Iranians in your church? Discover free tools
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A TIME TO PRAY FOR THE PERSECUTED
On the first Sunday of each November, the global Church unites to intercede for Christians facing persecution for their faith.
This year, the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) falls on November 2nd. Millions will be standing together in prayer on this day.
We invite you and your church to join in and we encourage you to include Iran's young believers in your prayers.
PRAY FOR PERSECUTED YOUNG IRANIANS: FREE RESOURCES
Did you know that persecution affects not only adults in Iran, but also kids and teenagers? Through one young believer’s real story of suffering, these digital resources will help you pray for the many young people across Iran who are enduring persecution for following Jesus.
We hope you will spend time praying for whichever place or places the Lord is putting on your heart, even if it’s not Iran.
We recommend finding additional helpful IDOP resources on the websites of the Evangelical Alliance, Voice of the Martyrs and Christian Solidarity Worldwide.
If you want to discover more following the IDOP, here are three ideas:
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Listen to our Jesus Speaks Farsi podcast to gain deeper insight into how the Lord is at work in the Persian-speaking church.
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Download and pray through our Iran 30 prayer guide, to pray for the nation of Iran and her church. If you would like a hard copy, please email us at contact@elam.com).
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Subscribe to join our global prayer community, including latest prayer needs and encouraging stories from the Iranian church.
Thank you for praying.
AFTER THE DAY OF PRAYER?
WANT TO GO DEEPER
Pray along with Elman in this 3-minute video as he intercedes for young Iranians suffering for their faith
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Share this 4-minute video in your church service or on your church’s social media to raise awareness of how the Lord is powerfully at work in Iran despite persecution
Whether you pray on the designated day of IDOP or set aside time on another day in November, you will be interceding in unity with Christians around the world.
OTHER COUNTRIES ON YOUR HEART?
YOU ARE INVITED TO MEET IRAN'S YOUNG, COURAGEOUS BELIEVERS
Discover more of what God is doing among young people in Iran!
Sign up for Lifted, a global online youth event live from the Iran region on Saturday, November 15th, 2025. Hear inspiring stories of real courage and faith from the next generation of believers.
Lifted is a powerful call to live boldly and reflect Jesus in every part of life — wherever you are, whatever you do. Watch the promo video to learn more.
Don’t miss it — gather your youth group, friends, or family to be part of Lifted.