Book a Speaker
Invite an Open Doors speaker to share powerful, real-life stories that will shape how your congregation understands and engages with the persecuted church.
We want to build faith, stir courage, and strengthen the local church by standing shoulder to shoulder with our persecuted church family around the world.
Our speakers travel across the UK and Ireland to share powerful, real-life stories that will shape how your congregation understands and engages with the persecuted church and embolden them to live for Jesus in their locality.
Whether it’s a Sunday service, a midweek gathering, or a youth event, we tailor every message to encourage, equip, and inspire your community.
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What Churches Say
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See Our Speakers in Action
Watch Our Speakers
Watch how our speakers bring the stories of persecuted Christians to life – sharing powerful testimonies and unpacking Scripture in a way that grows connection and builds faith. Each talk is prayerfully shaped to fit your church’s context and needs.
- Available for Sunday services, midweek gatherings, prayer and worship evenings, youth groups, and young adult communities
- Flexible delivery: in person, live online, or high-quality pre-record
- Adaptable length: from a short 15-minute slot to a full-length sermon
- Optional guest: we can also explore bringing a persecuted Christian to share their story firsthand
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What to Expect
Every speaker visit is designed to engage, inspire, and equip your church community
Quality Bible Teaching
A churches team of 13 speakers able to preach and communicate, many with church leadership experience, plus a growing team of volunteer speakers located around the country.
First-Hand Stories
Hear powerful testimonies from persecuted Christians around the world, many from our speakers’ own experiences of encountering the persecuted church.
Free Resources
We offer prayer resources across the ages and stages to inform and equip your prayers and build faith.
Interactive Sessions
Our speakers can lead creative and experiential prayer and worship sessions, and include Q&A for your congregation to engage deeper with the reality of persecution.
How It Works
From request to visit in four simple steps
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Submit Your Request
Fill in the form below with your event details and preferences.
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We Match a Speaker
Our team will find the perfect speaker for your church and topic.
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Confirm Details
We’ll be in touch to finalise timing, format, and any special requests.
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Speaker Visits
Your speaker arrives ready to inspire, challenge, and equip your congregation.
Book Your Speaker
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do you charge for a speaker to come to our church?
No, our speaker ministry is completely free. We believe every church should have the opportunity to connect with the persecuted church regardless of their size or resources. If you’d like to take a collection or make a donation to support the work of Open Doors, that’s very welcome but never expected.
How far in advance should we book?
We recommend booking at least 6-8 weeks in advance to ensure availability, though we can sometimes accommodate shorter notice requests. For major events or specific dates, booking 3-6 months ahead is advisable.
Can we request a specific topic or country focus?
Our speakers can often accommodate requests for specific countries or themes where possible. Let us know your preferences in the booking form and we’ll do our best to match you with a speaker who can meet your needs.
What AV equipment do you need?
Ideally, we’d like access to a projector/screen and sound system for showing videos and images. However, our speakers are flexible and can adapt to whatever setup you have available. We’ll discuss technical requirements when confirming your booking.
Can the speaker stay for Q&A after the talk?
Yes, most of our speakers are happy to stay for questions, either as part of the main session or afterwards over refreshments. Just let us know your preference and we’ll factor it into the planning.
Questions? Get in Touch
Our churches team would love to chat about how we can serve your church. Connect with the global body of Christ as you ‘stand in the gap’ for persecuted believers – give, pray, and act.
