08-01-2026

Please pray for Luis and Juan Nicolás in Mexico, and their families

Many of us tend to pray most urgently when a story is new. Yet some situations remain unresolved for years, and the people at their heart still need our prayers.

VOM Weekend Devotional: She asked if God was with her. He answered.

This month, we asked VOM workers to share stories from their visits with persecuted Christians who remain faithful in some of the world’s most difficult and dangerous places to follow Christ. 

Japan earthquake survivors battle aftershocks, heat, and trauma

Hope fades for survivors in southern Japan as earthquake rescue efforts shift to recovery.

Death toll passes 1,500 in DR Congo Ebola outbreak

A rapidly growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has claimed more than 1,500 lives, with the disease spreading faster than response efforts can keep up. 

Church-centric Bible translation puts the power in the hands of local believers

The church is multiplying around the world, but Bible access remains a huge bottleneck.

Stand with the Persecuted in Prayer this August

Prayer is one of the most impactful ways we can stand with persecuted Christians around the world.

25 ways to pray for Iranian Christians

As the conflict between the United States and Iran escalates, Iranian citizens—including Christians—are once again dealing with the consequences. 

Chinese Christian Asylum Seeker Released Following ICE Detention

This Week: Christian lawyer Wu Shaoping speaks out after release from nine days in ICE custody; Pastor Wang Lin of Beijing Zion Church remains imprisoned nearly nine months after his arrest; Early Rain preacher Dai Zhichao faces a new charge; and Pastor Wang Cong of Beijing Zion Church writes from detention after 294 days.

How should Christians respond to persecution? Global ministry weighs in.

Around the world, Christians are silenced, imprisoned, and killed for their faith. 

Hope survives tightening Taliban restrictions in Afghanistan

August marks five years since Afghanistan fell under Taliban control.

Nigerian Christians Massacred In Kaduna Attack As Death Toll Reportedly Exceeds 60

Christians in Nigeria were mourning Wednesday after dozens of believers were killed in coordinated attacks on villages in the country’s northwestern Kaduna State, with local monitors warning the death toll may exceed 60.

Three Christian Men Cleared After False Blasphemy Allegation In Pakistan

Three Christian men who were detained in Pakistan for allegedly “desecrating” the Quran, viewed by Muslims as holy, have been released after police and authorities concluded the allegation “stemmed from a personal dispute rather than an act of blasphemy,” Christian advocates told Worthy News Wednesday.

Rebel Militia Abduct Pastor and Family Members in Sudan

Church leaders targeted amid armed conflict.

CAR: He remained faithful until the end

Priest Killed After Baptizing 175 People

Global Ministry Partner Update: A Pastor in India Inbox

We are incredibly grateful for your continued partnership with persecuted Christians, as your prayers and gifts are a great encouragement to those suffering for their faith in Christ. 

Summer ministries give structure and hope to at-risk kids in Lebanon

Jesus said to let the little children come to Him, and that is exactly what Heart for Lebanon does with their summer programs for at-risk Lebanese children. 

New restrictions from Iranian government put viewers of Christian media channels at greater risk

The Iranian regime recently labeled several evangelical Christian satellite TV channels as “hostile” media organizations.

US Condemns Killing Of Nigerian Pastor’s Family As Pressure Mounts Over Christian Persecution (Worthy News In-Depth)

The United States has condemned the “horrific killing” of nine relatives of Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo, a Nigerian pastor whose earlier appeal warned that “fear has become a way of life” in Nigeria’s violence-plagued Plateau State.

Alleged Kidnapper Given Custody of Christian Girl in Pakistan

Judge ignores court-ordered medical exam to confirm age of 13-year-old.

RUSSIA: Court challenges to denials of alternative service often fail

Conscription Commissions in the Udmurt Republic, to the west of the Ural
mountains, rejected the applications for alternative civilian service from
at least three young men from the same Pentecostal church.

President of Bangladesh resigns amid political upheaval, creating fear and opportunity for Christians

Bangladesh President Mohammad Shahabuddin resigned from office on Friday, marking another political upheaval for the country. 

Sudanese army advances as El Obeid faces deepening crisis

The Sudanese army advances in North Kordofan state, easing fears of an imminent genocide in El Obeid, the rebel-held capital city. 

Equipping leaders in the MENA for disciple-making in a digital world

When Jesus called His disciples to be fishers of men, He was leading them to seek people, build relationships, and point others to Him.

Years of civil war in Sudan have permanently changed its demographics, slowed learning

Three years of brutal civil war have permanently changed the demographics of Sudan, an impoverished nation in North Africa. 

What Christians can learn from the church in China

As Christian ministries and believers in China continue to see stricter laws and regulations limiting their freedoms, the church has remained resilient.

Afghan believers face new barrier to receiving Gospel resources

A recent smartphone ban in Afghanistan could put one ministry at risk.

Church Attacked By Mob In Egypt And Christians Face Continuing Pressure

Christians in southern Egypt were recovering from shock and injuries Friday after a violent crowd attacked a Coptic church in the latest reminder of the pressures facing believers despite government efforts to improve their status.

Christian Man Vanishes In Pakistan As Concerns Mount Over Missing Believers, Jailed Christians

Concern mounted Friday over the disappearance of a young Christian businessman in Pakistan and the continued imprisonment of two Christian men held for years on blasphemy charges, underscoring the challenges facing the country’s Christian minority.

RUSSIA: "Nationwide rise in arbitrary denials of alternative service"

Military officials in Russia are continuing to deny many young men the
opportunity to perform alternative civilian service (ACS), rather than
military service, despite their demonstrating to the military authorities
that they hold beliefs which preclude participation in military service.

China Detains Christians In House Church Crackdown (Worthy News In-Depth)

Christians worldwide were urged to pray after Chinese police reportedly raided several house churches in the city of Yueyang in central China’s Hunan Province, detaining numerous believers in what advocacy groups described as the latest crackdown on unregistered congregations.

Russia Targets Child Evangelism Fellowship As Missionary Faces Trial (Worthy News In-Depth)

Russia has added a U.S.-based Christian ministry focused on evangelizing children and caring for minors to its list of “undesirable organizations,” raising concerns about the safety of its workers as well as churches and organizations using the ministry’s materials, sources told Worthy News.

Rebel Militants in Sudan Kill Pastor, Abduct Others

Russia has added a U.S.-based Christian ministry focused on evangelizing children and caring for minors to its list of “undesirable organizations,” raising concerns about the safety of its workers as well as churches and organizations using the ministry’s materials, sources told Worthy News.

Constitutional Court in Pakistan to Revisit Ruling on Married Girl

Rash of violence against church leaders hits Nuba Mountains.

Iran: The Real Story of Jesus to Reach Millions

Forced marriage of kidnapped 13-year-old to be reviewed.

Who is the No. 1 killer of our Christian brothers and sisters in Nigeria?

Report Confirms Fulani Militias Responsible for Majority of Deaths in Nigeria