Thousands of Congolese like these women have been displaced by violent Islamists in the eastern DRC.
Thousands of Congolese like these women have been displaced by violent Islamists in the eastern DRC.
Jun. 18, 2026 | Congo, Democratic Republic of the

Overwhelmed by Ministry Challenges

[157] prayers in [11] nations have been posted for Congolese Christians.

Violent Islamist groups, some aligned with the self-proclaimed Islamic State (ISIS), have been attacking, abducting and murdering Christians in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Hundreds of Christians have been killed, some when Islamists attacked churches during services. “Pastors find themselves overwhelmed by the current situation,” said a Congolese church leader. “Some are discouraged.” As Christians flee the Islamist attacks, many pastors continue serving their congregations, but the attacks take a toll on these ministers. “They are not trained to deal with such issues and are also suffering physically, spiritually, mentally,” said the leader. He asked for prayer for Congolese pastors and Christians, who are still helping others despite an outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in eastern DRC. “The church remains the only place of hope and for receiving displaced people,” he said.

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  • In the re-building name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, El Elyon, God most high, as brothers and sisters in Christ we magnify You for faithfulness of Congolese Christians. We ask for encouragement, healing from Ebola, hedge of protection and heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Holy Father we offer praise to you for the faith of our Christian brethren suffering in the DRC. Through this spiritual warfare may they receive an overwhelming sense of your love and divine protection. May their burdens be lifted to grant them a season of renewal and may they continue to be bold to share the Gospel in the face of their oppressors Amen
    Nichole K - USA
  • Oh Father God, we mourn for the deaths of our brothers and sisters in Christ in eastern DRC and are shocked and appalled at how the government is not providing any protection. Lord God, please Father, provide a protective hedge around these pastors suffering physically, mentally, and spiritually in the midst of this persecution. Draw many to Jesus.
    Forrest B - USA
  • In the joyous name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Shofet, God our Judge, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we adore You that Congolese Christians judge righteously. We ask for hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Don't know how I love my brothers and sisters in the condo! I know your eye is on them. Please encourage and strengthen the pastors in the DRC who are dealing with these Islamic attacks, discouragement people leaving and now Ebola. Lord, it's just too much without your intervention, there is no Hope. Please God act or send Jesus back. In His Name amen.
    Nancy G - USA
  • Father, please be with these believers in Congo. Protect their health and well-being, and also please be with those who lead others in the faith, that they may have your heavenly wisdom in dealing with the attacks and the displaced believers.
    Mark R - USA
  • Almighty God, hear the prayers of your people in DRC. Remind them of the hope they have in you. Use them as lights to those living in darkness. Comfort those who have suffered great loss. Equip your Church to respond to the needs. Send resources&fellow brothers&sisters to labor alongside them. Give wisdom to pastors. May the church be a beacon hope
    Lina G - USA
  • Almighty God, hear the prayers of your people in DRC. Remind them of the hope they have in you. Use them as lights to those living in darkness. Comfort those who have suffered great loss. Equip your Church to respond to the needs. Send resources&fellow brothers&sisters to labor alongside them. Give wisdom to pastors. May the church be a beacon hope
    Lina G - USA
  • Almighty God, hear the prayers of your people in DRC. Remind them of the hope they have in you. Use them as lights to those living in darkness. Comfort those who have suffered great loss. Equip your Church to respond to the needs. Send resources&fellow brothers&sisters to labor alongside them. Give wisdom to pastors. May the church be a beacon hope
    Lina G - USA
  • Father, You see the desperation and depair all around Your children in this place. You will never leave or forsake Your children no matter the situation or circumstances. May Your children experience the powerful presence and working of Your Spirit as they move and have their being. You are able to far more abundantly than we can ask or imagine.Amen
    Bruce B - USA
  • God, I ask that You would bring peace and hope to this hurting nation. Bless the Congolese pastors and Christians as they seek to do Your will. Keep them strong in the face of violence and hate. Remind them of Your strength, power, and love. I pray that You would work miracles in changing the hearts of their oppressors. In Jesus' name, amen!
    Jessica M - USA
  • Merciful Father, thank you for these diligent pastors and Frontline workers. Please make them wiser than their enemies and Grant them your strength to persevere under persecution. Please provide for their physical, spiritual and emotional needs and healing. Grant them wisdom, Peace and Freedom From Fear
    Julie C - USA
