# Open Doors US

> Open Doors US - Serving Persecuted Christians Worldwide

Open Doors serves persecuted Christians worldwide with courage, hope, and tenacity.

## Content

- News & Updates - persecution situations, World Watch List,
- Stories & Testimonies - personal accounts,
- Impact Reports - showing supporter difference,
- Prayer Resources - specific needs and guidance,
- Advocacy & Campaigns - giving voice to the voiceless.

## Glossary

- **Persecuted believers** — Primary term for those facing persecution for their faith
- **Persecuted Christians** — Alternative primary term
- **Brothers and sisters** — Emphasizes unity in the body of Christ
- **The persecuted church** — Collective term for persecuted Christian communities
- **Presence ministry** — Our approach: empathy, listening, prayer, faithful presence
- **World Watch List** — Our authoritative research on Christian persecution worldwide
- **pseudonym** — Used to protect identities - always indicate with asterisk* or note

## Content Standards

Never expose confidential content. Protect individual identities - many use pseudonyms for safety. Handle persecution stories sensitively. No geographic specifics without approval. Never publish anything endangering those we help.

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