Learn More About Persecuted Christians
What Is Persecution?
Persecution is any form of hostility experienced as a result of following Jesus. This can look different for the hundreds of millions of believers who face persecution every day.
For some, it is a denial of basic needs like clean water, food and healthcare, because of their faith in Jesus. Or rejection from their non-Christian family and community. For others, Christian persecution is acts of physical violence, imprisonment, or even death.
Blessed are the Persecuted
Persecution in the Bible
Jesus promises his followers that they will be persecuted, just as he himself was persecuted. While we are not called to avoid persecution, we are, however, called to support those who suffer for their faith, as the global body of Christ, as if we were caring for Christ himself.
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World Watch
List 2024
The World Watch List is finally here. Based on extensive research and collaboration, this is the world’s foremost authority on Christian persecution.
Discover what following Jesus is like around the world, and see how you can pray with persecuted Christians.
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Prayer news
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SudanSudan | 18 Christians Imprisoned Prayer News
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LaosLaos: Believers Jailed For Refusing to Deny Faith Prayer News
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ColombiaColombia: Criminal Gang Activity Creates Fear and Discouragement Prayer News
- Middle East: Horrific Attacks Call For Urgent Prayer Prayer News
- Ivory Coast: Motorbikes Take Ministry to Remote Believers Prayer News
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ChinaChina: Preparing Leaders for Persecution Prayer News
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NicaraguaNicaragua: Churches and Faith Groups Targeted Prayer News
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Burkina FasoBurkina Faso: Islamic Extremists Kill Over 200 Burkinabe Prayer News
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BangladeshBangladesh: Political Crisis Leads to Persecution of Christians Prayer News
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ColombiaColombia | Indigenous Christians Threatened By Tradition Prayer News
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IndiaIndia: Punishment for “Forced Conversion” Increases to Life Sentence Prayer News
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NigeriaPraise God! 331 People Rescued From Boko Haram Prayer News
What Does Persecution Look Like?
Stories Of The Persecuted Church
Read the latest stories to discover what persecution looks like for Christians in the most dangerous places.
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