Persecution

Persecution of Christians

Following Jesus in India is difficult. Persecuted Christians need the Church's support to continue spreading the Gospel, which can change even the hardest hearts.

Mission India, you’re providing the resources, training, and discipleship needed to launch a committed Indian believer into ministry.

Breaking Down Persecution

Every year, Open Doors releases its World Watch List, ranking which nations are most unsafe for Christians. In 2012, just over a decade ago, India ranked #32. But now, it has spiked much higher.

See Where India Ranks

When people in India come to faith in Christ, they risk being persecuted verbally, violently, and socially. We’ve seen church services disrupted. Families expelled from their communities. Households cut off from the local water supply. Even pastors killed. Sadly, we’ve seen children face opposition, too, whether it’s from neighbors laughing at them or parents beating them for going to church.

In 2021, Open Doors estimated that an average of 73 Indian Christians per day experienced persecution because of their faith—whether psychological, emotional, physical, or spiritual.

Believers can be persecuted from all directions. On a personal level, new believers may be kicked out of the house, or prevented from going to church. Meanwhile, Christians face persecution at a higher level, too.

When a10-Day Children’s Bible Club concludes, a Year-Long Children’s Bible Club launches in the same area, offering more discipleship to the community.

How to
Get Involved

Is God tugging at your heart and calling you to be part of His work in India? We’d love to have you join us on this incredible mission! There are plenty of ways to get involved—take a look at three key options below and partner with us as God leads.

Believers all over India are compelled by Christ’s love to reach millions of children with the Gospel.

Pray for India

We strongly believe that prayer is the first work of missions. Your prayers mean the world to us, and we gladly provide resources to guide you in prayer for India.

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Women’s participation in the workforce is increasing in India, but they continue to face challenges such as limited access to education.

Ways to Give

India’s Christians are eager to learn how to effectively share the Gospel. Your financial support equips and trains them to minister within their communities!

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Church Planters are trained to plant self-sustaining churches that continue to shine the light of Jesus long after their year of training ends.

Engage your Church

By partnering with Mission India, your church can plant churches in India effectively and efficiently, impacting entire communities for generations to come.

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