A Christian woman’s husband was beaten after he placed his faith in Christ through her witness. Zaynab, whose story was shared in VOM’s December 2025 issue, became a Christian through the love of Christ she saw in other believers. Her husband, Sajjad, strongly opposed her new faith, and Zaynab asked for prayer that Sajjad’s heart would change. This prayer request was shared on iCommitToPray.com in April 2026. In the summer of 2026, Sajjad placed his trust in Christ.
Read MoreThe killing or abduction of Christians continues in multiple Nigerian states. On Oct. 3, 2026, militant Fulani Muslims killed four Christians in attacks on two villages in Plateau State. On the same night, they attacked a third village, killing two more Christians. And in Kaduna State on Oct. 6, 2026, five Christians, including a pregnant woman and a baby, were kidnapped. The captors are demanding huge ransoms and attacked another nearby village the same day, killing a man and abducting a 9-year-old and his uncle.
Read MoreA front-line worker reported that the Mauritanian government is increasing pressure on Christians, especially in the southern part of the country. He requested prayer for Christians in areas where new converts have been attacked in recent years. Some have been arrested and sentenced to long prison terms for practicing their faith. While persecution inside the country has increased, some Mauritanian Christians have traveled abroad to receive theological and leadership training.
Read MoreOn Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, Islamists attacked a Christian funeral procession in Karak, Jordan, killing 9 and wounding 40, many of whom remain hospitalized. “This attack has deeply shocked the people of Jordan, especially the Christian community,” said a longtime front-line worker. “Among the injured are fellow believers, ministry workers and members of families we personally know. This makes the tragedy especially painful and close to our hearts.”
Read MoreSix Christian families in northeast India face hardships in the wake of a violent attack and legal action taken against their church in September 2024. They have encountered mounting pressures as their community has ostracized and opposed them, they have been restricted from cultivating their own land freely, and they have been denied opportunities to work as day laborers. These obstacles have created financial pressure and uncertainty about how to provide for their families. However, they remain steadfast in their faith, meeting regularly in their house church to worship and encourage one another.
Read MoreIn this majority-Muslim country, Christians face opposition in several significant ways. Christians make up around 25% of Chad’s population, but the Muslim-dominated government prohibits Christians from owning gas stations and many other businesses. Lack of economic opportunities causes some Christians to convert to Islam. “One influential politician converted to Islam and is now offering a motorcycle to every new convert from Christianity in his town,” said a pastor. He added that the court system in a country that is nearly 60% Muslim also discriminates against Christians.
Read MoreSeveral young Christians have received support after being rejected for their faith. In northern Mozambique, which is majority-Muslim and has been the epicenter of an Islamist insurgency since 2017, young people who place their faith in Christ risk rejection from their families and threats from Islamist insurgents. Delfina, 17, was abandoned by her family because of her Christian faith. Vasco Antonio, 26, fled his village amid lethal Islamist attacks that resulted in his grandmother’s death. Ronilda, 25, lost support from her Muslim family when she would not renounce Christ.
Read MoreChinaAid reports that Pastor Wang Yi may be suffering from advanced liver cancer. Wang, the founder and senior pastor of Early Rain Covenant Church in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, has been imprisoned since December 2018. He was sentenced in December 2019 on charges of “inciting subversion of state power” and “illegal business operations.”
Read MoreIn July 2026, Taliban police arrested three Christians for “promoting Christianity and engaging in alleged missionary activities.” Afghanistan is one of the most restrictive and dangerous countries in the world for Christians to live in and witness for Christ. Afghan Christians cannot worship openly and must worship in homes or other small venues. Evangelism is also forbidden. “Pray for their release,” said a front-line worker. “And also pray that the Lord will use this situation to open doors for Christ’s kingdom in the country in a new way.”
Read MoreTwo Christians were attacked and injured during a prayer gathering in western India in March of 2026. Pastor Pratap was praying in the home of a Christian named Nikhil when a large crowd of radicals gathered, entered the house and started beating Pratap. Nikhil and his children tried to protect the pastor, but they were also injured. Members of the mob filed charges against Pratap and Nikhil, and both required several days of hospital care for their injuries.
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