Saeed is facing renewed torment and hostility in an Iranian prison: daily threats, increased pain, and demands he recant his Christian faith. As the… Read More ›
(Voice of the Persecuted) This morning, I could not hold back the tears as I recall the roller coaster ride of emotions the Abedini family has been on since Pastor Saeed’s arrest for his Christian faith in 2012 by the Iranian… Read More ›
(Voice of the Persecuted) Nigerians according to reports are marking the one year anniversary of the abduction of 200 schoolgirls (most of them Christians) from the town of Chibok by Boko Haram. All political parties have promised their return, including the… Read More ›
(Voice of the Persecuted) We are acquiring information of conflicts in Central Africa that are still waging despite virtual media silence. The Congo has seen many wars and Human Rights abuses. Mass graves, rape of children and many human rights abuses have… Read More ›
(Voice of the Persecuted) Nigeria: BOKO HARAM: They may destroy our structures but not our faith. Our Faith is active and alive…..in persecution we are purified. This was the statement on the lips of the bishop, Most Rev.Oliver Dashe and… Read More ›
Letter to Thailand Prime Minister March 12, 2015 General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister of Thailand The Secretariat of the Prime Minster Government House, 1 Phitsanulock Road, Dusit, Bangkok 10300 Subject: Pakistani Christian asylum seekers registered with UNHCR arrested by Bangkok… Read More ›
Though the Middle East saw a mass exodus of Christians, the by-product of targeted attacks, Africa has seen the most extreme rise of persecution. For the first time, Nigeria was added to the top 10 on the World Watch List, a compilation… Read More ›
(Voice of the Persecuted) The news of one horrific attack after another breaks daily in Nigeria. The suffering and displacement of Christians and other innocents in the North is astronomical. In a recent investigation, we have learned there are approx. 3,000 refugees… Read More ›
(Voice of the Persecuted) On Tuesday, 4 Nov. 2014, the news was very dark for Pakistan. Pakistani Christians are in grave danger, and today their hearts are breaking. In the town of Kasur (Chak 59 village near Kot Radha Kishan)… Read More ›
We’d like to thank each and every one of you that joined with us on the IDOP Conference Call lifting up our persecuted family in Spirit led prayer. What a blessing to be able to unite with you as ONE… Read More ›
Today, can we take pause in our busy lives and think of those who are enduring persecution for the sake of the Gospel? Let us remember those who have not eaten for days because they are given nothing to eat,… Read More ›
VOICE OF THE PERSECUTED is expanding as a Mission Ministry for the persecuted and their forgotten families. We are designing a new mission project to bring awareness of one of the worst humanitarian crises on the planet, Christian persecution. We… Read More ›