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”
Tag Archives: Unreached Peoples
Looking For Jesus Online
A man from an Islamic nation in North Africa reached out on social media to find Christians who could tell him about Jesus, but no one answered his questions. Suspicious of his desire to convert, his Muslim neighbors seized his phone and when they saw the messages, they beat him, leaving him in a comaContinue reading “Looking For Jesus Online”
Headline Prayers This Week
PHILIPPINES: Three students died and seven were wounded when two teenagers open-fired at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, Leyte Province on Monday. QATAR: An explosion at a gas facility in Ras Laffan killed at least 13 and injured 66 Sunday. All fatalities were from INDIA and PAKISTAN. GAZA: At least four PalestiniansContinue reading “Headline Prayers This Week”
Myanmar’s Horrific War
While the world turned its attention to Iran after the assassination of perhaps 40,000 of its citizens in January, the peoples of Myanmar continue trapped in a gruesome war waged by their own terrorist regime. The brutal ruling junta has continued bombing its citizens since it took control by force in 2021. Countless homes, churches,Continue reading “Myanmar’s Horrific War”
Pray for Christians Sharing Christ at the World Cup
World Cup matches begin tomorrow, June 11. Let’s pray for Christian athletes, missionaries and others traveling to cities where World Cup matches are held, that God will empower them to share His love in ways people can easily understand. Pray He will give the lost a hunger to know Him. Pray especially for athletes andContinue reading “Pray for Christians Sharing Christ at the World Cup”
Earthquakes in the Philippines, Cuba
At least 35 died and over 200 were injured when a magnitude-7.8 earthquake hit Mindanao Island Monday morning, followed by more than 130 aftershocks ranging in magnitude from 1.3 to 6.7. Among the dead are 13 killed by a landslide in Sarangani province. This comes after last year’s 6.9 magnitude quake and a 4.7 aftershock,Continue reading “Earthquakes in the Philippines, Cuba”
Uzbekistan’s Karakalpaks
The Karakalpaks are a Sunni Muslim unreached people group numbering close to one million, mostly residing in northwestern Uzbekistan’s autonomous province of Karakalpakstan, where poverty levels are high and the terrain is extremely dry. Other pockets of Karakalpaks live in Turkey, Iran, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan and Afghanistan. Uzbekistan is listed among the most dangerous countries forContinue reading “Uzbekistan’s Karakalpaks”
Pakistan, DRC, Philippines, Belgium, Middle East Headlines for Prayer
PAKISTAN: At least 24 died and more than 50 were wounded in a Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) suicide car bomb attack on a train carrying military personnel in Quetta Sunday. Lord, please comfort those who mourn. We ask You for the heart of every Baloch, that they will hunger for Truth, seek You with allContinue reading “Pakistan, DRC, Philippines, Belgium, Middle East Headlines for Prayer”
Brazil’s Hidden Tribes
Although Brazil is considered 90% Christian, nearly 50 people groups are still unreached with the gospel, many of those numbering less than 500 in isolated jungle regions protected against outside influences, including missionaries and medical care. With no Bible in their languages and no outside contact with Christians who can share the good news, mostContinue reading “Brazil’s Hidden Tribes”
Every Tongue
Pray for those who are cut off from the Gospel because there is no Bible or Christian witness in their heart language.
