Indonesia

Praise Points

Praise God for the Indonesian Church uniting to pray together against persecution (The Bible, Romans 8:35).

Praise God for the perseverance of the persecuted in Indonesia (The Bible, Mark 13:13).

Prayer Points

Pray for God’s Children in Indonesia to reach out more to their Muslim neighbors (The Bible, Matthew 9:35).

Pray for Indonesian Muslims to be more convicted by observing the lives of Christian Believers in the country (The Bible, Acts 2:38).

Pray for Indonesian Christians to reach out and help economically challenged people, irrespective of their religious beliefs (The Bible, Romans 12:20).

A Call to Salvation

Let the Muslims in Indonesia come to know the saving grace of Jesus Christ and taste His unfailing Love (The Bible, Psalm 34:8)

Promise for the Nation

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future (The Bible, Jeremiah 29:11).

Indonesia is Southeast Asia’s largest country. The country has 17,508 islands. Each island has its own unique culture and religious traditions. Christians are the majority in some islands. However, their cultural differences make it nearly impossible for the Great Commission. There was also violence against Christian populations a few years ago, and this created a rift between Christians and Muslims in Indonesia. Most Christians who have done good work are reluctant to travel to different islands to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ. With multiple cultural differences, an overall Church leadership structure seems far-fetched. However, the increase in persecution and the violence against Christians in Indonesia has brought the Indonesian Church together. Persecution is high in most of the islands. They are exceptionally high, where radical Islamic groups have more influence. Converts risk severe persecution as well as social isolation. Building church buildings is next to impossible. Church buildings and Christian-owned properties are often demolished. The country dropped nine places in the Open Doors Persecution List to settle at 42nd rank in 2024.