Iran's government seeks to stop the growth of the church among Iranian women and men.
Iran's government seeks to stop the growth of the church among Iranian women and men.
Feb. 27, 2025 | Iran

Church Leader Targeted by Government

[140] prayers in [10] nations have been posted for Iranian Christians.

Authorities sentenced a man involved in evangelism to 10 years in prison for his Christian activities. The government also confiscated his family’s possessions and revoked his wife’s right to work, even though she has their small children to care for. Her own family has also rejected her, but the global body of Christ is standing with her. The church in Iran is one of the fastest growing in the world despite increased government persecution of church leaders.

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  • Holy Father, give this servant imprisoned, strength & protection to proclaim your name amount the lost. Open their hearts to your love & mercy & satisfy their souls. Lift up an advocate for the wife & children. Give back the documents that were taken from them. Let the people see that your mercy stands against satan & his evil. That he cannot prevail!!
    Shelly D - USA
  • Father, we exalt You over Iran and pray that tens of millions of Iranians will come to Jesus, for where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is gracious liberty from oppression! Jesus, win the hearts of exponential multitudes of Iranians and transform police, government and military leaders everywhere such that a total Jesus Revolution transforms Iran.Amen
    Danae V - USA
  • Dear Father in Heaven, We praise you that the Church in Iran is growing so quickly. Thank you for providing for the precious mother and children who have lost their husbandfather. Father, please work through the body of Christ to provide for her needs out of Your glorious riches in Christ Jesus!. Holy Spirit please comfort. In Jesus' Name! AMEN
    Jennifer T - USA
  • In the saving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Yeshua, Savior, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Iranian Christians. We ask for a hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Dear Lord Jesus, the Christian leaders in Iran needs your strength, guidance & protection for the Iranian government, Lord I know when the government of a country is against you its hard, but I know that You Lord is greater than any and all government, so I know you will be with you people thru everything and they will come out victorious in You.
    Jacqueline B - USA
  • Father, thank you for your people. Please continue to help those in Iran be your witnesses and may the growth in Christ continue! In Jesus name, amen.
    Nancy H - USA
  • In the comforting name of Jesus, our Heavenly Father, Holy Spirit, the God of all comfort, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faith of Iranian Christians. We ask for comfort, a hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Father, please be with my brother as he faces persecution. Bless him with deep joy and peace, and give him strength and protection in prison. I pray for justice to prevail and for him to be released. Please provide for his wife and family; protect and encourage them, and may they feel your loving presence. Amen.
    Aidan B - Canada
  • Father, while Im saddened to hear how our family in Iran is suffering, I'm excited to hear how they are one of the fastest growing chuches in the world! God is alive & well in Iran & in the world!! I lift up my precious brother, sister & chn & may they thrive in Your Name! TY for healing, jobs, provision & strength & grace in prison. In Jesus Name!
    Lisa T - USA
  • My Lord Jesus Christ, I thank you for the brave witness of this family and for putting them in the care of their brothers and sisters in Christ. Please bring the government and religious of leaders of Iran to see that everyone has a right to worship in their faith and to work. May there be conversion so that many will become Your followers.
    Denise G - Canada
  • In the saving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Adonai, Lord, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Iranian Christians. We ask for a hedge of protection, for salvation, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord God, I pray for this dear family and ask that you would provide for their needs. Please comfort this man and his wife during their separation and help them to hold fast to You and to obedience to Your word. I pray that he would be released and that his wife and children would continue to believe that You are worthy of this suffering too.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Lord I praise You for the growth of Your church in Iran and I pray for increased revival among them. I pray for more and more of Your presence to fill and flood and win over hearts in Iran. I pray for those who are being persecuted to hold fast to You and for Your comfort to be of immeasurable value to them. I pray for believers to be winsome.
    Joy H - USA
  • Abba I pray Your divine grace and mercy upon our dear brother that these charges may be dropped and he returned back to his family. Grant him favor with the authority I pray and bless the brethren there who've joined together to care for our precious sister and children. In Yahusha's name I pray and give praise in advance for a favorable outcome. Amein
