Youth conference raided. Ministry helps Fulani Christians. Tajik woman leaves Christian husband.

• Jan. 09, 2025 | Bhutan

  Authorities Raid Christian Youth Conference

  [76] prayers in [9] nations have been posted for Christians in Bhutan.

  A Christian youth conference scheduled in Bhutan was disrupted when authorities raided the location and demanded that organizers show permits, which did not exist because Christian events are not allowed by the Buddhist government. Authorities then summoned the organizers for interrogation. The raid caused organizers of other youth events to change their plans as they wait to see the consequences. Read More.

• Jan. 09, 2025 | Burkina Faso

  Ministry Helps Fulani Christians

  [40] prayers in [5] nations have been posted for Fulani Christians.

  In recent years, militant Fulani Muslims have attacked and killed numbers of Christians, but some have also become followers of Christ. Fulani converts are often rejected by their families and struggle to find supportive communities. A ministry in Burkina Faso is helping Fulani Christian converts by providing a safe place where they can grow in their walk with the Lord and meet other Fulani followers of Christ. In a four-month period, the center hosted Saturday vacation Bible schools which 675 children attended. Read More.

• Jan. 09, 2025 | Tajikistan

  Tajik Wife Abandons Christian Husband

  [53] prayers in [9] nations have been posted for Nurbol.

  A Tajik follower of Christ named Nurbol is requesting prayer after his wife suddenly abandoned him. She took their two young children and most of their possessions and fled while Nurbol was away. Both Nurbol and his wife grew up as Muslims, but Nurbol came to faith in Christ recently. A front-line worker says he has been very bold in sharing Christ with others and was fired from his job for his faith. His wife seemed interested in Christianity, but after she left him, she said, "You reject Jesus, and I will come back. But if you don't, I won't." He responded, "I am not leaving Christ." Read More.