Millions of Christians around the world suffer from persecution and restrictions on their religious expression. They do not have the liberty to meet freely, they lack access to Bibles, they are discriminated against in the workplace, and they are shunned by their families because they will not renounce their faith. Pastors are often thrown into prison or subjected to harassment by local officials or religious leaders. Many brothers and sisters in Christ risk assault, torture, even death -- all for their faith. 

Unique and informative, Please Pray for Us provides 52 short overviews of countries where such persecution occurs -- the perfect amount of information to provide weekly prayer material for busy readers. It is also an ideal resource for instructing a church, youth group, or Bible study. 

Persecuted Christians ask believers living in freedom to pray for them. But most of us do not know how to intercede effectively. Informed and focused prayer is possible with Please Pray for Us. 

In this inspiring guide, up-to-date information is presented on 52 of the most hurting countries including: 

• Country Profiles: Country-by-country listings of geographic, historical, political, and religious background information, as well as future expectations for the church.   
• Moving Stories: True accounts of courage that inspire a greater focus in prayer.   
• Detailed Prayer Requests: A year's worth of weekly prayers for group or individual use.   
• Maps: Locator maps for every country covered.

Johan Companjen is the president of Open Doors International (founded by Brother Andrew), which has served the suffering church worldwide for 45 years. 

To learn more about prayer and the persecuted church, check out these others great articles: 

• You Can Change the World Through Prayer   
• Persecution of Christians Worldwide -- And What You Can Do About