The Algerian government has closed many churches across the country.
The Algerian government has closed many churches across the country.
Apr. 10, 2025 | Algeria

Christians Face Opposition on Multiple Fronts

[81] prayers in [7] nations have been posted for Algerian Christians.


The Algerian Christian community has struggled in multiple ways since the government forced numerous churches across the country to close in 2017. While some Algerian followers of Christ have faced governmental pressures, others, especially those who have left Islam to follow Christ, are dealing with opposition from their own families. Malak is an Algerian Christian who is currently facing both pressures. After he committed his life to Christ, his wife divorced him, and he rarely sees his children. He has also been accused of proselytizing, which can lead to a jail sentence. Pray for Malak and other Algerian Christians like him, and pray that Algerian Christians will have greater freedom to meet and worship and speak about their faith.

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  • Father, I lift up our brother Malak, realizing how much suffering he has endured and is still enduring for Christ. I pray that his wife would come to faith in Christ and that he would be able to see his children more often. Most of all, may the Gospel spread in Algeria in spite of the persecution and may your people have more freedom in Jesus' name.
    Matthew E - USA
  • Father God, Thank You for the faith You have given the Algerian Christians. Help them to feel Your presence with them each day as they face struggles with the government or their families. May the families see the positive differences in the believers and want to know You more as well. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen
    Rena B - USA
  • Thank You Lord for Algerian Christians . Please give then strength and encouragement and help them to keep worshiping You despite the risks. Help those who don't believe. Including Malak's wife and other authorities to come to faith. Help Malak to see his children and lead them to faith in You. Help them to have greater freedom to worship You. In Jesus
    Cynthia H - USA
  • Lord, I pray for Malak and other Algerian Christians, I pray that Algerian Christians will have greater freedom to meet and worship and speak about their faith. I ask that you supply them with the needed materials: Bibles, tracts, Christian literature, and children's Bibles. Protect them from the evil one. Bring in a great harvest!
    Vi P - USA
  • Father, grant Malak strength, joy and peace in these trials. Also, show his family members, his opposition, and Muslims their utter bankruptcy and misery, how much Malak has that they do not and give them holy jealousy. May these things bear fruit and may the closed churches be no obstacle at all to the growth of Your church. In Jesus' Name.
    Janie B - USA
  • The government of every nation is in Your hand. I ask for Algeria, that justice would come, that the government would stop persecuting those who hold the faith. Help them to stand fast till they are given justice, to know You will provide. I ask that You provide for Malak and those like him; give him reunion with his family, and save his children. Amen
    Kesse R - USA
  • I'm praying Luke7:27-28 for Malak and other believers in Algeria"""Jesus says to you ,love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for your abusers". Discipleship is often a difficult road to walk"" but never forget we are not alone. The dynamic power of the Lord travels with us and will equip us for the challenges
    Eunice T - USA
  • Father, nothing is impossible with you, help Malak and all in Algeria who serve you remember that truth. I pray for his wife that her eyes be opened, and she returns to Malak. I pray you strengthen and comfort him as he faithfully serves you. Guide him as he shares your Word. Move upon the authorities. Lord, I place his situation in your hands.
    Polly C - USA
  • Father God, encourage and motivate Malak in his faith, that he may overcome these tests and challenges. May he be able to have a relationship with his children and be an influence in their lives. Draw them to Christ. Help him to find encouragement and support from a local Christian community. We ask for greater freedom for your people in Algeria. IJNA
    Kevin R - USA
  • Dearest Lord, I pray that our Christian brothers and sister in Algeria hold fast to their faith in Christ, and never give up hope. In your son's Holy name, Amen
    Brenda A - USA
  • Lord Jesus I lift up my Algerian brothers and sisters in Christ and pray for their continued encouragement and perseverance amidst such persecution. Keep them from despair and discouragement. Pray that the government would allow more freedom for believers to meet and worship freely.
    patty r - USA
  • OLord, comfort Malak & other Christian's like him who have been torn from their families by Christ haters. Soften their thirsty souls with your Living water. Give prisoners contact with their family members, & turn their hearts to their loved ones. May Algeria become a place where Jesus name is glorified. Where your name has power to heal & protect.
    Shelly D - USA
