Christian women in worship and prayer in Benin.
Christian women in worship and prayer in Benin.
Jan. 08, 2026 | Benin

Pastor's Son Abducted, Condition Unknown

[171] prayers in [13] nations have been posted for Adam.

In December 2024, Adam Amdou, the adult son of a pastor, was kidnapped from his home and his whereabouts are still unknown. The abductors are members of an Islamist terrorist group who were angered that Adam’s father refused to obey their orders to stop his Christian ministry activities. Since Adam’s abduction, his family, including his father, his wife and his two children, have received no word on his condition. They do not know where he is or if he is alive. “His wife and children are receiving some support from local Christians,” said a front-line worker. “But their situation remains very difficult.” The front-line worker asked for prayer for Adam and his family.

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  • Thank you, Lord, that no one is hidden from your sight. We ask protection for Adam, keep him faithful to you, and we ask for his release. Bring comfort to his family. Keep their hearts and minds focused on you. We ask you to convict his kidnappers of sin, righteousness, and judgement. Let Adam be a witness and bring his kidnappers into your kingdom.
    Elizabeth M - USA
  • Yes LORD, we lift up Adam & his family to you. Please find a way to give them peace in this awful, painful kidnapping. How frightening it must be for them all. How lonely it must be for Adam & his family. Free Adam, O Lord. Free him we cry. Do not let him languish with the enemy. Return him to his loved ones. Send your angels down to wage war. Amen.
    Shelly D - USA
  • Lord, please give this family news and great peace. If Adam be alive, reunite him with his loved ones.
    Margaret D - USA
  • Lord Jesus, you love Adam Amdou and know him better than anyone on earth and You know his whereabouts, if he is with You or still on earth. We ask that his family and friends would be updated and that if he is still on earth, You would deliver him from his captors and restore him to his family and in the meantime, grant his family grace and peace amen.
    Forrest B - USA
  • Father, I am praying that you will strengthen, comfort and protect Adam's family and return their son. Lord please reveal the location of their son and I pray the local authorities will assist in the process. I pray you will touch the heart of whoever took their son and they will release him. I pray he is alive and healthy in Jesus name amen.
    Denise B - USA
  • Father,You know where Adam is.If he is among the living, quickly make a way of escape back to his family.If he has departed this life, let his family know where to claim his body, and raise up a young believer who is like his son and grows close to Adam's family. Protect Pastor and his ministry.Bring swift justice upon evildoers;cause them to fear You!
    Danae V - USA
  • Father, be with Adam, a pastor's son who has been kidnapped by Islamists. May his attitude and word be a testimony to those who kidnapped him. May he assist others who might have been abducted. Continue to provide emotional and physical assistance for his family through other believers. In Jesus precious name, Amen
    Sally L - USA
  • In the righteous name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Lord of Hosts, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of Adam and Benin Christians. We ask for release, provision, hedge of protection, heavenly angels encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • God, our hearts cry out at the unknown. I pray that Adam would be safe, and well, and returned to his family. I pray for their comfort, for the daily and hourly ability to commit him to You, to pray, to know You are with Adam and with them. I pray for his enemies to be touched by his faith, and turn to You and live; to do no more evil, but good. Amen.
    Kesse R - USA
  • Holy Father, we know that whether in or out of his body, Adam lives in your Kingdom with your son Christ Jesus. Please bring peace to his family in knowing his condition and bless the community which stands with them while they wait. Comfort and encourage our family in Benin who are persecuted by Islam and voodoo. Thank you for hearing our prayers.
    Mary M - USA
  • In the loving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Agape, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for love to and of Adam and family. We ask for release, hedge of protection, and heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Dear Father, in heaven, I come to you on behalf of Adam, who has been missing for over a year. This is very difficult for his wife & children and I know that you know that. I ask, Father, that you give his wife information regarding him "" whether he is with you or still on earth & please provide comfort. Give them grace & peace. In Jesus' Name. Amen
    Jennifer T - USA
  • Father, I pray for Adam, his wife and his two other children that you would comfort them and strengthen them. I pray that their son who has been missing for a year would be returned. In Jesus name. I pray for justice to come in the situation and I ask these things in Jesus holy name amen.
    Nancy G - USA
  • Lord I pray for provision for Adam's family and for them to lack nothing as they wait. I pray Lord for Adam to be found and alive and courageously sharing the hope of Christ. I pray for Adam to talk to You, commune with You, and lean on You. I pray Lord for his kids to be given protection and for Your Spirit to provide the comfort for unknowns.
    Joy H - USA
  • In the good name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, God of goodness, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for Adam and family who believe You are good. We ask for deliverance, a hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord God, I pray for Adam and his family in Benin, who are facing persecution for being Christians and refusing to stop conducting Christian ministry activities in Benin. Strengthen Adam and his family, Lord and help them to put their faith and trust fully in You. Lord, pls bring Adam home safely to his family, in Jesus's name, amen.
    Delicia W - New Zealand
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Benin: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Provide for, guard, sustain & console them, especially Adam, his family & others in similar need. Bring their persecutors to Christ, giving hope!

