Open Doors just released their annual report on the top 50 countries where “it is most difficult to follow Jesus.” Be sure to check out their web site and get a copy of the report.
Who made the top five this year?
Afghanistan
North Korea
Somalia
Libya
Yemen
Here are some other resources that may be of interest to you:
Strike the Match Podcast: Gregory Cochran on Persecution in the Bible and Around the World
Strike the Match Podcast: Nik Ripken on Learning from Believers in Persecution