Christian worship and prayer gatherings are often opposed in Indonesia.
Christian worship and prayer gatherings are often opposed in Indonesia.
Mar. 19, 2026 | Indonesia

Church Holds Service Despite Ban

[140] prayers in [10] nations have been posted for Christians in Indonesia.

On Dec. 24, 2025, Muslim leaders insisted on an official ban and pressured a local pastor in West Java province to cancel his church’s planned holiday worship services. Religious and government leaders cited the potential for attacks from radical Islamist groups but could not identify a specific threat. While a public announcement was made that the Christmas Eve and Christmas Day celebrations were canceled, the 70-member church decided to continue their services as planned. “I was indeed under pressure in the video [announcing the ban],” said Pastor Irianto Budy. He added that his congregation has frequently received pressure and threats from Muslim groups. Though the government has made steps to protect minority religious groups, front-line workers report that Indonesia has become more conservatively Islamic in recent years with Islamic extremist groups targeting churches for demonstrations, legal complaints and violence.

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  • In the name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Adonai, Lord, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of this Indonesian Christian church and Christians. We ask for blessing, hedge of protection, heavenly angels encamp around and minister to them. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • I pray for this pastor and his church, that they would continue to follow You and seek to please You above men. May they have courage and wisdom to respond to the threats, and the supernatural love even for their persecutors that leads many who oppose You to come to faith in Christ.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Father in Heaven,
    Thank You for our brothers and sisters in Indonesia who are so faithful to worship you. I pray that You will bless them in their faithfulness and grow their congregation. I pray too that those who oppose them will be brought to see the truth of the good news of Jesus Christ. Please guide the Christian leaders in this church.
    Amen
    Jehosheba R - USA
  • In the faithful name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, El Emunah, God who is faithful, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we adore You for great faith of this pastor and Christian in Indonesia. We ask for hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Father God, thank You for the courageous Christians in Indonesia. Bless them as they firmly stand up for Christ & Him crucified in worship. Let no weapon formed against them prosper. Help them to reach out to those people of peace & let those hear the Gospel & repent & believe. Be glorified in Indonesia. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen
    Rebecca C - USA
  • Father, give wisdom to your children in Indonesia. May they be led by your Spirit each day and in every decision. Give them courage as they trust Jesus in times of difficulty. Thank you. Amen.
    Vicki Y - USA
  • In the resurrected name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, El- Shaddai, God Almighty, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of Christians in Indonesia who are worshipping you. We pray for a hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Father God,I pray for my brothers and sisters in Indonesia and ask that you will protect them from violence. Instead,I pray that their message of hope and salvation in Jesus Christ will spread throughout their communities.I pray that you will draw many people to yourself as you exalt your holy name. Please provide ways for them to celebrate their faith
    Julia F - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Indonesia: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Sustain them, especially where facing Muslim violence. Open Muslim hearts to You, bringing widespread peace & hope & salvation! Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Indonesia: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Sustain them, especially all those facing Muslim persecution. Open Muslim hearts to You, bringing widespread peace & hope! In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Thank you for protecting this church over Christmas. Please do the same over Easter and let them have a sweet celebration.
    michele r - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Indonesia: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Sustain them, especially those facing Muslim persecution. Open Muslim hearts to You, bringing peace, hope & salvation! In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Lord thank you for empowering these followers with conviction and boldness to gather for the purpose of worshipping You in remembrance of Jesus humble incarnation that serves as a model for our lives. Lord continue to strengthen this church with Your presence and power as they seek to honor You above all else
    Teresa S - USA
  • God, we praise You that Your own do not neglect to meet together; I pray for Your protection on them as they meet. I pray for courage, faith, and wisdom for everyone under pressure. I pray for freedom to increase, and with it praise and joy, and for those around them to see and wonder at Your glory. Reveal Yourself in Indonesia, and bring love. Amen
