Christians in some parts of Central Asia meet in unregistered churches to study the Bible.
Christians in some parts of Central Asia meet in unregistered churches to study the Bible.
Aug. 22, 2024 | Central Asia

Mob Threatens Christians, Boycotts Their Businesses

[126] prayers in [5] nations have been posted for Central Asian believers.


In late 2023, unidentified citizens in a nation with a large Muslim population recorded a Christian worship gathering and then posted it online. Several women at the church service were converts to the faith and were worshiping without their Muslim husbands’ knowledge. When news that the women were attending church spread in the community, a mob gathered and threatened the church’s pastor and its members. Though no one was hurt, several families who attended the church are now harshly ostracized. Customers boycott their businesses, and the Christian families struggle financially. “But they are still meeting every Sunday,” reported a front-line worker. “They are also connected to a church network that is very spiritually alive and supportive.”

Write your own prayer for Central Asian believers

  • Dear Jesus,

    I thank You for the brave women of Christ in the Muslim population. Dear God, watch over and protect the business of the Church. I plead the Blood of Jesus, for strength and protection for the body of Christ. 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 Central Asian believers. We ask for peace, a hedge of protection, and heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Amen! Thank thee for thy love and provision.
    Margaret D - USA
  • Father, thank You that Your Church, the body of Christ, continues its mission of sharing the gospel and making disciples despite man's feeble attempt to hinder and harass Your people. May our brothers and sisters in Christ throughout Central Asia be unapologetic about their faith in Yeshua. Grant financial security to Christian businesses and families.
    Patrick V - USA
  • Thank you Lord for the boldness of this women to gather and worship you. Protect them and continue to provide everything they need as they continue to gather in your name, despite the persecution. In Jesus name, amen.
    Nancy H - USA
  • Father, I lift up the women whose Muslim husbands found out they were worshipping in Church. Protect them from violence in their homes, make a way for them to continue to worship with other believers, and open their husbands' hearts to the gospel as well. Turn what was meant for evil for good, that this would be an opportunity for believers to witness.
    Christi S - USA
  • Dear God, thank you for the bravery of these brothers and sisters. May they get to continue meeting. Please provide for their needs through Jesus amen
    Peggy A - USA
  • Father in heaven, may you bring unity from around the world to care for these families who are suffering financial needs due to persecution by those who don't know you. I pray you will sweep the country with revival, and carefully guard those who are faithful. Fill them with joy by your Holy Spirit. Teach them and help them grow. In Jesus name, amen.
    Mary F - USA
  • Thank You Father for these who continue to worship the one true God and His Son, the Lord Jesus in the midst of persecution. Lord, I pray that You will provide either thru jobs or businesses that their needs would be met. Keep them safe and may the follow Christ regardless. I pray in His name. Amen.
    joey S - USA
  • Father I agree with all these prayers here incl the songpsalm over Your precious people in Asia. I do pray that the seed would fall into the good soil in hearts & believers would be anchored in Your Word. May Your Word spread like a wildfire. May they be encouraged. TY they have a thriving Christian community & may it grow exponentially iJN!
    Lisa T - USA
  • The leader of this worship group must be aware of the dangers of allowing recording during any services in an evil country. It can get members killed. Even in America we have men who carry handguns into every assembly for the protection of the church members. This is the world we now live in. JESUS CHRIST is hated that much! Very, very, sad!!!
    Bobby C - USA
  • Father God, I thank you for those that boldly worship Jesus Christ in spite of the cost. I pray that they will continue to stand strong in the midst of difficulty. I pray that the gospel will continue to draw people to salvation in Jesus Christ throughout Central Asia. Please encourage and strengthen your church there and give them creative ways to rea
    Julia F - USA
  • Jesus please protect are brothers and sisters in christ please give them peace of mind and heart. Give them love for all. Give them the gift of forgiveness for all. We ask this in jesus name. Thank you God.
    Craig 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
  • I sing this song over Christians in Central Asia:
    Pardon for sin & a peace that endures
    God's own dear presence to cheer & to guide
    Strength for today & bright hope for tomorrow
    Blessings all mine with 10,000 beside.
    Great is Thy faithfulness.
    Morning by morning new mercies I see.
