The Everett Center for Global Religious Freedom is working to equip students, churches, and policymakers to be change agents for religious freedom.
Center resources can equip yourself, your church, and your community to work toward the end of persecution world-wide.
Featured Resources
International Religious Freedom Advocacy in a Time of Disruption: A Roadmap for Civil Society & Faith Actors
DownloadCovenant for ALL the Persecuted
In October 2025, Dallas Baptist University launched the Covenant for ALL the Persecuted to articulate the biblical basis for Christian prayer and advocacy and to provide a foundational vision for the Everett Center.
DownloadCampaigns
Two Empty Chairs
China remains one of the world’s most serious challenges for religious freedom. In May 2026, the Center launched the “Two Empty Chairs” campaign to highlight the stories of individuals from different religious and ethnic backgrounds who are unjustly imprisoned for peacefully exercising their beliefs. Each chair represents a different person, yet their stories share common themes: both are wrongfully detained, both have families calling for their release, and both are loved by God. The campaign highlighted the broader challenges facing Christians, Uyghur Muslims, and other communities in China who seek to peacefully practice their faith.
Learn MoreUrgent Prayer for Nigeria
In 2025, the Everett Center conducted a policy advocacy campaign focused on the escalating religious freedom crisis in Nigeria. The campaign documented concerns about widespread violence and religious freedom violations, particularly in northern Nigeria, and engaged policymakers to encourage a more robust U.S. response. The effort called for renewed attention to Nigeria’s designation as a Country of Particular Concern and greater diplomatic engagement to address ongoing threats facing religious communities.
Learn MoreArticles and Speaking Engagements
Faith Under Fire: The Global Crisis of Religious Persecution
Knox Thames, Executive Director
A New Approach to Religious Persecution
Emily A. Cole, Director of Research and Partnerships
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