WRITE TO A PERSECUTED CHRISTIAN
You can write a letter to a persecuted Christian to encourage them with your words! Send a physical or digital letter to those that are going through hardships so that our persecuted family knows that they are loved and cared for by the global church.
Review these steps first:
There are different letter writing opportunities available at different times of the year. Below, you can find the current opportunities. All letters must be received by the Open Doors Canada office by their noted due date.
Please note the important guidelines for your letter. For security reasons, if the letter does not adhere to these guidelines, we will be unable to send it.
- Show sensitivity. Please do not dwell on the recipient’s plight, share about the blessings of life in your country, or your own struggles.
- Do not mention Open Doors
- Do not mention other religions
- Do not refer to Israel, even when using scripture
- Do not criticize religions, religious extremists, governments, judicial systems or political leaders
- Do not send money or make proposals to help
- You can disclose your name and the country you live in, but do not provide your full name or full address.
For physical letters:
Mail all letters to Open Doors Canada:
Open Doors Canada
8-19 Brownridge Road
Halton Hills, ON
L7G 0C6
For digital letters, fill out the form here:
By submitting this form you are agreeing to receive communications from Open Doors Canada.
For physical letters:
Mail all letters to Open Doors Canada:
Open Doors Canada
8-19 Brownridge Road
Halton Hills, ON
L7G 0C6
For digital letters, send an email to encourage@odcan.org. Please state the persecuted Christian you are writing to, as well as your write-up that follows the writing guidelines.
1 Corinthians 12:26 reminds us of this truth about the body of Christ, that “if one part suffers, every part suffers with it.”
Thank you for taking the time to write and pray for a member of our persecuted family. Your words can help to encourage persecuted believers that they are not alone, but that their global family stands with them.
Current Opportunities
After surviving a near-death experience, Pastor Dorji* dedicated his life to God. As the eldest son in the family, he wanted his family to be set free from witchcraft and its practices. For embracing Christ, he and his family face constant discrimination from relatives and the community, but they are determined to be in God’s service, encouraging and showing others the way to true freedom.
Will you write a brief note of encouragement to Pastor Dorji and let him know his family in Christ across the world is praying for him? You can also share a Bible verse or passage. We will gather all your notes and send them to Pastor Dorji.
Please note this is an email campaign only. You can send your emails to encourage@odcan.org.
*pseudonym used for his safety