Muslim women face oppression in society and even in their own families, sometimes forced to hide even their very faces from the world. JoAnn Doyle leads an outreach to share the truth with Muslim women that they are Not Forgotten, that Jesus Christ loved them so much He even gave His life for them. Listen in as JoAnn shares how we can reach out to Muslim women, even through simple acts of kindness and conversation, and even right here in the United States.

What is it like to minister on the front lines in Colombia, areas where FARC guerrillas attack churches and threaten pastors? Here's a look inside Colombia, which also gives insights into how VOM stands with these brave gospel workers.

Many of us, when we encounter persecution in other countries, begin to wonder about our own freedom, security, and prosperity when others are suffering. How can we enjoy our freedom and painless Christian walk while others are suffering so much for Christ, we think? In some countries, some Christians enjoy freedom while others, in the same country, are being persecuted. We can only attribute this to God’s sovereignty and purpose. When it comes to suffering for the Lord, there is no randomness nor is it entirely the malevolent actions of evil men. God ordains suffering and if we are not suffering for Christ at the moment, it means that God has other plans for us.

The following is excerpted from a recent report of persecution in Laos as published by Human Rights Watch for Lao Religious Freedom:

In VOM's free monthly newsletter last February, we wrote about a church in India that was facing persecution.

Recently I met with a worker in a restricted nation. He related the story of a Muslim woman who had an amazing dream that changed her life forever.

Ramsey Tripp has been involved in making short films that help thousands of churches pray for our persecuted family each November on the International Day of Pray for the Persecuted Church.

VOM workers recently returned from a visit to Inner Mongolia, where they met Christians working and serving in spite of persecution. Watch to find out more about the Christians of that region, and how the VOM purchase of a van expanded the reach of the ministry of a bold front-line worker.