    All I have needed God's hand has provided.
    Great is Thy faithfulness.
    Robyn P - USA
  • God, we praise You for these Christians. We ask for the wives, that their faith and love would reveal You to their husbands. We pray for the ones struggling financially, that You would provide for them, not only money, but jobs, and acceptance. Let their conduct be above reproach, and their faith remain strong. Let this church continue to grow. Amen.
    Kesse R - USA
  • Father
    We praise You that You are God. The heavens declare Your handiwork. We thank you that these people that have put their faith in You. Please give them strength and wisdom. Provide for their needs.
    In Jesus name.
    Mary U - USA
  • Lord God our Provider, Thank you for the faithful witness of these believers who continue in Christ though this world rejects them. Let them thrive mightily in the face of this persecution that others would see that You are the One True God. 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 Central Asian believers. We ask for provision, finances, hedge of protection, and angels direct from heaven encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord we pray for the believers who have suffered financially and pray that you will amply supply their needs. Let the community of faith witness yr protection and provision in these hardships. Strengthen their faith esp the women captured in the videos. Hear their cries as they have to live through this trying period when their husbands come to know.
    Tan-Yeo S - Singapore
  • Lord we pray for the believers who have suffered financially and pray that you will amply supply their needs. Let the community of faith witness yr protection and provision in these hardships. Strengthen their faith esp the women captured in the videos. Hear their cries as they have to live through this trying period when their husbands come to know.
    Tan-Yeo S - Singapore
  • Avi Ad! I thank You that You are caring for our brethren in ways unknowable so Your Son's church will continue to grow in faith and love. That You, their constant source of security have abundantly provided them with safety and great wisdom as their reverence and love of You increase. In Yeshua's name
    Randal A - USA
  • Heavenly Father: It is such a joy to read of the steadfast love for Jesus that is demonstrated by these dear believers. I pray that You would encourage their hearts. Provide a livelihood for each family and draw many who are lost to the Savior. Show forth the reality of the Gospel through these obedient servants of Yours.
    In Jesus' name, Amen
    Nancy R - USA
  • Lord of Salvation, I thank you for the ardent Christian witness of these Central Asian believers that endure the throws of persecution and still remain faithful to the gospel of Jesus Christ. May these believers remain faithful and bring others to the knowledge of the love of Jesus so that they too will know true peace in their hearts. Amen y Amen!
    Chaplain Dale I - USA
  • Father I prayed for central Asian believers. I thank you that they have a supportive network of other Christians. I pray that you would supply their needs in Christ Jesus and keep them safe. I pray they would continue to thrive and add numbers to their community. Thank you For these courageous brothers and sisters. In Jesus name amen
    Nancy G - USA
  • Because of your mercy, OLORD, these women come to you asking for your generous provision. You have saved them, now show them further mercy by providing for their needs. Thank you that they did not suffer bodily harm, but mental harm hurts too. Breakdown cultural barriers so that these that work against you may come to know your love & forgiveness. Amen
    Shelly D - USA
  • Father, strengthen you people. Let them sing of your strength and of your steadfast love. Be to them a fortress and refuge in the day of their distress (Psalm 59). Provide for them out of your abundant power and your riches in Christ Jesus. Let them learn the secret of being content and allow them to do all things to Christ who strengthens them.
    Tania E - USA
  • I praise God for the commitment of these believers. Lord, thank You for their faith and strength. Protect them and provide for them. May others who see them so in love with Jesus, that they, too, turn and commit their lives to Christ.
    Betty H - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers. These suffer for Your sake, Your fruit abounds to their account. Provide all their needs Jehovah-Jireh. No weapon fashioned against them shall prosper in Your Name. I pray they would be blameless before their accusers. May they find favor even in their eyes. Change their hearts. In Jesus' Mighty NA.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • Father God, we thank you for the faith and example of these brave brothers and sisters. Protect them and help their businesses to thrive despite the disapproval of some non-Christians. Grow this congregation and help others to see that the faithful do not shrink in the presence of evil and persecution. Be with them and comfort them. In Jesus name.Amen
    Jonathan G - USA
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