TAJIKISTAN: Persecuted for Discipling Children in Christ

27 May 2025

Source: The Voice of the Martyrs USA

A Tajik Christian has been penalised for sharing the gospel with children. In Tajikistan, teaching children about Christ is illegal, but Christian parents and pastors continue discipling children.

One church leader was caught trying to bring Christian children’s books into the country and now faces expensive fines and multiple court appearances.

“This restriction is a hard one, especially on parents,” said a front-line worker. “Their kids cannot go to church on Sundays, but they are taught Islam on the streets. It’s really hard to go against the flow without a church family supporting and encouraging children.”

Christians in Tajikistan request prayer for increased opportunities to discuss Christian faith with their children without interference, and for the Lord to help them be good role models. They also request prayer for the church leader facing penalties for importing Christian materials.

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    Pray for them

    Ask the Lord for increased opportunities for Christian parents to discuss their faith with their children without interference, and for the Lord to help them be good role models.

    Pray for the church leader facing penalties for importing Christian materials. Pray that God would grant him favour in the courts and that he would use this time to witness to his persecutors.

    Ask the Lord to flood this country with Christian resources so that believers may be equipped to share and lead others to faith in Christ.

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