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By now, most of us have probably seen the recent images from the ongoing Sudanese civil war -- images that are almost too horrific to describe. Survivors speak of bodies "everywhere," of men ordered to run and then gunned down, of girls dragged away at gunpoint.

Entire families were massacred, and even a children's hospital was turned into a warzone.

One survivor, Ahmed, fled the hospital where he worked in El Fasher, witnessing colleagues and patients slaughtered and his own siblings murdered. "It feels as if you lost a part of yourself," he recounts. Even now, tens of thousands remain trapped without food or aid, and many may never make it to safety.

Experts say the bloodshed is so extensive it can be seen in satellite photos from space.

Reports also indicate that both sides of the conflict are targeting our brothers and sisters in Christ in particular -- an all too common reality in Muslim nations like Sudan that are hostile to the Gospel.

Jesus told us, "If the world hates you, know that it has hated me before it hated you" (John 15:18). Persecution should not be a surprise for believers -- but that does not mean we should do nothing in the face of evil.

At Family Research Council, we believe our primary and most powerful response is prayer -- serious, sustained, Scripture-driven prayer for the persecuted. That's why we are launching a special Prayer Pledge for the Persecuted Church in Sudan, and we're asking you to add your name.

When you sign, you join believers across America in a committed effort to intercede for our persecuted brothers and sisters.

As we have done with past prayer pledges for leaders like Pastor Andrew Brunson and Finnish member of parliament Päivi Räsänen, we will deliver this pledge to Christian leaders in Sudan as a tangible reminder that they are not alone -- and that the body of Christ is praying for them.

What's happening in Sudan today is not an isolated tragedy -- it is the latest chapter in a long history of violence.

In 2020, during a transitional government period, dangerous Islamic apostasy laws were repealed and there were signs of hope. As the then-chairman of the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, I traveled to Sudan and met with Christian pastors and heard their stories of persecution even then. I also met with the transitional prime minister, a reformer, Abdalla Hamdok, who supported religious freedom.

Then another coup plunged the country back into chaos, and now the U.N. humanitarian chief says Sudan is descending "into an even darker hell."

As leaders in Washington weigh how to respond to what's happening in Sudan and other places where religious liberty is under threat, FRC is leveraging our strategic relationships to make sure believers are protected.

We called out the slaughter of Christians in Nigeria both on Capitol Hill and through our various publications and broadcasts, and successfully pressed our government to designate it a "Country of Particular Concern" (CPC), not once, but twice. This isn't just a symbolic gesture -- it literally saves lives.

FRC continues working with government leaders, educating members of Congress, and fighting to stop the bloodshed and the persecution of Christians, wherever they are being targeted.

We are uniquely and providentially positioned to make a difference from our post on the wall here in Washington, D.C., but even as we work behind the scenes to stop what is happening in Sudan and other countries, you can be a part of this important work.

When you sign FRC's prayer pledge, you are joining Christians across the country to lift up persecuted Sudanese believers and asking God to intervene for His children.

While the U.S. government considers its response to persecution in other countries, I am reminded of a powerful truth from Scripture: "For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds" (2 Corinthians 10:4).

For believers, we want to bring peace to places like Sudan and Nigeria. And we need to ensure that America's response is both effective and wise. But hear me clearly, that does not mean we can do nothing.

As the Church unites in prayer, FRC will continue to strategize and work with our leaders to implement real solutions to this crisis.

Please take a moment now to sign the prayer pledge -- and remember -- we will deliver it directly to Christian leaders in Sudan as a visible sign that they are not forgotten. Your name will appear as one who is praying for them.

P.S. -- After signing the Prayer Pledge for the Persecuted Church in Sudan, please consider supporting FRC's work to share their stories and press for policies that protect and defend our dear brothers and sisters in Christ around the world.

FRC's Prayer Pledge for the Persecuted Church in Sudan

As a follower of Jesus Christ, I pledge to pray faithfully and intentionally for persecuted believers in Sudan.

I commit to lifting up the men, women, and children who suffer for the name of Christ.

I pledge to pray:

For the persecuted -- that God would strengthen, sustain, and protect His people; that believers would remain steadfast in faith; and that the Gospel would advance through their courageous witness (John 15:18; Acts 8:1-4).
For their oppressors -- that the Lord would restrain evil, bring justice, and turn hearts from violence to repentance (Matthew 5:44).
For their families -- that God would shield them from harm, heal their trauma, bind up the brokenhearted, and surround them with His peace (Philippians 4:6-7).
For their pastors and church leaders -- that the Holy Spirit would fill them with wisdom, courage, and endurance as they shepherd Christ's flock under threat (Colossians 4:2).
For the nation of Sudan -- that decades of war and violence would cease by the power of God's grace, tyranny would fall, and doors would open for religious freedom and the proclamation of the Gospel.
For our own nation -- that American Christians would steward our freedom wisely, stand boldly for the persecuted, and give thanks to the Lord for the liberties we enjoy (Psalm 106:1; 1 Thessalonians 5:18).
For our leaders -- including the Trump administration and Congress -- that God would give them the moral clarity and courage to pursue peace, defend human rights, and protect the vulnerable (Romans 8:26).

I pledge to pray regularly for these needs, asking God to move powerfully on behalf of His church and to strengthen the believers in Sudan who call upon His name.