• Pray that the churches will continue to gather despite their buildings being destroyed.
• Pray for an end to the war in Ukraine.

Hundreds of Churches Destroyed

by Russian Forces in Ukraine

According to a report published earlier this year by Mission Eurasia, a parachurch ministry dedicated to equipping churches in and around Ukraine, Russian forces have damaged or destroyed at least 737 religious buildings since the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022.

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• Pray for Christians throughout China to continue boldly sharing the gospel.
• Pray that the church in China would remain united in the face of increasing persecution.

Chinese Leaders Gather in Beijing Hoping World Ignores Persecution

China’s National People’s Congress — a nearly 3,000-member legislative body that would be unwieldy if not for its near-unanimous voting record — is set to meet Thursday to kick off this year’s legislative session and unveil the country’s policy priorities for the next five years.

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• Pray that these Fulani extremists would hear the gospel and put their trust in Christ.
• Pray that more attackers will be brought to justice.

Herdsmen Responsible for Christian Massacre Put on Trial

This February, nine Fulani herdsmen went on trial for their role in organizing the June 2025 Benue massacre, which killed more than 270 Christians. The judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja brought 57 counts against them.

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• Pray for Pastor Mishra’s church and witness.
• Pray for ICC’s work in India.

Tending to the Wounded on the Frontlines

On Sunday, Jan. 18, Pastor Jagadish Mishra prepared to lead a worship service at his home in Odisha, India, with his wife and their 8-year-old daughter. With nearly 30 Christians present, a mob of 50 angry Hindu nationalists stormed into the pastor’s home and started brutally beating him.

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• Pray for Christians in Ethiopia.
• Pray that the church in the West would awaken to the plight of Ethiopian Christians.

We Must Not Ignore Christian Persecution in Ethiopia

Christians in Ethiopia need attention. The fact that Nigeria is in particularly bad shape does not excuse neglecting other places, such as Ethiopia.

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