New Bibles bring freedom. Muslim family supports Christian. Church leader targeted by government.

• Feb. 27, 2025 | Cameroon

  Bibles Bring Freedom to New Believers

  [12] prayers in [2] nations have been posted for Christians in Cameroon.

  Northern Cameroon is a dangerous place for Christians, but that hasn't stopped gospel workers from working to advance God's kingdom in the region. The Islamist group Boko Haram regularly attacks Christians, and followers of ethnic animistic religions also persecute family members who become followers of Christ. One pastor is helping a widow whose husband was murdered by his own Muslim father after he became a Christian. The pastor said Bibles, especially audio Bibles, are needed for that area to help bring freedom to those enslaved to false ideologies. Read More.

• Feb. 27, 2025 | Bangladesh

  Persecution Spurs Muslim Family to Support Christian Brother

  [7] prayers in [1] nation have been posted for Arif.

  Like many Bangladeshi Christians in the months since the August 2024 overthrow of the government, Arif has faced increased pressure from Muslim extremist groups because of his faith in Christ. Witnessing this, Arif's brothers, who are still Muslim, have declared their support for him and their opposition to the Muslim clerics who have harassed Arif. Pray for Arif to stand firm in the truth of 2 Corinthians 4:17–18, verses he shared with front-line workers: "For this light momentary affliction is preparing us for an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen." Read More.

• Feb. 27, 2025 | Iran

  Church Leader Targeted by Government

  [6] prayers in [1] nation 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. Read More.