The violence against Christians in Nigeria — which has continued for many years — claimed 18 lives in three states during October and left at least 25 others captive.
Set among Clay County’s rolling hills and forestlands is a missionary training facility where hundreds of missionaries have learned how to prepare to travel into developing countries and share faith and knowledge.
Killings and kidnappings of Christians appear to have increased significantly in September in Nigeria, with 27 believers slain and more than 49 abducted.