    Kesse R - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Indonesia: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Sustain them, especially those facing Muslim persecution. Open Muslim hearts to You, bringing peace, hope & salvation to Indonesia! Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Our Father, be with Your children in Indonesia as they wrestle with threats and fear. Give them courage and boldness to endure. May their faithfulness to You be a bright light that leads others out of the darkness of their sins and into a relationship with You. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Lord i pray for the believers in West Java and their pastors as they are being threatened by extremists. May they have the strength and the courage to stand up. May the extremists come to Christ from their example. Forgive us Lord of our sins and give us the courage to pray and support our brothers and sisters so far away but so close to your heart
    Elizabeth V - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Indonesia: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Sustain them, especially those facing Muslim persecution. Open hearts to You, bringing peace & hope to Indonesia! In Jesus' Name. Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • Father God I come to you in Jesus name and I pray for Christians in Indonesia. Supply all of their needs spiritually physically financially and emotionally. May Your wisdom and revelation overflow their beings and fill them with the power of Your might. May they be rooted & grounded in the love & know Jesus's love and be filled with Your fullness. Amen
    Jerry W - USA
  • In the Lordship of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for the power of Your Word and faithfulness of Christians in Indonesia. We ask for a hedge of protection and heavenly angels encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord Jesus, our Protector. I pray that the Christian witness about you in Indonesia grow exponentially so that all will come to know You as their personal Lord and Savior for the forgiveness of sins and eternal life. I pray also that these Islamic extremists open their eyes and ears to the message of salvation. Pour out the Spirit upon them all!
    Chaplain Dale I - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Indonesia: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Sustain them, especially those facing Muslim persecution. Open Muslim hearts to You, bringing peace & hope to all Indonesia! In Jesus' Name. Ame
    Lisa D - USA
  • OLORD, OUR FATHER, purge Indonesia of islam & All false gods. Tear down any strongholds established by muslim terrorists & false leaders. Neutralize their power, & dry up any financial support. Magnify JESUS there. Strengthen your children, & embolden them before the enemy, satan. May they fear not. Give them confidence in your love & power. Amen.
    Shelly D - USA
  • Father, please protect your believers in this part of Indonesia. I am not sure the pressure and persecution will stop, but please be so real and present to them that they are assured of your presence, comfort and peace. I also ask that you would touch many government leaders to change their thoughts and to protect believers instead of persecuting them.
    Mark R - USA
  • Father, thank You for Your testimony in Indonesia. Your enemy hates it. Render Your inner peace & outward grace to sustain Your children there as they face opposition & discrimination. Lord, do not allow Your enemy to advance especially in people's hearts. Open the blind eyes & soften the hard hearts so they can see humanity & dignity rather than hate.
    Craig R - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father, the Indonesian government has always allowed Christian churches to have open services for Christmas Eve and Christmas day. This allows the people to come to know Jesus and accept Him as their Lord and Savior. It also allows Christians to show the love of Jesus to those around us and help others to find joy in the Lord. Amen
    Donna H - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Indonesia: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Sustain them, especially all facing Muslim persecution. Open Muslim hearts to You, bringing widespread peace & hope! In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Father. In the name of Jesus Your son I command all the forces of wickedness to bend the knee to You My King and My Liege. Father. Give effect to these words as we trust in You to protect and to enrich Your church on the earth. Father. Give Your children the power to stand and face the intimidation, threats and agitation of the idolators of Islam.
    Arthur L - South Africa
  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers. Their eyes are stayed upon You in the midst of the storm. No wave or wind shall overtake them for they shall walk across the water unscathed despite the howling wind. This is Your promise to them. I pray they do not lose heart & continue to go forward at your protection. In Jesus' Mighty Name amen.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers. Their eyes are stayed upon You in the midst of the storm. No wave or wind shall overtake them for they shall walk across the water unscathed despite the howling wind. This is Your promise to them. I pray they do not lose heart & continue to go forward at your protection. In Jesus' Mighty Name amen.
    Johnathan K - USA
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