Praise God Pastor Ezra Jin Mingri of Beijing’s Zion Church has been released from prison, after nine months of detention. In May, US President Donald Trump spoke to China’s leader, Xi Jinping, about Ezra’s case, and on July 3, the pastor of one of the most influential underground churches was suddenly released. At a time whenContinue reading “China: Pastor Freed from Prison, Father Detained”
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Mass Baptisms of Prisoners in Florida
Nearly 70 inmates at a Florida jail were recently baptized, after the Walton County Sheriff’s Office joined hands with two churches to help prisoners turn their lives around. One of those partners, New Life Church of Santa Rosa, baptized another 58 women at two events at the women’s jail, as well as 15 boys atContinue reading “Mass Baptisms of Prisoners in Florida”
Indian Pastors Imprisoned on False Charges
Six pastors and one other Christian in India were wrongfully convicted June 12 and sentenced to five years of prison. Their churches have shut down, and believers scattered. (Morning Star News, July 23) At a five-year-old’s birthday party two years ago, Angad Singh Maravi, an anti-Christian follower of indigenous religion who was not invited, causedContinue reading “Indian Pastors Imprisoned on False Charges”
Persecution News: Somalia, India, Indonesia
SOMALIA: Sofia Ahmed, a former Muslim, chose to follow Jesus in March, but when she recently shared the gospel with her uncle, Sharif Hussein, he rallied other Muslim relatives to beat her with sharp objects. When concerned neighbors came to the rescue and called the police, officers arrested four of Sofia’s assailants, but her parentsContinue reading “Persecution News: Somalia, India, Indonesia”
Persecution News: Ethiopia, Iran, Belarus, China
Join us on Pentecost Sunday, May 24, for the International Day of Prayer for the Unreached. ETHIOPIA: Terrorists have launched several deadly assaults against Christians in the East Arsi Zone of Oromia Region over the past two months. More than 20 Christians were martyred in February in separate attacks inside a church and against OrthodoxContinue reading “Persecution News: Ethiopia, Iran, Belarus, China”
Persecution News: India, USA, South Sudan, Eritrea, China
Join us February 18-March 19 for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening. Sign up below to get the free daily prayer points in your inbox in time for your morning quiet times with God. INDIA: A mob of 150 Hindu nationalists dragged Pastor Bipin Bihari Naik, 35, from a worship service in a houseContinue reading “Persecution News: India, USA, South Sudan, Eritrea, China”
50+ Christians Detained, Disappeared in Yemen
In the first two weeks of 2026, Yemeni authorities detained more than 50 Christians who are now missing and likely undergoing intense interrogation, including torture. (January 14, Open Doors UK) Yemeni Christians ask for prayer: Yemen ranks #3 on Open Doors’ World Watchlist of most dangerous countries in the world for Christians to live dueContinue reading “50+ Christians Detained, Disappeared in Yemen”
Trash Avalanche, Deadly Elephant, More News for Prayer
INDIA: At least 22 people, including a family of four, were killed by an elephant in 12 or more separate attacks over the last two weeks in West Singhbhum district of Jharkhand state. PHILIPPINES: A massive mound of garbage collapsed at a landfill in Binaliw village, Cebu City, on Thursday, killing 11 or more workers.Continue reading “Trash Avalanche, Deadly Elephant, More News for Prayer”
Update on Persecuted Christians in Iran
In recent years, high numbers of Muslims have converted to Christianity, a “crime” punishable by death in 98% Muslim Iran, one of the top ten most dangerous countries in the world for those who seek to follow Christ. Pray for courage, comfort, healing and the Spirit’s empowering for these and other persecuted Christians in Iran:Continue reading “Update on Persecuted Christians in Iran”
Hostages Returned, Yet Another Storm, Explosion
ISRAEL: The bodies of two more hostages have been returned this week: Joshua Loitu Mollel, an agricultural student from Tanzania taken from Kibbutz Nahal Oz, and Argentine-Israeli Command Sergeant Major Lior Rudaeff, 61, deputy security coordinator at Kibbutz Nir Yitzhak, killed while fighting Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorists on October 7, 2023. Five bodies remain inContinue reading “Hostages Returned, Yet Another Storm, Explosion”
Headline Prayers for Hurting Hearts
VIETNAM: Typhoon Bualoi killed eight, injured seven and left 17 fishermen missing yesterday, before moving on to LAOS. Lord, please rescue those in danger, heal the wounded, provide for those in need and comfort those who mourn. Do it in a way that points all eyes to You. So many in Vietnam have yet toContinue reading “Headline Prayers for Hurting Hearts”
