When you unite in prayer for the persecuted church, you notice a powerful connection - to Christ, to one another and to our brothers and sisters living under oppression. In the place of prayer, we come to see the spiritual depth to be found in suffering. Brother Andrew has said, "Prayer is not preparation for the battle. Prayer is the battle." Thank you for praying for persecuted Christians worldwide.
You can be the voice for persecuted Christians who are beaten, imprisoned, tortured, and even killed for their faith in Jesus Christ. When asked how believers in America can help, our persecuted brothers and sisters respond, “Stand with us!” There are many ways you can stand with these believers and ultimately discover courage in your own walk of faith.
You could play a vital role in meeting the needs of hundreds of thousands of suffering Christians. You can make an eternal difference by bringing hope where faith costs the most.
You can become part of a national volunteer force of Bridgebuilders to inspire and unite people in your church and community to support and empower persecuted Christians.
Roll over the map to the right for an overview of Christian persecution around the world.
Open Doors works in the most oppressive countries, strengthening persecuted Christians to stand strong and equipping them to shine Christ's light in these dark places.
Where other Christian organizations cannot enter or have been forced to flee, Open Doors can be found - supplying Bibles, training Christian leaders, developing Christian communities and ensuring prayer, presence and advocacy for persecuted Christians.
Learn more about the World Watch List and how Open Doors ranks countries on persecution.