activities · 4
what they do
direct service · 2
- Emergency relief delivery Emergency Supply DistributionProvided emergency relief supplies and support to 979,459 individuals in crisis-affected regions.
- Global Bible distributionDistributed 1 million Bibles worldwide as part of religious outreach and support efforts.
advocacy · 1
- Advocacy campaign for persecuted Christians in sub-Saharan Africa Church Planting and Gospel OutreachLaunched and sustained a four-year campaign to raise awareness and collect 1 million prayers and petitions in solidarity with persecuted Christians in sub-Saharan Africa.
capacity building · 1
- Religious training programs Discipleship & Leadership Training ProgramsProvided Bible training to 3.3 million people globally, strengthening religious education and leadership capacity.
strategies · 5
how they think
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- Global fellowship model global fellowship modelFosters a shared Christian identity across borders by connecting churches with persecuted believers, emphasizing mutual belonging in Christ as a foundation for solidarity and support amid suffering.
- Integrated spiritual and physical support spiritual_and_physical_supportSupports persecuted Christians in their faith journey by providing holistic assistance that enables them to continue following Jesus despite persecution, combining spiritual and practical care.
- Mutual spiritual edification mutual spiritual edificationStrengthens both persecuted and non-persecuted church communities through reciprocal spiritual encouragement, framing the witness of persecuted believers as a source of spiritual growth for global Christians.
- Spiritual advocacy through prayer mobilization spiritual advocacy through prayer mobilizationUses symbolic and participatory models like the "tree of prayer and justice" to mobilize spiritual engagement and advocacy, where prayers and petitions are seen as active contributions to healing and justice for persecuted Christians.
- Story-based connection and awarenessUses firsthand stories and research to create personal, empathetic connections between churches and persecuted Christians, deepening understanding of religious persecution and motivating engagement.
named programs · 7
what they call their work
Arise Africa
Four-year campaign to support persecuted Christians in sub-Saharan Africa through prayer, advocacy, and emergency relief
Arise Africa Campaign
A four-year campaign to address the crisis facing Christians in sub-Saharan Africa, mobilizing prayers and financial support for displaced, kidnapped, and murdered Christians.
Bible Distribution
Global program to distribute Bibles and Christian literature to believers in restricted or dangerous areas
Bible Training
Discipleship and theological education programs for persecuted believers, including underground church leaders
Church Partnerships
Engages congregations in fellowship with the global persecuted church through authentic stories, prayer points, and teaching opportunities. Offers pathways including Prayer Partner, Resource Partner, and Strategic Partner.
Emergency Relief
Provision of urgent aid including shelter, food, and medical care to persecuted Christians forced to flee their homes
World Watch List
Annual ranking of the 50 countries where Christians face the most extreme persecution, used for awareness and advocacy
relationships · 3
who they work with
- African church Partner — Collaborates with the African church to respond to persecution of Christians in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Brother Andrew Partner — Founder of Open Doors With Brother Andrew Inc
- My Legacy Will Partner — Partnership to offer free will creation services to supporters.