    Lisa D - USA
  • Our Father, comfort and strengthen the family and friends of Adam as they await news of his condition. Give them strength to endure. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Benin: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Console, sustain, guard & provide for them, especially Adam, his family & others in similar situations. Bring their persecutors to Christ! Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Father God, bring Adam home to his family. Give him great favor, courage, wisdom as he keeps his eyes on Christ. You promised You will never leave us. Thank You that You do what You have promised. Be glorified through this situation in Benin. Be with Adam & his family & provide for their needs. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen.

    Rebecca C - USA
  • Lord God, I do pray that You would rescue Adam and allow him to return to his family. Please strengthen him and give him courage as he suffers and may he trust that You are with him wherever he goes. I pray that his family would be comforted and helped as they wait, and that You would uphold them by Your grace.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Father if it might be according to Your Will bring this man home to his family and bring quiet today of his whereabouts and his date of retirn to his family. Wash them in absolute peace and unrestrained purpose and joy in believing these expected report s thank you
    Becky R - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Benin: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Guard, console, sustain & provide for them, especially Adam, his family & others like them. Bring their persecutors to Christ, giving hope & peace!
    Lisa D - USA
  • Lord, we pray for Adam and his family. We pray for answers and closure. If he is alive, that he would be released. If he is not, that the family would be able to find closure. We pray that his family does not lose hope in you. That they continue to know that what matters is not of this world and to find peace in that knowledge.
    Shelly P - USA
  • Lord, I pray for Adam, his parents & his siblings to know your care for them in this very difficult circumstance. Do what is humanly impossible in them, granting them a sense of peace that passes understanding, while they work through the grief & concern for Adam. Strengthen their hearts, minds, and bodies to continue the ministry of the gospel. Amen.
    Diana F - USA
  • Dear Lord, we do not know where Adam is or what is his condition, but we do know that not only do you know, but that You are also taking care of him in this time of difficulty. Please bring peace to his family & help them to turn to You & not from You in this most difficult time. Help their Christian family to embrace them and may You give them peace!!
    Donna H - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Benin: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Guard, console, provide for & sustain them, especially Adam, his family & others like them. Bring their persecutors to Christ, giving hope! Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • Heavenly Father, I pray for Adam's family. Please give them Your peace and meet the needs of his father, wife and two children. I pray they will find out where he is.
    Rosalind T - USA
  • Father God, I pray for Adam's family, and ask that you will give them word of his whereabouts. Please help them in the midst of their pain. Please comfort them with promises from your word. Help them to see that all of this is not in vain. I pray that their faith will be strengthened and they will continue to share the gospel with others. In Jesus name
    Julia F - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Benin: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Guard, console, provide for & sustain them, especially Adam, his family & others with similar needs. Bring their persecutors to Christ, giving hop

    Lisa D - USA
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