As churches around the world prepare for Easter, Christians in Iran and Ukraine face hardship and oppression for simply acknowledging Jesus is Lord. Pastor Allen recently spoke with trusted sources who have first-hand knowledge of the challenges pastors and their congregations face in these areas—and the reasons they have for hope. Watch this quick video to find out more:

God is moving! We have an opportunity to help Iranian pastors be equipped and supported in a way that hasn’t been available to them for over fifty years. Iranian Christians may soon have greater freedom to express their faith—and there are similar opportunities in Ukraine.

This week, you can participate in a special collection that will go directly to support pastors and their congregations in these war-torn, oppressed countries. It’s a direct way to remind them that they are not alone; God and the Church stand with them.

Join us as we express our freedom and use God’s gifts to bring hope and joy to sisters and brothers in Ukraine and Iran. Please continue to pray for peace and for faith in Jesus to spread in these areas and around the world. May God bring outcomes that show the world He is undeniably the King of kings and Lord of lords.