[ NOTE: For several years Voice of the Martyrs has held conferences around the country to raise awareness of persecution. These conferences feature believers from countries where persecution is strong. Currently (winter 2021) the VOM conference is “virtual” because of the pandemic, and you have to benefit of attending without the travel. Register and attend here. ]
Would you pray daily for the persecuted church around the world? (Hebrews 13:3)
Here are some resources to assist with your awareness: (* = new item)
NEW:
* IDOP (International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church), Normally observed the first Sunday in November, “every day is IDOP.” Why It Matters Global Prayer Guide
Focus:
Spotlight: Nigeria: Nigeria’s Silent Slaughter Incidence Tracker Violence Escalates; Are We Looking the Other Way? Attacks Displace Local Missionaries (Update 1/15/21: The total number of Christians killed for their faith rose 60% in 2020, to at least an average of 13 per day, and 91% of these killings occurred in African countries like Nigeria. – Source )
General:
World Watch List * Some observations from the World Watch List:
The Top 50 Countries Where It’s Hardest to Be a Christian in 2022 *
How COVID has Enabled Religious Persecution
10 Things You Should Know About Persecution
5 Ways to Pray for the Persecuted Church
International Christian Concern
News, Prayer Requests & Updates:
Genocide in Nigeria (BP) FRC Info Forbes
Christian News Network – Persecution
Bitter Winter (A magazine on religious liberty and human rights in China)
Videos:
Open Doors (Australia) on YouTube
Pray for:
* Suffering families
* Underground pastors
* Persecuted communities
* The spread of the Gospel
Not just today, but daily