Kane and Mae continue to lead the Christian fellowship in their community.
Kane and Mae continue to lead the Christian fellowship in their community.
Jul. 17, 2025 | Laos

Church Threatened Over "Foreign" Faith

[6] prayers in [1] nation have been posted for Kane.

A church in Laos has been told by authorities to stop meeting, and an evangelist has been threatened. When Kane, 28, moved to his wife’s village in a minority area of Laos, he was the only Christian. But he shared his faith with his wife, Mae, and her parents, who came to faith in Christ. They, in turn, became bold witnesses throughout their community. By the end of 2023, 25 Christians gathered for worship each week. The village head tried to stop them, calling Christianity a religion belonging to foreigners, but the church continued to meet. Then, in 2024, the village head and others from the village threw stones at the building and angrily burst in to stop the worship service. Police officers said the Christian faith was not allowed by the Laotian government, church members had to recant, and Kane had to stop evangelizing. The Christians stood firm and have continued to meet, but the authorities have also continued to threaten them.

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  • Dear God, Please bless Kane and his family and beloved community. I pray for their protection from harassment. Please soften the hearts of those who harass them. Please bless Kane and the community and bring them great joy in fellowship with each other and with You. I pray for strength and wisdom for them, as well as peace. In Jesus's name, Amen.
    Rae M - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for standing with these bold Christians who are not ashamed of the Gospel "for it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first and also to the Greek (Romans 1,:16)." May they be able to stand no matter what may come, and their enemies find faith in Christ also. In Jesus' Name I pray.
    Christienne D - USA
  • Lord God, You have protected Kane and Mae and we ask You to continue to do that in the midst of government persecution. Please soften the hearts of the villagers to see You, Jesus as the Way, Truth and Life. Please continue to build Your church in Laos, and let MANY in the government come to You!
    Roberta V - USA
  • Lord God we praise you for Kane's faithfulness in sharing his faith and for the fruit of his witness. Thank you that the 25 believers are standing firm in the face of the threats. We pray that the government will be moved to recognize that Christian faith is a matter of the heart and not a foreign influence. Protect Laotian Christians from harm. IJN
    Lois Y - USA
  • Dear Lord,

    Christians stood firm and have continued to meet, but the authorities have also continued to threaten them. They have been told to stop evangelizing, but we know that You will thwart these attempts. We trust in You, and know You will enrich their faith, and bring more to Christ.

    Amen!
    Chris R - USA
  • Beloved Father: Praise be to You for the steadfast faith of Kane, Mae, & the entire flock! Please protect them from evil & build them up in the faith & knowledge of You. Soften the hearts of village leaders that they may repent & turn to Jesus. If they do not, make Your hand heavy upon them. We pray these things in the Holy Name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
    Mario C - USA
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