Praise Points

Heavenly Father, we thank You for Tunisia’s rich cultural heritage and history, which shows Your fingerprints across centuries. Thank You for the courage of those who have sought freedom and dignity in times of oppression. May this heritage be used to bring hope and unity to its people. “Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good; His love endures forever.” — Psalm 107:1

Father, thank You for the faithful remnant of Christians in Tunisia. Even though there are few, You promised that Your Church will endure. Strengthen their devotion as the early Church devoted itself to Your Word. “They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.” — Acts 2:42

Prayer Points

Righteous Judge, we cry out against dictatorship and repression that silence the voices of minorities. Protect those who are weak and crushed under authoritarian rule, and raise leaders who defend truth. “Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute. Rescue the weak and the needy.” — Psalm 82:3–4

Lord Jesus, many Christian teenagers in Tunisia suffer rejection from family and society. Comfort them, strengthen their faith, and let them know that You are the Friend who never leaves nor forsakes them. “Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their affliction, and to keep oneself unstained from the world.” — James 1:27

Heavenly Father, we are witnessing the economic collapse and the temptation for families to abandon their homes. Please provide for their daily needs and transform their despair into hope. May those who choose to stay become shining lights in their communities.  “And my God will supply every need of yours according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” — Philippians 4:19

A Call to Salvation

Lord, help Tunisian Christians to faithfully disciple one another so that the faith is passed on securely. May young Christian Believers be taught the truth and equipped to teach others in turn. “What you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men, who will be able to teach others also.” — 2 Timothy 2:2

Merciful Father, empower Tunisian Christians to serve their neighbors in love. Through acts of kindness and mercy, may many see Christ living in them and be drawn to Your salvation. “Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them.” — Romans 12:13–14

Tunisian history dates back to the ancient kingdom of Carthage (circa 8th century BCE) through various eras, including Roman, Vandal, Byzantine, and Arab-Islamic rule, followed by Ottoman control and a French protectorate. The country gained independence in 1956, and the 2011 Tunisian Revolution ignited the Arab Spring. Today, Tunisia’s culture is a blend of Mediterranean influences, featuring Arabic (with some Berber), significant French impact, rich culinary traditions, musical heritage, and a social life shaped by family connections and festivals like the Carthage Festival.

Christianity has deep roots in present-day Tunisia. Carthage and other towns were hubs for Christianity. Tertullian, Cyprian, and other matyrs were pivotal for the formation of Christianity in the West. Over the centuries, the region became predominantly Muslim following the Arab conquests. Today, Christians make up a small religious minority, which includes historic Catholic communities, expatriate and immigrant congregations.

Tunisian Christian teenagers often experience intense pressure from their families and the society. They are discouraged to practice Christianity openly through exclusion, forced marriages, and difficulties in finding work. In more conservative regions and border areas, there is a real fear of extremist violence. In urban areas, surveillance and social media monitoring can make exercising their faith a risky proposition.

Economic hardship and the pressures of emigration contribute to their stress, as young Christians, like many Tunisian youths, confront high unemployment and the temptation to leave the country, which can fracture local communities and hinder the transmission of faith across generations.

Praise Points

Thank You, Father, for granting new freedom of worship in cities like Phnom Penh. May this freedom expand into every province so more souls may encounter Jesus Christ. “Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom.” – 2 Corinthians 3:17

Lord, we praise You for the boldness of young Cambodian believers who preach and serve faithfully. Empower them to lead the Church with wisdom and courage. “Let no one despise your youth, but be an example to the believers in word, in conduct, in love, in spirit, in faith, in purity.” – 1 Timothy 4:12

Prayer Points

Lord, comfort those who have lost homes and churches to violence. Bring justice to the oppressed and peace to those living in fear. May Your love break through hatred and persecution. “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” – Psalm 34:18

God, expose corruption and discrimination against Your people. Grant leaders in Cambodia wisdom to uphold justice and protect every citizen’s right to worship freely. “Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed.” – Isaiah 1:17

Strengthen every believer who stands alone in faith. Remind them that You are their family and refuge when earthly relationships fail. “We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed; perplexed, but not in despair.” – 2 Corinthians 4:8

A Call to Salvation

Lord, unite the churches of Cambodia under the banner of truth and love. Let believers put away division and work together for Your Kingdom. “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace.” – Ephesians 4:3

Father, raise local Cambodian pastors and teachers grounded in Your Word. Provide resources and wisdom so the Church may grow in strength and understanding. “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.” – Luke 10:2

Lord, help Christian parents and elders to teach their children faithfully. Let future generations of Cambodians never abandon the faith, but boldly carry the name of Jesus throughout the nation. “So even to old age and gray hairs, O God, do not forsake me, until I proclaim Your might to another generation.” – Psalm 71:18

Cambodia, nestled in Southeast Asia, carries a long and painful history shaped by war, colonial rule, and genocide. Once a flourishing part of the Khmer Empire, it later became a French colony and endured the brutal Khmer Rouge regime (1975–1979), during which nearly two million people perished in acts of ethnic cleansing and ideological purging. Cambodian culture today is deeply rooted in Theravada Buddhism, intertwined with ancestral traditions and community honor. These cultural values—while promoting respect and humility—often leave little space for religious diversity.

Christianity first entered Cambodia in the 16th century through Portuguese missionaries, but only gained visible presence through Roman Catholic and Protestant efforts in the 19th and 20th centuries. Notable leaders such as François Ponchaud, a French Catholic priest, and later Evangelical missionaries like Don Cormack, played vital roles in rebuilding faith communities after the Khmer Rouge decimated churches. After decades of suppression, Christianity reemerged in the 1990s as Cambodia reopened to the world, and the Church began to grow slowly across Phnom Penh and the rural provinces.

However, Cambodia’s Christian teenagers today face severe struggles. Many are ostracized by their Buddhist families, banned from attending church, or bullied in schools for refusing to join Buddhist rituals. New converts face social exclusion, loss of inheritance, or even expulsion from their homes. In some remote areas, Christian villages have been bombed, churches vandalized, and believers harassed by local authorities. The Church also suffers from a shortage of pastors and trained leaders, as most who survived the genocide era were killed or fled. Without proper discipleship, many youth drift away, pressured by a materialistic culture or lured by urban temptations.

The Church in Cambodia remains under threat from multiple directions: social rejection, legal obstacles, violent persecution, and deep cultural resistance. Christianity is often seen as a “foreign religion,” which makes evangelism dangerous in Buddhist-majority provinces. Moreover, spiritual immaturity and lack of unity among denominations have weakened the Christian witness.

To prevent Christianity from diminishing among Cambodian families, believers must return to biblical faithfulness—strengthening family discipleship (Deuteronomy 6:6–7), nurturing young leaders (2 Timothy 2:2), and showing love to their persecutors (Romans 12:14–21). The Cambodian Church must embrace humility, perseverance, and forgiveness while remaining anchored in Scripture, prayer, and unity. Only by embodying Christ’s compassion can the Church overcome cultural barriers and inspire the next generation to stand firm in faith.