Christians in Indonesia face opposition and blockades by Muslim groups.
Christians in Indonesia face opposition and blockades by Muslim groups.
Apr. 16, 2026 | Indonesia

Muslims Oppose Christian Worship Service

[8] prayers in [1] nation have been posted for Christians in Indonesia.

In West Java, Indonesia, Muslim protesters demonstrated against a Christian worship service on Jan. 6, 2026. The group, Ahlus Sunnah Defenders, carried banners, shouted slogans and blasted loudspeakers outside the venue, calling the worship service an effort to convert Muslims and spread “religious activities which deviate from the principal teachings of Islam.” With police protection, the church was allowed to continue its worship service. A representative of the national Ministry of Religious Affairs attended the meeting and expressed support for the right of all people to worship. Though the government has taken steps to protect minority religious groups, front-line workers report that Indonesian society has become more conservatively Islamic in recent years with Islamic extremist groups targeting churches for demonstrations, legal complaints and violence.

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  • Dear Lord, may you spread your wings of protection over Christian Indonesians, support the government in maintaining religious freedom, and may the witness of Christians there bring many to Christ. Amen.
    Tom H - USA
  • Heavenly Father, thank You that a representative of the national Ministry of Religious Affairs "expressed support for the right of all people to worship." May the Muslims be called out of darkness into Your Marvelous Light!
    Christienne 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 those facing targeted church attacks. Open hearts around them to You, bringing salvation to all Indonesia! Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • Father God, thank You for our courageous sisters & brothers in Christ in Indonesia. Protect & encourage them to be wise & gentle as they proclaim Christ & Him crucified to all. Bring in Your remnant. Help the government to protect them. Let Your Word go forth unhindered. Help them to forgive their persecutors. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen
    Rebecca C - USA
  • Oh Father we thank you that the Indonesian government affirms freedom of worship. We pray move in society as a whole to counter the intolerance of religions other than Islam. Give your children wisdom in relating to Muslims in their midst.
    In Jesus name, Amen.
    Lois Y - USA
  • Lord thank you for the government protection which allowed the worship service to continue. May our Indonesian brothers and sisters trust in You as they move ahead with their lives
    Jeff F - USA
  • Beloved Father: Please protect Your flocks in Indonesia! Soften the hearts of our enemies that many will come to repentance before Jesus. Make Your terror fall upon those extremists who persist in their violence that they may know that the Most High watches over His flocks! Strengthen & encourage our brethren. We pray in the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
    Mario C - USA
  • We see the oppression and attacks on Your followers. We pray for the protection and provision to keep us on Your path and direct those that oppose You. We thank You for Your daily bread, and we ask for Your guidance and faithfulness. Reduce muslim extremism and bring the light of Christ to all that seek You.

    Amen!
    Chris R - USA
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