Open Doors - Serving the persecuted and strengthening the church

Strengthening the Church

Since 1955, Open Doors has been serving the persecuted and strengthening the Church. We are unique in our roots, our reach, our response, and our research.

Where We Started

Did you know Open Doors has been partnering with people like you, to strengthen the persecuted church since 1955? Open Doors was founded when Brother Andrew began smuggling Bibles into Eastern Europe.

Since then, Open Doors has expanded to work in over 70 countries, providing discipleship, emergency relief, and community development to Christians in the most dangerous places to follow Jesus. It reaches millions of believers each year as they shine Christ’s light in some of the darkest places.

Our Research

Each year, Open Doors’ expert analysts produce the World Watch List, which reports on the 50 places where it is hardest to follow Jesus. As the most authoritative research of its kind, the List centres us on serving the most persecuted.

How can we help?

We can help through giving, through prayer and through advocacy to bring justice and awareness on a global scale.

(Information – Open Doors website 2026)

God bless

Pastor Stephen