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  • CF has always been a site that welcomes people from different backgrounds and beliefs to participate in discussion and even debate. That is the nature of its ministry. In view of recent events emotions are running very high. We need to remind people of some basic principles in debating on this site. We need to be civil when we express differences in opinion. No personal attacks. Avoid you, your statements. Don't characterize an entire political party with comparisons to Fascism or Communism or other extreme movements that committed atrocities. CF is not the place for broad brush or blanket statements about groups and political parties. Put the broad brushes and blankets away when you come to CF, better yet, put them in the incinerator. Debate had no place for them. We need to remember that people that commit acts of violence represent themselves or a small extreme faction.

Attempts to stifle Church rights. Attacked ministry leaders struggle. Arrested, accused of evangelizing.

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  • On September 14, 2025, government officials entered a church, began recording the service and ultimately arrested two church leaders. The officials first demanded to see documents authorizing the religious meeting. Two church leaders explained that the fellowship had been meeting since 1992 and that, under Article 34 of the Kyrgyz constitution, they were guaranteed "freedom of conscience and religion." Read More.
  • Nov. 13, 2025 | Burkina Faso​

    Ministry Leaders Struggle After Attacks

    [31] prayers in [5] nations have been posted for Christians in Burkina Faso.
    A Burkinabe evangelist explains the gospel to displaced individuals sheltering in a former school.
    As Islamists in Burkina Faso attack Christians and force hundreds of churches to close, ministry leaders and their families feel confusion and doubt, especially the women. Over 2 million Burkinabe have been displaced, and VOM provides emotional and spiritual support to ministry leaders among them, who sometimes struggle emotionally. "Many women expressed feelings of idleness, as they are no longer able to teach other women or engage in ministry," said a front-line worker. "Their identity, closely tied to their roles in the church, has been deeply affected." Read More.
  • Nov. 13, 2025 | Iraq​

    Christians Arrested, Accused of Evangelizing

    [26] prayers in [5] nations have been posted for Christians in Iraq.
    The small population of Christians in Iraq live and minister under constant pressure.
    An Iraqi Christian who often helps disciple Christian converts from Islam was arrested and detained alongside two other Christians. They were released after a few days but are being accused of evangelizing, which is a criminal act as the country's official religion is Islam. A front-line worker has requested prayer for the Lord to intervene in their cases and that all three Christians will be able to return to their families. Read More.