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For the Persecuted Church

“Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.”

Hebrews 13:3

Latest Prayer Opportunities

  • The median age in Nigeria is 17. Young people often feel marginalized. Pray for efforts by the government and Church to bring hope. Pray for thorough discipleship and sound view on economics coupled with practical help to uplift and create a hopeful future.
  • In the northeast and parts of the Middle Belt Christians face brutal attacks resulting in injury and destruction of property. Survivors suffer grief and trauma. The need for care outweighs resources of churches. Pray for more workers.
  • Christians form about 46% and come from diverse denominational backgrounds. The church is active in local and international outreach. Thank God for the Church’s presence, even in regions most hostile to the gospel. Pray that God will continue to build His Church and that she will grow despite severe persecution. Pray that Christians will remain bold and obedient in sharing the Gospel. Pray for continued grace, protection, and faithfulness to pastors. Pray that they may have all they need as they work, often amid great opposition.
  • Pray for an end to the war and that both sides of the Sudanese civil war will lay their differences aside to enter peace talks.
  • Pray that God will make a way for humanitarian and medical aid to reach displaced people.
  • Pray for displaced Christians who often stand last in line when it comes to receiving relief aid. May God provide for them in all their needs.
  • Thank God for Mozambique’s vibrant culture and its 31,693,000 people. Pray for peace and renewal to mend the nation’s northern conflicts and economic struggles.
  • Celebrate the faith of Mozambique’s Christian majority, thriving in southern and central regions. Ask for steadfastness to anchor communities amid rising violence.
  • Lift up pastors and church leaders in Cabo Delgado, targeted by jihadists for abduction and killing. Ask for their safety, wisdom, and strength to guide their flocks.
  • Seek rebuilding for churches vandalized and burned by militants. Pray for secure spaces where believers can worship and serve freely.
  • Pray for the Christians living with Muslims in northern provinces. Ask for mutual respect and peace, and that believers may share the Gospel with love.

Country Profiles

Use our country profiles to help inform your prayers. Each has information about the country, as well as prayer points:

Population:

28,608,000

Religion:

Christianity, (60.7%), but Muslims dominate the North and Adamaoua Provinces

Christians:

17,647,000

Population:

17,339,000

Religion:

Islam

Christians:

Only a few hundred

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