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Asia

Religious diversity. A sensitive presence.

Asia encompasses very different realities. The Asia-Pacific demographic scope also includes Oceania and does not equal the Asian continent alone.

Geographic outline of Asia
Regional representation · Cross-cultural missions
Religious context

A closer look at the numbers

2 in 5

Christians faces persecution

Asia · Open Doors estimate 2026

Open Doors
Among Christians

Pressure on Christians in Asia

2 in 5

Open Doors estimates that 2 in 5 Christians face persecution and discrimination in Asia. The denominator is Christians, rather than all residents.

Open Doors · 2026

Religious affiliation does not measure who has heard the gospel, conversions or missionary activity. Population growth also influences the numbers. Coverage and years differ; these figures should not be used to rank need.

Mission perspective

Challenges for mission

01

Diversity and language

No religion forms a majority across Asia-Pacific. Communication requires understanding the local context.

02

Restrictions and safety

The persecution estimate calls for care with public exposure, privacy and community safety.

03

Trust and continuity

As a mission principle, learning from local leaders and building lasting relationships should precede action.

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Why Start Resgate matters

Start Resgate can contribute through missionaries prepared to listen, communicate faith respectfully and serve in partnership, according to local conditions.

Cross-cultural mission connects people, cultures and the message of Jesus. Start Resgate matters through its commitment to respectful service, missionary preparation and lasting relationships with communities.

Cross-cultural preparation

Learn the language, listen to the community and understand its history before taking action.

Partnership with local leaders

Walk alongside local churches, recognising their knowledge, priorities and leadership.

Presence and continuity

Bring together sharing the gospel, caring for people and ongoing accompaniment.

Impact to be tracked

People accompanied, missionaries prepared, local partnerships and sustained activities offer ways to assess mission. These indicators describe the regions; Start Resgate’s own results will be published with records and reporting periods once validated by the team.

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Sources and how to read the data

Research reviewed on 7 October 2026. Figures show the available reference year.

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