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Kyrgyzstan
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Overview:

Kyrgyzstan is a remote mountainous nation with a nomadic tribal culture. It is also one of the poorest former Soviet states in Central Asia. A significant portion of the population has left to work elsewhere, and life in Kyrgyzstan is hard. After decades of Communist rule, most Kyrgyz have returned to their nation’s pre-Communist Islamic cultural identity.

Major Religion:

93 percent of Kyrgyz are Sunni Muslims. 4 percent of the population are Christians.

Persecutor:

Christians are persecuted mostly by family members and their communities, including Muslim religious leaders. Secret police are also known to harass and interrogate believers suspected of evangelism.

What It Means To Follow Christ In Kyrgyzstan

Some churches worship openly, even in small towns, but being a Christian is difficult because of Islamic control. Christian converts are commonly beaten, and the small Christian minority is generally oppressed by society. For example, buses will not stop for those known as Christians in small communities, and believers have difficulty getting jobs and even purchasing goods. In some communities, Muslim leaders have denied the burial of deceased Christians.

Access To Bibles

Bibles are more accessible in Kyrgyzstan than in other Central Asian nations. They can be purchased at registered churches in larger cities, but they are expensive. Give Bibles

VOM Work

VOM provides medical care to Christians injured in attacks and helps believers become self-supporting. Give to VOM’s Global Ministry

Prayer Requests:

  • Christian converts from Islam are often beaten. Pray that they will remain faithful to Christ.
  • Pray that Christians will faithfully continue to gather for worship and fellowship despite restrictive laws.
  • Pray that Christians harassed by the government and their communities will be faithful witnesses to their persecutors.
  • Only 4% of Kyrgyz are Christians. Pray that more will come to faith in Christ.
  • Pray that Kyrgyz working in other countries will learn about Christ and place their faith in him.