International Day for the Unreached
Did you know that 1/3 of the world has been denied access to the gospel? That’s right. About 3 billion people are cut off from hearing about Jesus. Most of these live in nations closed to the gospel message because of oppressive governments and/or religions. Missionaries are forbidden, Christians are persecuted, and seekers risk theirContinue reading “International Day for the Unreached”
Afghanistan’s Hazara
Join us today through May 24 for the International Day of Prayer for the Unreached. Afghanistan is 99.8% Muslim with 68 distinct people groups cut off from the gospel message. Today, we will pray for one of those. The Shi’ite Muslim Hazara once numbered well over 6 million in Afghanistan, but due to ethnic cleansing by PashtunContinue reading “Afghanistan’s Hazara”
Iran and the Kurds
Join us today through May 24 for the International Day of Prayer for the Unreached. Nearly 8 million Kurds live in Iran, one of the top ten most dangerous countries in the world. They have long been oppressed by the government, but with recent protests and now a war, the Kurds have come under allContinue reading “Iran and the Kurds”
China and the Uyghurs
Due to an increase in persecution, China rose 26 places in three years on Open Doors’ list of most dangerous countries for Christians to live. Their highly sophisticated surveillance system is both invasive and oppressive, with Christians as a main target. Churches have been invaded, threatened and forced to disband in recent years, with believers suffering a span ofContinue reading “China and the Uyghurs”
Join Us on Pentecost: International Day for the Unreached
During Pentecost (which we will celebrate May 24 this year), the Spirit came upon the apostles like fire, and they began preaching in the tongues of those gathered there “from every nation under heaven,” leading thousands to faith in Christ. Those languages and countries are many of the very places in the world that areContinue reading “Join Us on Pentecost: International Day for the Unreached”
Pastors Assassinated in Manipur
Unidentified gunmen assassinated three Baptist pastors and injured five other Christian workers Wednesday, as they returned from a peace conference in India’s northeastern state of Manipur. Rev. Dr. Vumthang Sitlhou, Pastor Kaigoulun Lhouvum and Pastor Paogoulen Sitlhou, senior Christian leaders of the Thadou Baptist Association India, had attended a gathering of Baptist leaders in Churachandpur,Continue reading “Pastors Assassinated in Manipur”
Afghans of North America
Join us tomorrow for the National Day of Prayer. An estimated 400,000 Afghans reside in North America, mainly in these cities: (Click on each, and then head down to the map at the bottom of the page to take a virtual prayer walk of their communities.) Many of these are refugees fleeing oppression in their homeContinue reading “Afghans of North America”
Hindis of North America
Join us now through May 7 for the National Day of Prayer. Did you know there are nearly two million Hindi-speaking Indians in North America? About 80% are proficient in English, and they are among the wealthiest and most highly educated of those living here but born abroad. Many are doctors, engineers, entrepreneurs, educators andContinue reading “Hindis of North America”
Haredim in North America
Come join us now through May 7 for the National Day of Prayer. The Haredim unreached people group of North America number nearly 500,000, mainly residing in New York City, but also in Toronto, Los Angeles, Miami, Washington D.C., and Chicago. They consist of Yeshivish and Hasidic peoples whose communities are closed and who strictlyContinue reading “Haredim in North America”
Punjabi Sikhs of North America
Did you know there are unreached peoples here in our own country? During the next few days leading up to the National Day of Prayer on May 7, we will pray for some of these people groups within our borders who have yet to hear the good news about Christ. Punjabi Sikhs number anywhere fromContinue reading “Punjabi Sikhs of North America”
Pray They Will Hear
Gather your church, your family and your prayer partners, and prepare now to join us on Pentecost Sunday, May 24, for the International Day for the Unreached. Did you know 3.37 billion people still have never heard the good news about Christ? That’s a third of the population of the world! Barriers like geographic isolation,Continue reading “Pray They Will Hear”
Passover Begins
Today at sundown, Passover begins. In Israel and throughout the world, Jewish families will gather for a special Seder feast to commemorate their nation’s miraculous Exodus from Egypt. (Exodus 6-15) As they break unleavened bread, drink wine and speak of salvation, let’s pray they will know the Bread of Life, the perfect Lamb of GodContinue reading “Passover Begins”
Dennis Coyle Detained in Afghanistan
Dennis Coyle, 64, an academic researcher of Afghan languages from Colorado, USA, was wrongfully detained by the Taliban over a year ago, and has been held in “near-solitary conditions, requiring permission even to use the bathroom, and without access to adequate medical care.” After spending two decades in Afghanistan, surveying their many languages and helpingContinue reading “Dennis Coyle Detained in Afghanistan”
Day 30: The World
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: John 3:16-21 The lostness of this world in turmoil is staggering. More than 174,200 people die daily without the hope of Christ. That’s over 1.2 million people in the coming week and over 5.2 million people in the coming month. Not only that, but theContinue reading “Day 30: The World”
Day 28: South America
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Psalm 28 Many of the early missionaries to South America died as martyrs, including Allen Gardiner of England, who journeyed 1,000 miles through the Argentine wilderness in the 19th century sharing Christ with tribes he encountered along the way with little to no success. HeContinue reading “Day 28: South America”
Day 23: Southeast Asia
