A Turkmen Christian receives baptism.
A Turkmen Christian receives baptism.
Aug. 15, 2024 | Turkmenistan

House Church Leader Threatened

[185] prayers in [9] nations have been posted for Turkmenistan Christians.

Turkmenistan, a nation with a 94% Muslim population, is a profoundly restricted country in which Christian worship is limited to churches that are part of government-sanctioned denominations. Additionally, the Turkmen government exerts a high level of control on the entire population, especially upon Christians. Despite the governmental and societal restrictions, the gospel is proclaimed regularly in Turkmenistan through media and personal testimonies. Front-line workers report that one house church leader who has been sharing the gospel has come under increased pressure from authorities. Officials have been showing up at his home and church with photos of family members, their cars and their license plates in an effort to scare him into ending his ministry.

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  • Father, give courage and peace to your people in Turkmenistan. May they continue to be bold and be led by the Spirit in regards to what they do and say. Draw more people to Jesus. Protect them from evil. Thank you for how you are working in their lives and growing them into mature believers. May they always trust Jesus and not give in to fear. Amen.
    Vicki Y - USA
  • Lord,
    Thank You for our brothers and sisters in Turkmenistan and their willingness to follow You despite threats from government officials, as well as governmental and societal restrictions. We pray that the house church leader will continue boldly and joyfully sharing the gospel with all who have ears to hear. May You be glorified in Turkmenistan.
    Lysander S - USA
  • Jesus, thank you for your people in Turkmenistan. Encourage and protect them. Especially this leader: protect and encourage him. May the authorities see his good works and turn to you, Jesus.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • Thank You, merciful Father, for glorifying Your name in Turkmenistan, despite man made restrictions. Please protect & provide for believers who declare Your wondrous works and sing of your righteousness. Please uphold those who fall, be near to those who call upon You, fulfill the desires of those who fear You & preserve all who love You.
    Julie C - USA
  • Thank You for the freedom, limited though it may be, to proclaim the gospel in Turkmenistan through media and personal testimonies. Encourage those house churches that are under particular scrutiny by the government. May this very surveillance be the means of salvation for those tasked with putting keeping and eye on believers and their churches.
    Toni D - USA
  • OLORD, do not let your servant be intimidated by these tactics. Give him confidence & peace in your care. You always watch out for us, & take us to the place you have determined. May your Good News continue to find footing in Turkmenistan. Give your children faith & peace. Bless their efforts even in restricted areas. For Jesus, our Lord, Amen.
    Shelly D - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ I come to You on behalf of Your people who are being persecuted and abused and traumatized, please give them comfort!
    christine s - USA
  • Lord, may thy gospel prosper in Turkmen and many be saved.
    Margaret D - USA
  • In the saving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Nissi, Our Banner and God Who saves, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of Turkmenistan Christians. We ask for deliverance, for provision, for a hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Father,
    Thank you for good news of men like this getting saved. As per Your Word in Acts 2;17 to 21 please pour out your Spirit as you prolsed and convict untold thousands of sin ,righteousness and of judgment and thank you already for the dream given to the likes of the 200 grown Gazan men who all saw the same dream and were saved .
    Richard G - Japan
  • Dear Jesus,

