world watch list

Please pray for all persecuted believers displaced by natural disasters this year - in Afghanistan Syria Turkey Morocco and Libya. Ask God to provide all spiritual and practical support, and pray that the churches in these nations will be strengthened to keep following Jesus. Thanks for praying...

Political instability, poverty and drug trafficking-related conflict are forcing many parents to flee and leave their children with relatives. Although Nicaragua is not in the World Watch List top 50 (the 50 countries where persecution against our Christian brethren is the highest), it has risen...

"We're expecting a big move of the Holy Spirit during the World Cup" Christians in Qatar are inviting the global church to join with them in praying for a move of the Holy Spirit during the World Cup, which begins on Sunday (20 November). The country is number 18 on the World...

Christians in Burkina Faso face 'existential threat' amid second coup this year It was not so long ago that Burkina Faso was known as a beacon of cross-religious harmony, but this is increasingly jeapordised as Islamic extremists take advantage of political instability and wage a...

Heavenly Father, please extend Your loving arms to Christians in the north of Cameroon who are grieving, traumatised or vulnerable. Show them Your tender care, and protect them from further violence. May they know Your peace that passes understanding. Give wisdom to church leaders and Open Doors...

This year, Algeria is number 22 on the World Watch List. This is largely due to the rising number of churches being closed, and a clampdown on activities that could offend, or seek to convert, Muslims. Please pray for continuing wisdom and strength for church leaders in the country. Thanks so...

Father God, we are astonished that, despite the extreme persecution facing our family in Iran, the church continues to see strong growth. May Christians continue to grow in number and maturity. Please help believers who are suffering for You to stand strong in Your love and power – and may this...

Nigeria has risen to number 7 on the World Watch List, as attacks by Islamic extremists grow in severity and number. Last year, 4,650 Christians in Nigeria were murdered because of their faith - more than in the rest of the world combined. Ask the Lord in His mercy to turn the tide of violence...

Father God, we are astonished that, despite the extreme persecution facing our family in Iran, the church continues to see strong growth. May Christians continue to grow in number and maturity. Please help believers who are suffering for You to stand strong in Your love and power – and may this...

We are nervously watching the world stage while Ukraine and Russia are embroiled in war - but the crisis in Afghanistan is still ongoing and our urgent prayers are needed. Afghanistan remains at the very top of the World Watch List's most dangerous countries for Christians, so we must remain...

There are 44 million Christians in Kenya – they make up over 80 per cent of the total population. How are Christians persecuted in Kenya? Although Christianity is the majority religion in Kenya, that hasn’t stopped the spread of persecution. Christians living in and around the north-eastern...

A new report, "Killing in the Name of God. State-Sanctioned Violations of Religious Freedom," shows the reality faced by millions of believers around the world: Following Jesus can mean death. But we don't have to be hopeless - we can stand with our brothers and sisters in prayer. In 2020, some...

A new report, "Killing in the Name of God; State-Sanctioned Violations of Religious Freedom," shows the reality faced by millions of believers around the world: Following Jesus can mean death. But we don't have to be hopeless - we can stand with our brothers and sisters in prayer. In 2020, some...

Compared to Christians living in other Middle Eastern countries, most Christians in Jordan live a safe and stable life, and enjoy a relatively high level of religious freedom. King Abdullah II and his government appear to tolerate and, to a certain degree, support recognized churches. Most...

As it's name implies, Central African Republic (CAR) is in the very centre of Africa, surrounded by many other countries where violence against Christians is common. The nation has seen near-constant conflict and fighting since 2013, as various armed militia groups have fought for power and...

It took the death of her daughter for Mariam to turn to Jesus. When Mariam's daughter converted to Christianity, Mariam's family reacted with anger and violence. Her brother in particular, an who was hoping to become a religious leader, an iman in the Muslim community, but his neice's conversion...

It took the death of her daughter for Mariam to turn to Jesus. When Mariam's daughter converted to Christianity, Mariam's family reacted with anger and violence. Her brother in particular, an who was hoping to become a religious leader, an iman in the Muslim community, but his neice's conversion...