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Matthew 22:25-28 Southeast Asia is home to nearly 700 unreached people groups. In addition, six of these countries (the most violent of which is Myanmar) are on Open Doors’ World Watchlist of nations persecuting Christians. Christians and seekers of Christ face extreme pressure to conformContinue reading “Day 23: Southeast Asia”
Day 21: East Asia
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Isaiah 55 The Silk Road opened the way in AD 645 for Nestorian Christians to arrive in China, where they sought converts until suppressed 150 years later. In the 16th century, Jesuits brought the next wave of Christian influence to China, while Portuguese Catholics arrivedContinue reading “Day 21: East Asia”
Day 20: Central Asia
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Several Christian families in this region are at “extreme risk of persecution and detention right now. Due to their public profession of faith in Christ, they are now forced to flee for their lives and the lives of their children. We are doing what we can. Due toContinue reading “Day 20: Central Asia”
Day 16: Southern Africa
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Persecuted Christians in African countries and other nations where Islamic extremists murder, rape and abduct those who do not follow Islam are asking for prayer for protection during the unrest caused by Khamenei’s downfall Saturday. Pray every heart caught up in the fight for Iran will know theContinue reading “Day 16: Southern Africa”
Day 12: North Africa
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Persecuted Christians in African countries and other nations where Islamic extremists murder, rape and abduct those who do not follow Islam are asking for prayer for protection during the unrest caused by Khamenei’s downfall Saturday. Pray every heart caught up in the fight for Iran will know theContinue reading “Day 12: North Africa”
Day 8: Southern Europe
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Hebrews 13:1-8 Several of the first Christian churches mentioned in the New Testament sprang to life in Italy, Macedonia and Greece on Paul’s missionary journeys. As the centuries moved on, the Roman Catholic Church established its papal seat in Holy See (of Rome). In theContinue reading “Day 8: Southern Europe”
Day 5: Unreached Peoples
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Romans 10:9-15 A “people group” is an ethnic population bound together by common language, culture, religion and/or other features which set them apart from the peoples around them. An unreached people group (UPG) has little or no way to hear the good news about Christ.Continue reading “Day 5: Unreached Peoples”
Chinese New Year: 1.5 Billion Reasons to Pray
Join us tomorrow for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening By Mikaela Vincent Your very own war room awaits. 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, Volume 2 For discounts on multiple copies, contact Mikaela As Chinese people throughout the world celebrate the Lunar New Year today, let’s pray for this vast country ofContinue reading “Chinese New Year: 1.5 Billion Reasons to Pray”
30 Days 2026 Is Almost Here!
In just three days, we will begin our journey through 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening February 18-March 19, here at the Prayer Wall. Come join us, as we pray for every nation and every heart to experience Christ! Sign up now to get the daily prayer points delivered to your inbox in timeContinue reading “30 Days 2026 Is Almost Here!”
Pray Christ will Meet Muslims in Their Dreams
Most of the 4,849 Christians martyred for their faith last year were killed at the hands of Muslims. They attack, abduct, rape, torture and kill, all in the name of “God,” whom they don’t know. If they truly knew Him, they would love, for God is Love. 1 John 4:8. Here at the Prayer Wall,Continue reading “Pray Christ will Meet Muslims in Their Dreams”
Pray They Will Hear
Next week, we begin our 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, February 18-March 19, here at the Prayer Wall — a special time for Christians all over the world to pray together for every heart in every nation to awaken to God’s love. Did you know that 3.37 billion people still have never heardContinue reading “Pray They Will Hear”
Pray for Christian Athletes in the Olympics
As we continue to pray for believers sharing Christ at the Olympics, let’s pray especially for Christian athletes sharing with their unbelieving teammates and with other athletes in their division from closed nations where missionaries are not allowed. Lord, please be a Shield around every Christian athlete in the Olympics and protect them from sicknessContinue reading “Pray for Christian Athletes in the Olympics”
A Lost and Dying World
Each day, 157,690 people enter eternity without the hope of salvation. As you take a breath this very second, two more have died without Christ. And now, two more. Forever lost. In darkness. Six more now. It’s a sobering thought. Nearly six billion people in this world still do not know Jesus. How can youContinue reading “A Lost and Dying World”
Pray for Muslims to Encounter Christ
No matter how hard Islam tries to stamp out Truth, they cannot. God is not confined by terrorism or oppressive regimes. He is well-known for presenting Himself to Muslims in miraculous ways, especially during Ramadan, which falls on February 18-March 19 this year, the same days as our 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening.Continue reading “Pray for Muslims to Encounter Christ”
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”
Coming Next Month: 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening
Catastrophic events have heated up the world, making it ripe for revival. Now is the time to pray for a great movement of the Holy Spirit in every heart of every nation. In fact, it’s already begun! Learn what the Lord is doing throughout the Earth, and partner together with Him and believers from more thanContinue reading “Coming Next Month: 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening”
How Truly Do You Love?
