Bahrain

Praise Points

Lord Jesus, we thank You that Bahrain still allows a small presence of churches and gatherings, where Your name is proclaimed even under limitations. “For where two or three gather in My Name, there am I with them” (2 Corinthians 6:16).

Heavenly Father, we are grateful for the access to Scripture through radio and digital broadcasts that strengthen believers secretly. “So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the Word of Christ” (Romans 10:17).

Almighty God, we praise You for sustaining Christians in Bahrain through centuries of difficulty, showing that Your Church cannot be destroyed. “I will build My Church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it” (Ephesians 2:20–21).

Prayer Points

Lord Jesus, we pray against the censorship of Bibles, Christian books, and media that hinder the spread of truth. Open new ways for Your Word to reach people. “The Word of God is not chained” (2 Timothy 2:9).

Father, we ask You to break the power of persecution and intimidation against Believers in Bahrain. Strengthen those who are threatened or silenced. “Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted” (2 Timothy 3:12).

Sovereign God, we cry out against the restricted internet and clampdowns that seek to cut off Christians from fellowship. Provide hidden networks of encouragement. “Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds… not giving up meeting together” (Hebrews 10:24–25).

A Call to Salvation

Lord Jesus, help Christian Believers in Bahrain raise their children in the truth so that the next generation will not be lost to fear or compromise. “All Your children shall be taught by the Lord, and great shall be the peace of Your children” (Isaiah 54:13).

Almighty God, unite the churches of Bahrain in prayer and witness, so that together they can withstand opposition and shine Your Light in darkness. “Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace” (Ephesians 4:3).

Bahrain is a small island country in the Arabian Peninsula. Its culture is rich in Arab traditions, pearl diving heritage, and Islamic practices, which dominate daily life and governance.

Christianity in Bahrain traces back to the presence of the Church of the East in the early centuries. In modern times, missionaries and church leaders from Anglican, Catholic, and Orthodox traditions established congregations, schools, and hospitals that brought the Christian faith to expatriates and small local communities. Yet today, Christian teenagers in Bahrain struggle with isolation, limited fellowship, and pressure from societal and government restrictions.

The Bahraini Church is under threat from heavy book censorship, media clampdowns, restricted internet access, and increasing persecution that silences Christian voices. Still, many secretly tune into radio Bible broadcasts, which remain a lifeline of spiritual growth and encouragement. To prevent Christianity from diminishing in Bahrain, Believers must return to biblical faithfulness—clinging to God’s Word despite censorship, uniting across denominations, encouraging one another in persecution, and teaching youth to stand firm in faith. They must live out holiness, courage, and perseverance so that future generations do not abandon Christ under pressure.