Syria is littered with damaged or destroyed buildings from its long-running civil war.
Syria is littered with damaged or destroyed buildings from its long-running civil war.
Jan. 08, 2026 | Syria

Former Kurdish Soldier's Life Threatened

[9] prayers in [1] nation have been posted for Kochar.

A former Kurdish soldier has been threatened for his ministry work after placing his faith in Christ. During the Syrian Civil War, Kochar developed an intense hatred for all Arabs, an emotion that grew as he witnessed fellow Kurdish soldiers and friends die. He also experienced a crisis in his Islamic beliefs as he could not understand why Allah would allow Muslims to fight and kill fellow Muslims. At one point, he left Syria for a visit abroad and met some Christians. They explained the gospel, and Kochar became a follower of Christ. He is no longer a soldier and today says, “I love Arabs.” He works to win their hearts to the Lord, and his life has been repeatedly threatened for his ministry work.

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  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Syria: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Strengthen, guard, sustain & guide them, especially Kochar & others like him. Bring others around them to Christ, bringing hope! Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • Heavenly Father thank You for Kochar. Please protect, strengthen and favor him. May he win many souls to Christ. In Jesus' Name. Thank You. Amen.
    Christienne D - USA
  • Dear Lord,

    We pray for this Kurdish soldier, not only for his safety, but for resistance to spiritual confusion, to find the truth in Jesus. Your Word continues to change lives, and may he be a beacon for others. We pray, as he works to win fellow muslim hearts to You, and his life has been repeatedly threatened for his ministry work.

    Amen!
    Chris R - USA
  • Father God, all praise & glory to You for the heart change that has happened in Kochar's life. Let the ministry that You have given him bring abundant fruit through Jesus Christ. Protect, provide, & bless Kochar. Help him to continue to proclaim Christ & Him crucified. Give him wisdom & courage as he serves You. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen
    Rebecca C - USA
  • Father God, all praise & glory to You for the heart change that has happened in Kochar's life. Let the ministry that You have given him bring abundant fruit through Jesus Christ. Protect, provide, & bless Kochar. Help him to continue to proclaim Christ & Him crucified. Give him wisdom & courage as he serves You. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen
    Rebecca C - USA
  • Lord God, as Kochar's story demonstrates, you are able to penetrate the most hardened of hearts! We give you ALL the glory for Kochar! Please send your angels around him to protect him as he builds your kingdom in spiritually dry places. Let these threats on his work come to nothing.
    Roberta V - USA
  • Dear Father we praise that Kochar's hatred has been replaced by the love of Jesus. Let your blessing rest on his sharing of that love and protect him from o all threats against him.
    We pray for a stable government in Syria, free from the violence of militant groups.
    n Jesus name, Amen.
    Lois Y - USA
  • Heavenly Father, We lift up Kochar to Your throne of grace. We ask for Your favor and blessings as he shares the gospel. We pray that it will spread like wildfire and that many will come to Christ. We pray for his protection and provision. We ask for boldness and courage. We also pray for peace in the country of Syria. In Jesus' precious name, Amen.
    Alvin A - USA
  • Dearest Abba: Praise be to You for the faith & steadfast witness of brother Kochar. Please bless his ministry to Muslim Arabs that many will turn to Christ. Please protect him from those who wish to do evil to him. Pour out Your Spirit upon the Syrian people that they & their land may receive healing for we pray in the Blessed Name of Jesus Christ.
    Mario C - USA
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