The Taliban are hunting and imprisoning Christians.
The Taliban are hunting and imprisoning Christians.
Jun. 05, 2025 | Afghanistan

Christian Leaders Hunted, Arrested by Taliban

[133] prayers in [9] nations have been posted for Christians in Afghanistan.

Front-line workers report that Afghanistan’s radical Islamist Taliban government has increased its efforts to find and arrest Christians, especially leaders. “The situation remains very sensitive,” said one front-line worker. “In recent months, the Taliban has visibly intensified search for Christian converts and for house churches.” When the Taliban took control, many Christians fled the country, but a few Christian leaders decided to risk their lives and stay in the country. Some of those have been discovered and detained, and their whereabouts and conditions are unknown. “Please pray for the safety of all Christians in Afghanistan,” the front-line worker requested.

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  • In the present name of Jesus. our heavenly Father, Jehovah Shammah, God Who is there, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You that Afghan Christian are strong and courageous and that You never leave them nor forsake them. We ask for a hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Father God, we pray for the safety and protection of all Christians in Afghanistan, that the Taliban would be hindered from finding Christian leaders and their congregations, and that the Taliban members would repent and turn to Christ. Conceal and preserve your church in Afghanistan through this time of intense persecution, Father in Jesus' name, amen
    Matthew E - USA
  • In the helping and healing name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, God Who helps and provides, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Afghan Christians. We ask for provision, complete healing, hedge of protection, angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Father, conceal Christian leaders in Afghanistan from the Taliban.Conceal them all under the Shadow of Your Wings from evil eyes and lying lips.Set captives free,make a way of escape where there seems to be no way.Soften the hearts of 3 top Taliban leaders to Jesus;give them a holy fear of opposingYour people.Like Saul on the road to Damascus,save them
    Danae V - USA
  • Lord Cael Jefischa 101550, 12 South 55 Mebahiah Bless our Hegemony those who serve us in Afganistan and our allies. May we be distinguished by good works. That our piety and zeal for completing our duties be known before God and man. Signify intellectual lucidity. Obtaining consolation and compensations. Govering morality and religion in covenant wtk C
    Ivy H - USA
  • Lord I pray for the Christians in Afghanistan that you would please protect them and put angels around them. The ones that stay behind please Lord I pray that you would help them to get out of harms way and be able to preach the gospel to their fellow country men. Please strengthen them and hold onto them. In Jesus name I pray amen.
    Nancy G - USA
  • Lord I pray the Christians in Afghanistan wouldn't be found, and that they would find protection under the shelter of Your wings. I pray the taliban members hunting them would be like Saul and be met by Jesus and fall at Your feet and worship You in response. I pray Lord that You would keep giving the Christian leaders courage and strength and hope
    Joy H - USA
  • Father, may Your arms of compassion and care for Your children be wrapped around those in Afghanistan whose lives are literally on the line. May they experience Your power to overcome every obstacle they face in their quest to be Your child and walk in Your truths. May those who oppose Your truths experience the reality of those truths. Amen.
    Bruce B - USA
  • Father of All, I lift your servants who have been subdued by the Taliban. Free them from their captors. May the soldiers be afraid to stand against you & your servants. May they feel your power in your people. Draw them to your love, mercy, & forgiveness. Protect your home churches. Put your angels around them with blazing swords. Thank you Father.
    Shelly D - USA
  • Oh, Jesus, I pray for protection of Christians in Afghanistan. Jesus, miracles of salvation, deliverance, blind the eyes of the enemy. Do what you did for the children of Israel fight the battle for God's people, stand still and see his salvation. Cover them with your precious blood give them strength, hope and may they know you as Jehovah Shalom
    Nancy T - USA
  • In the powerful name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, God Who delivers, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You that the Afghan 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
  • Lord please protect the Christians in Afghanistan. Break the power of the Taliban. Do miracles in this country. May your resurrection power come to Afghanistan and set the captives free. Deliver Afghanistan from Satan's grip. In Jesus's name.
    Leslie O - USA
