The construction of a church building in West Java, Indonesia, led to anti-Christian protests.
The construction of a church building in West Java, Indonesia, led to anti-Christian protests.
Aug. 21, 2025 | Indonesia

Muslims Protest Church Construction

[5] prayers in [1] nation have been posted for West Java province.

After a church in West Java province held a celebration to break ground for a new building, hundreds of Muslims came to protest the construction on July 5, 2025. They complained that church leaders did not properly communicate their plans, even though there had been public meetings with district, village and neighborhood leaders during the permitting process. Among other stipulations in the agreements for the church construction were provisions for the church to serve the public good, including road improvements and community use of the building. With about 220 million Muslim citizens, Indonesia has the largest Muslim population in the world. Pray that churches like this one that are confronted with local intolerance and opposition will stand firm and proclaim the love of Christ to their neighbors.

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  • Lord God, as the Christian hymn goes "Let (the Muslims) know they are Christians by their LOVE." Let those who oppose You be disarmed by the love, wisdom, discernment, joy and peace of Your people in West Java and all of Indonesia. Continue moving through these islands as You are doing right now. Bring many more people to Your saving grace!
    Roberta V - USA
  • Lord establish and protect this church in West Java. May your plans be accomplished. May the Muslims of this church community see Jesus's love and turn to Him for salvation. In Jesus's name.
    Leslie O - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in Indonesia, particularly one church in West Java: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Empower the one church & others like it to stand firm. Bring more of their opponents to repentance. In Jesus' Name. Amen
    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear Father we pray that this church may be built without further hindrance and truly serve the community as a beacon of hope. Grant thebelievers wisdom and courage to stand firm in faith
    And love.
    IJN, Amen.
    Lois Y - USA
  • Beloved Father: Please cause Your holy terror to fall upon these protestors that they would repent of their sins & turn to Christ. Lord Jesus said that the gates of hell would not stand against Your church. Build the church. Be a wall of fire around it & be the glory in its midst. Strengthen & encourage our brethren. In the Name of Jesus we pray. Amen.
    Mario C - USA
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