Ethiopia

Praise Points

Praise God for the perseverance of new Christian Believers in Ethiopia especially those who converted from Islam (The Bible, Romans 8:35).

Praise God for Christian ministries who operate in Ethiopia despite the danger to their lives (The Bible, 2 Thessalonians 1:4).

Prayer Points

Pray for the Gospel of Jesus Christ to reach the rural areas where the Muslim population is high (The Bible, Mark 16:15).

Pray for God’s comfort for those who faced physical harm or lost a loved one to persecution. Pray for the Holy Spirit to encourage them to be steadfast in their faith in Jesus Christ (The Bible, 2 Corinthians 1:3-4).

Pray for the healing of our Ethiopian Sisters who suffered at cruel hands. Pray for the restoration of their peace in Jesus Christ. Pray for the Holy Spirit to move the tormentors’ hearts to accept the Gospel of Jesus Christ (The Bible, Deuteronomy 7:19).

A Call to Salvation

Let all those who scheme to harm God’s Children in Ethiopia have the road to Damascus experience and turn away from their evil ways (The Bible, Jeremiah 15:19).

Promise to the Nation

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose (The Bible, Romans 8:28).

Ethiopia is an East African country with deep roots in Christianity. However, traditionalism and Islamic radicalization are making this country an extremely hostile place for Christian Believers. The Ethiopian Orthodox Church’s traditionalists pose a threat to congregations that are more active in the Great Commission work. In other areas, the Islamic radicals are a severe threat to Christians. Ethiopian Christians have lost their lives in the past year for their faith. The government is corrupt and is not adequate to handle the country’s affairs with integrity anymore. The country’s stability is dependent on regional leaders. The Open Doors Persecution List ranks Ethiopia at 32, moving up eight places in 2024.