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THE WORLD WATCH
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Over 380 million Christians face extreme persecution for their faith. The top 50 countries ranked by the List represent places where it is most dangerous to follow Jesus. To understand the state of Christian persecution today, sign up below.
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Why Persecution Matters
1 in 7 Christians worldwide are persecuted for following Jesus.
That’s over 365 million Christians who are denied access to jobs and education, are arrested, attacked, and even killed for following Jesus.
We don’t work to end persecution. Instead, Open Doors exists to strengthen the persecuted church through it.
We are the body of Christ. When they hurt, we all hurt (1 Corinthians 12:26).
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What we do
EgyptDiscipleship
Providing Bibles, training and counselling to equip Christians to know and share the gospel.
LebanonEmergency Relief
Providing food, shelter, medicine and other essentials to withstand persecution, poverty and war.
Central African republicCommunity Development
Developing sustainable community projects to help the local church remain in the darkest places.
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Zjura* is a travelling evangelist working in Central Asia. Pray for his safety and perseverance, as he has recently been attacked by villagers for sharing the gospel.
Abdul* is a young believer from Kenya. His father threatened to kill him when he discovered Abdul had left Islam to follow Jesus. Pray for his safety and pray his father will come to know Jesus.
Agnes is a Boko Haram kidnapping survivor in Nigeria. “I want all believers to pray for the girls still in captivity. Ask God to intervene. Pray also for my family and community that have rejected me, that God will open their eyes.”
Easter is a time of increased persecution as Christians all over the world gather to celebrate Jesus’ sacrifice. Pray God would protect them and give them courage.
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