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.

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!” 

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…

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

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

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

Mimi from Iraq was just 4 when she and her family had to flee from persecution. Watch her story…

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 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…

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

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.

Watch this short video and think through some reflection questions about Khalid from Ethiopia who chose to put Jesus first above all else…

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…

“God is doing powerful things in my country, but He has given us ‘night vision’. The night will get darker before the day comes…” Check out this amazing story from a secret believer!

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