Open Doors with Brother Andrew

The action of Open Doors ministry includes delivering Bibles, training materials, physical needs and other help to believers living in restricted countries worldwide. Open Doors' calling especially includes the training of pastors and church leaders in evangelism, equipping them to effectively proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Open Doors is a non-profit, non-denominational international organization with 24 bases worldwide.

Open Doors with Brother Andrew
P.O. Box 27001
Santa Ana CA
92799
 Phone: (949) 752-6600
Fax: (949) 752-6442
URL: http://www.opendoorsusa.org

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Published on 16 May, 2012

Kenya (MNN) ― Pastors burn to death after crowd accuses them of thievery

Published on 14 May, 2012

Syria (MNN) ― Syrian violence causes more chaos, more refugee needs

Published on 7 May, 2012

China (MNN) ― Against the backdrop of human rights looms a plan to erase China's house churches

Published on 2 May, 2012

Egypt (MNN) ― Christians fight to be heard in new regime

Published on 26 April, 2012

International (MNN) ― A 'United Nations' gathering for religious freedom concludes

Published on 17 April, 2012

North Korea (MNN) ― Open Doors calls on all Christians to pray for North Korea from April 23-29

Published on 13 April, 2012

North Korea (MNN) ― Sunday's 'Day of the Sun' celebration to be a day of prayer for North Korea instead

Published on 11 April, 2012

Sudan (MNN) ― Confusion over deadline in Sudan disconcerting for believers

Full Interview

Published on 30 March, 2012

North Korea (MNN) ― Food aid held up as North Korea pursues rocket launch

Published on 28 March, 2012

Syria (MNN) ― Peace plan accepted, little else changes in Syria

Published on 22 March, 2012

Morocco (MNN) ― With most foreigners gone, the Moroccan church faces difficulty

Published on 19 March, 2012

USA (MNN) ― Congressional Scorecard rates legislators on proven advocacy for religious freedom

Full Interview

Published on 16 March, 2012

Iran (MNN) ― Iranian believers boldly share faith, church explosion results

Published on 14 March, 2012

Afghanistan (MNN) ― Christians fear they'll be caught up in reprisal violence in Afghanistan

Published on 5 March, 2012

Libya (MNN) ― Libya is taking shape even as Christians sense freedom

Published on 28 February, 2012

Syria (MNN) ― Syrian Christians brace for civil war

Published on 27 February, 2012

Syria (MNN) ― Syrian Christians ask for prayer even as peacekeeper question looms

Published on 24 February, 2012

Nigeria (MNN) ― Nigerian terrorist group strikes churches and markets this week

Published on 17 February, 2012

USA/China (MNN) ― While China's presumptive leader meets in the U.S., religious envoy blocked from coming

Published on 1 February, 2012

North Korea (MNN) ― North Korea's prisoner release a bittersweet announcement

Published on 19 January, 2012

Nigeria (MNN) ― Vicious Boko Haram attacks stir faith, fear, and defiance

Published on 11 January, 2012

Nigeria (MNN) ― Boko Haram violence on the rise

Published on 10 January, 2012

USA (MNN) ― Two organizations are partnering together for Religious Freedom Sunday this weekend

Published on 9 January, 2012

Syria (MNN) ― Open Doors looks at the consequences of Assad's stay or fall

Published on 6 January, 2012

Iraq (MNN) ― Bombing series does not bode well for Christians in Iraq

Full Interview

Published on 4 January, 2012

International (MNN) ― Open Doors World Watch List has familiar feel

Full Interview

Published on 2 January, 2012

Nigeria (MNN) ― Christians prepare to defend themselves after watching families die in front of them

Published on 27 December, 2011

Nigeria (MNN) ― Christmas Day attacks may be just the beginning

Published on 22 December, 2011

North Korea (MNN) ― Defectors say North Koreans will be forced to cry over Kim Jong-Il

Published on 20 December, 2011

North Korea (MNN) ― Christians fear another Kim in North Korea, as second-generation leader dies

Published on 19 December, 2011

USA (MNN) ― Religious Freedom not lost yet: USCIRF to remain open

Published on 15 December, 2011

Middle East (MNN) ― Bid for freedom in Arab Spring brings gloomy outlook for believers

Published on 7 December, 2011

Syria (MNN) ― Syria's hostile chill toward Christians reveals 'Arab Winter'

Published on 2 December, 2011

Egypt (MNN) ― Hardliners take an early lead in Egypt's polls

Published on 29 November, 2011

USA (MNN) ― Open Doors provides presidential hopefuls an advocacy opportunity

Published on 22 November, 2011

USA (MNN) ― Fate of Commission that helps protect Christians worldwide yet to be decided

Full Interview

Published on 21 November, 2011

Sudan (MNN) ― Landmines and heavy rains plague evacuation effort

Published on 10 November, 2011

Syria (MNN) ― Two Christians have been killed in Homs since extremists have taken over

Published on 4 November, 2011

Uganda (MNN) ― Girl released after year-long, faith-related hospital stay

Published on 3 November, 2011

Europe (MNN) ― Europe calls for protecting Christians in Egypt and Syria -- why not Iraq?

Published on 31 October, 2011

Libya (MNN) ― NATO ends Libya campaign; ministry issues call to prayer

Published on 26 October, 2011

Eritrea (MNN) ― Three Christians die in Eritrean military camps in a matter of weeks

Published on 24 October, 2011

Libya (MNN) ― With Gaddafi gone, whose revolution is it?

Published on 12 October, 2011

Egypt (MNN) ― Egyptian Christians shocked by ferocity of response to protest

Published on 6 October, 2011

USA (MNN) ― Christians can support persecuted church...with barbed wire?

Published on 28 September, 2011

Nigeria (MNN) ― Over 100 Christians killed in Plateau in a month's time

Full Interview

Published on 27 September, 2011

Indonesia (MNN) ― Christians already responding with forgiveness after bombing attack on Sunday

Full Interview

Published on 20 September, 2011

Somalia (MNN) ― Somali Christian kidnapped, then beheaded by al Shabaab for faith

Published on 19 September, 2011

International (MNN) ― Ministry raises 8 more countries not cited on religous rights records

Published on 15 September, 2011

Nepal (MNN) ― Nepal's anti-conversion wrangling moves forward without an advocate for freedom

Published on 9 September, 2011

USA (MNN) ― American ignorance toward attack shattered 10 years ago this Sunday; now believers can stand in the gap

Published on 7 September, 2011

Algeria (MNN) ― Churches at government's mercy; you can help bring freedom

Published on 2 September, 2011

Libya (MNN) ― Transition away from Libya's civil war gains speed

Published on 26 August, 2011

USA (MNN) ― Changes spark growing debate on Sharia law

Published on 25 August, 2011

Libya (MNN) ― Christians are praying for more freedoms as change comes to Libya.

Published on 16 August, 2011

International (MNN) ― A new report shows uptick in religious violence; Open Doors launches its response

Full Interview

Published on 8 August, 2011

Eritrea (MNN) ― Death toll climbs for detained Christians in Eritrea

Published on 4 August, 2011

Iraq (MNN) ― Iraq church bombing marks the start of Ramadan

Published on 29 July, 2011

Nigeria (MNN) ― Christians flee en masse from Boko Haram attacks

Published on 18 July, 2011

USA (MNN) ― Bill to focus on religious freedom in U.S. foreign policy waiting for more support

Full Interview

Published on 13 July, 2011

N. Sudan (MNN) ― In the wake of South Sudan's secession, believers in the North prepare for persecution

Full Interview

Published on 7 July, 2011

Eritrea (MNN) ― Believers rounded up this week for suspicious activity

Published on 1 July, 2011

International (MNN) ― Ministry launches campaign to fine-tune International Religious Freedom Act

