Azerbaijan

Praise Points

Heavenly Father, we thank You for preserving pockets of Christian faith in Azerbaijan despite centuries of foreign domination and societal pressure. “Being confident of this, that He who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus” (Philippians 1:6).

Lord Jesus, we praise You for the resilience of Christian families and communities that continue to worship and serve You under difficult conditions. “But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you and protect you from the evil one” (2 Thessalonians 3:3).

Heavenly Father, thank You for the rich cultural heritage of Azerbaijan, which provides avenues for Christians to witness through art, music, and service. “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights” (James 1:17).

Prayer Points

Almighty God, we pray against restrictions that limit the freedom of Christians to practice their faith openly. “When they persecute you in one town, flee to the next; for truly I tell you, you will not finish going through the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes” (Luke 10:3-4).

Abba Father, we lift up the SCWRA and all unwritten social pressures that weaken Christian families, asking You to bring protection and guidance. “Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good” (Romans 12:21).

Almighty God, we pray against the erosion of faith in young Christians due to isolation, peer pressure, and lack of mentorship. “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it” (Isaiah 54:13).

A Call to Salvation

Abba Father, help Christian parents and leaders to actively teach the Word of God in homes and families, ensuring faith is passed to the next generation. “All your children will be taught by the Lord, and great will be their peace” (Isaiah 54:13).

Abba Father, empower Believers in Azerbaijan to live in holiness and integrity, resisting compromise with cultural pressures. “But just as He who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do” (1 Peter 1:15).

Almighty God, unite the churches and believers in Azerbaijan to disciple youth, mentor families, and boldly share the Gospel even under restrictive conditions. “That all of them may be one, Father, just as You are in Me and I am in You” (John 17:21).

Azerbaijan is a Central Asian country in the 10/40 Window region. Its culture reflects a rich tapestry of music, carpet weaving, literature, and Islamic traditions. However, the nation also preserves ancient Christian heritage, particularly from the Caucasian Albanian Church.

Christianity arrived centuries ago, with early missionaries and clerics establishing churches and spreading the Gospel. Later European missionaries reinforced Christian education and worship. Today, Christian teenagers in Azerbaijan face struggles due to the State Committee for Work with Religious Associations (SCWRA), restrictive legal frameworks, and unwritten social pressures, which limit religious expression and access to proper discipleship. The Church is under threat from government monitoring, societal pressure to conform to majority Islamic traditions, and the weakening of Christian family structures.