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 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. ―

Full Interview

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. ―

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