Published on 29 June, 2011

Egypt (MNN) ― Muslim attacks on Egypt Christians don't bode well for new regime

Full Interview

Published on 28 June, 2011

Nepal (MNN) ― Constitution task carries weight of change

Published on 21 June, 2011

Sudan (MNN) ― Sudan's borderland dispute threatens independence transition

Published on 15 June, 2011

Syria (MNN) ― Ministry goes ahead with conferences, outreach despite turmoil

Full Interview

Published on 9 June, 2011

Nigeria (MNN) ― Christians targeted by extremists; violence threatens Nigeria's stability

Full Interview

Published on 3 June, 2011

USA (MNN) ― Religious rights group cautiously optimistic as ambassador is sworn in

Published on 31 May, 2011

Algeria (MNN) ― Open Doors calls for prayer for Algerian Christians as churches are closed

Published on 27 May, 2011

USA (MNN) ― Christians who face persecution are an example to Western Christians

Full Interview

Published on 25 May, 2011

Sudan (MNN) ― Sudanese fear reignited civil war over border town

Published on 24 May, 2011

Syria (MNN) ― EU attempts to pressure Syrian government with asset freezes, travel bans

Published on 17 May, 2011

Egypt (MNN) ― Revolution won't change 'defamation of heavenly religions' law

Published on 11 May, 2011

USA (MNN) ― Open Doors says prayer is needed as Christians face an Iraq-like situation

Published on 9 May, 2011

Nigeria (MNN) ― 300 Christians dead in post-election violence

Full Interview

Published on 5 May, 2011

International (MNN) ― Believers likely to face potentially significant persecution

Published on 2 May, 2011

Syria (MNN) ― Syria responds to protesters with gunfire and tanks

Published on 21 April, 2011

Nigeria (MNN) ― Christians targeted in post-election violence

Published on 19 April, 2011

USA (MNN) ― Senate confirms Johnson Cook for Religious Freedom Ambassador

Full Interview

Published on 18 April, 2011

North Korea (MNN) ― Christians are being asked to pray for North Korea

Published on 14 April, 2011

Iraq (MNN) ― Nearly 100,000 believers flee Iraq in a matter of months

Full Interview

Published on 12 April, 2011

Ivory Coast (MNN) ― Ivory Coast's strongman captured

Published on 7 April, 2011

Egypt (MNN) ― North Africa looks to Egypt to settle her affairs

Full Interview

Published on 1 April, 2011

Nepal (MNN) ― Religious freedom in danger in Nepal

Published on 30 March, 2011

International (MNN) ― U.N. rights body ditches religious 'defamation' idea

Published on 25 March, 2011

Pakistan (MNN) ― Persecution heats up in Pakistan with two more murders

Published on 21 March, 2011

Ivory Coast (MNN) ― War-like election violence targets Christians

Full Interview

Published on 18 March, 2011

Pakistan (MNN) ― Many fear Christian prisoner's death was murder

Full Interview

Published on 10 March, 2011

Egypt (MNN) ― Calls for calm after deadly Muslim-Christian clash

Published on 9 March, 2011

International (MNN) ― Persecution in Middle East prompts conference in USA

Published on 3 March, 2011

Pakistan (MNN) ― Pakistani Minister murdered

Published on 24 February, 2011

Libya (MNN) ― Open Doors Contact asks for prayer to end to violence, safety for Christians

Full Interview

Published on 23 February, 2011

USA (MNN) ― Ministry advocates bill that indirectly supports persecuted church

Published on 18 February, 2011

Libya (MNN) ― Protesters in Libya call for 'Day of Rage'

Published on 11 February, 2011

Egypt (MNN) ― Big change on the horizon in Egypt

Published on 3 February, 2011

Egypt (MNN) ― Open Doors USA President says Egyptian Christians praying for more freedom

Published on 27 January, 2011

Eritrea (MNN) ― Two more Christians die in Eritrea's jails

Published on 21 January, 2011

USA (MNN) ― Embarrassment could help religious freedom in China, says Open Doors leader

Published on 20 January, 2011

Pakistan (MNN) ― Threats against imprisoned Christian Asia Bibi prompts her move

Published on 17 January, 2011

Iran (MNN) ― Iran accuses Christians of a cultural invasion

Published on 14 January, 2011

Egypt (MNN) ― Christians protest in Egypt over uptick in violence

Published on 5 January, 2011

International (MNN) ― Open Doors World Watch List spots unnerving trend in persecution

Full Interview

Published on 22 December, 2010

Iraq (MNN) ― Christmas hopes dimmed by terror threats in Iraq

Published on 20 December, 2010

International (MNN) ― Open Doors agrees with Pope: Christians are most persecuted religion

Published on 6 December, 2010

Pakistan (MNN) ― Asia Bibi awaits judicial sentence, receives death threats from Islamic groups

Full Interview

Published on 18 November, 2010

USA (MNN) ― Open Doors concerned about new report on religious freedom

Full Interview

Published on 12 November, 2010

International (MNN) ― International Day of Prayer comes on the heels of a hard year for the persecuted church

Full Interview

Published on 11 November, 2010

Iraq (MNN) ― Pray for Christians as they face extermination in Iraq, says Open Doors USA

Full Interview

Published on 2 November, 2010

Iraq (MNN) ― Deadly standoff leaves Christians questioning future in Iraq

Published on 19 October, 2010

South Africa (MNN) ― Oppressed nations seems to be where the church is growing, says Open Doors

Published on 14 October, 2010

USA (MNN) ― Open Doors advocacy campaign focuses on derailing a UN resolution

Full Interview

Published on 29 September, 2010

North Korea (MNN) ― Kim Jong Il positions son to take over the country

Published on 21 September, 2010

Iran (MNN) ― Christians suffer in Iran's 'free nation,' says Open Doors USA

Full Interview

Published on 17 September, 2010

Vietnam (MNN) ― Vietnamese church leaders want more Children's Bibles for Sunday Schools

Published on 13 September, 2010

USA (MNN) ― Open Doors says sympathy for Muslims may breed anti-Christian legislation

Full Interview

Published on 9 September, 2010

USA (MNN) ― Florida church refuses to back down from Quran burning

Full Interview

Published on 31 August, 2010

Pakistan (MNN) ― Threats move to murder of Christian aid workers in Pakistan

Published on 25 August, 2010

Pakistan (MNN) ― Christians face difficulties and opportunities in Pakistan's flood aftermath

Published on 16 August, 2010

Iraq (MNN) ― Muslim extremists force thousands of Christians from homes, threaten their lives

Published on 13 August, 2010

International (MNN) ― High potential for persecution to increase in Muslim countries during holy month

Full Interview

Published on 4 August, 2010

USA (MNN) ― Florida church plans to 'fight fire with fire' by burning the Quran

Full Interview

Published on 28 July, 2010

Pakistan (MNN) ― Christian nursing student raped -- nearly killed in Pakistan

Published on 22 July, 2010

North Korea (MNN) ― Chaos and panic follow in the wake of North Korea's currency reforms

Published on 19 July, 2010

Uzbekistan (MNN) ― Government wrongfully views Christianity as a threat

Full Interview

Published on 8 July, 2010

USA (MNN) ― 'Son of Hamas' granted asylum in the U.S.

Published on 7 July, 2010

Morocco (MNN) ― Number of Christian deportees from Morocco reaches 128; U.S. Congress gets involved

Full Interview

Published on 28 June, 2010

Moroccco ― Story removed for security reasons

Published on 23 June, 2010

Kyrgyzstan (MNN) ― Village raid and two deaths end lull in violence

Published on 21 June, 2010

USA (MNN) ― Open Doors says new ambassador has little experience

Published on 14 June, 2010

Afghanistan (MNN) ― Devastating reports could provoke persecution against Afghanistan's Christians

Published on 11 June, 2010

Pakistan (MNN) ― Pakistani Christians part of solution to stability

Full Interview

Published on 1 June, 2010

USA (MNN) ― Open Doors USA launches pilot for riveting TV documentary series

Full Interview

Published on 28 May, 2010

North Korea (MNN) ― North Korea steps toward war; ministry urges prayer for besieged Christians

Full Interview

Published on 27 May, 2010

USA (MNN) ― You can go 'Undercover with Persecuted Christians'

Published on 25 May, 2010

Iran (MNN) ― Open Doors says prayer was key in securing Iranian Christians freedom

Full Interview

Published on 18 May, 2010

Iraq (MNN) ― The threat of violence looms over believers in Iraq

Published on 17 May, 2010

Iraq (MNN) ― Muslim students hold sit-ins to protest violence against Christians

Published on 14 May, 2010

Nigeria (MNN) ― Survivors struggle to cope after vicious attacks

Published on 7 May, 2010

Nigeria (MNN) ― What does a new president in Nigeria mean for Christian/Muslim relations?

