Dmitri's Story

by Nik Ripken, Chris Lyon (Editor), Anthony Ball (Editor)

Dimitri's Story recounts the extraordinary journey of a man who endured 17 years of brutal imprisonment for his faith. Arrested for leading Bible studies in his home in Soviet-era persecution, Dimitri's unbreakable faith shines through relentless torture and isolation. Clinging to Scripture and singing praises, he resists horrific attempts to crush his spirit, including cruel deception by his captors.

Through Dimitri's resilience, Dimitri's Story powerfully testifies to faith that thrives even in the darkest of circumstances. Nik Ripken calls readers to learn from and stand with believers in persecution worldwide.

25 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 13, 2025

About the author

Nik Ripken is the world's leading expert on the persecuted church in Muslim contexts. He is a missions veteran of 30 years, having served primarily in North Africa and the Middle East. He is the author of The Insanity of God and the new book The Insanity of Obedience. He and his wife have done extensive research on the persecuted church, and on Muslim background believers, in approximately 72 countries.