Tunisia

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.