Christian Tajik parents are not allowed to teach their children about the Bible.
Christian Tajik parents are not allowed to teach their children about the Bible.
May. 22, 2025 | Tajikistan

Persecuted for Discipling Children in Christ

[184] prayers in [13] nations have been posted for Tajik Christians.

A Tajik Christian has been penalized for sharing the gospel with children. In Tajikistan, teaching children about Christ is illegal, but Christian parents and pastors continue discipling children. One church leader was caught trying to bring Christian children’s books into the country and now faces expensive fines and multiple court appearances. “This restriction is a hard one, especially on parents,” said a front-line worker. “Their kids cannot go to church on Sundays, but they are taught Islam on the streets. It's really hard to go against the flow without a church family supporting and encouraging children.” Christians in Tajikistan request prayer for increased opportunities to discuss Christian faith with their children without interference, and for the Lord to help them be good role models. They also request prayer for the church leader facing penalties for importing Christian materials.

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  • Heavenly Abba God, Lord Jesus Christ, Lord Holy Spirit I pray for increased opportunities for Christians to discuss Your Christian faith with their children without interference, & for You Lord to help them be good role models. I pray for the church leader facing penalties for importing Christian materials, that he will be set free, charges drop. Amen.
    Mariah Ki'erra D - USA
  • Father please show Tajik Christians how to pass on their faith to their children. Please protect these families and cause them to be bright lights in their communities.
    Rebecca H - New Zealand
  • In the powerful name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, God Who delivers, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You that the Tajik Christians fix their eyes on Jesus. We ask for provision, hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Our Father, be with our Tajik brothers and sisters in Christ as they face persecution for teaching their children about Jesus. We know how precious children are to You. Increase the opportunities parents have for teaching their children and be with the church leader facing penalties for importing Christian literature. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Dear family in Christ- I pray for your comfort and strength. I pray that God will touch the hearts of your persecutors. Stand fast. The time is growing short. A true soldier of Christ will suffer. We love you and will see you in heaven soon.
    Susan R - USA
  • Lord, thank You for the brave parents in Tajik. Jesus, may You help them be good role models to their kids, help the leader facing penalties for importing christian materials, and may more opportunities to discuss christian faith with their children and the people around them without inference.. not my will but Yours Lord, in Jesus' mighty name,amen
    reign rowa G. e - Philippines
  • In the name of the Living Hope of Jesus, our heavenly Father, God of Hope, Tiqwati, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You that Tajik Christians hope in You. We ask for provision, hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minster to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Dear Father in Heaven - we lift up the Tajik Christians and pray for miraculous opportunities for parents to teach their children about Jesus and the saving grace available ONLY through Him. May they be bold and the children receptive. May the islamic teaching on the streets fall on deaf ears - and may these children desire Jesus as Savior. AMEN
    Jennifer T - USA
  • Lord, I pray that Christians in Tajikistan will have more opportunities to teach their children about Jesus without interference from the government. Provide childrens Bibles, story books and music. Help adults to be courageous and lead by example. I pray that you will raise up a strong Christian church in Tajikistan.
    Vi P - USA
  • Holy LORD, we ask for help with the fines & punishment leveled against this church LEADER. Provide for his needs, & bring about power, in Your name. Breakdown all those who demand children be taught islam. May the truth of this false doctrine be seen by all. Turn their hearts to Jesus, our Savior. Send the Living Water to these thirsty children. Amen.
    Shelly D - USA
  • Precious Lord, I would that You show Yourself to these, Your children, and show Yourself powerful to their persecutors. Please make Your children, all Your children brave to the end. In Jesus name, Amen
    MARANATHA!
    Della H - USA
  • In the name of King Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of Tajik Christians. We ask for hedge of protection and heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Heavenly Father, I pray for the church leaders and parents in Tajikistan, remembering especially the person who brought Christian children's books into the country and faces fines and litigation. Please work on his behalf to have charges dropped. I pray that the children will have freedom to hear about the love of Jesus for them.
    Rosalind T - USA
  • Lord God, I do pray that these parents would be strong and courageous, not terrified or dismayed, knowing that You are with them wherever they go. May they have the creativity and wisdom and boldness that they need to disciple their children, and I pray that these children would have supernatural discernment to believe truth and reject lies.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Lord Jesus, we lift up these Tajik Christians who want to share Jesus with the children in their area and pray for their protection and wisdom in how to most effectively share the gospel and disciple these young ones in their faith. Father, provide opportunities for Tajik children to hear about Jesus over the internet, radio and television, amen.
    Forrest B - USA
  • Lord, please greatly help these parents. May these restrictions and risks make the gospel come to LIGHT for these children, to see the deep value in your gospel, and to follow Christ. Give them opportunities to speak truth to their children, and would the children see the gospel through their parents lives "" examples of your love and grace.
    Kristin B - USA
  • God Almighty, I pray for your power to defeat the spirit of darkness that is opposing even parents to teach their children of the love of Christ. Bless the parents with strength to be strong in their faith and may their living testimony be an inspiration to children. Share hope to all in your power to penetrate darkness. In mighty name of Jesus Amen
    Patricia S - USA
  • Father, I pray for our brothers and sisters in Tajikistan that they would see increased opportunities to discuss the faith with others and with their children without interference. May they have strength and wisdom by your Spirit to be good role models. Please provide for the church leader who faces fines in Jesus' name, amen.
    Matthew E - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father,


