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Hi , You may have noticed the pause in our communications over the last few weeks. Our work continues to be as important as ever, but during the UK’s period of national mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, we quietened our communications as a mark of respect. |
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One church. One prayer: Freedom. |
We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair; persecuted, but not abandoned; struck down, but not destroyed (2 Corinthians 4:8-9) This November we unite with millions of Christians around the world to pray for those who share our faith, but not our freedom. Whether you pray on the designated day of IDOP (the International Day of Prayer for the persecuted Church) on 6 November, or set aside time on another Sunday in November, your prayers will join with millions of others to bring hope, strength and freedom for persecuted Christians around the world. Here’s how you can get involved: Watch, pray, act with your church: Sign up to get a short video to show in your church or small group, a prayer guide and ways you can put your prayers into action. Join us for IDOP Online: register for your free place at our online prayer event hosted jointly with The Evangelical Alliance, Open Doors, CSW and Release International. You’ll hear the latest news and testimonies from Christian survivors of persecution in China, Cuba and Iraq. |
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Save us a spot to speak at your church |
This year, we are introducing something a little different. We’re inviting you to choose a speaker for your gathering or event from our talented and experienced speakers team. As lawyers, church leaders, advocacy experts, and a creative communications team, we come from many different backgrounds and church traditions. But we work together to achieve incredible results: setting prisoners free, speaking truth to power, and changing the laws that deny millions of people their religious freedom of religion or belief. |
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‘My life changed drastically because I had never been separated from my father…’ |
‘Everything we have gone through has been very difficult, everything they have done to us, [everything] that we have suffered, but really, if this happened again [something like 11 July protests], I would go back out together with my dad, because it is the right thing to do.’ David Rosales, son of Cuban pastor Lorenzo Rosales Fajardo, was just 17 when he was arrested with his father at the 11 July protests. He was released a week later under precautionary bail because of his participation in the protests. David was later exonerated from criminal proceedings after a paying a fine. At just 18 years old, David has experienced first hand the harshness of the government towards those who belong to a church which is not officially approved by the government. Read David’s full interview, where he shares his experience as the son of a pastor of an unregistered church and tells us about the strength he has found through his faith in Christ. |
