THE PERSECUTED CHURCH
Christian persecution means any harm or unfair treatment people face because they follow Jesus Christ. This includes violence, discrimination, and other hardships, especially in places where Christians are few or under strict governments.
If you live in a country where religious freedom is protected, ask God how He would have you actively help your fellow Christians who endure high levels of persecution around the world. Intentionally show solidarity with those who suffer for their Christian faith and commit to supporting them through focused and heartfelt prayer.
Christian Persecution Worsens
Persecution of Christians worldwide has increased significantly in both quantity and intensity, human rights experts in Berlin, Germany, said on Wednesday. Thomas Schirrmacher, president of the International Society for Human Rights (ISHR), said at a press conference announcing the release of the ISHR 2025 yearbooks “Religious Freedom” and “Persecution and Discrimination of Christians” that the situation of Christians in many regions has deteriorated significantly across the globe.
Over 380M Christians Persecuted Internationally
More than 380 million Christians around the world are facing persecution and discrimination for their faith, according to Open Doors' World Watch List. This includes "Christians facing a lack of legal recognition or protection due to their faith" and "Christians who suffer persecution or discrimination in the context of displacement, often caused by violent conflict."