Pastors in parts of Central Asia gather Christians for teaching and fellowship, though sometimes local officials object.
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

[135] prayers in [10] nations 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.

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  • In the providing name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Jireh, God who provides, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we bless You for faithfulness of Pastor and church in Central Asia. We ask for provision, hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on your faithful.
    Peter K - USA
  • God the Father, i pray in unison with all my brothers and sisters in Christ here for your Spirit of Wisdom, Understanding, and Discernment over this Pastor and others to lead people in this Central Asian nation to Christ. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
    TM H - USA
  • Praise You Lord for this home Church. Please cause the authorities and neighbors to look favorably on your people. Please allow them to worship You freely and Central asia. I pray that many more would be added to their number in the mighty name of Jesus Amen
    AMANDA Y - USA
  • Dear Father in Jesus' Name, WOW and PTL for the tremendous response this pastor had for his first church meeting!!! It proves the people are searching for truth & hope. Grant that Your wisdom is fully
    imparted to him on how to proceed in reaching the harvest field around him so that many will be saved. Give him a plan for discipling the saved.
    Kristin S - USA
  • Our Father thank you for this Pastor and thank you for bringing the people. Through his burgeoning congregation provide people who will help him find a place to meet and other Christians who can help disciple those who come. Turn his neighbors to Christ so they can help minister. Amen
    Paul M - USA
  • Father God,thank you for drawing these people to faith in Jesus Christ and to have the courage to go to church when they were given the opportunity!I pray that you will continue to increase the numbers and grant favor in the hearts of the officials so that there would be no fines.I pray that you will give the pastor wisdom and creativity in discipling
    Julia F - USA
  • Please give him wisdom and creativity, Lord and bless that community with the Holy Spirit and salvation
    Margaret D - USA
  • In the brave name of Jesus. our heavenly Father, El-Elyon, Most High God, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we glorify You for bravery of pastor in Central Asia. We ask for provision, hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to him. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Praise your holy name, O LORD our GOD. You are doing GREAT things in Central Asia. Continue to bless & grow Jesus among the pagans. Open their hearts. May they crave the Living Water of JESUS, our LORD. Bless & grow the ministry of your servants. Raise up an advocate among the local authorities to protect the church gatherings. Jesus be glorified here
    Shelly D - USA
  • LORD, I pray for this church: "In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith--more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire--may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ." 1 Pet. 1:6-7
    Mary M - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Central Asia: 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 persecution. Open hearts around them to You, saving all Central Asia & bringing hope! In Jesus' Name. Ame
    Lisa D - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Central Asia: 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 repression. Open hearts around them to You, saving all Central Asia & bringing peace & hope! Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear Jesus, how great are You and I'm thankful for all you are doing there, Give this pastor wisdom and direction how to minister and disciple all these people. Save their souls.
    Pamela F - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Central Asia: 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 persecution. Open hearts around them to You saving all Central Asia & bringing hope! In Jesus' Name. Ame
    Lisa D - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Central Asia: 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 persecution & repression. Open hearts around them, saving all Central Asia & bringing peace! Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • Lord I pray for little "fires" of faith to spring up everywhere in the city from this house meeting. I pray that it would spread quickly and not be traced to one person and not able to stop. I pray that the pastor would have wisdom and creativity for how to disciple, train, and lead the new church. I pray for those who came to seek You and find You
    Joy H - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers. Now that You have shown him the great need for the salvation of Jesus, I pray You will make ways for these who are hungry to receive it. Blind the eyes of the authorities so they cannot stop him. No doubt You are with him wherever he goes. I pray protection over his house church. In Jesus' Mighty NA.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Central Asia: 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 all, especially those facing repression & persecution. Open hearts around them to You, saving all Central Asia! In Jesus' Name. Ame

    Lisa D - USA
  • Lord God, I do pray for this dear man and thank You for his willingness to sacrifice for You. Please give him wisdom and creativity to minister to those around him, and may he have increasingly open doors to preach the gospel and disciple believers. I pray that the hearts of the local leaders would be softened and he could share You openly.
    Danielle H - USA
  • In the powerful hands of Jesus, our heavenly Father El Shaddai, God Almighty, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You that You listen as Pastor in Central Asia cries out to you. We pray for provision, place to worship, hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to him. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Father, thank You for Your work in this brother & for the seekers in a hostile environment. Grant them all the ability to grow in You & gather for ministry, worship, & encouragement to obey You and testify to You. Draw many seekers to Yourself. Grace them with creativity to get together. Open the opposers eyes to Truth, You are Truth.
    Craig R - USA
  • Father in the name of Jesus we thank You because you are still in the business of saving people from their wicked and sinful ways. Lord, may you grant your servant and son the wisdom in church planting, also the strength to do your perfect will in Jesus name
    Bernice N - USA
  • Lord thank You for this pastor and drawing 100 people to You! Raise up mature Christians who can disciple others and teach Your Word correctly and with conviction. May entire families be united in faith and worship of You. Establish Your Kingdom there firmly.
    Beth P - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Central Asia: 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 repression. Open hearts around them to You, saving all Central Asia & bringing peace & hope! Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in Central Asia: 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 repression. Open hearts around them to You, saving all Central Asia & bringing hope! Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Central Asia: 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 repression. Open hearts around them to You, saving all Central Asia & bringing peace! Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • LORD, I pray for this church: "In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith--more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire--may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ." 1 Pet. 1:6-7
    Mary M - USA
  • Jesus, I praise You for the fresh outpouring of Your Spirit for this Pastor! You exceeded his expectations and allowed many more people to hear the gospel. Hallelujah! Thank you for the money raised to pay the fine so that he wasn't burdened. I pray that Your wisdom and discernment would continue to flow to the pastor as he keeps building. Amen!
    Jessica M - USA
  • Our Father, what a mixed blessing for the pastor who had so many turn up for his first meeting! I pray that desire to know more about You and Jesus grows, and that many come to know Your saving love for them! Give the pastor wisdom and courage in the days to come! In Jesus' name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
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