Burkina Faso and Iraq

I COMMIT TO PRAY PRAYERS

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• On September 14, 2025, governments officials entered a church, began recording the service and ultimately arrested two church leaders. The officials first demanded to see documents authorizing the religious meeting. Two church leaders explained that the fellowship had been meeting since 1992 and that, under Article 34 of the Kyrgyz constitution, they were guaranteed "freedom of conscience and religion." Read More.

• Nov. 13, 2025 | Burkina Faso

  Ministry Leaders Struggle After Attacks

  [31] prayers in [5] nations have been posted for Christians in Burkina Faso.

  
  
  
  

  As Islamists in Burkina Faso attack Christians and force hundreds of churches to close, ministry leaders and their families feel confusion and doubt, especially the women. Over 2 million Burkinabe have been displaced, and VOM provides emotional and spiritual support to ministry leaders among them, who sometimes struggle emotionally. "Many women expressed feelings of idleness, as they are no longer able to teach other women or engage in ministry," said a front-line worker. "Their identity, closely tied to their roles in the church, has been deeply affected." Read More.

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• Nov. 13, 2025 | Iraq

  Christians Arrested, Accused of Evangelizing

  [26] prayers in [5] nations have been posted for Christians in Iraq.

  
  
  
  

  An Iraqi Christian who often helps disciple Christian converts from Islam was arrested and detained alongside two other Christians. They were released after a few days but are being accused of evangelizing, which is a criminal act as the country's official religion is Islam. A front-line worker has requested prayer for the Lord to intervene in their cases and that all three Christians will be able to return to their families. Read More.

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