Published on 29 April, 2010

Nigeria (MNN) ― Reprisal slaughter continues in northern Nigeria

Full Interview

Published on 15 April, 2010

North Korea (MNN) ― Christians to shine ray of hope into North Korea

Published on 14 April, 2010

USA (MNN) ― Open Doors hosts free webinar to discuss persecution

Published on 2 April, 2010

Eritrea (MNN) ― More Christians thrown in jail--this time, from the military

Published on 30 March, 2010

Nigeria (MNN) ― Aid floods Nigeria after attacks; 200 Christians neglected

Published on 26 March, 2010

International (MNN) ― United Nations 'Defamation of Religions' resolution passes

Published on 19 March, 2010

Nigeria (MNN) ― Acting president picks new cabinet amidst growing tensions

Published on 11 March, 2010

Nigeria (MNN) ― Open Doors issues and update on the massacre in Nigeria

Published on 9 March, 2010

Nigeria (MNN) ― Rioters attack Christians in Nigeria, more than 200 are dead

Published on 24 February, 2010

Niger (MNN) ― Niger calm returns, ministry carries on in wake of coup

Published on 17 February, 2010

Iraq (MNN) ― Christians targeted and killed in Mosul as security forces look on

Full Interview

Published on 15 February, 2010

North Korea (MNN) ― North Korea celebrates leader's birthday while thousands are starving to death

Full Interview

Published on 8 February, 2010

USA (MNN) ― Atrocities around world demonstrate need for key appointment

Published on 1 February, 2010

Eritrea (MNN) ― Woman dies in detention center, pastor released

Published on 19 January, 2010

Malaysia (MNN) ― Open Doors is asking Christians to pray for believers in Malaysia

Full Interview

Published on 6 January, 2010

USA (MNN) ― Open Doors World Watch list is released -- North Korea 1, Iran 2

Full Interview

Published on 30 December, 2009

International (MNN) ― New threat develops after UN vote on religious defamation

Published on 25 December, 2009

International (MNN) ― Christians face backlash to Switzerland's ban on minaret construction

Published on 10 December, 2009

North Korea (MNN) ― North Korea combats a food crisis

Full Interview

Published on 23 November, 2009

International (MNN) ― What do a camel and a Chevy have in common?

Published on 19 November, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Open Doors USA reports two Christian women have been released from prison in Iran

Full Interview

Published on 13 November, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Global spotlight on Iran a benefit for imprisoned believers

Full Interview

Published on 6 November, 2009

USA (MNN) ― Open Doors says millions of Christians are suffering; pray this Sunday

Full Interview

Published on 29 October, 2009

International (MNN) ― Ministry reveals long game with UN religious defamation bid

Full Interview

Published on 26 October, 2009

Indonesia (MNN) ― Christians are denied help in Indonesia's disaster area; a ministry responds to the needs

Published on 21 October, 2009

Eritrea (MNN) ― 3 Christians arrested in Eritrea, whereabouts are uncertain

Published on 14 October, 2009

Ethiopia (MNN) ― Jailed evangelists win appeal but fail to obtain freedom

Published on 6 October, 2009

International (MNN) ― Free to Believe campaign launched against resolution

Published on 5 October, 2009

Iraq (MNN) ― Mobile clinics provide medical and spiritual care

Published on 24 September, 2009

USA (MNN) ― Despite radical speech, Iran's young people are searching for truth

Full Interview

Published on 22 September, 2009

Indonesia (MNN) ― Banda Aceh lawmakers approved stoning; Christians are concerned

Published on 21 September, 2009

Eritrea (MNN) ― Thousands imprisoned as government imposes additional crackdowns on 'illegal' gatherings

Full Interview

Published on 17 September, 2009

Eritrea (MNN) ― Eritrea steps up its campaign to remove Christians

Published on 16 September, 2009

Egypt (MNN) ― 155 people arrested in Egypt for not observing the Ramadan fast

Full Interview

Published on 11 September, 2009

Indonesia (MNN) ― Open Doors brings hope and healing to martyr orphans

Published on 8 September, 2009

Iraq (MNN) ― Open Doors launches ministry for traumatized Iraqi children

Published on 28 August, 2009

Iraq (MNN) ― Iraqi Christians are caught in the crossfire; Open Doors calls on believers to pray

Full Interview

Published on 20 August, 2009

Afghanistan (MNN) ― Afghanistan's election is uppermost in Christian minds

Full Interview

Published on 12 August, 2009

Nigeria (MNN) ― Open Doors says the world ignores attacks against Christians

Full Interview

Published on 11 August, 2009

Vietnam (MNN) ― Vietnamese believers' hopes fade for religious freedom

Published on 4 August, 2009

Pakistan (MNN) ― Rumors spark mob attacks on Christians in Pakistan

Full Interview

Published on 30 July, 2009

Nigeria (MNN) ― Churches appear to be targets in sectarian violence

Published on 29 July, 2009

Eritrea (MNN) ― Third Christian in 2009 dies in Eritrean military prison

Published on 27 July, 2009

Somalia (MNN) ― Church in Somalia still expands amidst growing persecution and political upheaval

Full Interview

Published on 13 July, 2009

Egypt (MNN) ― Personal religious arguments result in large-scale violence

Published on 8 July, 2009

China (MNN) ― Open Doors USA is asking Christians to pray for Uyghur believers as unrest continues

Full Interview

Published on 3 July, 2009

Somalia (MNN) ― Muslim extremists in Somalia enforce sharia law

Published on 30 June, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Revival spreads; Christians expect crackdown when election furor subsides

Published on 18 June, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Christians add their voices to Twitter Revolution in Iran

Full Interview

Published on 10 June, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Believers pray over Friday's crucial elections

Published on 5 June, 2009

Middle East (MNN) ― President Obama encouraged not to forget 'Secret Believers' in speech to Muslim world yesterday

Published on 3 June, 2009

North Korea (MNN) ― Kim Jong Il names his son to replace him; Christians are hopeful

Full Interview

Published on 27 May, 2009

N. Korea (MNN) ― Open Doors USA says attacks on Christians likely to increase

Full Interview

Published on 25 May, 2009

Indonesia (MNN) ― The only Christian to win district seat pressured to become a Muslim

Published on 8 May, 2009

Afghanistan (MNN) ― Bibles destroyed by U.S. military in Afghanistan, Christians protest

Full Interview

Published on 30 April, 2009

North Korea (MNN) ― Ministry raising awareness of abuses within North Korea

Published on 28 April, 2009

Pakistan (MNN) ― Taliban says peace with Pakistan is 'worthless;' Christians are concerned

Full Interview

Published on 24 April, 2009

USA (MNN) ― Human rights bill to put issue on equal playing field as nuclear weapons

Full Interview

Published on 23 April, 2009

Sri Lanka (MNN) ― Ministries call attention to Sri Lanka crisis

Published on 17 April, 2009

North Korea (MNN) ― Negative reactions from recent missile launch cause chaos; Christians are hopeful

Published on 16 April, 2009

Pakistan (MNN) ― Open Doors USA President says Taliban wants Pakistan, would give up Afghanistan

Full Interview

Published on 8 April, 2009

Eritrea (MNN) ― Aid money possible; Open Doors intercedes for persecuted

Published on 7 April, 2009

North Korea (MNN) ― North Korea launches a provocative act

Published on 1 April, 2009

International (MNN) ― U.N. Religion Defamation Resolution could further marginalize Christians

