82. On the Ground with Nigeria’s Persecuted Christians

Christian Emergency Podcast

In early 2024, the Christian Emergency Alliance visited the Christians of Nigeria’s Middle Belt region. Nigeria’s Middle Belt is known as one of the world’s largest swaths of Christian persecution today.

The threats are vast. Even in recent weeks, multiple attacks have targeted Christians. Hundreds have been kidnapped, including children at their schools. Hundreds more have been murdered by Jihadists and criminals. Many have been injured and thousands have been forcibly displaced from their homes.

The challenges are vast. But there are also massive ways for Christians around the world to engage and help, whether through prayer or active measures. On this episode of the Christian Emergency Podcast, Andy walks you through some of what he saw on the ground with Nigeria’s persecuted Christians.

One of Andy’s observations: we find ourselves in the era of small ministry. Small ministries, small churches, even small groups, will likely be shouldering outsized roles in helping the persecuted church. If you are led to link up with our efforts to help in Nigeria, you can do so at www.ChrisianEmergency.com. You can also reach out to us if you would like Andy to visit your church or small group. He can share even more intimate insights into all that's playing out among Nigeria's persecuted Christians.

The Christian Emergency Alliance is downshifting hard in its work on the ground in Nigeria. We are helping the victims of persecution: orphans and widows; pastors and evangelists. Our efforts include helping provide emergency assistance when groups like Boko Haram strike Christian villages.

The challenges are big. But our God is beyond measure. Let us lean on Christ, link arms with one another, and help the Church in Nigeria stand.

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