We serve Christians around the world whose brave faith in Jesus means they are, beaten, threatened, imprisoned, tortured, falsely accused, disowned and hated.

BRAVE FAITH STORIES

Inspiring stories of brave faith from persecuted Christians around the world.

“They fear that if they have connections with me, the teachers will start to look down on them, too”. Pray for 16-year-old student Malith…

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“Even though they don’t know me, they prayed for me…” See how your prayers can encourage those in prison!

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“Even when I was in prison, I felt I was not alone. I felt your prayers.” Watch this video story of brave faith from Laos…

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Standing up to prison guards and seeing a fellow inmate healed. Meet the courageous Pastor Timothy…

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Read Sarah’s incredible story of healing and brave faith in East Africa

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Daniel only wanted to prove the New Testament was wrong, instead he ended up following Jesus…

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Ayuba was only 20 when his father was murdered by Islamic extremists. Watch his extraordinary story, from seeking revenge to choosing to forgive.

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ARTICLES AND THOUGHTS

PERSECUTION TRENDS: WORLD WATCH LIST 2026
As an evangelist to North Korean refugees – Cho’s job seemed impossible, but with God, all things are possible…
“ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE WITH GOD.” CHO’S INCREDIBLE STORY
As an evangelist to North Korean refugees – Cho’s job seemed impossible, but with God, all things are possible…
“THERE IS NO PLACE WHERE CHRIST CANNOT BE FOLLOWED”
Read this incredible story of impossible faith: Aweis began following Jesus in Somalia, a place where Christians aren’t supposed to exist…
INVITE YOUR MP TO THE LAUNCH OF THE WORLD WATCH LIST
Invite your MP to join us in Westminster on 14 January to hear about the places where Christians face the worst persecution…

FREE RESOURCES

Get these free resources to help you connect with brave Christians from the persecuted Church…

START A BRAVE FAITH JOURNEY

Do you want to grow in brave faith? Do you want to understand more about how much Jesus is worth? Get a free Brave Faith journal and start a journey with your persecuted family…

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The Choose to Lose Challenge

Give up something you love for a short time to raise money and prayer for Christians losing out because of their faith in Jesus. Sign up and get a free fundraising pack…

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LATEST NEWS AND PRAYERS

January 26, 2026
NIGERIA: 177 kidnapped in aTTACK on churches 

Please pray as a further mass kidnapping devastates a largely Christian community in Kaduna State…

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January 26, 2026
IRAN: PLEASE KEEP PRAYING AS DEATH TOLL FROM PROTESTS RISES

Protests in Iran have gained global attention. See how can we pray for the country at this pivotal time and stand with the underground Iranian church…

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January 19, 2026
CHINA: CHURCH FORCED TO CLOSE AND LEADER IMPRISONED

Pray for the leaders and members of Yayang Church in Wenzhou City who are facing arrest, threats and intimidation from authorities…

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January 19, 2026
YEMEN: CRACKDOWN ON CHRISTIANS

Since the beginning of 2026, more than 50 Christians have been arrested – and haven’t been heard from since.

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January 12, 2026
NORTH KOREA: INTERVIEW WITH AN OPEN DOORS SECRET FIELDWORKER

An Open Doors fieldworker, Lydia Lee*, shares what she sees in the North Korean church, and how you can be part of God’s impossible plan…

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January 12, 2026
SYRIA: NEW YEAR’S EVE ATTACK ON A CHURCH PREVENTED

Thank God that an attack on a church in Aleppo was prevented. Continue to pray for the security and safety of our church family in Syria…

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January 9, 2026
NIGERIA: AT LEAST 70 KILLED IN ATTACKS OVER CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR

Please pray: at least 70 people have been killed and several abducted in a series of devastating attacks in Nigeria over Christmas and New Year…

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January 7, 2026
SYRIA: NEW YEAR’S EVE ATTACK ON A CHURCH PREVENTED

Thanks God that an attack on a church in Aleppo was prevented. Continue to pray for the security and safety of our church family in Syria…

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December 15, 2025
CENTRAL ASIA: ‘YOU DID NOT COME EMPTY HANDED’

Pray for the impact of Open Doors partners giving away thousands of gifts and running events for children in Central Asia this Christmas!

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December 15, 2025
PHILIPPINES “I FEEL BRAVE… LIKE THERE’S A LIGHT SHINING INSIDE ME’

Pray for young Christian Inaya and her family as they prepare to celebrate Christmas in secret…

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