All Persecution articles
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Magazine Features
Secret believers: The disciple-making movement that’s sweeping the Middle East
You may have heard that Christianity is spreading like wildfire across the Middle East. But did you know that leaders in the persecuted Church are now training Western church leaders in evangelism? Phil Moore calls it a quiet revolution
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Magazine Features
Why touring Central America with Justin Welby was a profound experience
For journalist Kelly Valencia, accompanying the Archbishop of Canterbury on his tour of Central America was more than just a job. It was a personal reminder of the trials faced by her own family – and how the Church helped them
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Opinion
Secret communities: Why Afghanistan’s tiny Christian population is growing
The Taliban’s efforts to crush Christianity have not succeeded. The gospel has taken root in Afghanistan’s soil, even if only in small, hidden pockets, reports Thomas Muller
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Opinion
Islamists forced my denomination to close over 70 churches. But they won’t win
Well-armed militants in Nigeria are killing Christians, burning down homes, and destroying church buildings. But Jabez Musa (name changed) says persecution will only make his faith stronger
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Opinion
Christians can’t let history repeat itself when it comes to antisemitism
Complaints of antisemitic abuse among doctors have surged since October 7, with reports of some medics “celebrating Hamas attacks” according to The Times. Following Israel’s Holocaust Remembrance Day which took place earlier this week, Rev Tim Guttman says Christians must learn from history, and redouble their efforts to stand in solidarity with Jewish people
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Real Life
A pilgrimage like no other
Kate Orson says following in the footsteps of the Waldensians in Italy made her grateful for freedom and challenged her to start memorising scripture
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Opinion
What the Iran-Israel conflict means for Christians
A war would have potentially devastating consequences for Christian minorities in the Middle East, warns Dr Martin Parsons
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Opinion
Vanishing faith: the exodus of Iraq’s Christians
Amid growing intolerance and persecution, the Christian population in Iraq is declining rapidly. Urgent prayer is needed for this community, who have been present in the region for almost 2,000 years
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Opinion
No Suella, the Church is not facilitating bogus asylum claims
Despite Suella Braverman’s claims, the Church is not to blame for Abdul Ezedi remaining in the UK, says Evan L John. It’s a broken system that deports vulnerable Christians and allows violent criminals to remain. MPs should stop slinging mud and work out how to make assessments safer
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Opinion
Please don’t forget about Palestinian Christians like me
The plight of persecuted Palestinian Christians is being forgotten, including among Christians in the West, argues Jack Nasser
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Opinion
These are the 10 most dangerous places to be a Christian. Here’s how you can pray
Christian charity Open Doors has revealed the most dangerous places in the world to follow Jesus in 2024. Here’s the top ten list, and how you can pray for Christians who face imprisonment and even death because of their faith
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Opinion
Western Christians must stop talking about ‘unreached people groups’. Your problem is closer to home
Western mission agencies who use old language, like “conversion” or “unreached people groups” are putting lives at risk, says Bishop Joseph D’Souza. The majority world does need the gospel, he says, but so does the UK, Europe and the US
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Opinion
The Pope is right. There are more Christian martyrs today than ever
Pope Francis has set up a new commission to identify Christians of all denominations who have been murdered for following Jesus this century. But is it really more dangerous to be a Christian today than in the days of the early Church?
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Opinion
Why are hundreds of churches being destroyed in Manipur, India?
At least 64 Christians have been killed, thousands displaced and entire villages razed to the ground in Manipur. While reports from the region vary, Ben Cohen from Open Doors says the extent of the violence has dramatically increased in recent weeks. He unpacks the factors driving it
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Opinion
War in Sudan puts Christians in mortal danger. We must pray
Fierce fighting has rocked Sudan in recent weeks as two rival factions vie for control. Caroline Duffield explains what is happening inside the tenth most dangerous country in the world to be a Christian, and how we can pray for those still trapped there
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Opinion
Beyond Asbury: 6 other places where revival is happening now
Our global God is always on the move, says Jason Mandryk. To take just one example, there is good reason to think there are more than 1 million believers in the Islamic Republic of Iran, he says. And you can be certain that none of them are nominal!
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Reviews
Faithful disobedience - Wang Yi and others
Faithful Disobedience is a series of written accounts from leaders inside the Chinese House Church Movement. It includes testimonies from six prominent Chinese voices, most notably the pastor of Early Rain Covenant Church, Wang Yi, who was sentenced to nine years in prison, charged with “inciting to ...
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Opinion
You should spend time with a persecuted pastor this Advent
Hannah Nation has worked with persecuted Chinese house church leaders on a new manifesto entitled Faithful Disobedience. Their moving stories are a reminder of the true meaning of Christmas, she says
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Opinion
Human rights campaigners are ignoring the plight of persecuted Christians in Qatar
Human rights issues in Qatar have been making front page news throughout the World Cup, but you will struggle to find a secular human rights organisation speaking up for freedom of religion. While the rights of some minorities are championed, Christians are simply ignored, says Dr Martin Parsons
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Opinion
As a Christian, I’m boycotting the Qatar World Cup. Here’s why
Despite being a huge fan of the beautiful game, for the first time in his life David Landrum is determined not to watch the World Cup. Here’s why he’s switching off