  • Our Father, our prayers continue to rise to You for our brothers and sisters in Afghanistan. Give them strength, courage, and protection as they face persecution for their faith in Jesus. May others come to know Jesus as their Savior. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Heavenly Father, we trust in Your plan and goodness. Lord, please continue to strengthen and protect the brothers and sisters we have in afghanistan and the christian leaders who chose to stay and spread the gospel. May they continue to grow in love and knowledge of You Lord, and to be a light in the darkness. in Jesus' mighty name, amen.
    reign rowa G. e - Philippines
  • Holy Trinity, I pray that you send holy angels to Afghanistan to protect Christian leaders from persecution by the Taliban. Make these leaders invisible to those who would wish them harm. I also pray for peace in Afghanistan so that all my live together in brotherly love. Amen!
    Chaplain Dale I - 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
    Susan R - USA
  • Dear Lord, I pray for the safety of all Afghan believers. May those who were detained and whereabouts unknown be swiftly brought back safely. Empower them to continue to be faithful witnesses for Christ.
    In Jesus' name, Amen.
    Dara W - USA
  • Where there are Christians, there is Jerusalem. Praying Psalm 79 for Christians in Afghanistan. Let the violent there put down their arms, let Afghanis become a people of peace. They are loyal to their families, tribes, and militias, now we pray they gain a holy desire to be loyal to the true Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. May they meet Love + surrender
    Christine M - USA
  • God, this entire country hates Your children. But they are Your own, no matter where they are. I pray for angels to protect them, to shield them from eyes, from evil. Keep them save, for we can walk into the valley of the shadow of death and know the Lord of Life is with us. Give them courage, wisdom, and protection. Let their love reveal You to all.
    Kesse R - USA
  • Father, we know that the eyes of these men have been blinded by the deceiver. I pray you would open them to the truth. You see each child of yours and know their needs. Protect them and guide them as they trust you. I pray you give them wisdom and rebuke all fear. Speak to the hearts of those who hate, and let them see you are the way. IJN
    Polly C - USA
  • Lord, what courage these Christian leaders display who have stayed in Afghanistan amid the intense persecution. May you strengthen them wherever they are. Let their faith be a witness to those who hold them captive and may some be saved by hearing the gospel from them. Thwart the evil schemes of this Taliban government. Amen.
    Diana F - USA
  • I pray for divine protection upon the believers in Afghanistan that the regime we have a ton of hot towards them that they will learn the believers be able to worship freely and within Afghanistan they'll be a revival in Jesus name amen
    Kehinde A - USA
  • Lord God, I do pray for the Christian leaders in Afghanistan. I pray that they would remain strong in their faith and believe what You have declared in Your word, even as they face extreme suffering. Please strengthen their families as they suffer in the unknown. May they all have hope in You and that one day You will right all wrongs.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Lord, protect and preserve thy children and let the gospel advance through their witness.
    Margaret D - USA
  • Lord, may Your Light penetrate the darkness and bring many to salvation. Protect those who are missing, may their faith stand firm and allow them to witness Jesus to their captors. Turn the hearts of Afghanis to You alone. May all Christians there be safe from all evil, and united in purpose, faith and hope in You, their God, Lord and Savior.
    Beth P - USA
  • 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 Afghan 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 - I lift up the Afghani church and pray for strength and courage in Jesus' Name. May those Christians that stayed behind be encouraged by the Holy Spirit and see many come to know you as Lord and Savior! I ask for provisions of food, water, and shelter, and community for these precious Christians who remain behind. AMEN
    Jennifer T - USA
  • Father we ask that you would keep the Afghanistan Christians in your care with much safety, strength, & joy as they share the gospel message. In Jesus name.
    Rhonda F - USA
  • Father, I ask that you strengthen and keep your people in this country. May satans work be crushed and your Spirit poured out on people. May those against you see who you are and choose you. Bless your people with all needs and help them keep their minds on eternity. Come Lord Jesus, oh how this world needs you.
    kathy C - USA
  • We pray for the safety and welfare of the Christians in Afghanistan. Give them knowledge and wisdom to avoid interception as they go about their daily activities and keep them, Lord, from harm. Amen.
    Brian S - Canada
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