Pastors in Colombia's red zones live in constant danger of guerrilla reprisals because of their gospel work.
Pastors in Colombia's red zones live in constant danger of guerrilla reprisals because of their gospel work.
Oct. 17, 2024 | Colombia

Pastor and Family Flee for Lives from "Red Zone" Guerrillas

[186] prayers in [14] nations have been posted for Pastor Santiago and family.

After months of seeing villagers and friends extorted, abused and killed by violent guerrillas who control the dangerous “red zones” of Colombia, Pastor Santiago and his family have fled from their village to a safe location, leaving most of their personal belongings behind. According to a church member, Pastor Santiago is on the guerrillas’ hit list for his refusal to support their illicit activities, prompting his decision to flee with his family. Pastor Santiago also shared with VOM staff that he had received death threats for preaching the gospel. His greatest concern is for his family and their provision if anything happens to him. Fearing for their lives, most members of Pastor Santiago’s church have either left the village or plan to leave soon. Pray for Pastor Santiago and the affected families from this village, including a teenage girl from the church who was kidnapped earlier this year and has not been heard from since.

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  • Lord God, I do pray that Pastor Santiago and his church, that each family would have courage, faith, peace, and hope that can only come from You and they would be obedient to what You are calling them to. I pray that You would provide for their physical and financial provision, and that You would work in power to bring this girl back from captivity.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Our Father, thank You for Pastor Santiago and his family. Please let them live and work with You. Please meet their needs. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen
    Maria D - Finland
  • In the name of the Shepherd, Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Rohi, Great Shepherd, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for shepherding Pastor Santiago and family. We ask for blessing, hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Vindicate your people in the red zones, Father. Defend their cause against ungodly people, from the deceitful and unjust men deliver them. For you are the God in who they take refuge. Please strengthen your people and give them great wisdom. Send out your right and your truth, let them lead them. Give them delightful fellowship with you, exceeding joy.
    Tania E - USA
  • Dear family in Christ- I pray for your continued strength and growth in Christ. I also prayer those hateful to the gospel will have their eyes opened by Christ. Stand firm. Jesus is coming soon. All the tears and sorrow will be worth it when we meet our Saviour.
    Susan R - USA
  • Father, You Are so good, "For The Lord is good, His Mercy is everlasting and His Truth endureth to all generations." (psalm 100)

    Please do good to Your people who are suffering for Christ's Name and sake.

