Oct. 23, 2025 | Laos

Ostracized Christians Patient But Weary

[149] prayers in [12] nations have been posted for Christian families.

Five Christian families facing increasing pressure in northern Laos meet for worship and prayer.

In a village in northern Laos, five Christian families have faced increasing persecution because they will not return to spirit worship. The village head confiscated their family registration books, which contain vital records including birth and marriage certificates, residence permits and education and professional records. This village head has refused to register births, issue marriage licenses and legally register a motorbike. Without registration books, some members have had difficulty getting medical care. The village head also decreed that Christians must be excluded from all village activities. Read More.

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Oct. 23, 2025 | Nigeria

Christian Convert Flees Family

A young Christian has fled his family after they beat and threatened him. Adnan grew up in a predominately Muslim area of northern Nigeria and loved to study the Quran. When he noticed contradictions between what he had been told about Jesus and what he read in the Quran, his teachers told him to stop asking questions. He then secretly visited a church where Christians welcomed him. He also enjoyed the music and the teaching. Later, he met privately with a pastor who answered his questions, and he placed his faith in Christ. Read More.

Oct. 23, 2025 | Iran

Imprisoned Pastor's Daughter Under Pressure

A young Christian woman is being pressured to leave the country. Her father, a pastor, is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence for leading a house church. The Iranian government views such Christian fellowships as "enemy groups" and as threats to national security. A front-line worker met with Narine, 20, in another country where she is safe for the time being. "She's quite stressed and alone," said the front-line worker. Read More.

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