Pastor Filadelfo led this sister (far left) to Christ after praying for her to be healed.
Pastor Filadelfo led this sister (far left) to Christ after praying for her to be healed.
Sep. 14, 2023 | Mexico

Pastor Continues Evangelism in Face of Opposition

[159] prayers in [9] nations have been posted for Pastor Filadelfo.

Pastor Filadelfo, a former drug trafficker who is now an evangelist, has been jailed repeatedly for his gospel witness and was kicked out of his village for refusing to renounce Christ and return to the traditional religious practices of the village. Because of the prayers and support he has received through VOM, Filadelfo is able to continue to share the gospel in Southern Mexico, praying for the sick and providing Bibles to believers who don’t have one. Recently, he prayed for an elderly woman who was sick, and she placed her trust in Christ. He provided her with discipleship materials to help her grow in her walk with Christ.

Click here to find out about Christian persecution in Mexico and learn how to pray.

Write your own prayer for Pastor Filadelfo

  • I thank you for Pastor Filadelfo for his steadfast faith and his commitment to serve you Jesus. I pray that you protect and embolden him and make him an effective witness for you. I pray many come to Christ through his witness and that those who harass him will repent and become saved. In Jesus name I pray amen.
    Eric D - USA
  • Lord, let great revival sweep Mexico as thou increasest the harvest of thy servants.
    Margaret D - USA
  • Lord,
    Thank You for Pastor Filadelfo and his amazing witness even in the face of persecution. I pray that he would grow in You each day and that his efforts would bear much fruit in Southern Mexico. Thank You for healing the woman who was sick; may she grow in her faith and continue to follow You even in the midst of hardship.
    Lysander S - USA
  • Thank you for the faithful witness of Filadelfo in southern Mexico. Open doors of opportunity for him to lead many to a saving knowledge of Jesus. Thank you for the support he is receiving from VOM.
    Betty D - USA
  • Dear Jesus, I give You praise for the transformation of Pastor Filadelfo. Thank you that he has turned from evil to be a strong witness for You. Please protect him and give him wisdom and discernment. Encourage and give strength to the Christians he is teaching. Guard all Christians in his region of Mexico. May many come to know You, Jesus.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Father God, Please bless Pastor Filadelfo with your peace that surpasses all understanding. May he keep the full armor of God on as he continues to spread the gospel in face of opposition. I pray he can continue his work in bringing believers to the cross. I pray he reaches many who will see the light. I ask this in the name of Jesus. Amen
    Judith B - USA
  • Father, you deeply love and care for your son Filadelfo. Give him courage, strength and guidance each day as he lets Jesus live through him and bears much fruit. Please protect him from evil. Provide for all of his needs. May many more people come to Jesus in this region. May those who are followers of Jesus remain steadfast in the faith. Amen.
    Vicki Y - USA
  • In the gracious name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, God Omniscient, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for knowledge of You that Pastor Filadelfo has. We ask for even more wisdom, more knowledge, a hedge of protection, angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to him. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord God, thank You for Pastor Filadelfo. Lead him by You will, Your Word, and Your truth. Help him to remain strong amid threats & opposition. You got him into this; bless him. May great change come to the villages of Mexico so that they praise Your Name & reject pagan rituals in favor of the Gospel. Open new doors for evangelism & discipleship. IJNA
    Allison F - USA
  • Almighty God Glory to You for raising up Pastor Filadelfo from the world of drug trafficking to become an evangelist bringing Your love to all. Strengthen him in the faith to continue the work he has begun to Your glory. Encourage those he brings before You Lord & grant him favor in his own community by his good works and love In Jesus Holy name Amen
    Robert C - Canada
  • Lord, You are expanding Your body thru Filadelfo's faithful witness. Raise him up with more power, encouraging him to continue walking as a Hebrews 11 Christian. Use those who have believed because of his witness to surround him and other church leaders with love. Use this raising testimony to change Filadelfo's family and village!
    Lydia S - Uganda
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for Pastor Filadelfo & believers he serves: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for this Pastor's faith! May all those he serves experience Your love & goodness. Bring those in his village to faith. Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • In the loving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father Hanan, God of grace, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of Pastor Filadelfo. We ask for grace and Your favor be upon him, a hedge of protection, angels direct from heaven to encamp around them and minister to him. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Dear Lord Jesus Christ, please protect Your people from their enemies, please give them everything they need on this earth and in this life while they're on their way to meet You!
