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Jordan
Jordan has experienced an influx of refugees from neighboring countries since the 1950s, with nearly half the current population composed of refugees. The refugee situation became especially severe in recent years as Syrians began arriving in large numbers during their country’s civil war, which continued for more than two decades. Ministry among Jordanian Christians has been focused on serving these refugees, and as God works powerfully among Arab Muslim refugees, Jordanian Christians are emboldened as never before to reach out to their Muslim neighbors.
Major Religion
96 percent of Jordanians are Sunni Muslims. 2 percent are Christians.
Persecutor
Christian converts from Islam are persecuted, sometimes violently, by their families, tribes and communities. The Jordanian government restricts open evangelism and sometimes also Bible distribution activities.
WHAT IT MEANS TO FOLLOW CHRIST IN JORDAN
Christians are free to meet openly, but they have difficulty getting government approval to open new churches or church facilities. Gatherings of believers are monitored, and Muslims who convert to Christianity often meet privately in homes to avoid drawing extra attention. Family members often create severe hardships for these believers by taking their homes, children, jobs and inheritances.
Access to Bibles
Bibles are available through Bible societies and bookstores. Give Bibles
VOM Work
VOM helps respond to persecution attacks and the needs of Christian refugees. We also provide training for Christian leaders. Give to VOM’s Global Ministry
Pray for Jordan
- Pray that Christian leaders will receive the training and encouragement they need to faithfully preach the gospel.
- Pray for new Christians who are harassed and threatened by their family or their community.
- Pray that Jordanian Christians serving refugees in their country will be emboldened to share Christ.
- Pray for Christian converts facing violent persecution after leaving Islam.
- Pray for Christians facing severe hardship after they lose their homes, children and jobs for following Christ.
