Pastor Kokouvi is one of many who serve in dangerous parts of Togo.
Pastor Kokouvi is one of many who serve in dangerous parts of Togo.
Apr. 03, 2025 | Togo

Pastors Targeted by Islamists

[176] prayers in [11] nations have been posted for pastors in Togo.

Several pastors in the north of Togo have been persecuted by Islamists, who sometimes cross over from neighboring countries to attack Christians. In April 2024, Islamists attacked a village where Pastor Gbendja Félidja was serving, killing five people. He fled at that time, but he returned during the summer. On Feb. 7, 2025, armed militants came to his house and shot and stabbed him to death. He left behind seven married adult children. In the same region of Togo, Pastor Patrice Kokouvi continues to minister despite ongoing threats for sharing the gospel with Muslims. For the past three years, villagers have continuously destroyed his crops, limiting his income and source of food. When asked if he had reported the destruction to the police, he said, “If I go to the court system, perhaps they [the villagers] will never want to know Jesus.” For their safety, Patrice has moved his family to the outskirts of the village.

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  • Lord I ask for a hedge of protection for Patrice and his family. I pray their crops would grow and that they would have all that they need for life and godliness. I pray Lord that they would trust You and that You would provide abundantly. I pray the peace that Patrice has would only grow and that You would be the food that doesn't leave him hungry.
    Joy H - USA
  • In the blessing name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, El Shaddai, God of Blessing, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Togo pastors. We ask for blessing, a hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Precious Lord, please bless these, your children, openly and make them brave in the face of the enemy. May all who witness their blessings desire to know You and be saved. In Jesus name I pray, Amen.
    MARANATHA!
    Della H - USA
  • Almighty God, I lift up the persecuted believers in Togo to You in prayer. I pray for peace, comfort & healing for the family & friends of Pastor Gbendja. I pray each of his children loves & follows the Lord. I pray for the safety of Pastor Kokouvi and his family. I pray You would provide for all of their physical, spiritual & emotional needs.
    Curtis M - USA
  • Thank you for Pastor Patrice. Thank you for him, thank you for him! May your strong arm be with him wherever he goes. Let Pastor Patrice's desire for 'Jesus for all' ring throughout his land.
    Christine M - USA
  • In the sacrificing name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, El Elyon, God Most High, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of as pastors in Togo remember Jesus. We ask for hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Father I pray you will help Pastor Patrice to declare and speak the Gospel boldly. I pray you will help Him to become less so you can become more Father. I pray for His safety and family's safety. I pray you will help Him reach every single person Lord through teaching the good news of your love Father. I pray you will encourage and strengthen him.
    Estee C - South Africa
  • Father I thank you for Pastor Patrice and his family. I thank you for giving Him the boldness to preach the Gospel to Muslims despite the risks. I pray you will protect him and help him stand firm Lord. I thank you for Pastor Gbendja who served you faithfully Lord. Thank you that He cares more about souls being saved than his crops Lord.
    Estee C - South Africa
  • Lord God, I do pray that You would bless Patrice with peace and joy as he suffers for Your sake. Please use his faithful life to produce great gospel fruit, and may his family also have faith to suffer alongside him for Your sake. I pray for Your comfort for Pastor Felidja's family and that they would be well supported by other believers.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Father, Give these servants courage to face extreme persecution and may their may lives be a witness to those who kill and destroy. May their eyes and hearts be open to the gospel. Protect Patrice and his family. Provide for the physical needs of him and his family as they remain faithful in proclaiming the gospel.
    Betty D - USA
  • Lord Jesus, please give Pastor Patrice wisdom and strength as he continues to minister to his congregation. Thank you for him. Thank you for all that You've already done. May Your peace be with Him and the beloved believers in Togo.
    John E - USA
  • Father God, please bless and reward the humility shown by Pastor Patrice toward his fellow townsmen. May they see through him Your love and come to know You. Change hearts in Togo as only You can.
    Jason R - USA
  • Father, You know the needs of the pastors in Togo. Please hear our prayer and bless and protect them and their families and those whose lives they touch with the Truth. In Jesus name Amen
    Peggy A - USA
  • Father, you bless us by giving people like Pastor Kokouvi as our brother. Let his witness strengthen our faith. Please protect and care for him and his family, as he places your will - bring Jesus to all - above his own safety. Pour out your grace and peace on him, his family, and the villagers. Change the hearts of those who oppose your servant.
    Patrick F - USA
