Myanmar

Praise Points

Abba Father, we thank You for the steadfast faith of the Karen, Kachin, and Chin believers who continue to stand firm in the Gospel despite violence and displacement. 2 Thessalonians 3:3 – “But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one.”

Lord Jesus, we praise You that persecution has not silenced Your Church in Myanmar, but instead refined it through fire and drawn many closer to Christ. 1 Peter 1:7 – “These have come so that the proven genuineness of your faith—of greater worth than gold—may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed.”

Prayer Points

Lord God, comfort the families of those who have disappeared for their faith. May the truth come to light, and may the courage of these believers inspire others to stand firm. Hebrews 13:3 – “Continue to remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison.”

Heavenly Father, heal divisions among Christians in Myanmar. Replace fear with boldness and unite the Church in love and truth. Philippians 1:27 – “Stand firm in the one Spirit, striving together as one for the faith of the Gospel.”

A Call to Salvation

Holy Spirit, fill Myanmar’s young believers with courage and vision to lead future generations in truth and love, even in the face of persecution. 2 Timothy 2:3 – “Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.”

Lord Father, renew the hearts of Christian families across Myanmar. Let parents teach faith diligently, and children grow in reverence and hope. Joshua 24:15 – “But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”

God of mercy, bring peace to Myanmar. Let Your Church be a light of forgiveness, compassion, and unity amid division and despair. Ephesians 4:32 – “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”

Myanmar is a Southeast Asian country. During colonial times, Christianity was introduced primarily through the efforts of Adoniram Judson, the first American Baptist missionary, who arrived in 1813. Judson translated the Bible into Burmese, established churches. He laid the foundation for the growth of Christianity, especially among the Karen, Kachin, Chin, and Lisu ethnic groups. His work remains one of the most influential missionary efforts in Asia’s history.

Today, Myanmar’s Christian teenagers live amid one of the most hostile environments for believers in Asia. The ongoing civil war and ethnic cleansing, particularly in Chin and Kachin States, has led to bombings of Christian villages, the displacement of entire communities, and state-sponsored disappearances of pastors and missionaries. Converts from Buddhism or animism face social rejection, family exclusion, and legal harassment. Churches often operate under surveillance, and many house churches are banned or destroyed. Despite this, the Church in Myanmar continues to grow quietly through faith, worship, and the perseverance of its youth. Yet, internal divisions among denominations and fear-driven silence threaten the long-term endurance of the faith.

For Myanmar’s Christians to prevent the decline of faith among future generations, they must embrace unity across ethnic and denominational lines (John 17:21), deepen forgiveness and compassion amid persecution (Romans 12:21), and rekindle discipleship in families and communities (Deuteronomy 6:6–7). The Church must return to the foundations of humility, holiness, and hope, trusting that even in the ashes of war, God can rebuild His Kingdom in Myanmar.