I often receive prayer requests and updates from LRI’s mission partners in other countries who see firsthand how local Christians are targeted, oppressed, and suffering.

Every update shows the breadth and depth of the persecution happening right now:

“Family of 13 expelled from their village because of their faith” 

“Christians face wrath from both governments and cartels” 

“Convenience store of believer burnt to ash because of his faith” 

“Church leaders request prayer following repeated [terrorist] attacks” 

In headline after headline — community after community — life after life — month after month ...

Christ-followers endure violent attacks and utter brutality for their faith in Jesus. It’s a tragic and devastating reality. My heart breaks for the persecuted worldwide — and in hotspots like Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.

But you and I are called to help the hurting and plead the cause of orphans and widows in distress … so help them we must.

Please stand with LRI today to provide emergency aid, basic necessities, emotional and spiritual encouragement, safe shelter, and more — all through caring, local, Christ-centered ministry partners.

And please follow your gift with prayer. There is no better way to support these brothers and sisters in Christ.

Thank you.

In His service,

Mat Staver