Christians in Turkmenistan, famous for its white buildings, face harassment and pressure.
Christians in Turkmenistan, famous for its white buildings, face harassment and pressure.
May. 08, 2025 | Turkmenistan

Front-Line Workers Serve Amid Many Risks

[5] prayers in [1] nation have been posted for Batyr.

Batyr is a house church leader who regularly faces persecution as he travels throughout Turkmenistan to train and encourage leaders and their small congregations. He has been followed by police, harassed, and detained several times. Government officials recently held him overnight, and guards prohibited him from answering his phone as his worried wife called repeatedly over several hours. After that incident, Batyr met with another front-line worker and shared his stress and the struggles he faces as a ministry leader with a young family. “What do you tell your wife when you travel somewhere dangerous, and she doesn’t want you to go there?” he asked. The two spent time in prayer, asking the Lord to guide them and watch over their families as they serve.

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  • Dear Lord,

    As stated, the government recently put Batyr in jail, and guards prohibited him from answering his phone to contact his wife. After that incident, Batyr met with another front-line worker and shared his stressstruggles. We thank You that they spent time in prayer, asking You to guide and watch over their families as they serve.

    Amen!
    Chris R - USA
  • Help their families to have peace as they commit husband's and fathers to you.
    In Jesus name, Amen.
    Lois Y - USA
  • Dear Father we pray for protection for Batyr and other front line workers who constantly face danger in Turkmenistan. Guide them by your Holy Spirit to the places you have called them to go.
    Lois Y - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father, I pray for Batyr and the other front line workers who despite struggles and persecution, continue to go into dangerous places to spread Your Word. I pray for peace for their families and that their faith remain strong. Please provide Batyr with protection and resources. In Jesus' name I pray, amen.
    Allison R - USA
  • Beloved Father: Thanks be to You for the faith of Batyr & his fellow worker as they suffer hardships for the sake of Your precious Name! Please protect them, & give them Your wisdom. Please may Your peace sustain them & their wives & children in the midst of uncertainty. Soften the hearts of the police that they would turn to Christ. In Jesus' Name.
    Mario C - USA
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