MIDDLE EAST & NORTH AFRICA: "Pastor, We Have Your Back."

When the pastor began to weep, Cade Jefferson, the leader of VOM's work in the Middle East and North Africa, wasn't quite sure how to respond. He had just explained to the pastor how The Voice of the Martyrs comes alongside persecuted Christians and how the ministry was ready to help should a member of his congregation be persecuted or arrested for sharing the gospel with Muslims. "We've found the people that are going to help us," the pastor exclaimed. Listen to VOM Radio this week to hear about the dream that pastor had the night before meeting with Cade, and how Christian persecution may look different for Christians in different parts of the region, depending on whether they live on the Arabian Peninsula, in North Africa, or the Levant. Cade will also share how he and his team view their region through the lens of the persecuted church and how they see the differences for Christians in countries with historic, infant, or predominantly immigrant churches. You'll hear specific kinds of persecution our brothers and sisters experience in places like Mauritania, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Libya and more, including the danger they willingly endure to boldly engage in gospel conversations with Muslims. Pray for unity among Christians in nations with very young churches; for stamina for immigrant churches as they reach out; and for boldness among Christians in countries with a historic church presence. Also, please lift up brothers and sisters currently imprisoned for their faith in Libya. ➕➕➕ 📚 Explore More Resources: The VOM App for your smartphone or tablet will help you pray daily for persecuted Christians in nations like North Korea, Nigeria, Iran, and India, as well as provide free access to e-books, audiobooks, video content, and feature films. Download the VOM App for your iOS or Android device today. 🛎 Stay Updated: Subscribe & Share our journey! Join us here: Subscribe to ‪@VoiceOfTheMartyrsUSA‬‬. Your support means everything! 🎙 Never Miss an Episode: Subscribe to The Voice of the Martyrs Radio for powerful stories & insights. Find us on your favorite podcast platform here: https://bit.ly/42yVMEj 🔗 Connect with us on social media:   / vomusa     / vom_usa     / vom_usa   ➕➕➕ The Voice of the Martyrs – https://www.vom.org Founded by Richard and Sabina Wurmbrand - https://www.persecution.com/founders/ The Voice of the Martyrs President Cole Richards - https://www.persecution.com/bios/cole... The Voice of the Martyrs Radio Host Todd Nettleton - https://www.vomradio.net/host #podcast #martyr #voiceofthemartyrs #christianmartyrs #missions 00:00 – Christians Worshiping in Mecca Despite significant risks and legal restrictions, Christians are gathering to worship Jesus in the heart of the Muslim world. 01:16 – Understanding the Church Across the Middle East Cade explains how persecution and church life differ across North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula and the Levant, and why each region presents unique challenges. 04:17 – When Your Country Says Christians Don’t Exist In Mauritania, the government considers the population entirely Muslim. But a young and growing church is challenging that reality while navigating persecution and even questions about where Christians can be buried. 06:43 – The Cost of Leaving Islam to Follow Jesus Muslim-background believers can face opposition from family, their communities and authorities. Even established churches take significant risks when welcoming and baptizing new believers. 10:50 – The Underground Church in Saudi Arabia Thousands of immigrant Christians are quietly gathering for worship in Saudi Arabia, while some boldly share the gospel with Saudis despite the potential consequences. 13:31 – Following Jesus Despite the Risk Saudi Arabia is changing, but Christian ministry remains restricted. Cade shares the story of a Filipino pastor whose congregation continues evangelizing despite surveillance, deportations and other risks. 16:49 – How to Pray for Christians in the Middle East From unity in North Africa to boldness in the Levant and stamina in the Arabian Peninsula, Cade shares specific ways Christians can pray for believers throughout the region. 20:41 – Praying for Imprisoned Christians and VOM Workers Cade shares how to pray for imprisoned believers in Libya, their families and VOM workers serving alongside persecuted Christians for the long haul.