Christians are standing strong–but they need your help

In Syria, and around the world, Christians are risking everything to follow Jesus in the midst of war, pain and a pandemic. Will we help them live for Jesus?

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Urgent: Christians are desperate for COVID-19 help

In Africa and around the world, Christians are being denied aid because of their faith—but you can give them the help they need!

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Meet the Open Doors CEO

Open Doors USA President and CEO David Curry advocates on behalf of those who are persecuted for their Christian faith.

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Pray for the Middle East

ISIS wanted to destroy the church in Iraq and Syria, and the question remains: Will they succeed?

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International Day of Prayer

On November 1, join us in observing a special day of prayer for our persecuted family around the world!

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Become a Frontline Partner

Give monthly and join the largest on-the-ground network of support for persecuted Christians in the world.

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Learn more about Open Doors

For over 60 years, Open Doors has worked in the world's most oppressive countries, empowering Christians who are persecuted for their beliefs.

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Pray for Nigeria

Watch a personal message from Pastor Marcos—on the ground in Nigeria.

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260 million Christians

Experience high levels of persecution around the world for following Jesus. Worldwide, that's 1 in 9 believers.

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A burned Bible and a broken back: Kirti’s unshakeable faith in India

‘The risk is always there’: Rajesh on the cost of faith in India

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Beaten, neglected and abused: A crisis for Indian Christians during COVID-19

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7 reflections from Chinese pastors on coronavirus isolation

Chinese pastor from Wuhan: ‘The virus can’t stop us’

Open Doors mobilizes during coronavirus scare

4 widows share their stories of loss & hope in Nigeria

‘God, maybe this is the last meal with my family,’ Qi Ming on narrowly escaping China

The 10 most dangerous places for Christians

Will the world’s largest church survive amid growing hostility and oppression?

Chinese Pastor Wang Yi sentenced to 9 years in prison for preaching the gospel

Islamic State claims to kill 11 Christians at Christmas

Extremists killed her mother, but hearing this young girl read Psalm 23 inspires hope

Your support helps 45 displaced Christian families in Syria

Urgent: Christians in Syria need your help!

On China’s 70th anniversary, is the world’s largest church preparing to go underground again?

24 proven idea starters for your church’s Day of Prayer—and beyond

The secret plan to save North Korea

Iranian official: Mass conversions ‘are happening right under our eyes’

Indian Christian killed while singing, ‘I have decided to follow Jesus’

Meet Samiha—she survived a church bombing and radiates hope

‘I escaped from Boko Haram’: Nigerian believer Esther tells her story to U.S. President Trump

They refused to denounce Jesus—pastor, 5 others shot after church service in Burkina Faso

‘Pray I Never Give Up,’ Says Displaced Vietnam Evangelist

Blood on the church walls: Finding hope in Nigeria

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