Jan. 29, 2026 | East Africa

God's Kingdom Expands Through Bible Distribution

[121] prayers in [13] nations have been posted for Bible distribution.
Audio Bibles are an effective means to ensure every believer has a copy of God's Word.
Audio Bibles are an effective means to ensure every believer has a copy of God's Word.

Front-line workers in Kenya and Ethiopia report that distributing Bibles has provided new opportunities to advance the gospel in predominantly Muslim areas of the country. Last year, courageous Christians distributed 800 Bibles in 11 communities, some of which have been known to be hostile to the gospel. "Some of the beneficiaries of this Bible distribution included new believers from Muslim and traditional backgrounds whose lives would forever be impacted by the Scriptures," a front-line worker said. Read More.

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Jan. 29, 2026 | Iran

Contact Severed with Kurdish-Iranian Christians

A pastor who serves Kurdish-Iranian followers of Christ in Iran lost contact with them in early January when the Iranian government cut all forms of communication within the country because of wide-scale demonstrations against the Iranian regime. Kurdish-Iranians number around 5 million inside Iran and are predominantly Muslim. A small number are believed to be followers of Christ. Read More.

Many Burkinabe rely on small motorcycles or bicycles for transport.
Jan. 29, 2026 | Burkina Faso

Two Pastors Survive Deadly Attack

On Nov. 24, 2025, jihadi militants attacked the small village of Langnoassi in the northern part of the country, killing four men. They also burned homes, storage buildings and several motorcycles and bicycles. Two pastors managed to escape, but they lost their homes, household belongings and motorbikes in the attack. Christian villages in Burkina Faso have been regularly attacked by Islamist rebel groups in recent years. Read More.

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