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We serve Christians around the world whose brave faith in Jesus means they are, beaten, threatened, imprisoned, tortured, falsely accused, disowned and hated.
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.”
Get inspired by Secret Christians in Central Asia to practice generosity this Christmas…
“My teacher told me that Jesus loves me… Because of this school, I have friends who can play with me.”
Have you heard these stories about how prayer changed the world? History shows us that ‘nothing is impossible with God’, and that prayer can change even the most impossible nations!
Have you heard these stories about how prayer changed the world? History shows us that ‘nothing is impossible with God’, and that prayer can change even the most impossible nations!
In some countries, like Myanmar, technology is being used to track, monitor and restrict the underground church. Check out Ko Aung’s story now…
Get to grips what life is really like for secret Christians in North Korea – one of the most dangerous places on the planet to follow Jesus…
Fadi has grown up alongisde war and terror. Many of his friends left Iraq, but he has chosen to stay and share God’s hope…
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…
Meet Ramy from Iraq who spends his days delivering God’s Word, helping the church rebuild with Jesus at the centre…
Watch and see how Pastor Andrew and his community have rebuilt and grown since a devastating attack…
Watch a vid and read about the inspiring life of Brother Andrew, God’s Smuggler, and be challenged to go braver in your walk with Jesus…
Why do Christians face violence, pressure and intimidation? Find out the simple answer and see how you can support your global church family…
Watch Timothy explain how he escaped from North Korea and found Jesus, despite growing up being taught that the cross is a curse…
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…
New video. Home raided, Dad arrested. Threatened and spied on. Watch Farah’s story and send her a message of hope now…
Qi Ming is a church leader from China. Read how he fled the country after his church was threatened and raided by the authorities…
Easter can be a dangerous time for the global church. Read how three Christians from around the world view Easter and pray for the persecuted church in this short reflection…
Watch this short video of a pastor in China explain how despite increased monitoring and pressure from government, God is opening new doors…
See what is really like for Christians in North Korean prison camps…
Essential facts and stats gleaned from the 2021 Open Doors World Watch List – your quick guide to where the Church is facing pressure and persecution…