    Please protect them, encourage them, sustain them, You have promised, and Your Word is Good.
    christine s - USA
  • In the loving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, God of love, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for fellowship of Pastor Santiago and family. We ask for a hedge of protection, angels direct from heaven to encamp around and minister to him. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Father, you deeply love Pastor, his family, and your church in Colombia. Please provide for them and protect them. May they let Jesus live through them and trust him fully. Draw the guerrillas to Jesus. Thank you. Amen.
    Vicki Y - USA
  • Father, You are our refuge and strength. As this village runs to you, provide protection for them, especially Pastor Santiago and his family. Heal their trauma. Reach the hearts of the guerrillas to reject violence and turn to you and be saved. Please give Pastor Santiago a vision for ministry going forward and assurance that you will provide.
    Laurie P - USA
  • Father, thank you for pastor Santiago and his family and their willingness to serve you under such dangerous circumstances. We pray for the safe return of this young girl to her family and church. We pray that you would bring the evil deeds of the violent to an end in Jesus' name, amen.
    Matthew E - USA
  • Our Father, hold Pastor Santiago and his family close to You. Place a hedge of protection around them, and Your other children, who live in a dangerous area. Bring violent men to understand the saving power of Jesus, and turn from their ways. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Abba Father, I pray your supernatural shield of divine protection over everyone. I pray for a supernatural safe return for the teenage girl. One day they will all rejoice when they see your face .. Come Lord Jesus"¦ðŸðŸ½â¤ï¸ðŸðŸ½
    Christopher Tamika J - 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 Santiago and family. We ask for provision, a hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Father, I thank You for opening a door for Pastor Santiago and his family to escape the community that was trying to harm them. I ask that You would continue to protect them and send aid to help them establish life in another place. I also pray for the safe return of the young girl who was kidnapped. Thank You for your protection and presence! Amen.
    Jessica M - USA
  • Father God, I pray for Pastor Santiago and his family and ask that you will keep them safe from harm. I pray for the other villagers to get to a safe place and for the girl who was kidnapped, Lord please help her to escape to freedom from her captors. I pray that you will intervene on behalf of all these people and continue to spread the gospel there.
    Julia F - USA
  • God, I pray for this precious Pastor and his family. Please provide every need, and even some extras for the Christmas season coming up. I pray for supernatural protection, and the comfort of The Holy Spirit to show up in very real ways. Please assure Pastor Santiago he is not alone, and we are praying. We honor your love for Christ.
    Mary R - USA
  • Heavenly Father, please provide your protection and guide the steps of Pastor Santiago and his family to safety. Please also provide them with the provisions they need, and direct them to those who you have ordained to help them. Thanking you Father for your miraculous and immediate intercession in their loives
    Gerald W - USA
  • Dear Lord,
    Please help Pastor Santiago, his family, and his church. I pray that they will save more and more people in the villages and will stop being attacked. I pray for the teenage girl that was kidnapped, so that you may help them find her.
    In Jesus Christ's name, Amen.
    Sophia B - USA
  • FAther, the verse that comes to mind reading about Pastor Santiago and his family is that you hide is in the shadow of your wings. Thank you! I pray for this teenage girl Lord, please protect her and watch over her. May she be found soon and be with her Christian brothers and sisters. In Jesus name, amen.
    Nancy H - USA
  • Almighty God, I pray for Pastor Santiago and his family. May your Holy Spirit continue to direct him and share your peace amidst the turmoil. May the words he has shared with his church family be a continual reminder of your faithfulness even amidst hard. Be merciful to teenage girl kidnapped. spare her life and save her soul. In Jesus name Pat US
    Patricia S - USA
  • Lord God I thank you for the voice in the wilderness of pastor Santiago, please be with him and his family surround n protect them from the evil one n evil of this world, May you deliver the people n country of Columbia n bring defeat to guerillas as well as free the kidnapped teenage girl ,give strength n comfort to her family In Jesus name I pray
    Dean B - USA
  • Father, may Pastor Santiago, his family, and the other saints who've left or are contemplating leaving the "red zones" look to Jesus Christ as their only source of life, hope, and peace. Grant each Colombian believer the ability to see beyond the temporal setbacks and losses of this present age and set their affections on things above where You dwell.
    Patrick V - USA
  • I pray for Pastor Santiago and his family as they flee to a new and I pray safer area to live and serve God in their new location. I also pray for the church body that is left behind that they may find strength and protection to continue their worship & faith in God. May the glory of God shine through this apparent ordeal and become good with His hand
    cindy b - USA
  • Father, we ask You to intervene in the lives of Pastor Santiago, his family and the other Christians in the village. May they call out to You and find You to be an ever present help in trouble. May they find safety in You. May they be encouraged and filled with hope in spite of the circumstances they face. May Your strength and courage lead. Amen.
    Bruce B - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers. Send forth Your angel warriors & rout the enemy! Send forth Your power as You did against Pharaoh & his army. Break the arm of the guerillas over this village. You have put on my heart to pray. Stretch forth Your hand & destroy the work of the evil one! Your protect. over Santiago family I pray. IJNA.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • Heavenly Father God I pray for this young lady who was kidnapped I pray that you find her and help her.
    I pray dear Lord you help the Santiago family and help them in their ministry thank you Lord.
    Pam W - USA
  • God, there are no soldiers who are greater than Your power. Guard this pastor, his family, and Your own. Guide them, give them wisdom to know where to go, when to stay, and what to do. Help them to know, each and every one of them, that You go with them, and before them. Please return this girl and heal her, if harmed. Please bring order to this place.
    Kesse R - USA
  • God, there are no soldiers who are greater than Your power. Guard this pastor, his family, and Your own. Guide them, give them wisdom to know where to go, when to stay, and what to do. Help them to know, each and every one of them, that You go with them, and before them. Please return this girl and heal her, if harmed. Please bring order to this place.
    Kesse R - USA
  • God, there are no soldiers who are greater than Your power. Guard this pastor, his family, and Your own. Guide them, give them wisdom to know where to go, when to stay, and what to do. Help them to know, each and every one of them, that You go with them, and before them. Please return this girl and heal her, if harmed. Please bring order to this place.
    Kesse R - USA
  • God, there are no soldiers who are greater than Your power. Guard this pastor, his family, and Your own. Guide them, give them wisdom to know where to go, when to stay, and what to do. Help them to know, each and every one of them, that You go with them, and before them. Please return this girl and heal her, if harmed. Please bring order to this place.
    Kesse R - USA
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