“I do believe that we are displaced, but Jesus is not and will never be displaced from our lives. He is always with us. This truth strengthens my faith and helps me in this difficult time, and I’m glad with God,” says Pastor Soré. In February 2023, he and his family of 17 fled the jihadist insurgency plaguing northern Burkina Faso. Being displaced brings a multitude of problems, but even more than that, it lays a heavy burden on the evangelist who wants to share the gospel but has no church.
And yet, even amid the difficult surrounding and the dry desert around him, Pastor Soré has been able to share his faith. “Another thing that strengthens my faith is that, despite our miserable condition here, Jesus still brings other people who get saved,” he says. “And this shows me that He is with us, and He is in control.”
It also seems that his suffering, while significant and unwanted, has prepared Pastor Soré’s heart for future ministry. In a place like Burkina Faso, where Christians can be brutally attacked for their faith, such a heart can be used by God to reach so many.
“The Bible says that the righteous are blessed, but they may also go through difficult times,” he explains. “While we are still on the Earth, we may experience both realities. When I look in the Bible, I see that all warriors encountered difficulties in their lives, even though the difficulties may look different. It’s my turn today, and an important truth about suffering is that suffering is never eternal, but Jesus is eternal. I’m convinced that one day, Christ will put this suffering to an end, and it will go as it came.”
Writing Guidelines
Pastor Soré does not write or read English, for this reason, we ask that you write Psalm 119:129-135 in your own language as encouragement for him and his family.
Your statutes are wonderful;
therefore, I obey them.
The unfolding of Your words gives light;
it gives understanding to the simple.
I open my mouth and pant,
longing for Your commands.
Turn to me and have mercy on me,
as You always do to those who love Your name.
Direct my footsteps according to Your word;
let no sin rule over me.
Redeem me from human oppression,
that I may obey Your precepts.
Make Your face shine on Your servant,
and teach me Your decrees.
For Security
- Do not mention Open Doors.
- You can write your name, but do not give your full address.
- Do not criticise the country’s religion or religious extremists, its government, judicial system, or political leaders.
- Do not include sensitive or inappropriate content.
- Do not send money or make offers to help.
- Show sensitivity; please do not dwell on the recipient’s plight or share about the blessings of life in your country.
This letter-writing opportunity is available through 1 August, 2025 and is accepting DIGITAL letters only (no physical messages).
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