Christians persevere after persistent attacks. Pastor and 7 other Christians disappear after arrest. Christian man struggles after torture.

• Oct. 16, 2025 | Burkina Faso

  Christians Persevere Amid Frequent Attacks

  [11] prayers in [1] nation have been posted for Christians in Burkina Faso.

  
  
  
  

  Islamist militias attacked three different villages in eastern Burkina Faso on and shortly after July 19, 2025. "Eleven Christians have been killed, and others have been taken hostage or are missing," said a front-line worker. He added that many Christians in the area have fled their homes, and one pastor was evacuated to another city to receive medical care after suffering a serious injury. The incidents occurred near the Mali border, where numerous jihadi groups are based. "Please pray for the church in Burkina Faso as they continue to face attacks on nearly a weekly basis," said the front-line worker. Read More.

• Oct. 16, 2025 | Nicaragua

  Pastor, Seven Other Christians Disappear After Arrest

  [9] prayers in [1] nation have been posted for Nicaraguan Christians.

  
  
  
  

  In a series of raids on July 17, 2025, Nicaraguan national police took Pastor Rudy Palacios Vargas and seven other Christians into custody without warning or warrants. The families of those detained have been unable to locate their loved ones. One family member reported that they were being charged with treason and "undermining national integrity." Vargas had been forced into exile in 2018 after he and his congregation brought food and medicine and offered prayer to students protesting the authoritarian Marxist regime of President Daniel Ortega. Read More.

• Oct. 16, 2025 | Arabian Peninsula

  Christian Man Struggles After Torture

  [9] prayers in [1] nation have been posted for Jonas.

  
  
  
  

  A Christian man now suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after being tortured for his faith. Jonas left Islam and came to faith in Christ many years ago. When someone discovered his conversion and reported it to authorities, Jonas was immediately arrested, imprisoned and tortured repeatedly. When he was released, Jonas fled from the region as soon as he was able to and now lives in Europe. Read More.