God has given us so much through His Son. What will you give for Him? How far are you willing to go to see Christ’s Kingdom come to the ends of the earth? Will you share with your neighbors? With that family from a restricted access country that lives in your city, or even yourContinue reading “How Truly Do You Love?”
Christmas in the Dark
What is it like to live in a country where celebrating Christmas is forbidden? Where Christians are persecuted? Where millions have never heard about the God Who loves them and gave His Son to die for their sins so they can be free? I can tell you. Because we’ve lived there. For most of theContinue reading “Christmas in the Dark”
Where Knowing Christ Is Forbidden
Christmas takes on a whole new meaning when you live in a place like North Korea, where even one decoration in your home could get you arrested. Where telling the story of Jesus is against the law, and Bibles are forbidden. Where being a Christian could cost you your livelihood, your freedom, your family, orContinue reading “Where Knowing Christ Is Forbidden”
Bethlehem Christmas, Prayers for Israel and Gaza
After two years of darkness, Bethlehem is once again alight with Christmas decorations, offering hope to Palestinian Christians caught up in a war not their own, and hope of salvation for Muslims and Jews who do not yet know the Messiah who was born so humbly in a manger there. Over the last couple ofContinue reading “Bethlehem Christmas, Prayers for Israel and Gaza”
Hostages Returned, Mosque Burned, Abraham Accords
Hamas returned to ISRAEL the remains of Manny Godard, 73, who was killed during the October 7, 2023 attack, and Lt. Hadar Golden, 23, an Israeli soldier murdered in 2014. In exchange, Israel returned the remains of 30 Palestinians, 15 each. The three slain hostages whose bodies remain in GAZA are Ran Gvili, Dror OrContinue reading “Hostages Returned, Mosque Burned, Abraham Accords”
Four More Returned to Israel
(Updated at 5:26 a.m.) Four more hostages’ bodies have returned to Israel: Israeli-American Itay Chen, 19; Israeli-American Capt. Omer Neutra, 21, grandson of Holocaust survivors; Col. Asa Hamami, 40; and Staff Sgt. Oz Daniel, 19. All were killed October 7 2023, but their bodies were taken to Gaza. In exchange, Israel returned 45 Palestinian bodiesContinue reading “Four More Returned to Israel”
Yemen: #3 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians 2025
As we prepare for Sunday’s International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church, let’s lift up our brothers and sisters facing extreme violence, persecution and hunger in Yemen, ranked #3 on Open Doors’ World Watchlist of most dangerous countries in the world for Christians to live. Open Doors writes, “The country is now divided intoContinue reading “Yemen: #3 Most Dangerous Nation for Christians 2025”
Indian Christians Persecuted, Imprisoned
“Anti-Christian persecution in India has intensified significantly over the past few weeks. Churches are being closed. Believers are being harassed, interrogated, and even arrested,” writes a faithful Christian serving the Lord in India. “Some are losing their government ration cards—their main access to staple goods. For day laborers and farmers who live one day atContinue reading “Indian Christians Persecuted, Imprisoned”
Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Update
The body of the last female hostage left in Gaza, Inbar Haiman, 27, and eight men men, Sgt. Maj. Muhammad el-Atrash, 39, Uriel Baruch, 35, Tamir Nimrodi, 19, Eitan Levy, 53, Guy Illouz, 26, Bipin Joshi, 23, Cptn. Daniel Perez, 22, Yossi Sharabi, 53, were returned to Israel this week, along with another body Hamas saidContinue reading “Israel-Gaza Ceasefire Update”
