Thursday, July 23, 2026

Chinese Church.

Underground. Under pressure.

Jinyi's house church was raided by the Chinese authorities. Her husband was arrested and imprisoned, and their congregation was too fearful to keep meeting. "I felt isolated," shares Jinyi. "I was struggling with my faith and felt myself sinking into silence."

But that isn't the end of Jinyi's story. Find out how God is using Open Doors partners to restore Jinyi's ministry to young people - and what you can do to help the underground church keep growing in the face of oppression.

Meet Jinyi

Children's resources

Are your children, godchildren, grandchildren or other kids in your life looking for something to do this summer? You can order or download a range of free, fun, thought-provoking resources to gently introduce children to their persecuted church family.

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9 Sept: Arise Africa Online

Unite in prayer with the church in Africa in a special online prayer event. You'll hear from our persecuted church family in sub-Saharan Africa and pray in power for the Arise Africa petition - as well as hearing from our incoming CEO, Tiffany Barrans.

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Zion church: Pastor Jin has been released after nine months of detention in China - praise God, and keep praying for other believers still in prison

Send a message: Kanya* and Phonesay* in Laos have to worship in a secret underground church. You can show them they're part of the global body of Christ by writing them a letter of encouragement - here's how

Nigeria rescue: praise God: 44 children and teachers have been rescued from captivity after being kidnapped in May

IDOP: on 1 November, you're invited to join the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. You can order special prayer resources to share with your church leader

Arise Africa petition: there's still time to sign and share the Arise Africa petition calling for peace, justice and restoration for Christians in sub-Saharan Africa. Add your voice and help reach a million signatures!

Every blessing,