Despite being bullied at school and targeted in her community, young Moryom chooses to forgive. Help her know she is not alone this Christmas!

“I don’t have any friends in school because I’m a Christian”. Read Rumana’s story and help her know she is not alone!

Despite having to flee home after three devastating attacks on his community, Pastor Soré is still trusting in God…

Pastor Barnabas lives in a displacement camp in Nigeria with thousands of others after fleeing militant violence. Watch his story and join the Arise Africa campaign…

Please join with your church family in sub-Saharan Africa, asking God to stop the violence and start the healing. Use these prayers as a starting point!

Afghanistan’s Christians have to keep their faith secret. If the Taliban find out, the Christian could be killed – as Khada found out.

In countries all over the world, secret Christians face a stark choice: remain hidden, or be attacked, abused or even killed.

“I belonged to a traditional Hindu family. Our family came to know about the Lord after experiencing miraculous deliverance from our problems… I committed my life to the Lord’s ministry.” 

Christian persecution can be difficult to comprehend. But we can pray for the persecuted church boldly knowing God hears us, and He can do all things. Here’s some tips!

Pastor Laxman from India has faced threats, arrest and seen his church attacked, but he’s committed to keep following Jesus, no matter the cost!

Women of the persecuted church often face the double persecution of being Christian and being a woman. Like many women of the persecuted church, Simin’s story is one of hope.

Ever wondered what Easter looks like for the persecuted church? In Central Asia it can be a time of increased pressure and violence, as Christians become a target for extremists and government crackdowns.

Set up a simple escape room, hear Stephanie’s story and explore the theme of freedom in this new free youth session outline…

Rejected by family because of her choice to follow Jesus, Sara from Iraq has found new hope and love in Jesus…

“I find that my life has already changed so much after allowing Jesus to rule my life. I know that I can directly pray to the Lord and He will answer me. I know that my Lord is alive!” 

Test your knowledge of where Christians are counting the cost for their faith in Jesus by taking on the online World Watch List Quiz. See how many points you can get, and challenge your friends to beat your score!

Sadly, persecution against Christians is growing, but that is in part to the fact the church is also growing. Learn more about what the 2024 World Watch List reveals…

“I couldn’t leave the church and walk away. I was encouraging the Christians to be strong and courageous… It was our time to be good witnesses.”

“They found the book, wrapped in plastic. One of the policemen came inside… and threw the book down at my father’s feet.”

Ming’s every move is potentially being watched. That’s why he’s extra careful when smuggling Bibles. Get inspired…

That Fady and other Open Doors local partners will receive God’s wisdom and provision. Watch now…

Read how people across the Middle East are searching for Jesus online, and how Open Doors partners are helping them find answers!

Pastor Ibrahim from Syria takes a dive into the story of Joseph to find hope in the midst war, persecution and an unprecendented natural disaster…

Watch Pastor Shekhar’s story of brave faith and join in prayer for India Christians facing increasing violence…

It’s already Week Five of your Brave Faith journey! You’re doing great. Here’s some extra material to encourage you to keep going and delve further into this week’s story and Bible material. Brave Faith Conversations: Week FIVE – Brave LIFE Join Jamie and Naomi as they chat to our Nassia about living a brave life! […]

Woah! You’ve got to Week Four of your Brave Faith journey! You’re doing great. Here’s some extra material to encourage you to keep going and delve further into this week’s story and Bible material. Brave Faith Conversations: Week FOUR – Brave ACTION Join Jamie and Naomi as they chat to our guest Stan about taking […]

Nice one! You’ve got to Week Three of your Brave Faith journey! Here’s some extra material to encourage you to keep going and delve further into this week’s story and Bible material. Brave Faith Conversations: Week THREE – Brave CHANGE Join Jamie and Naomi as they chat to our guest Jude about making a brave […]

Well done for getting to Week Two of your Brave Faith journey! Here’s some extra material to encourage you to keep going and delve further into this week’s story and Bible material. Brave Faith Conversations: Week TWO – Brave PRAYER Join Jamie and Naomi as they chat to our guest Abi about praying brave prayers. […]

Welcome to the first week of extra Brave Faith material. Each week you’ll get access to a page like this with a audio conversation to listen to and a special video to watch. Brave Faith Conversations: Week One – Brave Choice Join Jamie and Naomi as they chat to our guest Tim about making brave […]

Four things that the example of our persecuted family reminded us of in 2022 to help us begin 2023 well…

Due to threats and intimidation, 15 year-old Valentina lives away from home, but at Christmas she gets to return…

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

Watch and see how Pastor Andrew and his community have rebuilt and grown since a devastating attack…

Watch Timothy explain how he escaped from North Korea and found Jesus, despite growing up being taught that the cross is a curse…

Watch Nala’s incredible story of brave faith – after choosing Jesus her family turned on her.

Christians around the world face different types of persecution – as we launch the new World Watch List, get your head round what your Christian life would look like in another place…

Check out some surprising lessons we learnt from the persecuted church in 2021 and see how even in the most dangerous places, God’s goodness is still shining…

“I know I have a Father in heaven that I can always talk to. That’s amazing.”

“My best thing about Christmas is the dramas we watch in church and the songs we sing, and how they share Christmas gifts…”

Despite threats, Pastor Salim* won’t give up preaching about Jesus. Get inspired by his brave faith…

Be inspired bye the brave faith of sixteen year-old Soy’s whose choice to follow Jesus meant she lost her freedom…

New film exploring how lament and times of struggle can help us encounter God in fresh, powerful ways…

Check out this incredible story of forgiveness from Jeovani, a teenager from Central African Republic who lost both his legs in a bomb attack on his church…

New video. Home raided, Dad arrested. Threatened and spied on. Watch Farah’s story and send her a message of hope now…

Watch Taher’s incredible story of brave faith. After a church raid, arrest and prison, he’s released, but keeps sharing about Jesus!

Saghar managed to escape the secret police, who wanted to arrest her for leadng a house church. Read her incredible story of brave faith…

2020 was a crazy year. Looking back, here’s five things we learnt from persecuted Christians to inspire us to depend more on God…