Published on 26 March, 2009

Eritrea (MNN) ― Christians released, thousands remain behind bars

Published on 19 March, 2009

China (MNN) ― You can help set the prisoners free

Published on 16 March, 2009

International (MNN) ― Killing of pastor in Illinois draws attention to daily violence against Christians elsewhere

Published on 12 March, 2009

Somalia (MNN) ― Believers hunker down as Somalia embraces Sharia law

Full Interview

Published on 10 March, 2009

North Korea (MNN) ― Open Doors bringing light to believers in North Korea

Published on 25 February, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Iran's crackdown on other religious minorities causes alarm for ministry

Published on 19 February, 2009

Pakistan (MNN) ― Christians and women will suffer under new deal in Pakistan

Full Interview

Published on 4 February, 2009

USA (MNN) ― Open Doors names worst place on earth to be a Christian

Full Interview

Published on 2 February, 2009

Middle East (MNN) ― Ministry launches relief response to suffering survivors in Gaza

Published on 29 January, 2009

Egypt (MNN) ― 'I would kill you,' says judge to Egyptian convert

Published on 28 January, 2009

Iran (MNN) ― Iranian campaign against believers intensifies

Published on 19 January, 2009

USA (MNN) ― Open Doors honors Mission Network News for Focus on Persecuted

Published on 15 January, 2009

Middle East (MNN) ― Truce efforts intensify in the Middle East over Gaza

Published on 7 January, 2009

Israel (MNN) ― Christians caught in crossfire in Gaza, Open Doors petitions prayer

Full Interview

Published on 2 January, 2009

International (MNN) ― Christians will continue to face persecution in 2009

Published on 1 January, 2009

Israel (MNN) ― Tiny Christian community in the Gaza Strip needs support to weather the violence

Published on 24 December, 2008

India (MNN) ― Yuletide celebrations threatened as part of 'massacre' strategy

Published on 18 December, 2008

Nigeria (MNN) ― Bibles strengthen persecuted children and youth in Nigeria

Published on 17 December, 2008

Iraq (MNN) ― Iraqi believers targeted for removal by extremists

Published on 8 December, 2008

Nigeria (MNN) ― There's an uneasy calm in region at the brink of sectarian violence

Published on 25 November, 2008

India (MNN) ― Open Doors urges diplomatic action regarding increasing persecution

Published on 20 November, 2008

China (MNN) ― China's Communist Party campaigns against house churches

Published on 17 November, 2008

Iraq (MNN) ― Two Christian girls murdered by al-Qaeda terrorists

Published on 13 November, 2008

USA (MNN) ― Open Doors says 'Culture of Peace' summit at U.N. is a farce

Full Interview

Published on 6 November, 2008

India (MNN) ― Open Doors forms umbrella organization to help Orissa

Published on 31 October, 2008

USA (MNN) ― Open Doors USA says thousands will pray for the persecuted church November 9th

Full Interview

Published on 23 October, 2008

Iraq (MNN) ― Attacks against Christians getting worse in Iraq, says Open Doors

Full Interview

Published on 16 October, 2008

North Korea (MNN) ― North Korea loses its terrorist moniker but still persecutes Christians

Full Interview

Published on 14 October, 2008

Iraq (MNN) ― Iraqi Christians ask for prayer as attacks continue

Published on 9 October, 2008

International (MNN) ― UN Anti-Blasphemy resolution hurts Christians

Published on 3 October, 2008

Iran (MNN) ― Iran faces pressure to drop the apostasy bill even as a ministry aims directly at believers

Published on 25 September, 2008

India (MNN) ― Christians to protest attacks and violence on Orissa churches

Published on 17 September, 2008

USA (MNN) ― Open Doors USA makes IDOP kits available

Published on 11 September, 2008

India (MNN) ― Open Doors launches new advocacy campaign to help persecuted believers in Orissa, India

Published on 8 September, 2008

China (MNN) ― Constant pressure on Christians no different during Olympics

Published on 5 September, 2008

India (MNN) ― India's government demands an end to violence in Orissa

Published on 12 August, 2008

China (MNN) ― President Bush mentions religious freedom, Open Doors is pleased

Full Interview

Published on 8 August, 2008

China (MNN) ― Open Doors hopes the Olympic Games brings more freedom for Christians

Full Interview

Published on 24 July, 2008

International (MNN) ― Open Doors is training church leaders to reach refugees more effectively

Published on 23 July, 2008

Iran (MNN) ― An Iranian Christian seeks asylum as threats against him increase

Full Interview

Published on 17 July, 2008

USA (MNN) ― American Christians believe religious freedom crucial to foreign policy

Published on 15 July, 2008

China (MNN) ― China set to become top producer of Bibles

Published on 10 July, 2008

Iran (MNN) ― Pressure mounts on Iran, increasing trouble for the church

Published on 7 July, 2008

China (MNN) ― Prayer countdown to 2008 Olympics in Beijing

Published on 2 July, 2008

North Korea (MNN) ― Christians wary even as world welcomes North Korea

Published on 13 June, 2008

India (MNN) ― Six months without homes after attacks, Christians still wait

Published on 11 June, 2008

Turkey (MNN) ― Ministry eyes with concern new implications revealed in Malatya trial

Published on 6 June, 2008

China (MNN) ― Local Christians sharing the Gospel after earthquake

Published on 30 May, 2008

Algeria (MNN) ― Algeria begins to clamp down on ministry and Christians

Published on 23 May, 2008

Iran (MNN) ― With the Christian population increasing, Iranian authorities are taking action

Full Interview

Published on 19 May, 2008

China (MNN) ― Franklin Graham says he won't support 'illegal' Christian activity during Olympics

Full Interview

Published on 12 May, 2008

China (MNN) ― Open Doors expects Chinese believers to evangelize during the Olympics despite threats

Full Interview

Published on 30 April, 2008

USA (MNN) ― Politicians and human rights advocates protest human rights abuses in North Korea

Full Interview

Published on 18 April, 2008

North Korea (MNN) ― U.S. report hits North Korea and China on religious rights repression

Published on 27 March, 2008

North Korea (MNN) ― World leaders puzzle North Korea's aims, while ministry mobilizes protest

Published on 25 March, 2008

China (MNN) ― China's crackdown on Tibet prompts call to prayer

Published on 18 March, 2008

Iraq (MNN) ― Iraqi Christians still suffering five years after start of war

Published on 12 March, 2008

Mauritania (MNN) ― Ministry requests prayer for unity in persecuted nation

Published on 10 March, 2008

USA (MNN) ― Christian youth prayer movement creates 'shockwaves' around the world

Published on 5 March, 2008

Iraq (MNN) ― Open Doors says Christian population declining, Muslim converts increasing

Full Interview

Published on 27 February, 2008

N. Korea (MNN) ― Open Doors says human rights were ignored by New York Philharmonic's performance

Full Interview

Published on 22 February, 2008

Chad (MNN) ― Christians follow the Chad peace talk rumors

Published on 13 February, 2008

Pakistan (MNN) ― Believers contemplate upcoming parliamentary elections

Published on 6 February, 2008

Jordan (MNN) ― 27 Christian families and individuals are expelled from Jordan; Open Doors fears this could be a new trend.

