Brother Andrew's Blog

In early September, armed extremists attacked communities near Monguno, in northeast Nigeria’s Borno State—an area long scarred by Boko Haram and Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). According to news reports, dozens were killed, homes and vehicles were burned, and families once again fled for safety. Many of the victims had recently returned after years […]

The post Christians in Nigeria Face Rising Violence — Here’s How the Church Is Rebuilding appeared first on Global Christian Relief.

The afternoon heat shimmers off the dusty streets of N’Djamena as Samuel Mbaye adjusts the small device in his hands. At 35, this father of five carries himself with the quiet confidence of a man who has found his anchor in turbulent times. His security guard uniform bears the insignia of his profession, but it’s […]

The post When Faith Finds a Voice: How Audio Bibles in Chad Encourage Believers appeared first on Global Christian Relief.

(AP Photo/Ng Han Guan) It began quietly, as persecution often does. In early October 2025, police across several provinces in China moved before dawn, knocking down doors, cutting power, and storming homes where believers were gathered for worship or rest. Among those taken was Pastor Ezra Jin of Beijing’s Zion Church, one of China’s most […]

The post Pray for Zion Church: China’s Believers Need Our Support Now appeared first on Global Christian Relief.

Thanks to an outpouring of love and generosity, our supporters have made a first-hand difference for thousands of believers in Nigeria. According to research from the 2025 Red List, Nigeria is the most dangerous country for Christians. Violence caused by extremist group Boko Haram has displaced 2.3 million Christian families there. After losing their homes, […]

The post Wellsprings of Hope: Magdalene’s First-Hand Account of Impact in Nigeria appeared first on Global Christian Relief.

Throughout the world, Muslims are turning to Christ in record numbers. The surprising and ancient ways God is drawing His people to Himself?

The post The Witch Who Found Grace in the Mountains appeared first on Global Christian Relief.

A Church Torn Open On the edge of Damascus, in the working-class neighborhood of Al-Douala, Mar Elias Church bears scars no plaster or paint can conceal. Its back wall is torn open, draped in green mesh; plywood covers the blast crater on the floor. And on that makeshift altar of ruin, someone has placed a […]

The post Fifty Seconds of Horror, A Lifetime of Faith appeared first on Global Christian Relief.

At the beginning of July, we shared with you a bold goal: free 100 families in Pakistan from generations of bonded labor. But because of your generosity, that dream has been doubled. Today, we celebrate 200 families who now walk in freedom. For generations, Christian families in Pakistan have been trapped in bonded labor—working long […]

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Pakistani Christian children are forced to work in brick kilns to pay off their families' debts–unless those debts can be paid.

The post Meet the Pakistani Christian Children Freed from Slavery appeared first on Global Christian Relief.

Recently, cultural commentator Bill Maher said something that caught our attention: “They are systematically killing the Christians in Nigeria … They’ve killed over 100,000 since 2009 … burned 18,000 churches … No one will talk about it.” His words spotlight what many have overlooked—the reality of widespread Christian persecution in Nigeria. Even those outside the […]

The post Bill Maher Says Christians Are Being ‘Systematically Killed’ in Nigeria — He’s Right appeared first on Global Christian Relief.

Why are Christians the most persecuted faith in the world today? That question echoed at the United Nations this week—and it’s one every believer should wrestle with. The answer stretches across a decade of rising violence, authoritarian crackdowns, and systemic discrimination. This reality is at the heart of Global Christian Relief’s mission. Our CEO, Brian […]

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