  • Heavenly Father, thank you for our brothers and sisters in Togo. Thank you for the faithfulness of these pastors and their willingness to endure so much for the sake of the Gospel. May your mighty hand protect them from all evil so that the Word may go forth with power to transform the country of Togo for your glory, in Jesus' name, amen.
    Matthew E - USA
  • this causes in them Godly sorrow which worketh
    repentance of sins. I pray in this way they are made ready to believe on thy word unto salvation by thy increase. I pray they bear fruits meet for repentance to thy glory. I pray in the name of the LORD and Saviour Jesus Christ, amen.
    Devin C - USA
  • King James Bible in a way they can understand it. I pray they search it as Bereans and realize their gods and idols will not save them from hell and then the lake of fire but that thine is the only name given whereby mankind can be saved from sin. I pray they realize thou hast suffered, bled, and died for the sins of believers and art risen. I pray
    Devin C - USA
  • Dear LORD, I pray the pastors in Togo would be a strong witness to thy word whether in these seasons of persecution, affliction, or in peace. I pray even those militant groups who hate thee would be convicted of their conscience that they are sinners. I pray they would have a strong conviction to search thy word being led to it according unto the
    Devin C - USA
  • Lord thank You for believers in Togo. I pray for protection from Islamist persecutors who are destroying crops and even killing believers. Give believers faith and encouragement. Help justice to be served and those who don't know You including the persecutors to come to faith in You. Help those who have lost loved ones to forgive the attackers. Amen
    Cynthia H - USA
  • Dear HeEavenly Father, we thank You for Pastor Kokouvi who acts out the gospel daily by putting others first and sharing the Good News of Jesus with others. We thank You for giving him the strength to worrk in this arrrea and we ask You to prrotect him and his family. Help those who are persecuting them to come to know Jesus as their Lorr and Savior!
    Donna H - USA
  • God, I thank You for the faith of Your children. I ask for protection, for Patrice, for the rest of Your own in Togo. I ask that You would keep them safe, that You would comfort those who have lost family. Provide for Patrice, and let the people he loves see that love, and see You, and turn and know the truth. Please stop the Isalmists from crossing.
    Kesse R - USA
  • Bless your name, Lord, for how you empower these pastors in Togo to minister the gospel to many. May you comfort Pastor Gbendja's children and grant them hearts to witness the gospel themselves. Continue to use Pastor Patrice's humble yet courageous gospel message through word and character. May many come to faith through his testimony. Amen.
    Diana F - USA
  • In Jesus Name we pray for our brothers & sisters around the world that are being persecuted for their faith in Jesus our Lord and as You Lord remember we are made of the dust and can do no thing without you John 15:5 strengthen each one with the power of Your Holy Spirit to overcome and continue in the faith & may no weapon formed against them prosper.
    barry p - USA
  • Father God, I pray for these pastors in Togo, that they will see the profound impact their lives of faith are having on the villagers. I pray that you will encourage them and strengthen them as they serve and share their faith with others. Please provide for all of their needs and keep them safe. Give them opportunities to share the gospel. Amen.
    Julia F - USA
  • Father, we praise and bless You for the ultimate sacrifice of pastor Gbendja FĂ©lidja for the gospel on Feb 7, 2025! We ask for You to overwhelm his wife and adult children and extended family with peace and grace so much that they are emboldened to share the love of Christ with these Islamic extremists intent on eradicating believers in the area, amen
    Forrest B - USA
  • Dear family in Christ- I pray for your strength and I pray you will keep your eyes on our Heavenly Father. We can't imagine what you're going through, but I know Jesus will carry you. Praise Him he's coming back. He's coming soon.
    Susan R - USA
  • In the guiding name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Shammah, God Who is there, as brothers and sisters in Christ. we praise You for faithfulness of pastors in Togo. We ask for healing, for hedge of protection, heavenly angels to go before, to encamp around, and minister to them. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Heavenly Father, be ever present and provide Your Protection, open the doors to every courageous Pastor who are carrying the Gospel, guide them to encounter those people You have already started Your work in their hearts. Father bring the government and muslims to repentance and protect miraculously those who are going out with the message of Truth.
    Norma A - USA
  • Heavenly Father, I lift up to you Pastor Kokouvi and his deep desire to share message of Jesus to those delighting in doing harm to him. By your holy spirit may hearts be changed and open to message of Jesus. Protect the pastors who boldly stand for Jesus, grant them grace and courage to stand. Defeat satan and his strongholds. In Jesus name Pat US
    Patricia S - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers. Because he has so much love for the people, I pray they would see Your provision over his life, that despite what they take away, You restore & multiply. May they consider this. I pray they would repent & be saved. Your protection over this pastor & his family I pray. In Jesus' Faithful Name amen.
    Johnathan K - USA
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