What it means to follow Christ in China, Iran and Nigeria

Christians in more than 70 nations are experiencing persecution for their faith. You can stand with them in prayer this year.

Please read the message below from our paid sponsor. Occasional paid messages like these help us continue bringing you Not The Bee content you love. Be inspired by our Christian brothers and sisters who are counting the cost to follow Christ. In more than 70 nations around the world, Christians are persecuted for their faith. They may be beaten, ostracized by their families or communities, imprisoned or even put to death because they follow Jesus. In China, house church leaders refuse to compromise the gospel despite immense pressure from the Communist government. Hundreds of churches have been forced to close, and pastors and church members can be arrested or detained by government officials who suspect them of participating in the illegal house church movement. Christians in Iran face the possibility of being charged with “acting against national security” if they are found to have a Bible in their possession or share Christ with their neighbors. Many Christians find it difficult to get or keep a job, and some struggle to buy or rent a home. It is illegal to own, print or distribute Bibles in the country. And in Nigeria, threats to Christians come from the Islamic terrorist group Boko Haram or militant Fulani Muslims. Christians in northern Nigeria face the threat of attack constantly, and most Christians in the region have lost family or friends to this violence. Christian homes and villages are attacked, displacing thousands. Even though it is legal in the country to worship Christ, doing so publicly takes great courage in the face of these militant groups. With The Voice of the Martyrs’ 2026 Global Prayer Guide, you will learn about the persecution Christians are facing in these countries and dozens of others. Also included is an overview about each country, the major religions, access to Bibles and how VOM is serving Christians there. Inspire your faith and learn how you can stand with your persecuted Christian family through prayer with this valuable resource, made available to you at no cost. Partner in Prayer Please forward this email to Christian friends who will be inspired to pray for and support our persecuted Christian family. This email was sent by The Voice of the Martyrs Privacy Policy and State Disclosure Statements Not the Bee PO Box 1322, Jupiter, FL 33468 If you no longer wish to receive sponsored promotional emails from us click here to unsubscribe.