A Burkinabe evangelist explains the gospel to displaced individuals sheltering in a former school.
A Burkinabe evangelist explains the gospel to displaced individuals sheltering in a former school.
Nov. 13, 2025 | Burkina Faso

Ministry Leaders Struggle After Attacks

[18] prayers in [5] nations have been posted for Christians in Burkina Faso.

As Islamists in Burkina Faso attack Christians and force hundreds of churches to close, ministry leaders and their families feel confusion and doubt, especially the women. Over 2 million Burkinabe have been displaced, and VOM provides emotional and spiritual support to ministry leaders among them, who sometimes struggle emotionally. “Many women expressed feelings of idleness, as they are no longer able to teach other women or engage in ministry,” said a front-line worker. “Their identity, closely tied to their roles in the church, has been deeply affected.” Those feelings have led some to question God’s love amid their suffering: “They expressed confusion and disappointment over why God would allow such hardships to occur while they have left everything to serve him,” the worker said.

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  • Lord, renew these Christians to an identity in Christ alone,not in organization or roles. Wash their hearts&minds w Yr Word! Enable their Dr's to Shepherd their flocks to fix their eyes on Jesus, who for the joy set before HIM endured the cross, so they will not grow weary or lose heart. Renew! Give security&provide every need! Restore&Refresh O Jesus!
    Jane G - USA
  • Oh Lord Jesus comfort these women in Burkino Faso who have had their lives disrupted and are "confused. Let them feel your presence and assure them of your love.
    Please provide for the material needs of all who have been forced from their homes. Help the believers to support and encourage each other. May the churches be allowed to reopen.
    IJN, Amen.
    Lois Y - USA
  • Father God, we pray for Your hand to be over churches in Burkina Faso, allowing them to be able to freely hold worship services to lift up Your Name and to advance the Gospel. May Your justice flow like a river and Your righteousness like a mighty stream in Jesus' Name. Continually strengthen their faith and help them to keep their minds stayed on You.
    Everett T - USA
  • Proverbs 3:5-6
    "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways, acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."

    Therefore, here, the Lord Jesus is the way and the truth. However, even when Christians face difficulties in spreading the gospel, I believe that Jesus is our great light and will help
    donghyeon k - Korea, South
  • Heavenly Father, I pray for these Burkinabe believers suffering for their faith. I pray each one would come to greater levels of trust as they endure hardship & trials. May they truly believe that Your ways are higher, infinitely higher, than our ways. I trust You will use their suffering for Your glory. I pray Your peace would come upon each believer.
    Curtis M - USA
  • Oh God comfort your people, give them shelter, peace, strength. Oh God reveal your plan and purpose, as you are Lord. Comfort, comfort, provide, give miracles of your presence. Build them up to be a light here. Cause them to pray and not get discouraged in Jesus name use them in intercession. Thank you Lord you are our God alone.
    Nancy T - USA
  • Lord, You are more powerful than the evil one who is sowing seeds of doubt and despair in Your people. I pray they will put on Your armor to defeat Satan in the emotions and confusion they are experiencing, I ask You to provide a community for them to be nourished and loved in. In the name of Jesus I pray. Ephesians 6: 10-17
    Marcia S - USA
  • Holy father, I can imagine how hard it is for these people to understand what's happening. Please lift up their spirits and comfort their minds and souls and emotions. Nothing to understand what's happening and that you do know you are in control I know what you are doing father and that it will strengthen them in the end. Please give him patience and
    Pam R - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father, I pray that You comfort and heal the displaced people, especially the women, who feel abandoned by You. May they find ways to use their spiritual gifts to encourage others and regain their sense of purpose in Jesus Christ. May the Islamists repent of their evil ways and put their trust in You unto salvation. Bless Burkina Faso.
    Bill P - USA
  • Dear Lord,

    We pray for the women of ministry who expressed the following: "Their identity, closely tied to their roles in the church, has been deeply affected." Those feelings have led some to question God's love amid their suffering: "They expressed confusion and disappointment over why God would allow such hardships". Enrich their faith.

    Amen!
    Chris R - USA
  • Lord, Thank you for these dear sisters in Christ. Thank you for their godly examples of perseverance and service. Despite their discouragement, may they continue to look to You. You are the Great Physician. Strengthen them and give emotional and spiritual healing. Amen
    Holly T - USA
  • Dear Merciful Father look unto the people of Burkina Faso with compassion and help them, keep them in love even in their present situation, strengthen their faith and open their eyes to see you working a way out for them, help them Lord and see them through this difficult time in Jesus name amen
    "Blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me"
    Great O - Nigeria
  • Dear Merciful Father look unto the people of Burkina Faso with compassion and help them, keep them in love even in their present situation, strengthen their faith and open their eyes to see you working a way out for them, help them Lord and see them through this difficult time in Jesus name amen
    "Blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me"
    Great O - Nigeria
  • Father, we lift up in prayer our brothers and sisters in Burkina Faso, and we pray for their strength and encouragement, and for guidance and protection. We pray for comfort and support for those who have been displaced, and we pray for the end of the violence in Burkina Faso, and for healing and restoration for all who have suffered. In Jesus' name.
    Mike S - Japan
  • Father God. Incline Your ear and hear what Your people say: "They expressed confusion and disappointment over why God would allow such hardships to occur while they have left everything to serve him," Forgive them Father for allowing their experience to cloud Your vision for them as a nation. Empower them mightily. in Jesus's saving name. Amen.
    Arthur L - South Africa
  • Precious Lord Jesus, in Your Name, I ask that these precious believers hear Your voice and see Your face every day, in their dreams, in Your Word, in each other, in Your creation to keep them encouraged that you will never leave them nor forsake them. Everyday may they find your provisions and may their love for each other astonish unbelievers!
    Kim D - USA
  • Father God i come to you in Jesus name and I pray for all of the saints in Burkina Faso. May they all become awake to their identity in Christ. Strengthen their faith and grant them perseverance. May they know the love of Jesus's that surpasses knowledge & be filled with all of His fullness. Supply all of their needs spiritually physically & financial
    Jerry W - USA
  • Beloved Father: Please cause Your terror to come upon the Islamists who butcher our people. Lead many to repentance in Jesus but oppose those who continue in their vicious attacks. Comfort our brethren as they are sorely oppressed & wonder about Your love for them. Please fill them with the Holy Spirit. Guide them, & bless them. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Mario C - USA
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