  • In the faithful name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness Congolese Christians. We ask for hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord Jesus, I pray that you comfort those who are mourning the loss of their loved ones. Strengthen and give them hope through the power of the Holy Spirit. Thank you for these courageous pastors who are ministering to those with the mental and physical pain of loss and grief. Send your holy angels to protect all from ISIS. Amen!
    Chaplain Dale I - USA
  • Almighty God, I ask that you will work powerfully and miraculously to protect and encourage your church in the DRC. Please destroy the enemy and break down the defenses of the evil one as you strengthen your people and spread the gospel to more people in the area. I ask that many will come to faith in Jesus Christ and grow in faith. In Jesus' name,Amen
    Julia F - USA
  • Heavenly father God we come to you and we pray for these Congolese Christians give them wisdom knowledge and understanding of your word to hang onto it. Let them know you are with them in all that they do. Thank you Holy Spirit for working in them that know. Thank you, Jesus Christ Lord of all!
    Pam W - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in DRC: 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 anti-Christian violence. Open hearts around them to You, saving DRC, bringing peace & hope! In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • LORD, by your spirit help the Congolese pastors and christians to continue strong and bold in Your love and service. Fight their battles Lord and strengthen them not to grow weary and worn out but that their eyes would be fixed on Jesus Christ, the author and Finisher of their faith. Lord, please help them in this crisis and let Your healing power.JN
    Bernice N - USA
  • Lord God, I pray for these precious believers and ask that You would provide the help that they so desperately need. Please provide the training and support that the pastors need to lead their churches and give them community of other men who can help them persevere. May Your people have many opportunities to share the gospel as they minister.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in DRC: 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 anti-Christian violence. Open hearts around them to You, saving DRC, bringing peace & hope! In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Lord I ask for protection for believers from the Ebola virus and I ask for your covering over them. I pray that as believers stretch out their hands and serve and protect and help I pray they would be blessed and kept safe. I pray for the churches to be places of healing, belonging and hope. I pray for Your people to be salt and light and safety.
    Joy H - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in DRC: 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 anti-Christian violence. Open hearts around them to You, saving DRC, bringing peace & hope! In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Oh Father, I pray for these dear people who are facing such attacks in the DRC. Please help them and provide for them in these situations. They are also dealing with a deadly virus. Please help them to find a cure for that I pray that the church will continue to be a place of hope for the displaced people.
    Cheryl B - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in DRC: 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 anti-Christian violence. Open hearts around them to You, saving DRC, bringing peace & hope! In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Our Father, encourage and strengthen Your Congolese children as they face horrific challenges. Give them eyes to see You and to know that everything they do is seen by You and counted to them as faithfulness. Bring relief for their suffering. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Father strengthen these pastors and the people's faith that support them by your Spirit and word to continue to love the hurting around them. I pray you use this deadly virus as another opportunity to witness to isis. As those who get sick are abandoned by their Muslim friends and family, use this remnant to care for their enemies like in the plague
    Christy C - USA
  • Heavenly Father, we lift up the Congo lease in the DRC. Help the pastors heal physically emotionally and spiritually and continue to serve others in the name of Jesus. Protect believers from Ebola. Please draw even the militants near to you that they may be saved. In Jesus name, amen.
    Jeanne R - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in DRC: 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 anti-Christian violence. Open hearts around them to You, saving DRC, bringing peace & hope! In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Father God we lift up these brothers and sisters and especially the pastors. We pray for Your healing and provision for their mind body soul and spirit. That Your angel armies will protect them from the militants. We pray for bibles and food and resources to care and minister. And we pray for the salvation of the militants. We pray in Jesus
    cheri w - USA
  • In the glorious name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Adonai, Lord, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You that Congolese Christians and Pastors seek Your face. We ask that they continue seek Your face, for healing, for hedge of protection, heavenly angels encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
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