Full Interview

Published on 4 February, 2008

USA (MNN) ― Open Doors says North Korean Christians faced more persecution in 2007

Full Interview

Published on 23 January, 2008

North Korea (MNN) ― North Korea's human rights' record a shambles; ministry responds

Published on 16 January, 2008

Kenya (MNN) ― Nairobi worshippers call on God during post-election uncertainty

Published on 9 January, 2008

Iraq (MNN) ― Coordinated attacks target churches on the eve of Epiphany in Iraq

Published on 1 January, 2008

Pakistan (MNN) ― Believers contemplate effect of chaos in the wake of assassination in Pakistan

Published on 28 December, 2007

Pakistan (MNN) ― Christians may have a platform for influence in the wake of the Bhutto assassination, says Open Doors

Full Interview

Published on 25 December, 2007

North Korea (MNN) ― The underground Church of North Korea quietly marks Christ's birth

Published on 14 December, 2007

Iraq (MNN) ― Ministry works to preserve remnant church in Iraq

Published on 12 December, 2007

USA (MNN) ― A persecution ministry considers the Colorado shootings

Published on 6 December, 2007

Indonesia (MNN) ― Muslim militants sentenced for brutal attacks on Christians in Indonesia

Published on 3 December, 2007

Bangladesh (MNN) ― Victims of cyclone previously attended Open Doors gathering

Published on 23 November, 2007

North Korea (MNN) ― Rallies at Chinese consulates focus on inhumane treatment

Published on 13 November, 2007

Gaza (MNN) ― Suspect in murder of a Gaza Bible store manager fingered; believers alarmed

Published on 6 November, 2007

Pakistan (MNN) ― Islamic rebels threaten to bomb Pakistani Christians

Published on 30 October, 2007

Iraq (MNN) ― The Christian minority in Iraq receives a pledge of protection from the country's government

Published on 26 October, 2007

USA (MNN) ― A new documentary highlighting persecution against Christians is out, as the U.S. imposes new sanctions

Published on 10 October, 2007

Gaza (MNN) ― Believers fearful after murder, but ministry says they are light in the darkness

Published on 3 October, 2007

North Korea (MNN) ― The church is growing in North Korea despite harsh treatment

Full Interview

Published on 24 September, 2007

India (MNN) ― Persecution in India called worse than stated in U.S. report

Published on 11 September, 2007

USA (MNN) ― 9/11's anniversary and the start of Ramadan have Christians concerned

Full Interview

Published on 7 September, 2007

Malaysia (MNN) ― Malaysian Prime Minister alarms Christians as country turns 50

Published on 4 September, 2007

Russia (MNN) ― Beslan mourns on anniversary of school seige

Published on 29 August, 2007

Afghanistan (MNN) ― The announcement of the South Korean missionaries may have implications for other Christian workers

Full Interview

Published on 16 August, 2007

Iraq (MNN) ― Ministry sounds alarm on religious cleansing going on in Iraq

Published on 9 August, 2007

China (MNN) ― Ministry launches prayer campaign as countdown to Beijing Olympics begins.

Published on 3 August, 2007

China (MNN) ― Christians may have difficulty reaching out at the summer games in China next year

Published on 19 July, 2007

USA (MNN) ― China begins crackdown on Christians before Olympics; Open Doors begins prayer countdown

Published on 12 July, 2007

International (MNN) ― Muslim co-existence with Christians touchy as religions clash

Full Interview

Published on 9 July, 2007

China (MNN) ― Open Doors urges Christians to be advocates for Chinese house pastor

Published on 27 June, 2007

Middle East (MNN) ― Christians find themselves in the crosshairs of Iraq's violence.

Published on 19 June, 2007

Gaza (MNN) ― Ministry urges prayer for Christians trapped in Gaza

Published on 12 June, 2007

Indonesia (MNN) ― Three Christian women released early from prison

Published on 11 June, 2007

Iraq (MNN) ― Church leaders assassinated in Iraq; believers mounting concerns

Full Interview

Published on 4 June, 2007

Sudan (MNN) ― Ministry training program for youth makes its presence felt in Sudan

Published on 31 May, 2007

Malaysia (MNN) ― Malaysian courts rule in Christian conversion case

Published on 24 May, 2007

Iraq (MNN) ― Iraqi priest freed; ministry urges prayer

Published on 17 May, 2007

India (MNN) ― Open Doors USA asks U.S. government to oppose anti-conversion legislation in India

Full Interview

Published on 4 May, 2007

Sudan (MNN) ― The church is growing in Sudan because of persecution, says Open Doors leader.

Full Interview

Published on 26 April, 2007

USA (MNN) ― North Korean Freedom Week remembers the suffering; people called to pray

Published on 25 April, 2007

International (MNN) ― Open Doors missionary reveals other side of persecuted church.

Published on 20 April, 2007

Nigeria (MNN) ― Christians must make presidential decision amidst violent elections

Published on 12 April, 2007

Nigeria (MNN) ― Term limits are forcing Nigeria's Christian president from office, Muslim candidates are poised to take over.

Full Interview

Published on 5 April, 2007

North Korea (MNN) ― Believers urged to participate in North Korea Freedom Week.

Published on 2 April, 2007

India (MNN) ― Open Doors details attack on 500 women Christians in India.

Published on 26 March, 2007

Indonesia (MNN) ― Indonesia punishes beheading militants; believers wonder what's in store.

Full Interview

Published on 23 March, 2007

Sri Lanka (MNN) ― Renewed fighting in Sri Lanka effects ministry.

Full Interview

Published on 15 March, 2007

International (MNN) ― Historic alliance will help the persecuted church.

Published on 8 March, 2007

China (MNN) ― Open Doors making great gains in spreading the Word.

Published on 1 March, 2007

Sudan (MNN) ― Fire disrupts class at Sudanese ministry training center.

Published on 23 February, 2007

Iran (MNN) ― Iranian Christians growing, wanting more resources, despite political instability

Published on 14 February, 2007

Middle East (MNN) ― In the wake of a peace accord, a faction releases church in Gaza.

Full Interview

Published on 9 February, 2007

International (MNN) ― Open Doors releases World Watch List 2007; North Korea tops it again.

Published on 7 February, 2007

Gaza (MNN) ― Gaza Baptist Church is taken over by Fatah as they battle Hamas in a Palestinian power struggle.

Full Interview

Published on 5 February, 2007

Gaza (MNN) ― Gaza's Awana bus driver was killed in the crossfire between rival Fatah and Hamas militant factions.

Full Interview

Published on 18 January, 2007

Iraq (MNN) ― Iraqi gangs target Christians for terror.

Full Interview

Published on 8 January, 2007

India (MNN) ― Himachal Pradesh passes anti-conversion legislation much to Open Doors' concern.

Published on 3 January, 2007

Iraq (MNN) ― Despite Iraqi violence, Open Doors makes impact with distribution ministry.

Published on 26 December, 2006

Sri Lanka (MNN) ― Two years after tsunami, Sri Lankan churches see new growth.

Published on 26 December, 2006

Turkmenistan (MNN) ― Victims of Turkmenistan's former dictator says atrocities against Christians will continue.

Published on 19 December, 2006

North Korea (MNN) ― North Korean believers need prayer as rogue state fights sanctions.

Published on 12 December, 2006

Indonesia (MNN) ― The threat of violence puts Indonesian Christians on their knees during the Christmas season.

Published on 21 November, 2006

North Korea (MNN) ― International protest for North Korean refugees.

Published on 14 November, 2006

Gaza (MNN) ― Sanctions against the Palestinians is causing poverty which is limiting outreach by evangelical Christians.

Published on 9 November, 2006

USA (MNN) ― Open Doors USA will be in Israel for IDOP Sunday, MNN prepares for hour broadcast.

Published on 1 November, 2006

Eritrea (MNN) ― More arrests in Eritrea put detained Christians at over two thousand.

Published on 10 October, 2006

North Korea (MNN) ― Nuclear ambition, famine and oppression in North Korea spurs prayer effort.

Published on 4 October, 2006

Nigeria (MNN) ― More sectarian violence in Nigeria points to deeper problems for Christians.

Published on 2 October, 2006

Iraq (MNN) ― Open Doors urges prayer as tensions in Iraq boil over against Christians.

Published on 25 September, 2006

Vietnam (MNN) ― Remarks on religious freedom in Vietnam take church leaders by surprise.

Published on 20 September, 2006

International (MNN) ― Christians fear Muslim reprisals folllowing controversial Papal address.

Full Interview

Published on 11 September, 2006

International (MNN) ― Remembering September 11, 2001, and recognizing its impact on the church.

Full Interview

Published on 5 September, 2006

Sudan (MNN) ― Open Doors urges: Take Sudan action now!

Published on 17 August, 2006

Israel (MNN) ― Israel zeroes in on Hamas; Christians share crisis.

Published on 9 August, 2006

Indonesia (MNN) ― Revised law threatens ongoing work of local church.

