World Watch list
the 50 Countries where Christians suffer severe levels Of Persecution for their faith

 

1. North Korea 11. India
21. Uzbekistan 31. Laos 41. Turkey
2. Somalia
12. Syria
22. Colombia 32. Mozambique 42. Comoros
3. Yemen 13. Saudi Arabia 23. Burkina Faso 33. Indonesia 43. Malaysia
4. Eritrea 14. Myanmar 24. Central African Republic 34. Qatar 44. Tajikistan
5. Libya
15. Maldives 25. Vietnam 35. Egypt 45. Cameroon
6. Nigeria 16. China 26. Turkmenistan 36. Tunisia 46. Brunei 
7. Pakistan
17. Mali 27. Cuba 37. Dem Republic of Congo 47. Oman
8. Iran
18. Iraq 28. Niger 38. Mexico 48. Kazakhstan
9. Afghanistan
19. Algeria 29. Morocco 39. Ethiopia 49. Jordan
10. Sudan
20. Mauritania 30. Bangladesh 40. Bhutan 50. Nicaragua
Sources: World Watch List 2023 published by Open Doors
                   

Jesus invites his people to not only pray for those who are being persecuted, but to actually pray for those in positions of power and authority, even those who may initiate or condone persecution.

An important characteristic of prayer is its endurance. God encourages the commitment to keep praying, regardless.

We value visiting those suffering persecution and being with them in person, all with a view to building relationship and friendship as well as being mutually challenged, encouraged and empowered.

If suffering is a wound, suffering alone is an even greater wound. A focused time of seeing, listening, and being with those who suffer validates and dignifies their experience and life and assures them that they are not alone. Furthermore, prioritizing being with these people is a ministry of hospitality whereby, in the name of Jesus, we make room (in our schedule and in our hearts); it is a way of both communicating care and love.

Those who suffer often cannot speak freely about their plight, do not have the resources to do so, or are not readily heard and responded to. As a result, their voice is at risk of being silenced. Part of God’s invitation is to speak, defend, and even plead the cause of those who suffer – in some way, to be their voice and serve them.

Presence and provision often go hand-in-hand. Being in relationship with those who suffer acquaints us with them, the nature and scope of their needs, which then informs what sort of practical response is best. And practicality is very much at the heart of God’s relationship to those who suffer. In fact, it is often the way in which real faith and love is expressed.

Jesus’ prayer was that believers would be one as he and his father are one. The Church – including persecuted Christians – flourishes when we recognize that we are all members of the body of Christ and together learn to rejoice and weep with one another; suffering and celebrating together. Furthermore, there are no dispensable parts in the body of Christ – we actually need one another and are invited to care for those who suffer persecution as if we were caring for ourselves. (John 17:21, Romans 12:15, 1 Corinthians 12:12-27).

Bangladesh

Main Religion:
Islam:90%
Hindus: 9%
Christianity:0.5%

Bangladesh is ranked #30 on the Open Doors 2023 World Watch List of Christian persecution.

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Brunei

Main Religion:
Islam: 79%
Christianity: 13%

Brunei is ranked #46 on the Open Doors 2023 World Watch List of Christian persecution

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Laos

Main Religion:
Buddhism: 67%
Animism: 30%
Christianity 3%

Laos is ranked #31 on the Open Doors 2023 World Watch List of Christian persecution.

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Malaysia

Main Religion:
Islam: 63%
Buddhism:20%
Christianity: 9%

Malaysia is ranked #43 on the Open Doors 2023 World Watch List of Christian persecution.

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Vietnam

Main Religion:
Buddhist: 52%
Atheism: 23%
Christianity:9%

Vietnam is ranked #25 on the Open Doors 2023 World Watch List of Christian persecution.
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