persecution
Ethiopian Believer Trusts Jesus Amid Ongoing Persecution
By commsmanager at International Christian Concern
· June 15, 2026
· 3 min read
When Juhar Bekele became a Christian in 2016 while living in Hurumu, Illu Ababora Zone, in Ethiopia, he knew his life would change dramatically. Now a minister, husband, and father, Bekele said his life changed most when he had to trust in Christ as he faced rejection, threats, and violence for leav
Key takeaway Now a minister, husband, and father, Bekele said his life changed most when he had to trust in Christ as he faced rejection, threats, and violence for leaving Islam.
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Category: persecution ·
Published: June 15, 2026 ·
Source: International Christian Concern ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? When Juhar Bekele became a Christian in 2016 while living in Hurumu, Illu Ababora Zone, in Ethiopia, he knew his life would change dramatically. Now a minister, husband, and father, Bekele said his life changed most when he had to trust in Christ as he faced rejection, threats, and violence for leav
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