2010Financial Report

In Paul’s letter to the Ephesian church he prayed that their eyes would be
opened to know and understand the “hope of His calling” (1:18). His readers lived
in an environment that was hostile to Christ, and yet Paul called upon them to
“take up the full armor of God … and having done all, to stand firm.” Today, as we
have for over 50 years, Open Doors is bringing hope to those whose faith in Christ
is challenged every day by their cultures and governments. And yet, through prayer,
training, loving assistance, and the provision of God’s Word, we are helping them
wear their armor, and stand firm in their faith to the glory of God.

In 2010, Open Doors continued to find new ways to champion the cause of our
persecuted brothers and sisters:

Production began on a new television special – Undercover with
Persecuted Christians – and the first episode was broadcast on several
Christian networks.
Moody Publishing agreed to publish a new book I co-authored with
David W. Hegg titled The Privilege of Persecution that brings to light
the many lessons the church in the West can learn from the global church.
Our Free to Believe/Right to Believe campaign garnered over 425,000
signatures and was instrumental in defeating the Defamation of
Religions Resolution in the United Nations.

And even as we pursued new avenues of ministry, we continued to expand our
core activities around the world. The need has been especially great in the Muslim
world where the recent turmoil has increased the ability of the Church to assist
their neighbors and share the love of a Savior whose offer of grace and forgiveness
is so welcomed. At Open Doors we have worked hard to meet this great need, and
take advantage of opportunities that, in the providence of God, are available now
but may not be in the near future.

Today, the pressures of persecution are greater than ever. As I have travelled to
meet and pray with the leaders of underground churches, I am amazed at the way
they see this pressure as a great privilege. They tell me, “It is our joy to be counted
worthy to suffer for the Gospel.” My prayer is that we in the West will count it our
joy to learn from them, stand with them, pray for them, and support their cause
until Jesus comes to call us all home.

Your Friend and Fellow-Laborer,

Carl Moeller