Pastors in parts of Central Asia gather Christians for teaching and fellowship, though sometimes local officials object.
May. 14, 2026 | Central Asia
Pastor Fined for Large Church Gathering
[2] prayers in [1] nation have been posted for pastor in Central Asia.
A pastor in a rural and remote part of a Central Asian nation was fined for hosting a church service in his home. The pastor planned and prayed for months before he held his first church meeting and hoped perhaps as many as 30 people would come. To his surprise, around 100 people showed up for the first meeting at his house. “The neighbors weren’t happy with all the activity and contacted local authorities,” said a front-line worker. “It’s wonderful he had so many people come to his church plant.” The pastor was given a large fine, which the global body of Christ helped pay. Pray the pastor will have wisdom going forward and creative ideas of how to reach and disciple interested seekers regardless of local restrictions.