Published on 2 August, 2006

Middle East (MNN) ― Open Doors asks prayer for believers in the midst of the current crisis.

Published on 1 August, 2006

China (MNN) ― Church demolished despite protests, Christians arrested, persecution continues in China.

Published on 26 July, 2006

Eritrea (MNN) ― 110,000 people submitted a petition seeking the release of Christians imprisoned in Eritrea.

Published on 17 July, 2006

Israel (MNN) ― Open Doors' says believers caught in the crossfire of Middle East unrest.

Published on 13 July, 2006

Israel (MNN) ― As war looms over the Middle East, believers go to prayer.

Published on 6 July, 2006

North Korea (MNN) ― Missile test-firings in North Korea may mean sanctions, causing more harm to its population.

Full Interview

Published on 4 July, 2006

Iraq (MNN) ― Sectarian violence in Iraq has little direct bearing on evangelistic vision.

Published on 28 June, 2006

Middle East (MNN) ― Potential peace between Hamas and Israel raises caution for believers,

Published on 22 June, 2006

North Korea (MNN) ― North Korea's believers get show of solidarity from Open Doors.

Published on 15 June, 2006

Middle East (MNN) ― Chaos scatters the church in Palestine; believers encourage remnant.

Published on 1 June, 2006

Iraq (MNN) ― Violence in Iraq impacts believers there, many still fleeing.

Published on 30 May, 2006

China (MNN) ― Impact from a 25-year old Bible distribution project in China continues.

Published on 18 May, 2006

USA (MNN) ― Open Doors wants India's religious freedom problems to go before a U-S Commission.

Full Interview

Published on 8 May, 2006

Indonesia (MNN) ― Evangelist takes heat for conversion and ministry in Central Java.

Published on 28 April, 2006

North Korea (MNN) ― Awareness may aid those suffering under North Korea's regime.

Published on 27 April, 2006

North Korea (MNN) ― Prayer campaign and an international call to stay a Christian execution puts the heat on North Korea.

Published on 26 April, 2006

Open Doors raises awareness for the plight of persecuted Christians in North Korea. ―

Published on 25 April, 2006

North Korea (MNN) ― Solidarity comes into play for North Korea's Christians this week.

Published on 19 April, 2006

North Korea (MNN) ― The coming visit of a Chinese dignitary prompts awareness for the persecuted church.

Published on 18 April, 2006

China (MNN) ― Open Doors launches strategic resourcing initiative for Chinese believers

Published on 10 April, 2006

Gaza (MNN) ― Despite ongoing threats, a Bible Society shop re-opens.

Published on 5 April, 2006

Tajikistan (MNN) ― Believers are concerned over the import of a new religion law being considered in Tajikistan.

Published on 21 March, 2006

Eritrea (MNN) ― Field Report: Hundreds Of Christians Held In Squalid Prison Cells

Published on 3 March, 2006

Iraq (MNN) ― Open Doors continues to send Bibles, books and other Christian resources into Iraq, despite increasing violence.

Published on 2 March, 2006

USA (MNN) ― Open Doors releases its list of countries where Christians face the most persecution, North Korea tops the list again.

Full Interview

Published on 16 February, 2006

India (MNN) ― A national anti-conversion law looms over India's believers.

Published on 14 February, 2006

Middle East (MNN) ― Hamas' leadership has believers in Middle East wary.

Published on 10 February, 2006

Iran (MNN) ― In a stand against the growth of Christianity, Iran's president outlaws new converts.

Published on 6 February, 2006

Iraq (MNN) ― Islamic fury targets believers in Iraq; flight leaves a remnant church.

Published on 23 January, 2006

International (MNN) ― Young people gear up for a Shockwave.

Published on 20 January, 2006

Pakistan (MNN) ― A Muslim cleric is arrested for a grisly murder of a Christian student in Pakistan.

Published on 20 January, 2006

International (MNN) ― Young people get ready for a Shockwave of a different sort.

Published on 16 January, 2006

Pakistan (MNN) ― It's both good news and bad in the case of a dropped blasphemy charge in Pakistan.

Published on 10 January, 2006

Indonesia (MNN) ― Persecution of the Indonesian church likely rises; growth continues.

Published on 12 December, 2005

E. Asia (MNN) ― Open Doors USA says many areas in East Asia are still devastated after last year's tsunami, but hearts seem more open.

Full Interview

Published on 21 November, 2005

Asia (MNN) ― U-S President George Bush calls for religious freedom during Asia tour.

Published on 10 November, 2005

Eritrea (MNN) ― The plight of Eritrean Christians comes to light most publicly.

Published on 3 November, 2005

Korea (MNN) ― North Korea is an incredibly repressive nation, Christians tortured. Prayer warriors are needed.

Published on 20 October, 2005

USA (MNN) ― Open Doors' Brother Andrew is encouraging people to participate in the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church Broadcast.

Published on 14 October, 2005

Iraq (MNN) ― Christians express some concern over the upcoming Iraqi ratification vote.

Full Interview

Published on 3 October, 2005

Sri Lanka (MNN) ― Anti-Christian sentiment stirs in Sri Lanka--believers consider prayer.

Published on 22 September, 2005

USA (MNN) ― The plight of three Indonesian Christians brings focus to prayer for the persecuted church.

Published on 12 September, 2005

Bangladesh (MNN) ― Open Doors USA is asking Christians to pray and letter letters in support of two slain missionaries in Bangladesh.

Published on 30 August, 2005

China (MNN) ― Taking the Gospel back to Jerusalem is the goal of China's rural churches.

Published on 23 August, 2005

Israel (MNN) ― Open Doors says Christians in the Gaza Strip fear civil war could put them in the crossfire, believers are asking people to pray.

Full Interview

Published on 16 August, 2005

Eritrea/USA (MNN) ― Open Doors gives young people a way to minister to suffering believers in Eritrea.

Published on 5 August, 2005

India (MNN/AIN) ― Saudi Arabia tells Indian Christians to leave Bibles at home, violation could mean harsh punishment.

Published on 26 July, 2005

North Korea (MNN) ― The pressure is on for world leaders to include religious freedom issues in nuclear weapons talks in North Korea.

Published on 18 July, 2005

Iraq (MNN) ― War doesn't stop the church in Iraq from growing.

Published on 14 July, 2005

Eritrea (MNN) ― Believers confirm rising persecution in Eritrea.

Published on 20 June, 2005

USA (MNN) ― While economic issues are expected to be the focus, Open Doors USA wants President Bush to make religious freedom the focus of Vietnam's Prime Minister's visit.

Full Interview

Published on 13 June, 2005

China (MNN) ― Open Doors comments on the persecution of believers in rural China.

Published on 6 June, 2005

Indonesia (MNN) ― Open Doors remembers the Christians in light of Indonesia's terror warnings.

Published on 20 May, 2005

Eritrea (MNN) ― Eritrea continues harassing church; believers won't be intimidated underground.

Published on 9 May, 2005

USA (MNN) ― Christians take a 'wait-and-see' attitude toward Vietnam's new religious freedom accord.

Published on 27 April, 2005

Saudi Arabia (MNN) ― Open Doors USA says 40 Christians were arrested in Saudi Arabia, believers are urged to pray.

Published on 22 April, 2005

China (MNN) ― Open Doors is embarking on bringing lighthouses to China, through a huge Bible and training project.

Published on 19 April, 2005

Sri Lanka (MNN) ― Anti-conversion bill could have a devastating effect on evangelism.

Published on 14 April, 2005

Jordan (MNN) ― Open Doors reveals details of a Jordanian Christian widow's long court battle.

Published on 23 March, 2005

China (MNN) ― A State visit sheds light on a sensitive issue in China. Open Doors hopes for the best.

Full Interview

Published on 7 March, 2005

International (MNN) ― Open Doors releases the list of the Top 50 countries where Christians suffer most.

Full Interview

Published on 28 February, 2005

China (MNN) ― Chinese government officials are launching new attacks against Christians to slow the spread of the Gospel.

