The night Asabe fled from her village in Zamfara State, Nigeria, was the longest night of her life, reports HC, the leader of Intercede International’s partner mission in Nigeria (name protected for security reasons). The crack of gunfire still echoed in her ears, and the memory of her only son – her 21-year-old boy – lay heavy on her heart. He had been caught in the violence … [Read more...] about Asabe Searches for Salvation and Peace
Mission
Engaging in the mission of the church, to share the good news of Jesus to our neighbours and to the world. Encouraging those who are being persecuted for their faith, and coming alongside those ministering in the name of Jesus.
When an Afghanistan mountain came down
By Mackenzie Schwarz Following a listening process by an MCC partner, 209 Afghan families that survived a late August earthquake have been using cash assistance from MCC to buy winter clothing, shoes, medicine or cooking utensils. Editor’s note: Pseudonyms of people are used and names of partners in Afghanistan are not used for security reasons. A night of … [Read more...] about When an Afghanistan mountain came down
Mission/Ministry Spotlight
CFI - Christian Friends of Israel | CSB Canada | Lighthouse Harbour Ministries | Bridges for Peace | Hearts and Hands for Refugees Canada CFI - Christian Friends of Israel Through perseverance, Christian Friends of Israel has remained in Israel through the Gaza War supporting the Jewish people, Arab Pastors and Christian believers when support seemed hard to … [Read more...] about Mission/Ministry Spotlight
Persecuted for their Christian faith
Mozambique Violence swept through northern Mozambique one week in late November, unfolding in a series of coordinated attacks that forced tens of thousands from their homes. On Nov. 20, 2025, armed militants linked to the Islamic State Mozambique Province attacked Primeiro de Maio, a village in the Muidumbe district. Nearby villages, including Nampanha and Mapate, were also … [Read more...] about Persecuted for their Christian faith
Open Doors World Watch List 2026
Syria’s violence surged after Assad government collapseSyria has vaulted back into the World Watch List top 10 for the first time since 2017, recording one of the largest single-year score increases in the list's history following the December 2024 fall of the Assad regime and the takeover by jihadist group Hay'at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). Open Doors US CEO Ryan Brown said: … [Read more...] about Open Doors World Watch List 2026