International Christian Concern

06/23/2026

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06/22/2026

Egyptian Christian Augustinos Samaan was sentenced to five years of hard labor after he was convicted of “contempt of religion” and “misuse of social media.”

Egyptian Christian Augustinos Samaan was sentenced on Jan. 3 to five years of labor after being convicted of “contempt of religion” and “misusing social media.”

06/21/2026

On this Father's Day, we take a moment to appreciate all of the dads and father figures around the world who are faithfully leading their families, sometimes at risk of their own well-being, toward our Heavenly Father.

06/19/2026

Chance and Charity are the children of Kule, one of many victims who were abducted by the ADF in a tragic ambush in 2023. “We don’t really know if he will come back again,” Chance admitted. “We only wish that our father would be in prison rather than being abducted by the ADFs. We would rather be going to prison and check on him.”

Adding to the grief of losing their father, the girls also lost their family’s breadwinner and were forced to drop out of school because they could no longer afford the school fees.

Coming alongside Chance and Charity in their heartache, generous donors stepped in to pay for the girls’ school fees and uniforms, as well as food assistance and household items.

“The Lord has made us laugh once again,” the girls expressed. “We thank Him for His love. We are going to have a bright future after our studies because the Lord has opened ways for us.”

This simple gift provided a lifeline for Chance and Charity when it seemed that all hope was lost. If you are interested in supporting students in similar situations, click here: https://vist.ly/58cxq

06/18/2026

What number did you get?

Millions of Christians around the world are following Jesus in places where it can cost them everything. Whatever number you land on, pray for that country (and don’t stop there).

1. China: Protection for underground believers
2. North Korea: Strength for Christians living in labor camps
3. Nigeria: Security for Christian communities facing violent attacks
4. India: Courage amid rising discrimination and violence
5. Iran: Community and encouragement for Muslim-background believers
6. Pakistan: Freedom for Christian women and girls trapped in forced marriages
7. Somalia: Protection for those following Jesus in extreme danger
8. Afghanistan: Hope for believers facing terrorist threats
9. Eritrea: Endurance for Christians facing inhumane prison conditions
10. Myanmar: Peace and provision amid ongoing conflict

Comment your number below if you’re praying for your country today!

06/17/2026

Are you a pastor or ministry leader? Know someone who is?

This summer, churches across America will gather openly to worship, pray, and study God's Word. But for millions of Christians around the world, gathering with other believers can lead to arrest, violence, or worse.

That's why ICC created the Underground Church Partnership Kit — a free bundle of resources to help churches stand with persecuted believers through prayer, awareness, and practical support.

Whether you're a pastor, small group leader, or church member, your congregation can make a difference.

Tag a pastor below, share this post, or learn more about bringing the campaign to your church at persecution.org/underground.

06/15/2026

This week, join us in prayer for believers facing persecution for their faith. Swipe to see how you can lift up our brothers and sisters around the world in prayer.

For more information about each of these stories, so that you can pray more specifically and intentionally, visit ICC's Newsroom: https://vist.ly/57sda

06/14/2026

When we think about the persecution of Christians worldwide, countries like China, Nigeria, and North Korea come to mind. Rightfully so, these countries and others have demonstrated a consistent pattern of egregious human rights violations.

Other nations, like Nepal, seldom come to mind.

In ICC's latest report, Nepal’s Growing Hindu Nationalism and Christian Persecution, we sat down with Pastor Gopal Sheila Sharma, who lives in Kathmandu, Nepal. He oversees 40 unregistered churches throughout Nepal and he's here to share his side of the story.

Read more: https://vist.ly/57q8t

06/13/2026

Today, please life up a prayer for children who are raised in an environment where extremism and violence is normalized.

Following the publication of photos from the 2026 Tabaski celebrations in the DRC, Islamic extremists released numerous images, including children.

06/12/2026

North Korea remains one of the most dangerous places in the world to follow Jesus. Yet even in the darkness places, the church remains.

Swipe through to learn what believers face, how you can pray, and how ICC is helping persecuted Christians stay strong in their faith and reach the lost.

Join us in praying for courage, protection, and freedom for our brothers and sisters in North Korea.