Preparing for the International Day of Prayer II

This Sunday, November 13th is the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church and I am totally excited because this is such an important opportunity for the church capital C.

Today I'd like you to read a little bit about how the IDOP got started and who is involved.  Then after you read this, why not get your church kit today.

How did the IDOP get started?

The IDOP began in 1996 through the efforts of the World Evangelical Fellowship (WEF) in cooperation with a variety of denominations and faith-based organizations. From a core group of approximately 7,000 churches, the IDOP has grown to be the largest prayer day event of its kind in the world. The IDOP is a rallying point for Christians and others to stand behind those who suffer for their faith by providing prayer support and appropriate advocacy.

In 1998, Prayer for the Persecuted Church, Inc. (PPC) took oversight of the IDOP organizing efforts in the United States while WEF continues to coordinate the IDOP internationally. PPC is an independent, nonprofit, nonpolitical organization whose primary agenda is informed and active prayer.

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