Two More Powerful Earthquakes in the Philippines Yesterday
At least seven have died in two earthquakes that shook the area of Manay Town, Davao Oriental province, in the southern Philippines yesterday — a 7.4 magnitude in the morning that caused landslides and damaged hospitals; and a 6.8 that night. These come as the Philippines seeks to recover from a 6.9 magnitude quake andContinue reading “Two More Powerful Earthquakes in the Philippines Yesterday”
Deadly Earthquake in the Philippines
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake in central Philippines Tuesday has left at least 72 dead and hundreds injured. Amid seven or more aftershocks, thousands of people have been sleeping on the streets. Most of the victims are from the island of Bogo, including seven deaths in a village built to shelter victims of Typhoon Haiyan, whichContinue reading “Deadly Earthquake in the Philippines”
Blast and Floods in Pakistan
At least 11 died and about 40 others were injured in a suicide bombing at a political rally in Quetta, Balochistan province, where hundreds had gathered. Meanwhile, severe flooding in Punjab‘s farming belt has affected more than two million people and brought a death toll of at least 33 over just a few days. AboutContinue reading “Blast and Floods in Pakistan”
Pakistan Floods Kill Hundreds
Flash floods in Pakistan have killed more than 340 people in just a few days, including at least 60 in the Himalayas, where landslides and floodwaters washed away a village. Since June 26, nearly 600 have died this monsoon season. Lord, please rescue those who are in danger and provide for the needs of thoseContinue reading “Pakistan Floods Kill Hundreds”
Millions of Afghans Forced to Return
Pakistan and Iran continue to expel millions of Afghan refugees who fled their homeland to escape war, poverty and Taliban rule. The more than 2.4 million who have already crossed the border back into Afghanistan now face hunger, persecution and other life-threatening hardships, even torture by the Taliban. Many Afghans reported being beaten by IranianContinue reading “Millions of Afghans Forced to Return”
Hope for the Fulani
The Fulani are a nomadic Muslim people known for martyring and abducting thousands of Christians every year in Nigeria and other countries. In fact, last month, here at the Prayer Wall, we prayed for families mourning the murder of more than 286 Christians by Fulani herdsmen in Yelwata village, Benue state. But, praise God, multitudesContinue reading “Hope for the Fulani”
Slaughter of Christians in Nigeria Continues
“As horrific attacks and killings continue across the nation, we must rise and stand in the gap,” said Christian leaders in Nigeria, who called for a day of prayer July 9. (Christian Daily International-Morning Star News, July 11) As you read through these reports below of the latest Fulani attacks, pray for healing, courage, loveContinue reading “Slaughter of Christians in Nigeria Continues”
Floods Around the World
SOUTH AFRICA: The death toll from June floods and snow in Eastern Cape province has risen to 101, with two children still missing and more than 4,000 people displaced. CHINA: Tens of thousands fled their homes during heavy rain in Hunan province. Last week in neighboring Guizhou province, six died from Tuesday’s floods in CongjiangContinue reading “Floods Around the World”
Every Tongue
Pray for those who are cut off from the Gospel because there is no Bible or Christian witness in their heart language.