    Yahleah M - USA
  • Lord, grant grace and peace to this dear brother, now imprisoned for 10 years, and for his family without income or resources, we ask that You would rally the global Body to assist in meeting their physical needs and rally the underground church in Iran to support this sister and her children in this time of separation and suffering, in Jesus' name.
    Forrest B - USA
  • Lord Jesus, I am grateful for the love & support of the global Church! Through Your power, we have the ability to become family to the abandoned & provide relief for the afflicted. I thank You that the church in Iran continues to grow in the face of persecution & ask for Your hand to cover them. Please provide access to more Bibles. Amen.
    Jessica M - USA
  • Dear famikt in Christ. I pray for your safety. I pray you will feel the Lords presence. May he keep you and your children in His hand. I Peter 3:14-But even if you should suffer for righteousness sake, you are blessed. And do not be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled. Christ wins!
    Susan R - USA
  • Dear Lord, please provide for this family and strengthen their faith. Let her husband be released from prison speedily if that is Your will. Strengthen the church in Iran and let the government's efforts to stop its growth be unsuccessful. In Jesus' Mighty Name, Amen.
    Dara W - USA
  • Father God, I thank you for the family of Christ which supports people like this wife and her children. I pray that the family will be reunited with her husband. I pray for the church in Iran to continue to grow. I pray for the gospel of Jesus Christ to continue to be shared in spite of the dangers. Please protect those who are evangelizing. Amen.
    Julia F - USA
  • Christianity is the truth. Believe it. Amen!
    kim d - Korea, South
  • Thank You for the growth of the church in Iran. Please help this family to trust in You for their provision. Help justice to prevail in this man's case and help him to share the gospel in prison no matter the circumstances. Help their family to come to You and support their needs as well as the authorities to come to faith in You. Help their light.Amen
    Cynthia H - USA
  • Father
    Persecution is horrible in Iran. The government is an evil regime. It's people long for the word of Jesus. They need to know fear is for their mortal life, but your son brings hope for an eternal life with no oppression. Keep the Iranian people in your blessings, so many are hungry for the word. I pray this in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen
    Judith B - USA
  • Father please protect your growing Church in Iran from evil and harm. Let it grow unhindered and rise up to declare that Jesus is Lord throughout the country. Disable the current regime in charge of Iran and put leadership of your choosing in place. Let Iran worship you freely and openly and let them be a beacon of light and hope for the middle east.
    Laurie T - USA
  • Heavenly Father, I pray for our brother in Iran who has just been sentenced to prison for his evangelistic activities. May his faith remain strong and steadfast and immovable through this fiery trial. Continue to provide for his family's needs at this time also. Thank you for the great work you are doing in Iran in Jesus' name, amen.
    Matthew E - USA
  • Heavenly Father, I pray for this Christian imprisoned for his faith in You. Please give him strength and courage as he may face daily oppression. I pray for his wife and small children. Thank you for those who are helping her. Please meet every need she has in this separation from her husband. Keep her strong in faith in Jesus' name.
    Rosalind T - USA
  • Father, such stories are hard to understand from a nation that does not suffer such persecution. I know that You provide for Your children. Please fill my siblings in Iran with Your hope, faith, perseverance & the power to stand firm in the face of persecution. O Father may the Name of Jesus be magnified in Iran. Amen.
    Jason R - USA
  • Stand Strong Christian brothers and sisters in Iran. Jesus overcome the world so will you in his name. We ask this prayer in jesus name. Thank you. God
    Craig M - USA
  • God, thank You for helping this woman and their children. Help her husband to stand fast and to preach the word in prison, as Paul did, and be near to Him there. As Your church grows, give them the boldness the apostles had, and the protection; open the prison doors for them, let their chains fall off, and let Your word spread more and more. Amen
    Kesse R - USA
  • Thank you Jesus for the continued growth of the Christian faith in Iran. May all Iranian Christians be protected from those who would wish them harm. In your Holy name I humbly pray, Amen!
    Chaplain Dale I - USA
  • Father thank you that the global church is taking care of the wife of this evangelist. Father I pray that you will make a way for her to take care of herself and these children and she will flourish.
    michele r - USA
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