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She escaped slavery
Two years ago, 18-year-old Deborah took her courageous first steps toward leaving the strict Islam she had been raised in. Inspired by the messages of love, forgiveness, and salvation shared by her Christian friends in Kogi state, Nigeria, Deborah eventually made the dangerous decision to follow Jesus.
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Pastor’s Wife, Church Member Kidnapped in Nigeria
October 3, 2025 Nigeria — Nigeria (International Christian Concern) — On Sunday, Sept. 21, unknown gunmen abducted a pastor’s wife and a female church member in Agyaragu, in the Obi local government area of Nasarawa...
South Korean Missionary Still Imprisoned After More Than a Decade
October 3, 2025 North Korea, South Korea — North Korea (International Christian Concern) — It’s been nearly 12 years since Kim Jung-wook, a South Korean Christian missionary, was arrested for his faith while in North Korea. His family...
Nigerian Pastor Killed in Kwara State After Ransom Payments Made
October 3, 2025 Nigeria — Nigeria (International Christian Concern) — Armed groups in Kwara state in north-central Nigeria killed a local pastor after abducting him and receiving ransom payments from his community. Rev. James Audu...
ISCAP Releases First Video in 3 Years, Calls for Jihad
October 2, 2025 Congo, DRC — DRC (International Christian Concern) — Islamic State Central Africa Province (ISCAP) released its first video in three years on Sept. 26 through multiple instant messaging apps, including Telegram. In the...
Pastor Survives Assassination Attempt in Islamabad
October 2, 2025 Pakistan — Pakistan (International Christian Concern) — A Presbyterian pastor narrowly survived an assassination attempt on Sunday morning after being shot in Islamabad’s Iqbal Town. Pastor Kamran Naz, head of the Presbyterian...
Fewer than 70 Christian Families Remain in Mosul
October 2, 2025 Iraq — Iraq (International Christian Concern) — At one point, Mosul, Iraq, was home to more than 50,000 baptized Christians. Today, fewer than 70 Christian families live there. In his Sept. 24 message...
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International Christian Concern (ICC) serves and equips persecuted Christians in places where it is dangerous to follow Jesus. Since 1995, we have provided critical aid, influenced religious freedom policy, and connected persecuted believers to the global Christian community. Our mission is simple: We ease the suffering of Christians in hostile places and aid, support, and empower them as they boldly live out their faith.
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“WHO SHALL SEPARATE US FROM THE LOVE OF CHRIST? SHALL TROUBLE, HARDSHIP, PERSECUTION, FAMINE, DANGER OR SWORD?”
ROMANS 8:35