Worldwide Persecution Trends

Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 11-April 9, 2024. Last year, Open Doors’ World Watchlist counted 4,998 Christian martyrs, 82% of whom died in Nigeria at the hands of Fulani tribesmen and Muslim extremists. In addition, some 14,766 churches and other Christian properties worldwide were attacked, a number seven timesContinue reading “Worldwide Persecution Trends”

North Korea: #1 Most Dangerous Nation

Join us November 5 for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church Over the past couple of years, North Korea’s President Kim Jong Un has inserted himself into the news time and again with his missile launchings and meetings with world leaders of other oppressive governments.Continue reading “North Korea: #1 Most Dangerous Nation”

Somalia: #2 Most Dangerous Nation

Join us November 5 for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church As we prepare for Sunday’s International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, let’s remember Christians facing extreme violence, persecution and hunger in 99.6% Muslim Somali, ranked #2 on Open Doors’ World Watchlist ofContinue reading “Somalia: #2 Most Dangerous Nation”

Libya: #5 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians

Join us November 5 for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church As we prepare for this coming Sunday’s International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, let’s lift up our brothers and sisters facing extreme violence, persecution and hunger in Libya, ranked #5 on OpenContinue reading “Libya: #5 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians”

Oppressive Regimes

Join us Sunday, November 5, for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. In many countries, it is a crime to be a Christian or to speak about Jesus to those of other religions. In some places, even holding a Bible or asking questions about Christianity on the internet can result in beatings,Continue reading “Oppressive Regimes”

Christians Multiply in Algeria Despite Forced Closing of Churches

As one of the world’s most dangerous countries for Christians, Algeria is 96.5% Muslim and 99.9% unreached with the gospel of Christ. Interestingly enough, in the midst of much persecution, Christianity has been growing at a rate of 8.1% annually for several years, compared with the global rate of 2.6%. (See JoshuaProject.net) A lot ofContinue reading “Christians Multiply in Algeria Despite Forced Closing of Churches”

Son of Hamas Leader Chooses Christ

There will be no peace for either Jews or Muslims until they give their lives to the One this life is for, urged Mosab Hassan Yousef, who once served Hamas, but now serves Jesus Christ. As the eldest son of Sheikh Hassan Yousef, a Hamas founder and leader, Mosab was groomed from a young ageContinue reading “Son of Hamas Leader Chooses Christ”

Syria: Drone Attack at Graduation Kills 100

At least 100 people died and perhaps 240 others were wounded in a drone attack at a military college graduation ceremony in Homs Province, Syria, on Thursday. Moments later, Syrian planes targeted 20 villages and towns in opposition-controlled areas of Idlib Province, killing at least six, and wounding about 40 others, including women and children.Continue reading “Syria: Drone Attack at Graduation Kills 100”

Earthquake in Afghanistan

More than 2,400 people have died and an estimated 1,500 are injured after several earthquakes, including one of 6.3 magnitude, hit western Afghanistan Saturday near the city of Herat. This comes after three previous earthquakes have already claimed the lives of more than 1,000 in the past two years: January 2022 (5.6 in Badghis, nearContinue reading “Earthquake in Afghanistan”

Deadly Floods in India: Pray for LIFE

More than 100 people are missing and at least 50 have died due to the bursting of a glacial lake, which sent flash floods through several towns in northeastern India’s Sikkim State Wednesday. Home to 2,373 distinct people groups, India is 80% Hindu and 90% unreached with the Gospel. Due to anti-conversion laws and HinduContinue reading “Deadly Floods in India: Pray for LIFE”