church leaders

PLEASE PRAY Dear Lord, we ask that You would be near to our brothers and sisters in ###. We pray for all converts. As they grow in the ways of Christ, keep them safe from harm and encourage them even as they endure pressure and discrimination. We pray especially for church leaders, God, as they...

My wife wants to divorce me after 9 weeks of marriage. She is determined to do it because her family advises her to do so. Because of her daughter who did not accept me and her being independent for 17 years she became overwhelmed. Divorce is requested but church leaders try to have meeting with...

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Dear Prayer warriors of Prayerrequest.com, Jesus Christ is good all the time. Please pray fervently for our church, ###, ###, ###, ###, ###, ###, ###, ###, ###, ###, ###, ###, ###, ###, ###, ###, ###, ###, ###, ###, ###, ###, and their team of evil believers has allowed satan into their minds...

Dear Saints, Please pray for the deliverance of ###, also known as ###. ### is a Ghanian witchdoctor who has stolen the souls of 1000's of people around the world, corrupted church leaders and uses witchcraft to disturb anyone who is trying to live for God. Please pray that he will find truth in...

Heavenly Father, please extend Your loving arms to Christians in the north of ### who are grieving, traumatised or vulnerable. Show them Your tender care, and protect them from further violence. May they know Your peace that passes understanding. Give wisdom to church leaders and Open Doors...

This year, ### is number ### on the World Watch List. This is largely due to the rising number of churches being closed, and a clampdown on activities that could offend, or seek to convert, Muslims. Please pray for continuing wisdom and strength for church leaders in the country. Thanks so much...

Church leaders in Iraq carry a heavy burden. Pray that ###, that great Shepherd of the sheep, will equip them with everything good for doing His Will - Hebrews 13.20-21, as they shepherd those in their care. Thanks so much for praying, May ### the Great I AM bless you, prayer taken from Open...

More than 80% of Iraq's Christians have fled the country since 2003. Pray for church leaders like ### who have chosen to stay to serve their communities. "It is important for Iraq to keep a Christian presence," says ###. "As Christians, we are the salt of the earth. We have an ancient...

Being a pastor is one of the riskest vocations in ###. ### extremists target leaders to install fear in the local Christian community. Pray for protection for church leaders and their families, and courage to share God's Word despite the risks. Thanks so much for praying, Elohim bless you...

As we celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, ask God to pour out His Spirit on church leaders who share God's Word in extremely volatile areas of ###. Pray that they will be 'filled with the Holy Spirit and speak the Word of God boldly' (Acts 4:31), despite the threats of those who...

Church leaders are often targeted for persecution because it spreads fear in their congregations. Punishments include fines and detention, and this could be for offences such as illegal gatherings and having worship songs on their phones, Ask the Lord to sustain the health of church leaders...

Christians are often monitored and church gatherings raided. Pray for discernment and protection for believers as they meet for worship and seek to live out their faith. Hundreds of church leaders have been arrested and many have been in prison for more than a decade. Ask the Lord to sustain...

It's been 20 years since Eritrea's government closed all religious institutions except those affiliated with the Eritrean Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and Lutheran churches and with traditional Islam. Ask the Holy Spirit to change the hearts of President ### and his government so Christ's people...

There is an urgent need for Christians who can stand by Believers from Muslim Backgrounds (BMB's), to disciple them and model life in Christ to them. Open Doors partners provide training to church leaders in caring for these believers. Pray that the training will bear fruit and that new...

Pastors in the region face a huge task equipping congregations to grow and stand firm in their faith. Many are also needed to care for those traumatised by persecution, and their roles can make them a target for violence. Ask the Lord to protect church leaders and pray that training programmes...

Churches face increasing surveillance from the authorities. "Government officials have joined some WhatsApp groups the churches have set up, to monitor our activities," says Pastor ###. The pandemic has increased pressure, giving the authorities an excuse to tighten their grip. Pray for wisdom...

My daughter was born 2 and a half years ago. She was born perfect with no complications but she started having unexplained falls and seizures since April this year. Her situation progressed and she was hospitalized 4 times and had to undergo multiple tests and scans. The diagnosis was focal...

I'M HERE FOR IT Even if I were the biggest sinner in the land, which many among me seem to think, scripture says: Galatians 6:1 Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted...

Our partners in Latin America have asked us to pray for a group of believers being held hostage in Haiti. A group of 17 Christian missionaries from the US and Canada were kidnapped by the notorious and powerful gang the "400 Mawazo". The gang is demanding $1 million per person for the group's...