    christine s - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for Pastor Filadelfo & believers he serves: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for this Pastor's faith! Richly prosper all the work he does. Bring those in his village to repentance & faith. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Our Father, continue to bless the ministry of Pastor Filadelfo as he serves You in Southern Mexico. Bless him, and strengthen him. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Bless Pastor Filadelfo, O Savior of men! What a testimony for him to go from a drug trafficker to a persistent evangelist! May you grant him continued help and encouragement through VOM as he spreads the gospel to others and cares for the sick. May even more drug traffickers come to Christ because of his witness. Amen.
    Diana F - USA
  • In the powerful name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, El Shaddai, God Almighty, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of Pastor Filadelfo. We ask for healing, for hedge of protection and angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to him. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Thank You for our brother Filadelpho, and his transformed life. Thank You for giving him this ministry of reconciliation of the lost to Christ. Strengthen and provide what he needs to perform it faithfully for Your glory. Thank You for our new sister. Strengthen her to resist the persecution, the hostility of former friends and family as she matures.
    Toni D - USA
  • Thank you for the wonderful ways you have already worked in Pastor Filadelfo's life. Please use his testimony to bring salvation to many others.
    Rebecca H - New Zealand
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for Pastor Filedelfo & believers he serves: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for the Pastor's faith! Prosper his work & build up the believers he serves as well as opening the hearts of others to You. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Thank You Lord for bringing Filadelfo to Your love and church. Let him see how You are working and moving in his region. Protect him from the evil one. Thank You for Your Spirit that will give him all that his heart needs in the name of Jesus.
    Alison M - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for Pastor Filadelfo & for the believers he serves: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for this Pastor's faith! May it be rewarded with effectiveness in all he does for those around him. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • FATHER GOD THANK YOU FOR OPENING THE EYES OF PASTOR FILADELFO. TURNING HIS HEART FROM DRUG T TO SPREADING YOUR WORD, HEALING THE SICK AND MINISTERING TO THE BROKEN HEARTS. WE PRAY YOUR PROTECTION, PROVISION, AND BIBLES. THANK YOU FOR BREAKING UP THE FALLOW GROUND OF HIS HEART AND YOUR WORD TAKING FIRM ROOT IN GOOD FERTILE SOIL MARK 4
    Carolyn A - USA
  • Father God, please encourage Pastor Filadelfo in his ministry in Mexico. There are many who want to know you, I pray that they will hear and respond to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Please bless those who minister in Mexico the love of the Lord Jesus. Please provide all that they need to give Bibles and help those who seek you there. In Jesus's name,Amen
    Julia F - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers. I thank You for the bold witness of this pastor. The Light & the Power of God continue to flow through him in all that he does. May the enemy see it & tremble; flee from this land where he is. May the Gospel go forward Lord as a ripple effect & change the hearts of many. In Jesus' Gracious Name amen.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for Pastor Filadelfo & the believers he serves: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for this pastor's faith! Richly reward it; prosper all his work on behalf of You & people. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Lord I praise You for all the good You have done for Pastor Fila and I praise You for how You have sustained and provided for him. I pray for him to continue to trust You, seek You, and be a faithful witness for Your name. I pray for him to lean on You as You support him and for him to not grow faint and weary as he serves You.
    Joy H - USA
  • Almighty God, I praise You for not giving up on us. Filadelfo was once a drug trafficker, who now distributes the Word of God. I pray You would protect this dear brother physically, spiritually & emotionally as he draws the ire of those hostile to the Lord. I pray this elderly woman would grow in faith, and for many, many others to come to Christ.
    Curtis M - USA
  • Lord, Pastor Filadelfo has his home in heaven not on this earth! Praise You Jesus! Let your Name be spoken with boldness by him and let your Spirit transform lives by Your power as he obeys your leading! Let those new believers multiply and multiply to the ends of the earth! Protect him from evil. Keep him steadfast. Give him joy and hope and grace.
    Atacy U - USA
Load More Prayers