For them, this brave step will likely mean they’ll soon face discrimination, taunts, pressure to renounce their faith and even physical attacks because of their decision to follow Jesus in a country where Islamic oppression is a growing threat. In Bangladesh, Christians are a tiny minority often targeted by both Muslim extremist groups and their local communities for leaving Islam for Christianity.
Because of your prayers and gifts, people are meeting Christ around the world, in places like Bangladesh where it’s difficult and dangerous to follow Jesus. Open Doors is working with churches to provide persecution preparedness training for believers, as well as Bibles and discipleship materials—building and strengthening the church there.
