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

FLEEING BOMBS AND BULLETS: PASTOR YANG’S STORY
“We remember God for small things, because we could be killed at any moment.” Meet Pastor Yang from Myanmar…
MANGA FROM NIGERIA SHARE’S HIS STORY WITH BALLERS IN GOD!
Watch this incredible interview with Manga from Nigeria who miraculously survived an attack on his home by extremists and who now wants to make God famous!
‘CHURCH IS THE FAMILY I WAS SEEKING’: BATOUL’S STORY
Batoul, from North Africa, was rejected by her Mum and sisters when she became a Christian. She now treats her persecutors with kindness and works to help others like her.
‘WE LIVE AMONG WOLVES’: ZAHRA’S STORY
“I’m determined to stay, despite the risks to my comfort and safety, because I believe everyone deserves to hear about God’s love.” Read Zahra’s story of brave faith!

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LATEST NEWS AND PRAYERS

May 12, 2025
MYANMAR: “WE SEE THE HANDS OF GOD THROUGH OPEN DOORS PARTNERS.”

Thanks to your prayers and support, over 800 families have been helped since the devastating earthquake in March.

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May 12, 2025
VIETNAM: CHRISTIAN MUM AND HER CHILDREN FORCED FROM THEIR HOME

Please pray for Trinh and her children after they were forced from their home for their faith.

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May 6, 2025
PHILIPPINES: THE HITMAN TURNED CHILD OF GOD

Meet Tarik, once a dangerous man, he now is a church leader embracing a dangerous faith.

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April 29, 2025
VIETNAM: ‘LEAVE THE VILLAGE RIGHT NOW OR WE WILL DESTROY YOUR HOUSE’

Pray for a Christian family in Vietnam whose home was destroyed after other villagers were angry that they became Christians…

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April 14, 2025
BRUNEI: A DREAM OF JESUS 30 YEARS AGO LED SARA TO A LIFETIME OF SERVING OTHERS

Sara faithfully ministers to the women in her church, helping them to build strong relationships with their spouses. And it’s all because of a dream she had when she was 12…

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April 14, 2025
BANGLADESH: PRAY FOR 13-YEAR-OLD BARUN WHO WAS BEATEN UP FOR HIS FAITH IN JESUS.

Please join us in praying for Barun, a 13-year-old Christian convert who recently had to go to hospital after being beaten because of his faith in Jesus.

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April 7, 2025
NIGERIA: PRAY FOR 15-YEAR-OLD GODWIN AS HE DEALS WITH THE GRIEF OF LOSING HIS DAD

In July 2023 militants attacked Godwin’s village, killing his father. Thanks to your support and prayers, he is finding new hope, forgiving the attackers.

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April 1, 2025
MYANMAR: FIVE WAYS TO PRAY

After Myanmar’s devastating earthquake, here are five ways to pray for the situation, for Christians and for the work of Open Doors partners.

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March 31, 2025
INDIA: WELL-KNOWN PASTOR FOUND DEAD AFTER SHARING WORRIES ABOUT HIS SAFETY

Pray for the family, friends and church of an Indian Pastor who has been found dead a month after raising concerns about his safety on social media.

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March 31, 2025
NORTH AFRICA: ‘GOD, IF YOU EXIST, WHO ARE YOU?’

When Yasmina’s parents died within a few years of each other, her friends encouraged her to pursue her Islamic faith, but it was in Jesus that she found a new, but dangerous hope.

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BRAVE FAITH VIDEO STORIES

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