Religious persecution is surging globally. Persecution against Christians is rapidly increasing, where presently, one in seven followers of Jesus is suffering for their faith. Along with Christians living in difficult or oppressive areas, persecution is most prevalent amidst “conversion growth” areas where people are coming to faith in Jesus Christ.

It stands to reason then that Pentecostals are among the most persecuted globally. Moving forward, we endeavor to help Pentecostals to share, coalesce, and unite; organizing to address the heavy persecution that so many face.

The Pentecostal Commission on Religious Liberty (PCRL) is designed to:

• Bring us together in unity

• Coach one another for how we as movements can care for and teach our own

• Connect with those called to help in advocacy, government, influence, and policy making

• Prophetically forge into our shared future in theologies that haven’t been as strong

• Story telling for today’s suffering and martyrs and the new heroes of the faith

• Promote religious liberty and freedom from religious persecution

We want to walk with you and assist you, but we also need you, your insights, and experience. Together, we’ll be at our best.

"Living as part of the persecuted church is like floating in a dark ocean at night—exposed, uncertain, and unseen. But when God’s people pray and stand in solidarity, it is like a light breaking through the darkness and a lifeline reaching across the waters. Prayer and advocacy do not merely comfort; they give hope and life and remind the suffering that they are not alone." -- Ihsan Özbek

Dr. Ted Vail

Chairman, Pentecostal Commission on Religious Liberty

Co-Chairman, Global Council of The Foursquare Church

Sr. Vice President of Mission US Foursquare Church

Vice Chair, World Mission Commission, Pentecostal World Fellowship