Local ministers across Central Asia can face repercussions for carrying out Christian acts of worship, such as baptisms.
Local ministers across Central Asia can face repercussions for carrying out Christian acts of worship, such as baptisms.
May. 28, 2026 | Central Asia

Pastor Sentenced to Eight Years in Prison

[9] prayers in [2] nations have been posted for young pastor and family.

A young pastor has been arrested and sentenced to eight years in prison for his ministry. Not long after this pastor had launched a church in Central Asia, local and secret police arrested him for simply conducting Christian ministry, actions considered by many Muslims to be offensive and even illegal in that region. “The young pastor has a wife and little children,” said a front-line worker. “Please pray that they will be encouraged and that this gospel worker’s faith and witness will be strong inside the prison.” Since the pastor began serving his sentence, the family has experienced hardship without a regular source of income. The front-line worker, with the help of the global body of Christ, is working to ensure that the pastor’s wife and children are cared for. “Pray that they will be strong during this time and that the sentence will be shortened,” the front-line worker added.

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  • Padre, pedimos por Tu misericordia en la vida de este joven pastor encarcelado. Sabemos que viste su ministerio y su fidelidad y ahora su familia ha visto sus ingresos disminuidos. Ayudalos a enfrentar esta situacion y te agradecemos que el cuerpo global de Cristo va en su ayuda. Que puedan ser fuertes y que la sentencia sea acortada. Gracias
    Gonzalo Felipe M - Chile
  • 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, like a young pastor & his family. Open hearts around them to You, bringing hope! Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Father God watch over & encourage this brother. Give him & his family strength for today & bright hope for tomorrow. Deepen their faith & multiply their witness. What the enemy means for evil, work for good, for the saving of many lives. May guards & prisoners come to faith. Provide for his family& strengthen the church. Work all this for your glory.
    Lina G - USA
  • Mighty Father God, protect & bless & encourage our sisters & brothers in Christ in Central Asia. Be glorified through this pastor & his family. Provide for their needs both spiritual & physical. Help him to proclaim Christ & Him crucified & risen to all in the prison. Shorten his sentence. Help them to stay strong in Christ. In the Name of Jesus
    Rebecca C - USA
  • Dear Father we lift up this young pastor in prison
    Let him not be discouraged but assure him that ion all things you work for the good of those who love you.
    Protect him from mistreatment in prison. Meet the physical needs of his family as they are without an income. Thank for the believers who are providing for them. IJN, Amen.
    Lois Y - USA
  • Lord , praise You for the faithful witness of this Pastor and his family. May my brother be a shining light in prison. May he trust in You to provide for his spiritual and physical needs. May his family also grow in You during this difficult period. Jeff Franklin
    Jeff F - USA
  • Beloved Father: Praise be to You for the faith of our brother! Please release him from prison. Please encourage his wife & children. Please provide all their needs & protect them from evil. May our brother be a powerful witness to his fellow inmates. May many come to salvation. Soften the hearts of his captors that they too will turn to Jesus. Amen.
    Mario C - USA
  • Dear Lord,

    We pray for this pastor. We pray for this family, that they will be strong during this time and that the sentence will be shortened. Give them faith, strength, and perseverance during this time.

    Amen!
    Chris R - USA
  • Heavenly father God, I pray for this young pastor who is in jail please give him strength in mind and body and Spirit and helping find joy in sharing your word right there in jail .Lord Jesus please put your arms around his wife and his family. keep them safe, help them with what they need. Let the church families come, treat them as a family in care.
    Pam W - USA
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