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…

A short advent reflection about getting a bit counter cultural and embracing the wait…

“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…

Persecution of Christians isn’t new. Since day one, those who have chosen to follow Jesus have suffered as a result of their choice…

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…

Stephanie* was 18 years old when she was kidnapped by an extremist militia group. After five months, she escaped and walked to freedom. Watch her story…

Did you know it was once illegal in the UK to read the Bible in English?

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…

Please pray for Christians like Fait in Burkina Faso as Islamic militants cause devastation…

Through prayer, the Church is strengthened. Governments shift and conflicts cease. Get inspired by reading how prayers are being answered…

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

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…

Step into an underground church gathering. What would you say to encourage secret believers?

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…

Meet Ramy from Iraq who spends his days delivering God’s Word, helping the church rebuild with Jesus at the centre…

Meet the secret church that is courageously and bravely meeting to worship Jesus inside Eritrea…

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

Margaret was a student when her university in Kenya was attacked. She survived, knowing now that prayer can save lives…

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

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…

What could you have done that was so bad that your family packed up your stuff and told you to leave home?

Meet Anastasia*, a house church leader living in Central Asia, who through simply doing what she could, has seen dozens of people come to know Jesus.

Find out the real story behind the lyrics to the Hillsong worship song ‘ Christ is Enough’, and make your own commitment to keep going with Jesus, ‘no turning back’…

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

Despite intense persecutions over hundreds of years, should we really be surprised the church in Iran is still growing?

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…

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 Mojtaba from Iran share his incredible story of how God used him to share about Jesus even in an Iranian prison…

Watch this short video of a pastor in China explain how despite increased monitoring and pressure from government, God is opening new doors…

Watch this explainer video with persecution expert, Ron Boyd Macmillan to get the bigger picture and understand the issues facing China’s 100 million Christians.

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…

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