  • Heavenly Father, Thank you for the believers in Algeria! Please strengthen these believers. Help them as they face many challenges. Fill them with boldness to keep serving you! Please be with Malak and the others like him. Encourage them and fill the with your joy, hope, and peace. Help them to be able to find places to meet. In Jesus' name, Amen.
    Lillian B - USA
  • O Lord, I pray that you have your blessing on the Algerian Christians. I pray you bless them with your presence. I pray that the church may grow. I pray for Malak, who is pressured to share his faith in the country. Give him your strength Jesus.
    In your name, AMen.
    Andrew E - USA
  • Dear Lord,
    I pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ who are facing persecution in multiple areas. Lord, give them courage in the face of governmental oppression and threats. When they face abandonment from their families, I pray that You will comfort them with Your presence. Please continue to be with Malak and strengthen his faith.
    Amen
    Jehosheba R - USA
  • Father, please strengthen and protect Malak, and all the Christians in Algeria. Please guide government officials to soften toward Christians, and may many of those officials also turn to Your Son, Jesus. May many Muslims in Algeria come to Jesus. In Jesus name, amen
    David L - USA
  • Lord Jesus thank you for my brother Malak and others like him who follow You in Algeria. Lord protect them and entable them to meet together to pray and worship You. Lord soften the opposition and persecution from the government and open the way for Your kingdom to spread and bring hope to many more in the country.
    Andrew S - USA
  • Heavenly Father, thank you for brother Malak, he holds onto your faithfulness, I pray for his relationship with family, may healing occur under the light of Heaven. Guide this brother's footsteps may he find favor in your eye. We also pray for all the Algerian people to find the light of Christ Jesus.
    john o - USA
  • Thank you Father for Malak's faith and other Algerian Christians. Please allow them to be free to worship You and draw their families to Christ. I pray that their persecutors will come to know you as well, thank you for abundantly providing for your people in the mighty name of Jesus
    AMANDA Y - USA
  • Father, answer the unspoken desire of Malak's heart so that he knows You are closer than any brother. Bring hope and many small pleasures into the lives of oppressed Algerian believers so they may experience joy and refreshment regularly, in the midst of any storm. Give wisdom in forming times of fellowship and sustaining encouragement. Protect them.
    Danae V - USA
  • Father God, I lift up the situation in Algeria to You. May there be a swift reversal. May the closed churches reopen, and may new churches suddenly open. In Jesus's name, Amen.
    Mary M - USA
  • Dear Lord, may you soften the hearts of Algerian authorities that they allow Christian practice and worship ever more widely. Amen.
    Tom H - 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
  • Lord God in Heaven, Please bless Malak and the other Algerian Christians who are facing persecution from the government and their families. Give them the strength, courage and peace to face these challenges. May the government turn back from this harsh policy and allow Christians to worship and fellowship together without fear. In Jesus precious name.
    Bill P - USA
  • Father God, I lift up Malak and the other Christians in Algeria like him who are facing pain and struggles because of their faith in Jesus. I lift up praise and thanks for the faith of our brothers and sisters in Christ in Algeria! I pray that your mighty hand will open the doors to even greater faith and growth in this country.
    Jennifer R - USA
  • LORD: Keep Malak close to You, that his faith in Jesus continues to grow despite all he is facing. I pray for all the Algerian Christians: guide and protect. Provide all they need to keep their eyes on You and walk in Your peace, love. Protect them from all fear, bind all works darkness against them. Boldness to live out their faith in You. In Jesus' N
    P F - USA
  • Our Father, thank You for Your work in Algeria. Let Malak live as a free man and work with You. Send calls of faith to his wife and all his family members. Help all Christians In Algeria. In the name of Jesus Christ. Amen
    Maria D - Finland
  • Help our brothers and sisters rebuild and reestablished their churches.
    Debbie V - USA
  • Father, please bless Malak & other believers with courage, strength & wisdom. Please allow Malak to see his children and tell them about Jesus. Draw them to faith in You. Bless all the Algerian believers. Please give them sweet fellowship with each other and the Holy Spirit. In Jesus' name we pray, amen.
    Sherry W - USA
  • Holy, Almighty Father God, I lift up the Algerian Christian Community, especially those like Malak who come from Muslim backgrounds. May believers strongly love and support one another. May their families' hearts soften and also be saved. Grant reconciliations. Cause the leadership to allow churches to reopen in peace. In Christ's Name I pray.
    Rose T - USA
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