Published on 18 February, 2005

Middle East (MNN) ― Open Doors USA President says truce in the Middle East could bring revival.

Published on 10 February, 2005

Vietnam (MNN) ― Be part of a letter-writing campaign to encourage imprisoned Christians.

Published on 1 February, 2005

Iraq (MNN) ― The waiting has begun as ballots in Iraq are counted. Christians anticipate their future.

Published on 26 January, 2005

Iraq (MNN) ― Iraq's Christian population braces for violence in the days ahead of the elections. Votes are critical to their future.

Published on 20 January, 2005

International (MNN) ― 200 million persecuted believers will be the focus on a youth prayer effort in March.

Published on 18 January, 2005

Asia (MNN) ― A 'Wave of Hope' washes over the tsunami region with the help of Open Doors.

Published on 10 January, 2005

Asia (MNN) ― Open Doors shores up local church resources to help them aid tsunami victims throughout Asia.

Published on 14 December, 2004

Nigeria (MNN) ― The investigation continues in the wake of an unprovoked attack on open-air evangelists in Nigeria.

Published on 16 November, 2004

Vietnam (MNN) ― Vietnam's believers share concerns over restrictive religion law.

Published on 12 November, 2004

Indonesia (MNN) ― Pastor released from prison almost a year earlier than expected.

Published on 9 November, 2004

USA (MNN) ― The International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church is this Sunday and MNN will be broadcasting an event to encourage believers to pray for those suffering for their faith.

Published on 20 October, 2004

Vietnam (MNN) ― A new law will outlaw house churches in Vietnam, pastors plead Christians worldwide to pray.

Published on 12 October, 2004

Iraq (MNN) ― Christians fear the lack of Christian influence will result in radical Islamic state in Iraq.

Published on 8 October, 2004

Iraq (MNN) ― Iraqi believers, still the targets of militant threats, continue to flee. The remnant expresses concerns over a vacuum during the new leadership electoral process.

Published on 4 October, 2004

Nigeria (MNN) ― Continued persecution weighs heavily on Nigerian Christian shoulders; a ministry launches a support plan.

Published on 8 September, 2004

USA (MNN) ― Millions of Christian women around the world face unique hardships and severe human rights violations, and Christian women in the U-S are reaching out to them.

Published on 6 September, 2004

Vietnam (MNN) ― Concern mounts over Vietnam's harsh religion law and its effect on ministry.

Published on 3 August, 2004

Iraq (MNN) ― Christians in the West are urged to pray for persecuted believers in Iraq.

Full Interview

Published on 19 July, 2004

Pakistan (MNN) ― The Islamic Republic of Pakistan may be bending to world pressure to ease blasphemy laws, Christians are thrilled.

Published on 16 July, 2004

Vietnam (MNN) ― Open doors is encouraging Christians to get involved with a letter writing campaign for imprisoned Vietnamese Christians

Published on 29 June, 2004

Iraq (MNN) ― Christians in the West urged to pray for a peaceful transition.

Published on 25 June, 2004

Sri Lanka (MNN) ― Mission agencies are maintaining a close watch on Sri Lanka's anti-conversion bill.

Published on 24 June, 2004

USA (MNN) ― Young people from across the United States are "Pushing" for the persecuted church around the world.

Published on 23 June, 2004

Nigeria (MNN) ― As Nigerian Muslims mark a century's old anniversary, believers find their situation more critical.

Published on 18 June, 2004

Saudi Arabia (MNN) ― Open Doors launches campaign for imprisoned Christian in Saudi Arabia.

Published on 10 June, 2004

Sri Lanka (MNN) ― Sri Lanka's Parliament will look over anti-conversion legislation in two weeks.

Published on 31 May, 2004

Sudan (MNN) ― Christians are warmly welcoming Sudan's peace accord, hoping that it holds. It paves the way to end a 20-year civil war, and opens the door for the long process of reconciliation.

Published on 24 May, 2004

Nigeria (MNN) ― Violence in Nigeria threatens to undo the country. Violent clashes between Christians and Muslims continues.

Published on 12 May, 2004

Nigeria (MNN) ― Sectarian crisis in Central Nigeria results in 630 deaths. While believers were targeted, pray for a peace in the country.

Published on 11 May, 2004

Myanmar (MNN) ― Despite persecution, believers in Myanmar move forward with plans to train church leaders.

Published on 27 April, 2004

Colombia (MNN) ― Forging new paths together, pastors unite between the Americas.

Published on 22 April, 2004

Colombia (MNN) ― The Colombian church looks to forge new parterships with the American church.

Published on 21 April, 2004

Iraq (MNN) ― While the kidnapping of foreigners in Iraq is making the news, Iraqis Christians are also being targeted.

Published on 7 April, 2004

Nigeria (MNN) ― Sectarian violence in Northern Nigeria results in the deaths of thousands of Christians and the destruction of dozens of churches.

Published on 1 April, 2004

Turkey (MNN) ― Ultra-nationalists in Turkey won't go to trail until next year. They're responsible for the attack of a Christian who was distributing New Testaments five months ago.

Published on 15 March, 2004

International (MNN) ― Open Doors saw a 40-percent increase in the number of Scripture distributed to persecuted believers in 2003.

Published on 11 March, 2004

Vietnam (MNN) ― Despite the weight of persecution, the church in Vietnam sees development.

Published on 10 March, 2004

Nigeria (MNN) ― Believers are targeted for trouble in Nigeria.

Published on 26 February, 2004

International (MNN/Open Doors) ― For the third year in a row, North Korea tops a presecuted church watch-dog list.

Published on 20 February, 2004

India (MNN) ― Christian families flee villages under threat from Hindu extremists.

Published on 11 February, 2004

India (MNN) ― Bible teaching encourages church leaders in India.

Published on 3 February, 2004

Sudan (MNN) ― Christians vow to maintain ministry in Sudan, despite a renewal of violence.

Published on 7 January, 2004

Eritrea (MNN) ― Eight believers are jailed for their faith in Eritrea. Open Doors leads a campaign on their behalf.

Published on 23 December, 2003

International (MNN) ― Violence against Christians increased in 2003, so say Open Doors with Brother Andrew. North Korea, Indonesia and India saw the largest increase.

Published on 19 December, 2003

Saudi Arabia (MNN) ― Americans are being urged to leave Saudi Arabia due to terror threats. That could have impact on ministry, although one agency says work will continue.

Published on 28 November, 2003

China (MNN) ― Young Chinese believers are putting their lives on the line to lead people to Christ in rural China. According to insiders, they're even selling their blood to finance their travel.

Published on 24 November, 2003

China (MNN) ― While it's illegal to evangelize children in China, Open Doors with Brother Andrew is making that type of outeach a priority. Funding for Children's Bibles is a great need right now.

Published on 21 November, 2003

Peru (MNN) ― A Christian, falsely accused of drug trafficking, was released this week. Colonel David de Vinatea, while serving eight years, saw many fellow prisoners come to Christ.

Full Interview

Published on 20 November, 2003

Indonesia (MNN) ― Deadly sectarian tensions boil in Central Sulawesi. Christians ask for prayer.

Published on 7 November, 2003

USA (MNN) ― Mission Network News will air a special 90 minute broadcast on the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. It'll be live on radio stations across the U-S and on our web site.

Published on 14 October, 2003

Peru (MNN) ― Despite rising trouble from guerilla warfare in Peru, missionary workers continue to work. Yet, the fighting takes its toll.

Published on 22 September, 2003

China (MNN) ― Open Doors provides Sunday School Curriculum for China. The need is great, as house churches are packed with children who want to learn about Jesus.

Published on 17 September, 2003

International (MNN) ― A new President and CEO has been appointed to help direct the ministry of Open Doors USA. Carl A. Moeller of California, comes with a unique blend of academic knowledge, worldwide field experience, development skills and pastoral care.

Published on 12 September, 2003

International (MNN) ― 'Women Of The Way' Groups support persecuted women worldwide. The groups take skills and turn them to marketable trade and also offer scriptural teaching to help ground their faith.

