Jul. 2, 2026 | Sri Lanka

Pastor Threatened by Buddhist Aggression

[12] prayers in [2] nations have been posted for Saman.
Buddhist leaders often oppose Christian worship in Sri Lanka.
Buddhist leaders often oppose Christian worship in Sri Lanka.

Saman, a rural Sri Lankan pastor, has been persecuted for months as he faces charges in court and threats against his life. Because of the growth of the church that meets in Saman's home, Buddhist monks from throughout the area filed noise complaints and charges of illegal meetings. In a preliminary hearing, the judge said Christianity was not illegal and that the house was too distant from its neighbors for noise to be an issue. As the case is ongoing, Saman requested prayer for a favorable outcome. He also reported that the church has continued to grow, due in part to the local Buddhist monks trying to incite people against them, which has led to growing interest in the church. Read More.

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This family escaped death threats but still face many challenges.
Jul. 2, 2026 | Burkina Faso

Chief's Son Baptized, Disowned, Threatened

A Christian man was disowned and forced to flee after placing his faith in Christ. Boukary's father is a village chief, or king, as they are often called in Burkina Faso. He is also a Muslim. When Boukary started listening to an audio Bible and eventually placed his trust in Christ, his father was furious. "The family considers Boukary's conversion to have placed a huge amount of shame on them as Muslims," said a front-line worker. "His father immediately took Boukary's wife away and sent her back to her family. Read More.

Jul. 2, 2026 | Lebanon

Walking the Hurting Home Through Ministry

A front-line worker in Lebanon shared what the Lord has taught him through "walking people home" over years of serving persecuted Christians. "The people we walk alongside carry heavy, layered wounds," he wrote. "They are dealing with trauma, anxiety and the terrifying insecurity that comes from losing their homes, livelihoods and families because of their faith. I've learned to listen for what lies beneath the words ? the fear someone is too ashamed to name, the hope they're hesitant to whisper, the grief they've carried alone for years. We are walking people home. Read More.

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