International Day for the Unreached
Did you know that 1/3 of the world has been denied access to the gospel? That’s right. About 3 billion people are cut off from hearing Jesus’ name. Most of these live in nations closed to the gospel message because of oppressive governments and/or religions. Missionaries are forbidden, Christians are persecuted, and seekers risk theirContinue reading “International Day for the Unreached”
1.5 Billion Reasons to Pray
Join us tomorrow for the International Day for the Unreached. China has been in the news quite a bit lately because of their political maneuvers and spies. Let’s pray for this vast country of nearly 1.5 billion people, with 441 unreached people groups cut off from the Gospel by linguistic, cultural, geographic, political and otherContinue reading “1.5 Billion Reasons to Pray”
Hamas, Hezbollah and Houthis
Leading up to the International Day for the Unreached on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, here at the Prayer Wall, we are praying daily for unreached people groups in the news. Come join us, and invite your praying friends. Today, let’s lift up the three main terrorist groups engaging in warfare activities against Israel and theirContinue reading “Hamas, Hezbollah and Houthis”
Saudi Arabia and the Howeitat
Leading up to Pentecost Sunday’s International Day for the Unreached on June 8 here at the Prayer Wall, we are praying daily for unreached people groups. Come join us, and invite your praying friends. The ancient Sunni Muslim Bedouin tribe also spelled Huwaitat number about 40,000 in Saudi Arabia, where they have lived for hundredsContinue reading “Saudi Arabia and the Howeitat”
Join Us on June 8 as We Pray for the Unreached
During Pentecost (which we will celebrate June 8 this year), the Spirit came upon the apostles like fire, and they began preaching in the tongues of those gathered there “from every nation under heaven,” leading thousands to faith in Christ. Those languages and countries are many of the very places in the world that areContinue reading “Join Us on June 8 as We Pray for the Unreached”
Pray They Will Hear
Join us on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, for the International Day for the Unreached, as we pray for the 3.37 billion people who still have never heard the good news about Christ. Barriers like geographic isolation, no Bible in their language, religious persecution and oppressive governments have denied them access to the Bible or aContinue reading “Pray They Will Hear”
Fulanis Murder More than 42 Christians
In the early hours of Saturday, May 24, Fulani terrorists raided three communities in Taraba state, Nigeria, killing dozens of Christians, burning homes and causing hundreds more to flee. (May 26, Christian Daily International-Morning Star News) This is just the latest of countless terrorist attacks by Fulani militia, who martyr and abduct thousands of ChristiansContinue reading “Fulanis Murder More than 42 Christians”
Resurrection Miracle in India
Join us for the International Day for the Unreached on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025. More than 2,000 people groups, 95 percent of India’s population of 1.4 billion, are still unreached with the gospel. With the Hindu-majority nation among the most dangerous in the world for followers of Jesus, pastors and other Christians are oftenContinue reading “Resurrection Miracle in India”
Miracle Birth in India
Join us for the International Day for the Unreached on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2025. India is one of the most dangerous countries in the world for those who follow Jesus. But the couple in this story courageously chose Him, even at great cost. (Their names and photos are withheld for their protection.) As youContinue reading “Miracle Birth in India”
Afghans of North America
Join us tomorrow for the National Day of Prayer. An estimated 400,000 Afghans reside in North America, mainly in these cities: (Click on each, and then head down to the map at the bottom of the page to take a virtual prayer walk of their communities.) Many of these are refugees fleeing oppression in their homeContinue reading “Afghans of North America”
Hindis of North America
Join us now through May 1 for the National Day of Prayer. Did you know there are nearly two million Hindi-speaking Indians in North America? About 80% are proficient in English, and they are among the wealthiest and most highly educated of those living here but born abroad. Many are doctors, engineers, entrepreneurs, educators andContinue reading “Hindis of North America”
Haredim in North America
Come join us now through May 1 for the National Day of Prayer. The Haredim unreached people group of North America number nearly 500,000, mainly residing in New York City, but also in Toronto, Los Angeles, Miami, Washington D.C., and Chicago. They consist of Yeshivish and Hasidic peoples whose communities are closed and who strictlyContinue reading “Haredim in North America”
Punjabi Sikhs of North America
Did you know there are unreached peoples here in our own country? During the next few days leading up to the National Day of Prayer on May 1, we will pray for some of these people groups within our borders who have yet to hear the good news about Christ. Punjabi Sikhs number anywhere fromContinue reading “Punjabi Sikhs of North America”
Day 30: The World