Published on 11 September, 2003

International (MNN) ― And finally, the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church is quickly approaching and officials are encouraging churches to prepare now.

Published on 28 August, 2003

Famine in Ethiopia prompts believers to respond to the desperation. ―

Published on 27 August, 2003

Bi-vocation doubles as creative access ministry around the world. ―

Published on 15 August, 2003

Christians hope the North Korea talks include discussion about the persecution of the church. ―

Published on 11 August, 2003

A Bible school in India is destroyed in a mob attack. ―

Published on 1 August, 2003

Threats to Pakistani believers grow. ―

Published on 23 July, 2003

Believers are urged to prayer support for India's persecuted church. ―

Published on 16 July, 2003

Bibles printed in China are on the decline; one agency works to meet the need. ―

Published on 19 June, 2003

North Korea's oppression fails to stamp out the church. ―

Published on 9 June, 2003

Iraqi Christians want to spearhead evangelistic outreach in their country. ―

Full Interview

Published on 30 May, 2003

Tension follows believers in Iraq. ―

Published on 22 May, 2003

The SARS virus hits hard on church outreach. ―

Published on 12 May, 2003

A missionary couple is thought to be the target of a bomb attack in Lebanon. ―

Published on 1 May, 2003

Eritrean Christians find government resistance to outreach. ―

Published on 25 April, 2003

A special day is set aside for a prayer vigil for Vietnam's persecuted church. ―

Published on 3 April, 2003

Ministries are preparing to head to Iraq once the war is over. ―

Published on 4 March, 2003

Christians are the target of an intensifying campaign in the Philippines ―

Full Interview

Published on 27 February, 2003

An evangelistic agency reaches out to the millions of persecuted believers worldwide. ―

Published on 21 February, 2003

Pray for the church in Iraq as the threat of a showdown grows. ―

Published on 18 February, 2003

We get an update on the state of the church in North Korea. ―

Published on 30 January, 2003

New measures are in place to help control religion in Vietnam. ―

Published on 16 January, 2003

India's church leaders meet for more training. ―

Published on 9 January, 2003

Believers face new hardships in Southeast Asia. ―

Published on 1 January, 2003

Trouble may become a way of life for those involved in international missions. ―

Published on 24 December, 2002

A Christian remains in prison in Peru. ―

Published on 20 December, 2002

China's underground church is hoping high level persecution comes out in diplomatic talks this week. ―

Published on 10 December, 2002

A famine of dual proportions strikes North Korean believers. ―

Published on 22 November, 2002

There's good news and bad news coming out of Vietnam. ―

Published on 6 November, 2002

Christians are called to prayer for the persecuted church. ―

Published on 4 November, 2002

The danger in the Middle East intensifies for believers. ―

Published on 23 October, 2002

Increasing danger faces Christians in Iraq as the threat of a U-S attack grows. ―

Published on 18 October, 2002

An international call to pray goes out for the persecuted church. ―

Published on 15 October, 2002

Terrorism in Indonesia may take its toll on the church. ―

Full Interview

Published on 27 September, 2002

In the aftermath of horror, the Pakistani church moves forward. ―

Published on 10 September, 2002

The memory of September 11th leads to a celebration of the future. ―

Published on 14 August, 2002

The top ten nations in the hall of shame have been announced by Open Doors. ―

Full Interview

Published on 12 August, 2002

Christians are the targets of terror in Pakistan. ―

Published on 6 August, 2002

Terror strikes at missionaries in Pakistan. ―

Published on 22 July, 2002

A book about the world's persecuted church gets recognition. ―

Published on 2 July, 2002

A ministry in the U-S helps Muslim women. ―

Published on 25 June, 2002

Middle East troubles provide believers with an opportunity to share the Gospel. ―

Full Interview

Published on 17 June, 2002

Jailed Christians in Pakistan call for help. ―

Published on 14 May, 2002

Nigeria's government shuts down Christian schools. ―

Published on 19 April, 2002

Christians are enduring more persecution in Vietnam. ―

Full Interview

Published on 29 March, 2002

A U-S radio ministry is helping send thousands of Bibles to the Muslim world. ―

Published on 22 March, 2002

Students get a taste of what it's like to live in a country hostile to the Gospel. ―

Published on 21 March, 2002

Women help the persecuted church around the world. ―

Published on 19 February, 2002

Christian groups present proof of a government-sanctioned campaign against believers. ―

Published on 18 February, 2002

The Chinese church reveals a persecution campaign. ―

Published on 13 February, 2002

Persecution of the Chinese church comes to light. ―

Full Interview

Published on 6 February, 2002

A missions group prepares the church for trouble in Nigeria. ―

Full Interview

Published on 7 January, 2002

The Chinese church is facing a marked upswing in persecution. ―

Full Interview

Published on 13 December, 2001

Indonesia's church faces a dark time ahead. ―

Published on 7 December, 2001

Despite the fall of the Taliban, Christians face persecution in Afghanistan. ―

Published on 12 November, 2001

A change in Chinese government policy could open doors for religious freedom in China. ―

Full Interview

Published on 1 November, 2001

A church massacre in Pakistan sparks concern and prayer. ―

Published on 15 October, 2001

Nigeria's violence causes concern for missionaries, but ministry continues. ―

Published on 4 October, 2001

Music may help spread the message of the persecuted church. ―

Published on 12 September, 2001

An evangelistic group encourages believers to reach out to the Arab communities. ―

Full Interview

Published on 4 September, 2001

A Colombian pastor is freed by his kidnappers. ―

Published on 27 July, 2001

A call goes forth for prayer for the Colombian church. ―

Published on 16 July, 2001

A list identifying the worst persecutors of Christians around the world has been released. ―

Full Interview

Published on 3 July, 2001

A call to prayer goes out for the Colombian church. ―

Published on 21 June, 2001

Believers watch the Sudan Peace Act with mixed feelings. ―

Published on 18 June, 2001

India\'s government revisits a controversial law that may have an impact on Christians. ―

Published on 4 June, 2001

Believers in Mexico are reporting persecution. ―

Published on 18 May, 2001

A call to prayer goes out for Colombia. ―

Published on 14 May, 2001

Christians and Muslims are facing a new challenge from Hindu nationalists. ―

Published on 9 May, 2001

Shocking stories from Colombia lead believers to new ministry. ―

Full Interview

Published on 4 May, 2001

An evangelistic group discusses the latest findings on religious persecution. ―

Published on 12 April, 2001

The spy plane controversy causes concern for mission groups in China. ―

Published on 15 March, 2001

Sri Lankan believers face increased persecution. ―

Published on 27 February, 2001

Christians are jailed for their faith in Brunei. ―

Published on 8 February, 2001

A new watchdog list is out on the state of the persecuted church. ―

Published on 22 January, 2001

More pressure is placed on churches and believers in Colombia. ―

Published on 5 January, 2001

Muslims in Egypt are seeing the story of Christ. ―

Published on 2 January, 2001

A new Bible distribution is planned for China. ―

Published on 27 December, 2000

An internet website is credited with spreading the Gospel. ―

Published on 7 December, 2000

A young church in Central Asia faces monumental challenges. ―

Published on 16 October, 2000

Turkmen believers face more trouble from the government. ―

Published on 7 September, 2000

A report on religious freedom sparks protest from some, concern from others. ―

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Shari'ah law may cause further problems for beleaguered Christians in Indonesia. ―

Published on 7 August, 2000

A Christians finds a new home outside Yemen. ―

Published on 1 August, 2000

An unusual turn of events in Indonesia bolsters the church. ―

Published on 24 July, 2000

Christians are sending Bibles abroad via the internet ― and it's free.

Published on 21 July, 2000

Good news in the case of a Somali Christian facing the death penalty in Yemen. ―

Published on 13 July, 2000

Missionaries to Indonesia escape with their lives. ―

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Published on 27 June, 2000

Sri Lanka's war catches Christians in the crossfire. ―

Published on 16 June, 2000

An appeal has been filed in connect to the murder conviction of a Christian in Eqypt. ―

Published on 6 June, 2000

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