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

[6] prayers in [2] 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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  • Dear Father, our hearts are grieved by these violent attacks on your children in the eastern Congo. We pray stay the hand of ISIS and other violent groups and cause them to give up ther violent agenda.
    Hold the believers in your loving arms no matter what happens to them physically.
    IJN, Amen.
    Lois Y - USA
  • Dear Lord,

    Please strengthen the pastors and believers in the DRC with courage, peace, and hope. Comfort those who grieve and protect those who serve others amid violence from ISIS and disease. Help them reflect Christ's forgiveness toward their persecutors. Soften the hearts of those who cause harm and draw them to Your truth and salvation.

    Amen!
    Chris R - USA
  • FATHER, In this desperate & hopeless situation, provide abundantly for these ministries- strength, manpower, physical resources, Bibles, homes, clean water, schooling, jobs, training, new love for You because of all of this. I pray for the ministry partners who need to let You flow through them so they have renewed strength & Your Name is glorified.
    Teresa R - USA
  • Lord may You give my brothers and sisters in the DRC Your hope, provision and peace as they suffer through so many continued tragedies and struggles just to survive. Jeff Franklin
    Jeff F - USA
  • Beloved Father: Please arise & fight Your enemies who butcher, rape, & devour our people. Strike Your terror into the Islamists to bring many to repentance. Strengthen, encourage, defend, & embolden the pastors in the eastern DRC. Provide for the churches as they minister to the displaced. Destroy the Ebola virus. We pray in the Name of Jesus. Amen.
    Mario C - USA
  • Our father and Lord we pray you help these Congolese Christians during this hard times, protect, strengthen and help them. Encourage the ministers and heal them physically, spiritually and mentally. Comfort all those who have lost family members and uphold them, give them hope and deliver them, help them to find refuge under your wings in Jesus name
    Great O - Nigeria
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