International Day of Prayer
Equip Your Church to Pray for the Persecuted
On November 1, millions of Christians worldwide unite to join the global body of Christ for the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted (IDOP). The number one thing persecuted Christians ask for is prayer, and we want to equip you to be able to meet their request.
Lead your faith community in prayer for our brothers and sisters
Around the world, Christians are following Jesus at tremendous cost. This International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted, help your church remember their stories, understand what they are facing, and stand with them in prayer.
ICC’s free 2026 IDOP resources give you everything you need to lead your congregation, small group, family, or community in a meaningful time of prayer. Whether you’re planning an entire church service of simply setting aside a few minutes to pray.
When you sign up, you’ll receive exclusive access to:
- 2026 IDOP Planning Guide to help you prepare your church
- Printable prayer cards with specific ways to pray for persecuted believers
- Powerful videos and stories from Christians facing persecution around the world
- Read-to-use sermon material to help you teach on persecution
- Family resources for kids age 4-17
- 2026 Global Persecution Index and additional resources to help your church understand persecution
- Practical ways to respond through prayer, advocacy, encouragement, and giving
You’ll also have the opportunity to join ICC for a special virtual IDOP prayer gathering on November 2, bringing believers together to pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters.
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Help 4,000 Persecuted Believers this IDOP
This International Day of Prayer, we desire to holistically serve 4,000 persecuted believers at a cost of $300,000. Every gift helps us move closer to our goal of serving thousands of believers facing persecution.
- $75 can help one persecuted believer
- $300 can help one persecuted family receive holistic care and support
- $7,500 can help a community of 100 believers.
Would your church consider dedicating its offering during the week of IDOP to help persecuted Christians?