church leaders

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 Jorge. 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 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...

My daughter is struggling with her faith. She has so many questions about salvation, baptism and her struggle understanding how her confirmation pastor could have been so abusive and yet, church leaders not take action. Holy Spirit please interview to strengthen her faith, give her answers to...

After a decade of war and persecution, the number of Christians in Syria has dropped dramatically, from 1.8 million in 2011 to 677,000 today, Give thanks for the courage of pastors and church leaders who choose to stay to serve their congregations. Pray their sacrificial witness will bring God.s...

After a decade of war and persecution, the number of Christians in Syria has dropped dramatically, from 1.8 million in 2011 to 677,000 today, Give thanks for the courage of pastors and church leaders who choose to stay to serve their congregations. Pray their sacrificial witness will bring God.s...

Pray for church leaders in the midst of this crisis. Ask the Lord to give them wisdom and insight into how best to serve their congregations and how to maintain deep fellowship between believers. In the past 3 years, the government has closed 13 churches. In 2020, the churches that were not...

Keep praying for Myanmar in the wake of Feburary's coup. Pray for peace and reconcilation between ethnic insurgency groups and the military, and pray for courage and faith for church leaders as they lead their members in such unstable times. Thanks so much for praying, God bless. Taken from an...

please say a prayer. my church leaders have distanced themselves from me. I have no bad intent but one day I cried over my singleness with one of them. since then things changed. the person I spoke to has ignored me since which if course hurt as I poured out my pain to be rejected. the other...

I would like to request the church leaders to pray for my husband (Eduardo Tejuco Jr.) who is critically ill in the hospital due to COVID 19. Thank you for praying for me and my family. Warmly, Claire Gregorio 16401 Flanders St Granada Hills, CA. 91344