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

OPEN DOORS YOUTH: PRIVACY POLICY
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“I HAVE RECEIVED FREEDOM”: PASTOR JOSIAH’S STORY
Pastor Josiah almost lost his whole family to extremist attacks in Nigeria. Because of your prayers and support, he and others are finding healing.
STOP THE VIOLENCE, START THE HEALING: PASTOR MICHÉE’S STORY
Pastor Michée’s dad, Filibert, was killed in an attack on his village in Burkina Faso. Thirty other Christians were murdered in the attack. Here’s how he is starting the healing.
MEET JINYI’S SECRET HOUSE CHURCH
Jinyi’s house church was raided and her husband was imprisoned. But God is using her to build a new secret community. Pray for her today…

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LATEST NEWS AND PRAYERS

November 3, 2026
ARISE AFRICA: PRAY FOR THE PETITION HAND IN…

After three years of the Arise Africa campaign, we’re now at a crucial moment when Open Doors bases around the world will be handing in their nation’s petition to their governments….

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November 2, 2026
NIGERIA: WATCH AUSTINE’S WORSHIP SONG, ‘JEHOVAH’

Austine has seen many friends killed by Islamist extremists. In the midst of pain, he’s found hope, as his worship song testifies…

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November 2, 2026
ETHIOPIA: 60 CHRISTIANS KILLED

Pray for Christians communities in Ethiopia’s Oromia region who are facing targeted attacks…

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October 19, 2026
INDIA: GOOD NEWS. 13 CHRISTIANS RELEASED AFTER BEING ARRESTED AT A WORSHIP EVENT IN JUNE

Thank God that 13 Christians falsely accused of trying to force Tribal people to convert to Christianity have now been released from prison!

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October 19, 2026
EGYPT: STUDENT ARRESTED AND INTERROGATED FOR HIS FAITH

Please pray for Mina, a university student in Egypt who was recently mocked, arrested and interrogated for his faith in Jesus.

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October 12, 2026
SYRIA: CHRISTIANS FEARFUL AFTER FRESH ATTACK

Pray for our church family in Syria who are worried that attacks on Christian communities are getting worse…

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September 28, 2026
TANZANIA: AMEKIDIA’S BRAVE FAITH

Pray for 20 year-old Amekidia whose choice to follow Jesus led to rejection and suffering at the hands of her family and community…

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September 28, 2026
CHINA: PASTOR AND CHURCH STAFF ARRESTED

Pray for the leaders of an underground house church in Northern China who have been arrested and detained…

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September 21, 2026
SYRIA: CHILDREN UNHARMED AFTER BOMB ATTACK ON CHURCH

A tragedy nearly happened after a bomb was placed outside a church in Syria. Please pray as attacks and threats against Christians in Syria continue…

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September 14, 2026
NORTH KOREA: NEW SURVEILLANCE RULES INCREASE PRESSURE ON CHRISTIANS

North Korea has ordered neighborhood leaders to file weekly written reports on their neighbors’, making life for secret Christians even more dangerous…

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