Persecuted for discipling children. Stays with persecutors to share Gospel. Rejected by family.

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• May. 22, 2025 | Tajikistan​

  Persecuted for Discipling Children in Christ​

  [11] prayers in [1] nation have been posted for Tajik Christians.
  
  A Tajik Christian has been penalized for sharing the gospel with children. In Tajikistan, teaching children about Christ is illegal, but Christian parents and pastors continue discipling children. One church leader was caught trying to bring Christian children's books into the country and now faces expensive fines and multiple court appearances. "This restriction is a hard one, especially on parents," said a front-line worker. Read More.

• May. 22, 2025 | Nigeria​

  Christian Remains with Persecutors to Share the Gospel​

  [5] prayers in [1] nation have been posted for Abdulmasi.
  
  A Christian convert from Islam chose to stay in his community despite being opposed for his Christian witness. Abdulmasi studied the Quran in a renowned Muslim university in northern Nigeria but came to faith in Christ through dreams he had. Since giving his life to Christ, Abdulmasi has experienced opposition in his community. People in his village refuse to eat with him; he has been beaten and poisoned; and a majority of his harvest was taken by other villagers. Read More.

• May. 22, 2025 | Laos​

  New Christian Rejected by Family​

  [7] prayers in [1] nation have been posted for Vanh.
  
  A recent convert has faced backlash from her family since becoming a Christian. Vanh came to faith in Christ in January after local Christians invited her to Christmas activities. When her husband and adult children found out, they forbade her from returning to church, saying they would cut off all support for her if she did. After the next Sunday service, one of her sons angrily smashed her dishes, saying it might be her who gets smashed next time. Her children took her phone so that she would not be able to listen to Bible texts and Christian teaching, and the next day, her husband prepared divorce papers. Read More.

 

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Lord Jesus, please be with these bold witnesses to Your truth for which they suffer. Bring them peace and a fresh taste of Your Spirit.