    I thank You for Your Word spreading throughout Tajikistan. Dear Lord, bind the enemy coming against spreading Your Word. Satan the Lord rebuke you in the name of Jesus, the Blood of Jesus is against you. Dear Jesus, help them spread Your Word without interference, and those facing penalties for importing Christian material. Amen
    Christopher W - USA
  • FAther I pray for my dear brother who was penalized for bringing materials into the country. Would You minister to him favor, grace & all that he & his family need right now. We are believing for good results IJN. Lift up parents there & may they be the role models YOu want them to be, as they bring their cdn up in the fear & admonition of the Lord
    Lisa T - USA
  • Dear Father in Jesus' Name, I pray that You will give Christian parents creative ways to share Jesus with their children & that You will blind the eyes of the government officials so they do not know what they are doing. Please vindicate the church leader of all penalties for bringing Christian materials into the country & save the lost Tajik souls.
    Kristin S - USA
  • LORD God Almighty You reign and You are in control! Father I cry out for Tajikistan- LORD I pray for the might and the power of The Holy Spirit to captivate this country! LORD You said don't stop the children from coming to You in Matthew 19-LORD thank You for the pastor & families raising up their & all children in the Christian faith in Jesus' name.
    Kisha M - USA
  • Oh Father! What a great God You are! May Your Name forever be lifted up to High Heavens! Thank You for Tajik Christians & their efforts to evangelize their children & community! Magnify their little efforts to bear much fruit. Help them to be bold & provide all they need to relentlessly stand for Christ & evangelize their community, amen!
    Maureen E - USA
  • Heavenly Father God, I just ask you to be with these Christians, who are trying to bring up their children and the wisdom of the Lord .God watch over him guide him let there be a family in with the judges that become Christians and that will take their side and that they'll start to understand and where these poor people won't be persecuted anymore .
    Pam W - USA
  • Oh, good, wise, loving, mighty Father, Please provide opportunities for these children to hear the truth of Your word. Please give the parents wisdom about how to disciple and teach them and let the words of Islam sound like irritating noise in their ears. Protect and bless church leaders who provide materials and spread Your good news like wildfire!
    Sherry W - USA
  • Lord Jesus, bless these children for the kingdom of God belongs to them! I pray in the Name of Jesus against all evil powers and authorities working to prevent these little ones from hearing and understanding the gospel. I also pray that You would deliver Your servant from all penalties against him. Amen
    Ginny S - USA
  • Lord Jesus, I pray that you greatly increase opportunities to discuss the Christian faith with children without interference from Islamic opponents, and I pray that you help them be good role models. I also pray for the church leader facing penalties for importing Christian materials. May the authorities throw out his court case. Amen!
    Chaplain Dale I - USA
  • Father,the Bible states that Your Word shall not return to You void of the purpose for which it was sent.Those Christian books were confiscated,yet you will show favor by opening new doors for the gospel to be taught to children that no man can shut!And parents will shine as kingdom role models!Replace harsh magistrates with men of compassion and favor
    Danae V - USA
  • Oh Lord, take the Christian education of these children in hand, and ensure that they grow up with sound knowledge of the truth and a love forth gospel. Bless the mothers and fathers who are trying to disciple their children.
    Margaret D - USA
  • Father, may all who know You in Tajikistan be able to worship You freely in Spirit and in Truth. Grant parents and children wisdom so they may grow in faith and in numbers, yet not be restricted, caught, turned in or fined. Reverse the laws of the land so that Christianity is legal and spreads to every family so all may hear and know the good news.
    Beth P - USA
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