PRAYING FOR PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS WORLD WIDE

This week, Christian persecution was on the world stage as news headlines reported on the U.S.-North Korea Summit in Singapore and the start of the 88th World Cup games in Russia. Thank you for praying with us for the Summit between President Trump and Kim Jong Un. Please continue to pray that we would see doors open for the gospel in North Korea, ranked No. 1 on the World Watch List for the last 17 years. The World Cup games also give us an opportunity to pray for persecuted believers. Seven out of 32 countries competing for the trophy are on the World Watch List. In these places, believers are not free to live out their faith without threat of persecution. Some must even hide their faith and worship in secret. The games can be thoughtful reminders to pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ. The World Watch List report gives you specific information and insights to pray for Christians in each of these 8 countries. We hope you’ll join us as we stand with these believers.

Praying for next steps after Trump/Kim talks ... North Korean believers remind us that the recent Summit is the beginning of the process for opening the doors to this isolated country. Read More Persecuted countries at the World Cup ... The global event is a stark reminder of the persecution that more than 215 million Christ-followers experience worldwide.