Voice of Persecuted Christians

From Richard Wurmbrand's prison testimony to today: our name has changed, our mission hasn't. We are the Voice of Persecuted Christians — bringing their stories into the UK Church, calling us all to deeper discipleship. 🕊️

"Most of us will never be asked to die for Christ. But every one of us is called to live for Him." — Paul Robinson. Thanks to everyone who joined us this past Sunday at Green Street Green Baptist Church as we were reminded that success isn't our highest calling—faithfulness is.

Police in Pakistan have failed to comply with Supreme Court orders to arrest all suspects involved in the August 2023 attacks on churches and Christian homes in Jaranwala, Punjab province, a church leader has said.

Join us in prayer this autumn for persecuted Christians like Sultan* and Sophia*, who endured violent opposition for following Jesus yet continue sharing the gospel. Save the date: International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church is Sunday, 1 November. #IDOP

Our partners expect that in 2026 Christian families, who have to practise their faith in secret, will continue to be hindered in raising their children acc to their beliefs. ‘In public their children are trained as Muslim children, which is very sad.’ releaseinternational.org/wp-content/upl…

Our summer festival tour continues THIS SATURDAY: 🎪Magnitude 📍Lendrick Muir, Kinross, Scotland 📅18 – 22 July Discover stories of how LIGHT shines in the darkest places. ✨ #LightinDarkestPlaces #Magnitude2026 #SummerExhibitions2026 #UKSummerFestivals

For Kenyan Somali Christians, following Jesus often means losing family & community. B/c of ubuntu, where identity is rooted in community, this rejection runs especially deep. Thanks to your support, VoPC helps families rebuild through micro-businesses: voiceofpersecutedchristians.org/the-voice-maga…

NEW PODCAST | What's in a Name? Release International is now Voice of Persecuted Christians. CEO Paul Robinson, James Fraser & trustee Danielle discuss why the name changed and what it means for the ministry's message to Christians and churches in the UK voiceofpersecutedchristians.org/podcasts/whats…

🎙️ Tune in TODAY! Don't miss Paul Robinson's interview with Abi Gregory on UCB2 Radio. 📻 This Is My Story 🕚 11:10 AM He'll be sharing about Voice of Persecuted Christians and his faith journey. We'd love for you to listen in! 🫶

Pastor ‘Daniel’*, who ministers in Zanzibar, which is 90% non-Christian, said that the pressure & hostility from the local community was constant. His family had been denied medicine and there had been attempts to stop worship services held in his home. voiceofpersecutedchristians.org/the-voice-maga…

‘In the coming year we are likely to see more arrests and perhaps more raping of Christian women and even martyrdom,' said our partner. Please pray for Christians in India and read more in our persecution trends report. releaseinternational.org/wp-content/upl… 🔗Link in bio

As she entered her ninth year in captivity in February, it is understood that she has endured multiple forced marriages to militant fighters and several childbirths. Please pray for Leah and her family.

ISWAP declared publicly that they intended to keep her as ‘a slave for life’. Intelligence suggests that she is being held either deep in the Sambisa forest or the Lake Chad region where there are insurgent strongholds.

#RememberLeah Leah Sharibu, aged 23, who was abducted as a schoolgirl in an attack by terrorists in northern Nigeria’s Yobe state in 2018, is still being held captive. The militants killed five girls in the raid on Leah’s college, according to reports.

NEW PODCAST | What's in a Name? Release International is now Voice of Persecuted Christians. CEO Paul Robinson, James Fraser and trustee Danielle discuss why the name changed and what it means for the ministry's message to Christians and churches in the UK voiceofpersecutedchristians.org/podcasts/whats…

New magazine | July-September 2026 Sign up to Voice magazine to hear how we’re serving persecuted Christians in East Africa, Central Asia and Eritrea. Learn about our new name, ministry heart, biblical reflection and a daily prayer diary. voiceofpersecutedchristians.org/the-voice-maga…

Many wrestle with God’s sovereignty in light of suffering, especially the persecution of Christians. That’s why theological works by Bible-believing scholars are worth their weight in gold.” – Reviewer, Australia. Get your copy for £10: 01689 823491

Our summer tour starts next weekend ☀️ Join us at Christian festivals this July & August as we share stories of persecuted believers bringing LIGHT in the darkest places ✨ See you there! 🎪

This Sunday, 28 June, hear our speakers share inspiring stories of how believers are standing firm in their faith—and how you can help bring hope by sharing their voice. Hazlemere Free Methodist Church - 10:30 AM Liberty Church - 10:30 AM Streetly Evangelical Church - 10:30 AM