Smuggled from captivity. Reaching many through “People of peace”. Hunted, arrested by Taliban.

• Young Fulani Christian Smuggled from Captivity

  [11] prayers in [3] nations have been posted for Aliyu.

  Aliyu Abubakar, 23, is a new Christian who has already suffered and escaped from persecution. He is a member of the Fulani, a nomadic people group across west and central Africa. Some Fulani groups are militant Muslims who attack Christian communities, and when Aliyu accepted Christ, he was locked in a room for days with little food to separate him from the friend who had brought him to Christ. He escaped by being smuggled from his village. Read More.

• Jun. 05, 2025 | Maldives

  Reaching Many Through "People of Peace"

  [7] prayers in [2] nations have been posted for Maldives.

  Front-line workers in the Maldives often encounter significant challenges in sharing the gospel and discipling new believers without drawing persecution from fundamentalist groups, so they pray for "people of peace" who are open to engaging with them to give others the possibility of experiencing the gospel. Mary, one such potentially influential person of peace, shared that she and her husband have suffered traumatic losses as they have tried to start a family, and front-line workers were able to pray with her in this respect. Read More.

• Jun. 05, 2025 | Afghanistan

  Christian Leaders Hunted, Arrested by Taliban

  [6] prayers in [1] nation have been posted for Christians in Afghanistan.

  Front-line workers report that Afghanistan's radical Islamist Taliban government has increased its efforts to find and arrest Christians, especially leaders. "The situation remains very sensitive," said one front-line worker. "In recent months, the Taliban has visibly intensified search for Christian converts and for house churches." When the Taliban took control, many Christians fled the country, but a few Christian leaders decided to risk their lives and stay in the country. Read More.