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening This weekend around the world: Verses for contemplation: John 3:16-21 The lostness of this world in turmoil is staggering. More than 174,200 people die daily without the hope of Christ. That’s over 1.2 million people in the coming week and over 5.2 million people in the coming month.Continue reading “Day 30: The World”
Day 28: South America
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Psalm 28 Many of the early missionaries to South America died as martyrs, including Allen Gardiner of England, who journeyed 1,000 miles through the Argentine wilderness in the 19th century sharing Christ with tribes he encountered along the way with little to no success. HeContinue reading “Day 28: South America”
Day 23: Southeast Asia
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Matthew 22:25-28 Southeast Asia is home to nearly 700 unreached people groups. In addition, six of these countries (the most violent of which is Myanmar) are on Open Doors’ World Watchlist of nations persecuting Christians. Christians and seekers of Christ face extreme pressure to conformContinue reading “Day 23: Southeast Asia”
Day 21: East Asia
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Isaiah 55 The Silk Road opened the way in AD 645 for Nestorian Christians to arrive in China, where they sought converts until suppressed 150 years later. In the 16th century, Jesuits brought the next wave of Christian influence to China, while Portuguese Catholics arrivedContinue reading “Day 21: East Asia”
Day 20: Central Asia
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Psalm 95 Acts 2 suggests the Parthians who heard the Gospel at Pentecost would have carried it back to Southern Turkmenistan, among other areas. As Christianity spread farther in the first centuries, several cities along the Silk Road became strong centers for Christian culture andContinue reading “Day 20: Central Asia”
Day 16: Southern Africa
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Before we head into our prayers for Southern Africa, let’s pause a moment to lift up those suffering from this weekend’s storms in the U.S., which caused at least 34 deaths due to high winds, fires and more than 40 tornadoes in eight states. Lord, please heal thoseContinue reading “Day 16: Southern Africa”
Day 12: North Africa
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Psalm 42 The Bible records several prophecies regarding North Africa, and in Matthew 2:13-20, Jesus’ family fled to Egypt to avoid persecution after His birth. (See Matthew 2:15 and Hosea 11:1). Acts 2 suggests those who heard the Gospel in their own language at PentecostContinue reading “Day 12: North Africa”
Day 8: Southern Europe
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Hebrews 13:1-8 Several of the first Christian churches mentioned in the New Testament sprang to life in Italy, Macedonia and Greece on Paul’s missionary journeys. As the centuries moved on, the Roman Catholic Church established its papal seat in Holy See (of Rome). In theContinue reading “Day 8: Southern Europe”
Day 5: Unreached Peoples
30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening Verses for contemplation: Romans 10:9-15 A “people group” is an ethnic population bound together by common language, culture, religion and/or other features which set them apart from the peoples around them. An unreached people group (UPG) has little or no way to hear the good news about Christ.Continue reading “Day 5: Unreached Peoples”
A Lost and Dying World
Hamas terrorists returned to Israel the murdered bodies of four hostages—Shlomo Mansour, 86, Ohad Yahalomi, 50, Tsachi Idan, 50, and Itzik Elgarat, 69. In return, Israel released 643 prisoners and detainees. Both Gaza and Israel are more than 97% unreached, which means the perhaps 60,000 or so who have died in that war likely neverContinue reading “A Lost and Dying World”
30 Days 2025 Is Almost Here!
Day after tomorrow, we will begin our journey through 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening March 1-30, here at the Prayer Wall. Come join us, as we pray for every nation and every heart to experience Christ! Sign up now to get the daily prayer points delivered to your inbox in time for yourContinue reading “30 Days 2025 Is Almost Here!”
Pray They Will Hear
In just a few days, we begin our 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 1-30, here at the Prayer Wall — a special time for Christians all over the world to pray together for every heart in every nation to awaken to God’s love. Did you know that 3.37 billion people still haveContinue reading “Pray They Will Hear”
Pray Christ will Meet Muslims in Their Dreams
Today, six hostages out of 251 taken from Israel by Hamas on October 7, 2023, are expected to be released. On Thursday, three were returned in coffins, including a nine-month-old and four-year-old. The Muslim terrorists mockingly sent a fourth unidentified body to Israel, claiming it was the babies’ mother, Shiri Bibas. Last night her realContinue reading “Pray Christ will Meet Muslims in Their Dreams”
Where Knowing Christ is Dangerous
Join us for 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening, March 1-30. Come join our army as we pray for these closed nations, for persecuted Christians, for their persecutors and for seekers who don’t know how to find Christ. Enter your email below to receive the daily posts in time for your morning quiet timesContinue reading “Where Knowing Christ is Dangerous”
India Crush