Persecuted Christians in Evin Prison, Iran, Transferred After Air Strike
(Updated June 29) On Monday, we shared with you prayer requests from Christians in Iran. That very day, Israel hit the gates of Evin prison, notorious for its torture and forced confessions. Iran says 71 people died, including employees and family members there to visit inmates. At least 11 persecuted Christians have now been transferredContinue reading “Persecuted Christians in Evin Prison, Iran, Transferred After Air Strike”
Sweden, DRC, Myanmar Headlines
ISRAEL: Three male hostages are set to be released by Hamas from GAZA tomorrow. Lord, please watch over negotiations and proceedings. Protect all hostages who are still alive and make the way for their safe return home. End the terrorism and violence. Watch over the innocent in both Israel and Gaza. Protect them from harmContinue reading “Sweden, DRC, Myanmar Headlines”
Christians in China Imprisoned for Their Faith
Order the full-color prayer book 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, Vol 2, for screen-free praying, or get the daily posts delivered to your inbox in time for your morning quiet times with God by entering your email below: Today, let’s pray by name for these listed by Church in Chains and all believersContinue reading “Christians in China Imprisoned for Their Faith”
How the World Spent Christmas
Thousands of people died this Christmas without knowing the Savior of the world. Today we pray for grieving families who also do not know Him. As you make New Year’s resolutions, will you consider joining the Prayer Wall and praying daily together with us to push back the enemy’s purposes and pray forth God’s inContinue reading “How the World Spent Christmas”
Mayotte, Philippines, Syria, Palestine Headline Prayers
Category 4 Cyclone Chido, the worst storm to hit MAYOTTE (French territory in the Indian Ocean) in nearly 100 years, killed at least 11 people this weekend, but possibly hundreds. Entire neighborhoods, especially where people lived in shanties, were wiped out. Pray for families who have lost much, that God will meet them in powerfulContinue reading “Mayotte, Philippines, Syria, Palestine Headline Prayers”
Amazing Answer to Prayer: Pilot Ryan’s Case Dropped
Cabo Delgado in northern Mozambique has been racked with violence over the past nearly eight years due to infighting between Islamic State Mozambique (ISM) and government forces. In fact, even though nearly 50% of Mozambique’s population is Christian, it is ranked among the most dangerous countries in the world for those who seek to followContinue reading “Amazing Answer to Prayer: Pilot Ryan’s Case Dropped”
A Heart for Russia
After yesterday’s beautiful report of God answering our prayers for Haiti, let’s pray all the more boldly for the lost in need of a Savior. Today’s focus is Russia. Pray these prisoners now released won’t just go back to life as it was, but will hunger and thirst for true meaning in life and findContinue reading “A Heart for Russia”
Missionaries, Pastors Face Charges in Nicaragua
Although 95% Christian, Nicaragua ranks among the most dangerous countries in the world for followers of Christ. Currently, 11 Nicaraguan pastors and three missionaries from the USA face charges of “money laundering and organized crime” after their US-based non-profit, Mountain Gateway, hosted evangelistic campaigns last year that reached nearly one million people with the gospel.Continue reading “Missionaries, Pastors Face Charges in Nicaragua”
Hungry Prisoners Ask for Bibles
“Prison Fellowship has witnessed a remarkable surge in testimonies of incarcerated men and women encountering Jesus Christ through personal Scripture study. With a dedicated program for distributing Bibles, (Christian) books and other valuable resources, the ministry has seen an extraordinary increase in the demand for God’s Word,” reported Charisma News on June 22. In fact,Continue reading “Hungry Prisoners Ask for Bibles”
Myanmar: Release of Political Prisoners
About 6,000 of some 13,000 political prisoners detained for resisting Myanmar’s brutal military rule were set to be released yesterday, following a summit of Southeast Asian leaders who criticized the military for wrecking that country with violence since the coup early last year. The junta has killed about 2,300 people, bombing schools, burning down wholeContinue reading “Myanmar: Release of Political Prisoners”
Christians Released from Iranian Prison
Praise God two Christian prisoners in an Iranian prison known as the “torture factory” were recently released without explanation. Both Nasser Narvad Gol-Tapeh, a 61-year old Christian man and house church attender, and Fariba Dalir, a 51-year-old mother and house church planter, were charged with “acting against national security” because of their underground church involvement.Continue reading “Christians Released from Iranian Prison”
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