Girl escapes secret society. Youth trained in volatile area. Law restricts disciplining children.

Youth Trained for Ministry in Volatile Area

[8] prayers in [1] nation have been posted for Young Christians.

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Young Christians from isolated people groups are being equipped to reach their communities with the gospel. In a volatile area of southern Bangladesh called the Hill Tracts, tribal groups that culturally identify as Christians have faced a triple threat: Government forces, anti-government paramilitary groups and Islamist groups all regard them as enemies. The threats have driven these people groups out of their homes and deep into the jungle, making access to them nearly impossible. As a result, front-line workers have been discipling and training young people from these tribes, equipping them to return to their people as gospel ministers. Pray for the success of this outreach and for courage and wisdom for these young people who have committed to serving the Lord and their people.

Jun. 12, 2025 | Sierra Leone

Christian Girl Escapes Secret Society

[11] prayers in [1] nation have been posted for a young Christian girl.

A student at a Christian training center.

A Christian woman was forced to flee after her family threatened to kill her. The young woman became a follower of Christ as a young girl after meeting Christians when she had left her village to attend school. When she returned home, her family was going to initiate her into a secret society, but she told them, "My faith doesn't permit me. I am a daughter of An estimated 90% of Sierra Leoneans are aligned with secret societies that dominate all aspects of life in the country. They practice demonic rituals that include bodily mutilation and the ritual killing of humans. As a result of the young woman’s profession of Christian faith, her family threatened to kill her as a ritual offering to their gods. She escaped into the forest and is now learning sewing skills with 45 other young women who were also rejected by their families for coming to faith in Christ.

Uzbek lawmakers are cracking down on religious instruction of children. On February 21, 2025, the President of Uzbekistan signed a new law penalizing parents or anyone who teaches children about religion, including Christianity, without official authorization. Violating the law could lead to fines equivalent to more than a month’s wages and up to 15 days in jail. Among Uzbekistan’s population of around 35 million people, only 2% are Christians. Uzbekistan has historically restricted Christian activity, and the new law will make it more difficult for parents to disciple their children in the Christian faith. Government officials have stated that the new law is intended to inhibit Islamic extremism, but Uzbek Christians worry that the new statute will be broadly enforced.