Stories from the Field

In regions hostile to Christianity, some pay the ultimate price.

Being a disciple of Christ in areas of the Muslim World is dangerous. *Salem’s brother knew this when he dedicated his life to Jesus. Salem and his family were devout Muslims, so his brother’s conversion horrified them. Not only had he begun worshipping Christ, but he was also sharing the gospel with others.

In Central Asia, sharing the gospel is risky, especially where Islam is widespread. But many new believers can’t resist passing on the hope they have found in the Messiah, despite the dangers.

In one corner of Ghana, our partners reached a Muslim tribe who had not heard the gospel before.

World Challenge’s partners in Ghana knew of a nearby tribe, called the Fulani, who were almost exclusively Muslim. This tribe has a rich cultural heritage and a nomadic lifestyle that takes them through many remote, rural areas. Several leaders on the team had a heart for this tribe, so they began researching the tribe’s customs and values to best speak to their needs.

Chantha and his wife had four children on their small family farm in rural Cambodia. 

He was the breadwinner for his loved ones, so it was deeply alarming when his left leg began to go numb. The numbness began to spread until he was forced to give up his work.

One of many refugee camps on the outskirts of Nairobi has nearly 1,500 Somali families stranded far from home.

Amid the many struggles Christians face in Central Asia, a story of courage and unwavering faith shines a light on Jesus’s powerful love.

Despite the challenges and dangers of being a devout Christian in Central Asia, Zarina* led a life dedicated to her family, church and students. A woman of steadfast faith, she was beloved in the community. Suddenly, however, her life changed when she was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer.

An Albanian church brings hope to a struggling community with the message of Christ’s mercy and help in our times of need.

In North Macedonia, a life-long Muslim great-grandfather found Jesus through the care shown to his community.

In a recent report from the Galilee Foundation in North Macedonia, Amet shared the story of how his life has been transformed through meeting Jesus Christ at the local church.

One young man’s persistent testimony to his family, despite persecution and resistance, eventually saw God bring his mother to salvation. 

God used a Bible study run by World Challenge’s partners in Liberia to reach the most unlikely of men: a preacher who did not know Christ. 

Sabarto was a preacher in his church and a staunch observer of all religious traditions. Despite this, he knew very little about the Bible and what it actually said about God.