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International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church
In Africa, North Korea, China, India, the Philippines, and other nations, Christians face worship restrictions, public humiliation, and social isolation. Many encounter violence; some face death. Church buildings are burned and vandalized. The International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church is charged with raising awareness of such circumstances and lifting the most pressing instances of global persecution up in prayer. Held annually in mid-November, traditionally a month devoted to remembering the saints and martyrs of the church, the event is supported by prominent evangelical and humanitarian organizations including the World Evangelical Alliance, Open Doors, and International Christian Concern.
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How to Pray for Persecuted Christians
Leaders from Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, and Africa offer guidance on interceding for believers suffering for their faith.
Jesus Is Still Right About Persecution
Nine truths believers need to understand to pray well for the suffering body of Christ.
Pray for the Persecuted Church. But First Learn About It.
Amid rising persecution to Christians in the world, here are some stories that can guide your intercessions.
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Interview: The Growing British Concern for Religious Freedom for All
Bishop of Truro continues advocacy after groundbreaking UK government report on the persecution of Christians wins wide acceptance.
How the Persecuted Church Wants You to Pray
Leaders in six countries explain how Christians can best support and rejoice with fellow believers suffering for their faith.
Stop Praying for Persecuted Christians Only
We don’t demonstrate such exclusionary self-focus in other ministry spheres. Opening our aperture is biblical and aids our advocacy.
Prayers for ‘Where the Church Suffers the Most’ in Europe
Six reasons the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine, controlled by pro-Russian rebels, needs Christians to pray for peace and religious freedom.
Special Psalms Help Pakistani Christians with Persecution, Pandemic, and Disunity
The heart of Christian worship in Pakistan is the Punjabi Zabur, a century-old model of how to successfully contextualize Scripture.
November’s Holy Week: A Modest Proposal for the Persecuted
From All Saints’ Day to the International Day of Prayer, let’s honor beleaguered believers by following three rules in advocating for religious freedom for all.
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Pew and IDOP Agree: Religious Persecution Is Worsening Worldwide
The latest report on government restrictions and social hostilities in 198 nations follows the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.