Uzbekistan: Quiet Faith in a Watching World

Uzbekistan: Quiet Faith in a Watching World

Following Jesus among the Turkic people of Uzbekistan In a small city in Uzbekistan, Jamshid* keeps his faith quiet Each morning, before the streets begin to fill, he wakes early and opens his Bible on his phone. He reads only for a few minutes. Then he closes it...
ICR Welcomes Hans Erchinger as Executive Director

ICR Welcomes Hans Erchinger as Executive Director

International Christian Response is pleased to announce Hans Erchinger as the ministry’s new Executive Director. Hans brings a lifelong passion for the persecuted Church, extensive nonprofit leadership experience, and a deep dependence upon Christ into this new role....
Morocco: New Opportunities for the Gospel

Morocco: New Opportunities for the Gospel

A former imam discovers Christ and helps others do the same. Morocco is experiencing a quiet but significant shift. While the country remains overwhelmingly Muslim, local ministry leaders report that more Moroccans are openly questioning long-held religious...
Praying for the Church in Uzbekistan

Praying for the Church in Uzbekistan

Faithful witness in a place where following Jesus comes at a cost. Uzbekistan is a nation where faith, culture, and identity are deeply connected. Most of the population comes from a Muslim background, and for those who choose to follow Jesus, faith can bring...
Light in the Darkness

Light in the Darkness

Hope in Ukraine’s Harshest Winter This winter, life in Ukraine became a daily fight to endure. After repeated attacks on the country’s energy infrastructure, millions were living without reliable electricity. In cities like Kyiv, entire apartment blocks sat in...
Praying for Ukraine and Beyond

Praying for Ukraine and Beyond

Across Ukraine, the ongoing effects of war continue to shape daily life. Repeated attacks on infrastructure have left many without reliable electricity, heat, or basic services—especially in the coldest months. For families, even simple daily needs have become...
Faith and Uncertainty in Turkey

Faith and Uncertainty in Turkey

Turkey is facing a season of deep economic and social strain. Rising inflation and high unemployment have left many struggling to afford basic necessities, while a growing number of young people feel they have little future in the country. As a result, many are...
Escalating Crossfire

Escalating Crossfire

Across the world, pressure on Christians is not only increasing—it is shifting. What was once concentrated in a handful of regions is now spreading, intensifying, and taking on new forms. From violent attacks in Africa to legal restrictions in Asia, the global church...
Hope in the Middle East

Hope in the Middle East

How God Is Working in a Time of Conflict  Across the Middle East, uncertainty continues to grow. The conflict involving Israel and Iran has heightened tensions throughout the region, affecting countries far beyond the front lines. Bombings, political pressures, and...