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Worldwide Persecution
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Persecuted Nations
In these countries, Christians encounter varying degrees of repetitive, persistent and systematic suffering, and deprival of basic human rights, because of their faith in Jesus Christ – a belief their persecutors will not tolerate. -
Recent News Articles
China: Church Members Charged for Hosting Sunday School
Photo: Unsplash Wei Chen In early May, six Christians were arrested in Kaili, a city located within China's Guizhou province. Authorities accused the believers of fraud and "organizing minors to engage in activities undermining public order." The alleged "crime" leading
Egypt: New Appeal Filed for Imprisoned Christian
Dr. Augustin Sam'an
Photo: ADF InternationalIn October 2025, Dr. Augustin Sam'an was arrested and charged with "contempt of Islam" due to the content he shared on his YouTube channel. (More details about his situation are available here.)As a result
Iran: Believer Released Despite Ongoing Arrests of Church Leaders
Amir- Ali
Photo: Article18In April 2024, Amir- Ali Minaei was arrested by Iranian authorities and sentenced to 43 months in prison for alleged "propaganda activities against the regime through establishing a house church." The Christian man's sentence was later
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CEO Blog
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The Five Purposes of VOMC
The Five Purposes of VOMC
Love That Conquers Injustice and Fear
“Bless those who persecute you;
bless and do not curse them.”
~ Romans 12:14 ESV
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The Five Purposes of VOMC
The Five Purposes of VOMC
Purpose Two: Providing Practical
Relief and Spiritual Support
“I was naked, and you clothed Me, I was sick, and you -
The Five Purposes of VOMC
The Five Purposes of VOMC
Purpose One: The Advancement
of the Great Commission
“And Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in
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Ethical Stewardship
Ethical Stewardship
“If God was the owner, I was the manager. I needed
to adopt a steward’s mentality toward the assets
He had entrusted – not given –...
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Recent Podcasts
Closer to the Fire with Greg Musselman
This unique podcast from The Voice of the Martyrs Canada focusses on the persecuted church around the world. While raising awareness of global persecution through updated reports, testimonies of Christians who are suffering for their faith in Jesus, and interviews with those who are serving them, it also presents opportunities to pray for persecuted believers and their families.
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Season 6: Episode 18: Serving the Persecuted Church: VOMC’s Global Projects of Hope
15 May 2026In a recent episode of the Closer to the Fire podcast, we invited listeners and viewers to take a practical step toward “Actively Remembering the ‘Church Persecuted’” by signing a petition to the...
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Season 6: Episode 17: Nigeria: A Campaign of Terror Against Christians
01 May 2026Abuses to Nigeria’s human rights charter for ‘freedom of religion or belief’ are still prevalent today. This is particularly alarming for Christians located in the country’s northern states and...
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Season 6: Episode 16: Russia: Advocating for Detained Korean Missionary
19 April 2026At VOMC, we are committed to remembering and serving the “church persecuted.” One of the key ways we live out this calling is by praying for and advocating on behalf of our brothers and sisters in...
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Season 6: Episode 18: Serving the Persecuted Church: VOMC’s Global Projects of Hope
