Christians in some parts of Central Asia meet in unregistered churches to study the Bible.
Christians in some parts of Central Asia meet in unregistered churches to study the Bible.
Aug. 22, 2024 | Central Asia

Mob Threatens Christians, Boycotts Their Businesses

[137] prayers in [6] nations have been posted for Central Asian believers.


In late 2023, unidentified citizens in a nation with a large Muslim population recorded a Christian worship gathering and then posted it online. Several women at the church service were converts to the faith and were worshiping without their Muslim husbands’ knowledge. When news that the women were attending church spread in the community, a mob gathered and threatened the church’s pastor and its members. Though no one was hurt, several families who attended the church are now harshly ostracized. Customers boycott their businesses, and the Christian families struggle financially. “But they are still meeting every Sunday,” reported a front-line worker. “They are also connected to a church network that is very spiritually alive and supportive.”

Write your own prayer for Central Asian believers

  • Lord,
    Thank You for these brave brothers and sisters and their willingness to meet together despite severe persecution from their neighbors. I pray that You will strengthen them in their faith and provide for all of their needs. May the women's husbands come to a saving faith in Jesus. May You work in the hearts of their neighbors
    Lysander S - USA
  • Father, please protect these dear believers from evil. Provide for their needs. May they fully trust Jesus. Thank you for working in and through them. Amen.
    Vicki Y - USA
  • Dear Jesus, guard and protect these faithful Christians. Provide for them and bless them financially. May many people turn to you because of their sacrifice.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Father may this group worship you without fear. May they know that life is in you and continue to pursue you.
    Rebecca H - New Zealand
  • Thank You that there are opportunities for new Christians to grow in this muslim-dominated country. May the wives who attended worship services without the permission of their husbands reconcile with their husbands, Thank You that Christians who are struggling financially because of ostracization continue to meet every Sunday to grow in their faith.
    Toni D - USA
  • OLORD, lift up your servants & provide for their needs. May their business prosper even in tough times. Show your love & faithfulness to the community around them. May their need for a Savior become evident to them. Have mercy on the lost & direct their path to you. In Jesus, our refuge & strength. Amen.
    Shelly D - USA
  • In the resurrected name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, El Khai, God of living, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Central Asian Christians. We ask for provision, a hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • I pray for these Central Asian believers that are being persecuted Jesus and I pray you protect them from harm help them stand strong in the face of persecution and that you will provide for all their needs and financial support. I pray that there witness will bring many to know Christ. I pray this in the name of the Father,Son,and Holy Spirit amen.
    Eric D - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ I come to You on behalf of Your people who are being persecuted and abused and traumatized, please give them comfort!
    christine s - USA
  • Lord God, I pray that You would continue to strengthen these believers to stand firmly for You and that they would endure persecution with the belief that You are worth it. Please help them to hold fast to what You have declared in Your word and to walk in obedience. May their witness lead others to faith in Christ.
    Danielle H - USA
  • In the saving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Nissi, Our Banner and God Who saves, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of Central Asian believers. We ask for deliverance, for provision, for a hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to him. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Dear Jesus,

    I thank You for the brave women of Christ in the Muslim population. Dear God, watch over and protect the business of the Church. I plead the Blood of Jesus, for strength and protection for the body of Christ. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
    Christopher W - USA
  • In the loving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Shalom. God of peace. As brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of Central Asian believers. We ask for peace, a hedge of protection, and heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Amen! Thank thee for thy love and provision.
    Margaret D - USA
  • Father, thank You that Your Church, the body of Christ, continues its mission of sharing the gospel and making disciples despite man's feeble attempt to hinder and harass Your people. May our brothers and sisters in Christ throughout Central Asia be unapologetic about their faith in Yeshua. Grant financial security to Christian businesses and families.
    Patrick V - USA
  • Thank you Lord for the boldness of this women to gather and worship you. Protect them and continue to provide everything they need as they continue to gather in your name, despite the persecution. In Jesus name, amen.
    Nancy H - USA
  • Father, I lift up the women whose Muslim husbands found out they were worshipping in Church. Protect them from violence in their homes, make a way for them to continue to worship with other believers, and open their husbands' hearts to the gospel as well. Turn what was meant for evil for good, that this would be an opportunity for believers to witness.
    Christi S - USA
  • Dear God, thank you for the bravery of these brothers and sisters. May they get to continue meeting. Please provide for their needs through Jesus amen
    Peggy A - USA
  • Father in heaven, may you bring unity from around the world to care for these families who are suffering financial needs due to persecution by those who don't know you. I pray you will sweep the country with revival, and carefully guard those who are faithful. Fill them with joy by your Holy Spirit. Teach them and help them grow. In Jesus name, amen.
    Mary F - USA
  • Thank You Father for these who continue to worship the one true God and His Son, the Lord Jesus in the midst of persecution. Lord, I pray that You will provide either thru jobs or businesses that their needs would be met. Keep them safe and may the follow Christ regardless. I pray in His name. Amen.
    joey S - USA
  • Father I agree with all these prayers here incl the songpsalm over Your precious people in Asia. I do pray that the seed would fall into the good soil in hearts & believers would be anchored in Your Word. May Your Word spread like a wildfire. May they be encouraged. TY they have a thriving Christian community & may it grow exponentially iJN!
    Lisa T - USA
  • The leader of this worship group must be aware of the dangers of allowing recording during any services in an evil country. It can get members killed. Even in America we have men who carry handguns into every assembly for the protection of the church members. This is the world we now live in. JESUS CHRIST is hated that much! Very, very, sad!!!
    Bobby C - USA
  • Father God, I thank you for those that boldly worship Jesus Christ in spite of the cost. I pray that they will continue to stand strong in the midst of difficulty. I pray that the gospel will continue to draw people to salvation in Jesus Christ throughout Central Asia. Please encourage and strengthen your church there and give them creative ways to rea
    Julia F - USA
  • Jesus please protect are brothers and sisters in christ please give them peace of mind and heart. Give them love for all. Give them the gift of forgiveness for all. We ask this in jesus name. Thank you God.
    Craig M - USA
  • Dear family in Christ, may the Lord bless you and keep you in His hand. I pray for you and hope will endure to the end since Jesus our Savior is coming soon. Proclaim Christ at all costs. That's the only thing that matters.
    Susan R - USA
  • I sing this song over Christians in Central Asia:
    Pardon for sin & a peace that endures
    God's own dear presence to cheer & to guide
    Strength for today & bright hope for tomorrow
    Blessings all mine with 10,000 beside.
    Great is Thy faithfulness.
    Morning by morning new mercies I see.
    All I have needed God's hand has provided.
    Great is Thy faithfulness.
    Robyn P - USA
  • God, we praise You for these Christians. We ask for the wives, that their faith and love would reveal You to their husbands. We pray for the ones struggling financially, that You would provide for them, not only money, but jobs, and acceptance. Let their conduct be above reproach, and their faith remain strong. Let this church continue to grow. Amen.
    Kesse R - USA
  • Father
    We praise You that You are God. The heavens declare Your handiwork. We thank you that these people that have put their faith in You. Please give them strength and wisdom. Provide for their needs.
    In Jesus name.
    Mary U - USA
  • Lord God our Provider, Thank you for the faithful witness of these believers who continue in Christ though this world rejects them. Let them thrive mightily in the face of this persecution that others would see that You are the One True God. Amen.
    Joan B - USA
  • In the holy name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Yahweh, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Central Asian believers. We ask for provision, finances, hedge of protection, and angels direct from heaven encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
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