Join Us in Prayer for the Persecuted Church

For over 1,600 years, Christians have set aside early November to remember believers who suffered for their faith. This ancient practice reminds us that when one part of the body suffers, we all suffer together (1 Corinthians 12:26).

That tradition continues today as the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP). Each year, congregations worldwide unite in prayer for our brothers and sisters facing persecution. Whether you are preparing for the upcoming IDOP or looking back at a previous year's resources, you will find everything you need here to pray, gather and stand with your global family.

Here's how you can join:

Pray personally using our guided prayer points
Rally your church with free sermon materials and digital resources
Spread the word through social media and your networks
Go deeper with background information that helps you pray with understanding

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2026 IDOP Resources

November 1, 2026: Congregations worldwide will unite in prayer for our brothers and sisters in the Middle East. These resources are here to support you and your church as you pray for the persecuted church on IDOP Sunday.

Sermon presentation (2026)

A ready-to-use slide deck prepared for IDOP Sunday. Bring the story of the persecuted church in the Middle East to your congregation with visuals and Scripture references designed to move people to prayer.
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Sermon notes (2026)

A complete sermon outline ready for IDOP Sunday, including congregation interaction questions, corporate prayer responses, and focused ways to pray for persecuted believers in the Middle East.
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Digital flyer (2026)

A ready-to-share promotional graphic for IDOP. Use it in your church bulletin, email newsletter, or on social media to invite your community to join in prayer on November 1.
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Social posts (2026)

Pre-written captions and ready-to-post graphics for IDOP. Share them across your networks to help spread the word and rally your community to pray on November 1.
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World Watch List Quiz

Just 5 questions. Your answers might surprise you. This quiz isn't just about knowledge. It's an invitation to pray and stand with our persecuted family. Behind every question is a real story of faith, courage, and perseverance. Consider displaying the QR code on screen so your congregation can take it together.
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Children's Passport

The 2026 World Watch List Children's Passport helps kids virtually travel to countries where following Jesus costs the most. Through stories, maps, and guided prayer prompts, your children will discover bold faith and learn how their prayers reach places they cannot go.
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2025 IDOP Resources

On November 2, 2025, congregations worldwide united in prayer for our brothers and sisters in Myanmar, where civil war, earthquakes, and targeted persecution have scattered the church. These resources supported that observance and are available here for reference.

Sermon presentation (2025)

Ready-to-use presentation slides that walk your congregation through Myanmar's persecution crisis, complete with powerful visuals and Scripture references to inspire prayer and action.
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Sermon notes (2025)

Complete sermon outline including Pastor Yang's story, congregation interaction questions, corporate prayer responses, and specific ways to pray for Myanmar's scattered church, everything your pastor needs for a 30-minute service.
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Digital flyer (2025)

Promotional image featuring Myanmar's persecuted believers, designed for social media, church bulletins, or email newsletters.
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Social posts (2025)

Pre-written captions and shareable graphics to spread awareness about IDOP across your networks.
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