Nov. 13, 2025 | Kyrgyzstan

Two Church Leaders Arrested, Fined

[22] prayers in [5] nations have been posted for churches in Kyrgyzstan.

On September 14, 2025, government officials entered a church, began recording the service and ultimately arrested two church leaders. The officials first demanded to see documents authorizing the religious meeting. Two church leaders explained that the fellowship had been meeting since 1992 and that, under Article 34 of the Kyrgyz constitution, they were guaranteed “freedom of conscience and religion.” The officials then confiscated some of the church’s written materials and took two church leaders to the police station, where they were fined. The case is ongoing as the Christians plan to appeal the fine. “Brothers and sisters ask that Christians intercede for these two court cases,” wrote a front-line worker, “and also that churches in Kyrgyzstan will be able to freely hold worship services.”

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  • Father, I pray you will convict those against you, open their minds to truth! May you position people who know you in the leadership of this country, that will stand in the gap for those persecuted. Supernaturally change the atmosphere of this conviction, bringing only good to your own. Not by power, nor might, but by your Spirit, come Lord.
    kathy C - USA
  • Lord, you love justice, truth& mercy! We pray that Your rule&purpose will prevail in these court cases. We ask that You would overrule in the Kyrgzig courts to provide an open door for the gospel. Empower&emboldened the church to bear witness for Jesus amongst a people walking in darkness. Pls grant release for these ldrs&no fines. Strengthen faithIJNA
    Jane G - USA
  • He was fined for preaching the gospel of Christian values "‹"‹and for preaching the gospel again. Lord Jesus, their advocate, Lord Jesus, please spare him the fine. In the name of Jesus Christ, Amen!
    donghyeon k - Korea, South
  • Father God, we pray for Your hand to be over churches in Kyrgyzstan, allowing them to be able to freely hold worship services to lift up Your Name and to advance the Gospel. This includes You softening the hearts of government authorities and leading them to repentance and to the acceptance of Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Amen.
    Everett T - USA
  • Lord, You are the One who vindicates us from every unrighteous judgment based upon Your Word. We stand in faith today with our brethren in Kyrgyzstan and as for complete vindication in Jesus Name. Deliver them from persecution, from unrighteous judgments, and all forms of harassment. Strengthen Your people and give them fresh boldness in Jesus Name!
    Carla I - USA
  • Lord God, I pray for these two court cases, Lord God, you are the righteous judge. I pray that the freedom of conscience and religion will be upheld in Jesus name. Give the Christians faith as never before, cause them to stand and not fall and be a great testimony of your deliverance. Strengthen your people, give them wisdom and discernment.
    Nancy T - USA
  • Almighty God, I pray for these dear brothers in Kyrgyzstan suffering persecution for their faithfulness to You. I pray You would intercede on their behalf. I ask their convictions would be overturned and their fines waived. I further ask that my brothers and sisters in Kyrgyzstan would be freely able to gather & worship without fear of arrest.
    Curtis M - USA
  • I pray in Jesus, name for these church leaders to be released unharmed in Jesus name amen
    larry b - USA
  • Father, I lift up my brothers and sisters and Kyrgyzstan to you. please fill them with your Holy Spirit and let them feel your peace and joy and presence. I pray that you would repeal these fines, and provide everything that they need. Let them be a bold witness and bring many to know you. Please bless and encourage them, in Jesus name amen
    Susan C - USA
  • Heavenly father, I just asked that she would have mercy upon these two priests and let them do let them have freedom continue their lives as pastors of this church. I also ask that you would give favor in the ruling that they do not owe any fines that they have the constitutional right to have a church and I've had it since 1972. Please be with them em
    Pam R - USA
  • Lord Jesus I pray for those suffering persecution in Kyrgyztan for Your great name. Lift them and comfort them. Meet their physical needs.
    Jimmy P - USA
  • Dear Lord,

    As stated: We pray, "Brothers and sisters ask that Christians intercede for these two court cases," wrote a front-line worker, "and also that churches in Kyrgyzstan will be able to freely hold worship services." Bless them and give them guidance as they hold in court.

    Amen!
    Chris R - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father, I pray for the best outcome for these 2 Christian leaders in Kyrgyzstan as they appeal the fines imposed on them by the government. May they not face prison but continue to lead their congregations throughout this trial. I also pray that Christians in this country will be able to freely worship Jesus Christ and share His Word.Amen
    Bill P - USA
  • Our Father in heaven we pray for your churches in Kyrgyzstan. We ask you grant them more opportunities to gather in your presence, protect them and strengthen their faith to trust in your name, for when two or three are gathered in your name you are there. Keep them from evil and help them in Jesus name amen
    Great O - Nigeria
  • Father, we as the Church always affirm our brethren and agree to intercede on their behalf. Lord God be the judge in this matter and run interference for Your church and grant that Your Church in Kyrgyzstan will be able to freely hold worship services." We rely on Your ruling and stand on Your promises. Your will be done on earth. In Jesus name. Amen.
    Arthur L - South Africa
  • Father, I pray for strength and wisdom and guidance for these brothers, and for the judgements to go in their favor and in favor of freedom of worship for all believers in Kyrgyzstan. I pray for the financial support of these brothers through the trial and for government leaders to be raised up who will work for freedom of worship. In Jesus' name.
    Mike S - Japan
  • Heavenly Father, in the LORD Jesus Christ's Name, may the confiscated written material shine brightly in the presence of these precious believers' persecutors. May they not be able to damage those documents in any way and may they be supernaturally drawn to them. Will you prepare their hearts to receive Jesus and I give you all the glory and honor.
    Kim D - USA
  • Father in Heaven, give strength and faith to the church leaders in Kyrgyzstan as they witness to their to government officials. Protect our brothers from this evil world system. We know their need is great, but You are more powerful than any dangers they may face. Amen.
    Paul K - USA
  • Dear Lord,
    I pray that You will work on behalf of these two imprisoned believers in Kyrgyzstan. Please bring them safely back to their church and allow them to continue meeting together to worship. I pray that this persecution will not weaken their faith but that they will be strengthened and emboldened.
    Amen
    Jehosheba R - USA
  • Father God i come to you in Jesus name and I pray for churches in Kyrgyzstan that they will be able to worship freely and that they will have favor with the government. May many people be awakened to their identity in Christ. Regarding to court cases mentioned in this article may the charges be dismissed. May everyone in Kyrgyzstan know Jesus's love.
    Jerry W - USA
  • Beloved Father: Praise be to You for the faithful churches of Kyrgyzstan! Please work in the hearts of Kyrgyz officials to soften them to relent of their persecution. May the fines be returned to the brothers. May our people be free to worship & be a witness to many, helping to lead the Kyrgyz people to Christ. We pray in Jesus' Holy Name. Amen.
    Mario C - USA
  • Father, Thank You that Your Word says that You will never leave us nor forsake us, You're with us wherever we go! Thank You that in like manner You're with these Brethren that have been arrested. They are under Your Covering and Protection therefore nothing will go wrong In Jesus Name, amen πŸπŸ½
    Maureen E - USA