Source: Back to Jerusalem, January 4, 2026
Nigeria is one of the most dangerous areas in the world to be a Christian. An average of 32 Christians are killed in Nigeria every day. That is one every 45 minutes.
However, something amazing is happening! Islamic fighters are leaving their weapons and coming to Christ in large numbers.
Africa’s most deadly Muslim terrorists, who have been killing thousands of Christians every year, are being baptized and leading house churches in Nigeria. The Muslims who [convert] to Christianity are showing an open act of defiance, and this can lead to death. Muslims in Nigeria who become Christians are literally signing their death warrant, but that is not stopping them.
In a rare video posted on X, a former Muslim fighter is leading a house church of local believers and running a Sunday School. He is not alone. In the last six months, more and more videos of former Islamic terrorists can be seen boldly sharing the gospel message with believers in house churches.
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For a bit more nuance, a recent prayer email has this to say about Nigeria (Justin Long):
“Pray for the spread of the gospel in northern Nigeria, and for the protection of believers. The violence in the area is a combustible mixture of ethnic tensions, militias, warlordism, banditry, and Islamic fundamentalism. Christians are sometimes targeted for being Christians, but also sometimes because they are the “other tribe” or in a desired village or because they have not paid what amounts to bribes for protection. Pray for the church to endure, to be a bold and loving witness, and for many persecutors to become followers of the King of Peace.”
Want to pray with others for the Muslim world? 30 Days of Prayer starts February 18.