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Rwanda
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Overview:

Though the population of Rwanda is 89 percent Christian, the Rwandan government has become increasingly restrictive of Christian activity in recent years. Front-line workers reported that 5,000 churches were shut down in 2024 alone for failure to comply with government standards. Christians in Rwanda are concerned that growing government control of churches will negatively affect their ability to teach the Scriptures from a sound biblical worldview. Front-line workers are also concerned that developments in Rwanda may spread to surrounding East African nations.

Prayer Requests:

  • Pray that the government officials who monitor churches and ministries will hear the gospel and come to faith in Christ.
  • Pray that the thousands of churches closed by the government will find ways to continue in worship and fellowship.
  • Pray that pastors will have the boldness and courage to continue sharing the gospel despite government pressure.
  • Pray that God will replace any fear in Christians with "a spirit … of power and love and self-control" (2 Timothy 1:7).
  • Pray that Rwandan Christians will stand firmly on the truth of Scripture as they face government monitoring.