Aug. 6, 2026 | Myanmar

Imprisoned Pastor Leads Prisoners to Christ

[9] prayers in [2] nations have been posted for Sang Te.
Christians in Myanmar meet for worship and fellowship.
Christians in Myanmar meet for worship and fellowship.

A pastor has faithfully shared the gospel while imprisoned on false charges. Pastor Sang Te was arrested by Myanmar military authorities on Sept. 16, 2021, accused of having connections with resistance groups. Christian leaders insisted that Sang Te was not involved in armed activities but was simply serving Christ and helping people in need during a time of national suffering. Sang Te received a 23-year prison sentence and has now been in prison four years. Read More.

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Aug. 6, 2026 | Afghanistan

Returning Christians Interrogated

Several countries bordering Afghanistan - including Iran, Pakistan and Tajikistan - have deported hundreds of thousands of Afghan refugees back to their home country, including Christians who are interrogated upon their return. "Now that the Taliban has full control, when Christians are deported back to Afghanistan, they are heavily interrogated by Taliban seeking information about other Afghan Christians," said a front-line worker. He added that the Taliban currently holds several Christians in prison. He requested prayer for the imprisoned Christians to be effective witnesses to their captors and for members of the Taliban to become curious about the gospel. Read More.

Abdoulaye uses a new audio Bible as he studies to become a pastor.
Aug. 6, 2026 | Burkina Faso

Audio, Print Bibles Bring Blessings

Courageous Christians are finding ways to take Bibles to those in need despite the ongoing threat of Islamist attacks. Bible distribution is difficult in Burkina Faso, where many Bibles have been destroyed or lost when Christians have been forced to flee. One pastor who received Bibles said, "These precious gifts are a great relief for us. Indeed, many of the faithful have lost their belongings, including their Bibles." Christian groups are also working to get audio Bibles into the hands of blind and illiterate members of the local body of Christ, including Christians like Abdoulaye Cherif. Read More.

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