About 80% of India’s 1.4 billion people are Hindu, a religion with countless rituals to appease some 330 million gods. With such a vast number of devotees, deadly stampedes are commonplace during Hindu festivals. Last Wednesday, at least 30 devotees, but possibly thousands died or were injured in a crowd crush, as some of theContinue reading “India Crush”
Three Plane Crashes in Three Days, One Survivor
A passenger plane carrying 64 people collided with a U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopter carrying three Wednesday night. Both plunged into the Potomac River near Washington, D.C., leaving no survivors. Among those who died were young figure skaters who attended a national development camp in Wichita, Kansas, following the U.S. Figure Skating Championships. Also on Wednesday,Continue reading “Three Plane Crashes in Three Days, One Survivor”
L.A., India, Japan, China Headline Prayers
USA: At least 25 have now died and dozens are missing in the Los Angeles County fires that have burned around 38,630 miles, or roughly 60 square miles. Around 12,000 homes or other buildings have been destroyed and more than 100,000 people are displaced. About 18,500 people are still without power. Yet more strong winds areContinue reading “L.A., India, Japan, China Headline Prayers”
Coming in March: 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening
Catastrophic events have heated up the world, making it ripe for revival. Now is the time to pray for a great movement of the Holy Spirit in every heart of every nation. Invite your church, life group, or even just your family and come join us March 1-30, here at the Prayer Wall, for our ourContinue reading “Coming in March: 30 Days of Prayer for Global Awakening”
Deadly Earthquake Shakes Tibet and Nepal
More than 126 died and at least 188 were injured in a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake that hit a remote area of Tibet, China, yesterday, shaking Mt. Everest’s base camp, Nepal and India. Most of the Tibetan peoples are still unreached with the gospel. Divided into nearly 100 different people groups, they speak dozens of languages.Continue reading “Deadly Earthquake Shakes Tibet and Nepal”
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”
Loving the Lost – John 3:16
Christ has given so much for us. What will you give for Him? How can you thank Him deeply, not just with your words, but with your life? The fact that so much of the world still has not heard the good news could be more a love problem than one of restricted access. How deeplyContinue reading “Loving the Lost – John 3:16”
Syrian Christians Ask for Prayer
Christianity in Syria dates back to the Apostle Paul in the first century, and holds some of the world’s most ancient churches and monasteries. But in recent years, Islamic terrorists martyred vast numbers of Christians, dropping their population from around 10% in 2011 to less than 2% today in what some countries have termed aContinue reading “Syrian Christians Ask for Prayer”
Christmas in the Dark
What is it like to live in a country where celebrating Christmas is forbidden? Where Christians are persecuted? Where millions have never heard about the God Who loves them and gave His Son to die for their sins so they can be free? I can tell you. Because we’ve lived there. For most of theContinue reading “Christmas in the Dark”
Where Knowing Christ Is Forbidden
Christmas takes on a whole new meaning when you live in a place like North Korea, where even one decoration in your home could get you arrested. Where telling the story of Jesus is against the law, and Bibles are forbidden. Where being a Christian could cost you your livelihood, your freedom, your family, orContinue reading “Where Knowing Christ Is Forbidden”
Abducted Girl from Nineveh Rescued in Gaza
Tomorrow marks one year since Hamas invaded Israel, killing 1,200 people and abducting 251, taking them to Gaza. To pray for the remaining hostages in this ongoing war, now spread to Lebanon and beyond, visit our Israel-Gaza page. Such Islamic terrorism not only affects Jews, but other religious minorities, as well. Today, we want to shareContinue reading “Abducted Girl from Nineveh Rescued in Gaza”
Hostage Father of 11 Rescued!
Israeli forces rescued hostage Farhad al-Qadi, 52, yesterday from a tunnel in Gaza. He is a Muslim Bedouin, husband of two wives and father of 11 children, abducted October 7 by Hamas terrorists from Magen kibbutz, where he worked as a security guard. For more updates on Israel and Gaza, and to pray by nameContinue reading “Hostage Father of 11 Rescued!”
Death at the Feet of a Man-god
At least 121 people died and 35 others were injured Tuesday in a crowd crush in India, after self-proclaimed god-man Bhole Baba preached. An estimated 80,000 people were expected to attend the satsang, or Hindu prayer meeting, in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh. But perhaps 250,000 people showed, and when Baba completed his sermon, the crowd surgedContinue reading “Death at the Feet of a Man-god”
Heat and Rising Waters in South Asia, Europe, Panama
INDIA: India’s record-breaking heat wave (as high as 52.9 Celsius or 126.1 Fahrenheit) has caused up to 87 deaths and nearly 25,000 heat stroke cases in recent weeks. Lord, please protect those in danger, provide relief in time of need, and give every heart a longing for You. Bring Christians to give them cool waterContinue reading “Heat and Rising Waters in South Asia, Europe, Panama”
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