    I thank You for letting Your Words spreading in Turkmenistan, and bringing more to Christ. I plead the blood of Jesus for protection and strength for my fellow Christians of Turkmenistan. Help them have their Armor of God on at all times. In Jesus' name, Amen.
    Christopher W - USA
  • In the loving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Shalom. God of peace. As brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of Turkmenistan Christians. We ask for peace, a hedge of protection, and heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • (song)I Command you satan in the name of the Lord to pick up your weapons and fleeee... for GOD has given us authority to walk all over theeee!!!(SONG)for GOD has not given to us a spirit of fear... but of power and of love and a sound mind... HALLELUYAH
    Macrina V - USA
  • Dear Father in heaven look down upon the fellow Folloers of Christ and protect them. May their number grow and Your will be done in this country. In Jesus name and to his glory amen
    Peggy A - USA
  • Lord, we lift up this brother in particular and all of our fellow believers in Tukmenistan as they face pressure to turn from the true faith. Please grow them in the knowledge of your Word and place each one in a community that can help them remain steadfast against the enemy's attempts to destroy them.
    Brenda M - USA
  • Dear family in Christ, may the Lord bless you and keep you in His hand. I pray for you and hope will endure to the end since Jesus our Savior is coming soon. Proclaim Christ at all costs. That's the only thing that matters.
    Susan R - USA
  • Father, you are with us and you know all things. Please give this man wisdom and peace. Protect him and his family and thwart those who would harm his ministry.
    emily g - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father, I pray You would bear up the Christians who face pressure from the government in Turkmenistan. Oh that the Light of Our Savior Jesus Christ shine through these believers and these officials would stand powerless against it but submit and be saved. Amen.
    Joan B - USA
  • In the holy name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Yahweh, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Turkmenistan Christians. We ask for hedge of protection, and angels direct from heaven encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Dear Lord, I pray You would empower this church leader to stand strong in faith and not succumb to fear or pressure from those who want to end his ministry. I pray that Turkmenistan Christians would be bold in sharing the Gospel and that many would be saved. In Jesus' name, Amen.
    Dara W - USA
  • Father, may these precious believers know Your presence which surrounds them with steadfast love an mercy. May they know Your provision and protection, and the fellowship of Christ's body around the world, lifting them in prayer. Holy Spirit fill them with boldness to continue bearing witness to Your love and gospel, in Jesus' name!
    Jon A - USA
  • Abba, I give praise to You for our dear brethren in Turkmenistan. I thank You for their precious faith and serving You despite all opposition. Bless them immensely I pray for their genuine faith. I pray a hedge of protection around them and bless our dear brother who continues to share the gospel despite the wicked pressure from the authorities.
    Yahleah M - USA
  • Our Father, be with Your children in Turkmenistan as they face increasing pressure to renounce Jesus. May they be a blessing to those around them and may their light shine and show the way to You. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Thank you, Father that despite the governmental and societal restrictions, the gospel is proclaimed In Turkmenistan through media and personal testimonies. Give Christian brothers and sisters boldness to be strong in their faith. Provide and protect them.
    Betty D - USA
  • Father, protect this man, his family and church from harm. May harassment and false allegations cease. Your Word does not return to You void, may the officials and community realize the falsehood of Islam and worship You in Spirit and in Truth, finding freedom in Christ. Strengthen, guide, comfort, lead, protect and grant wisdom to these Christians.
    Beth P - USA
  • Lord, we thank You for the progress You have made in Turkmenistan and ask that You would continue to achieve victory despite the opposition mounting against the spread of the gospel. We ask for Your protection of the church, the spread of Your message, and boldness and fruitfulness for Your people, including the house church leader who was threatened.
    Tim S - USA
  • Lord I pray that all the fear tacts of the Turkmen police and authority holders would fail. Your word tells us that perfect love drives out fear and I pray that the perfect love of You would keep the pastors and church members protected in Your perfect love and peace. I pray for them to keep seeking You and not to give up meeting together out of fear
    Joy H - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers. I lift up my prayers I prayed for Turkmenistan. I cont to pray for the revival of this nation. I thank You things aren't as bad here as other places. Still, may Your people blameless remain bold to shine the Light You have given them. I pray Your favor with them & govt. In Jesus' Faithful Name amen.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • Lord Jesus be near to my brother in Turkmenistan. Hep him to remain faithful in his witness, bringing glory to You. Help him to see You work supernaturally in his life to provide for him, empower him, and to bring glory to Your name.
    Andrew S - USA
  • Father we praise You for the courage&ministry of the gospel esp.among faithful church leaders. Surround them w songs of deliverance to defeat the enemy by the Lamb's blood&word of their testimony! Give them grace&favor even amongst the authorities as believers faithfully pray for their enemies. Soften hearts to turn to Jesus&be saved. Grow Yr ChurchIJN
    Jane G - USA
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