A new Christian being baptized in Niger, a country where they face increasing threats.
A new Christian being baptized in Niger, a country where they face increasing threats.
Mar. 05, 2026 | Niger

Pastor Escapes Abduction

[12] prayers in [3] nations have been posted for Pastor and other Christians in Niger.

In November 2025, a Nigerien pastor was abducted by Islamists in the middle of the night, driven across the nearby border into Nigeria and taken to a remote area. His captors told him they had brought him to a place where they regularly executed Christians and said they were going to kill him as well. They tied him to a tree and then went to sleep. As they slept, the pastor untied himself and escaped. He ran through the bush for hours and eventually found help. A front-line worker requested prayer for this pastor and other persecuted Christians in Niger, where Christians make up less than 2% of the population and face great pressure from radical Muslims.

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  • Lord I pray for this pastor and others like him who face this tremendous pressure of persecution in Nigeria. Please give them Your peace, hope and provision. Jeff Franklin
    Jeff F - USA
  • Dear Lord,

    We praise Your name that this pastor is safe, yet we know the fate of many others. We pray for this pastor and other persecuted Christians in Niger, where Christians are the minority of the population and face great pressure from radical Muslims. They are aware of reality of being a martyr, but keep them safe to spread the Gospel.

    Amen!
    Chris R - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Niger: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Sustain them, particularly one abducted pastor & other persecuted believers in Niger. Bring radical Muslims to Christ, granting peace & hope! In Jesus' Name. Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • Father God, thank You that the Pastor from Niger escaped his persecutors. All praise & glory to You. Please provide for all Christians in Niger to be courageous & bold as they seek people of peace to proclaim Christ & Him crucified. Help them to forgive their persecutors. Let no weapon formed against them prosper. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen
    Rebecca C - USA
  • Thank you Father for delivering your servant from kidnappers and thank you also for the help that came at the right time.
    We pray for the protection of your children in Niger republic.
    We ask father that this situation be turned around for our good as your church in Jesus name.
    Michael O - USA
  • Almighty God we praise you for delivering this pastor from the hands of his captors. We pray protect the believers in Niger from attacks of radical Muslims. Confound the radicals that they will be unable to carry out such attacks.
    We pray in Jesus name, Amen.
    Lois Y - USA
  • Almighty God we praise you for delivering this pastor from
    Lois Y - USA
  • Holy Father, thank you & praise you for putting abductors to sleep, so pastor could escape. Thank you for safely letting him escape. Please continue to protect the pastor & all the believers in Niger, keep them steadfast, immovable & strong in ur strength as they abound in the works of the Lord JC in Jesus name. Amen.
    Zeenat T - USA
  • Padre, agradecemos primero por salvar a este Pastor en Niger, que iba a ser ejecutado, y que gracias a Ti pudo escapar. Ahora necesita seguir protegido, y sabemos que esa proteccion sólo puede venir de Ti, Padre, y por eso clamamos en esta hora. Tambien ponemos en Tus Manos a tantos siervos Tuyos en Niger, que sufren de la misma manera la persecucion.
    Gonzalo Felipe M - Chile
  • Lord Jesus, I uphold this Pastor and the other believers in Niger. That they would hold fast to You. That they would be a bold witness for You. Protect them and cause them to be bright lights of your love. That many would turn to You in salvation. Your will be done in Jesus name Amen
    Christine N - USA
  • Mighty God, please encourage all the Christians in Niger to follow Jesus faithfully to the end. Remind them of your rich reward awaiting those who endure. Help them keep their eyes on Jesus and not to fear the threats of men.
    Philip H - United Kingdom
  • Beloved Father: Please arise in defense of Your lambs! Strike unmitigated terror into the Islamists that they would repent of their wickedness & turn to Christ. Protect this pastor & the churches of Niger. Be a wall of fire around them & the glory in their midst. Pour out Your Spirit upon the people of Niger. We pray in the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
    Mario C - USA
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