GHANA: Young Man Disowned for Becoming a Christian

18 May 2023

Source: The Voice of the Martyrs USA

Ghana is a majority-Christian nation, but animistic beliefs are practised in some areas.

As a boy, Noah was chosen by his father to take over as the family’s shaman (medium, sorcerer), responsible for carrying out occult rituals upon his father’s death.

Through the witness of Christian friends, Noah gave his life to Christ. When his father noticed Noah no longer worshipped idols, he forced him out of the house, and Noah had to survive on his own in the jungle for three days.

A Christian family eventually provided a place for him to live. Noah visited his father, who told him he would be disowned if he didn’t return to the family’s ways. Noah refused to deny his Christian faith and is no longer in contact with his family.

Front-line workers have been helping the teenager. Noah asks for prayers that his parents will also become followers of Christ.

EXPLORE THE GLOBAL PRAYER GUIDE

Learn about global persecution trends and what it means to follow Christ in restricted and hostile nations.

Learn more

Stay informed

Receive weekly emails with the latest prayer points from the persecuted church

    Recent News

    INDONESIA: Church Threatened with Eviction Read more
    BENIN: Christians Persecuted by Voodoo Priests Read more
    NEPAL: From the Field: Christian Woman Attacked by Husband Read more

    Submit a Prayer

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Join our community

    @vomaustralia @vomau