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Open Doors is an international non-profit ministry that supports and strengthens persecuted Christians. Our goal at Open Doors USA is to connect and strengthen believers worldwide, empowering them to reach out in love to their neighbors. By informing, inspiring and involving believers in the US, we hope to build deep and lasting connections within the body of Christ and meet the ongoing needs of persecuted Christians.

Though it is sometimes difficult to identify the difference between persecution and the everyday inconveniences of living in a world hostile towards Christianity, there are some clear defining factors.

Persecution occurs whenever a believer is denied the protection of religious freedom, prevented from converting to Christianity because of legal or social threats, physically attacked or killed because of their faith, forced to leave their job or home because of the threat of violence, or imprisoned and interrogated for refusing to deny their faith.

Over 100 million Christians worldwide suffer interrogation, arrest and even death for their faith, with millions more facing discrimination and alienation. Open Doors is at work strengthening these believers in over 60 of the most persecuted countries worldwide. Persecution Happening Now

Open Doors was founded over 55 years ago by Brother Andrew from Holland. Moved with compassion for those isolated in the Soviet Union, Brother Andrew's first mission was to smuggle Bibles behind the Iron Curtain. This story is found in the book, "God's Smuggler", which has sold over 10 million copies in 36 languages. Open Doors has carried on Brother Andrew's legacy by distributing millions of Bibles worldwide each year.

Open Doors is committed to working in the world's most oppressive countries, strengthening Christians to stand strong in the face of persecution and equipping them to shine Christ's light in these dark places.

One of the greatest challenges to Christians living under tyranny and oppression is isolation - from God's word and from the body of Christ.

Where other Christian organizations cannot enter or have been forced to flee by oppressive governments or cultures, Open Doors can be found working for and with persecuted Christians.

When we strengthen persecuted believers in the Lord, they begin to demonstrate God's forgiveness and reach out in love, even to their oppressors.

The witness of the persecuted church has a unique power to reach lives and communities that would otherwise never be open to the gospel - but they cannot do it alone.

Brother Andrew put it this way: "Our very mission is called 'Open Doors' because we believe that any door is open, anytime and anywhere... to proclaim Christ."

Persecuted Christians understand how to reach out to their unique cultures. When Open Doors provides the resources and finances and works alongside persecuted Christians, they reach out to their local communities by meeting tangible needs and demonstrating the compassion of Christ in the most effective ways.

In short, the mission of Open Doors extends far beyond helping the persecuted church. Our vision is for all to experience the love of Jesus, whether in receiving urgently needed food and medical supplies, or in participating in education and rebuilding communities for long-term recovery. When persecuted Christians are strengthened, they reach out and benefit those around them.

Open Doors' outreach includes Bible and Christian literature distribution, leadership training and assistance, Christian community development, prayer and presence ministry and advocacy for the persecuted.

In 2009, Open Doors USA delivered 3.5 million Bibles, study Bibles, children's Bibles, Sunday school materials, adult training materials and other scriptural books and literature to persecuted Christians worldwide. Open Doors trained 170,000 Christian leaders and pastors in the Word and supported 248,000 with skill and vocational training along with emergency relief.

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Open Doors USA is the lead agency for a coalition of agencies called "Prayer for the Persecuted Church," which sponsors the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. The date this year is set for Sunday, Nov. 12, 2011.

Visit our homepage for the most relevant ways you can pray, advocate and support persecuted Christians. You can also call our Frontline Care Center 888-5-BIBLE-5 (888-524-2535).