Annual Review

Even as persecution continues to grow and intensify around the world, the church is growing too – and your ongoing prayers and support are a huge encouragement. Thank you for all the ways in which you are standing alongside and lifting up our persecuted church family. See below for more details, and stories.

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Extremist groups in Mali have driven huge numbers of Christians from their homes. The local church in Bankass received large numbers of displaced Christian families – now, thanks to your support, Open Doors partners have been able to provide 320 families with vital relief aid.

A letter from Henrietta

“This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.” (John 15:8)

As I’ve been reflecting on Open Doors’ impact in 2024, I’ve realised that what we see God doing for, in and through the persecuted church is the fruit of your prayers and generous giving. And I remain incredibly grateful for your continued support for our persecuted church family.

This year marks 70 years since Brother Andrew made his first Bible-smuggling trip, and he was clear from the very beginning about the mission of Open Doors: making sure persecuted Christians know that they’re not alone. What I hope you see over the next few pages is how you are continuing his legacy and making this mission an ongoing reality. Every prayer, gift and action helps the persecuted church to persevere in their faith and live out the call God has placed on their lives.

This year, I have been particularly struck by the call to persevere in Hebrews 12:1-2 (The Message): “Do you see what this means – all these pioneers who blazed the way, all these veterans cheering us on? It means we’d better get on with it. Strip down, start running – and never quit!”

Over the next few pages, you’ll find updates from believers who’ve been supported through different, often long-term campaigns stretching over many years. I’m enormously encouraged by your unwavering support for our sisters and brothers through See.Change. and Arise Africa, to name just two. Open Doors is in this for the long-term, and I’m thankful that you are too.

Jesus says that we are identified as His disciples through our love for one another, and this Annual Review puts your love for the persecuted church on display. We are all called to persevere. But what I hope the following pages show you is that your perseverance pays off – and you can see the fruit.

Thank you so much and God bless you,

Henrietta Blyth
CEO, Open Doors UK&I