Prayer for the persecuted Church

Sunday, November 1, 2026

The Missions Strong Team and Christian Life Commission, in partnership with 21 Wilberforce, invites Texas Baptists to engage in prayer for the persecuted church around the world. A prayer guide is provided with prayer points.

Prayer Guide

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2025’s Week of Prayer for the Persecuted Church in Nigeria

In 2025, the Center for Cultural Engagement, in partnership with 21 Wilberforce, invited the Texas Baptists family to engage in a week of prayer for the persecuted church in Nigeria. A prayer guide provided specific prayer points for each area. Click below to access materials. 


2024’s Week of Prayer for the Persecuted Church in China

In 2024, Intercultural Ministries invited the Texas Baptists family to engage in a week of prayer for the persecuted church in China. A prayer guide provided specific prayer points for each area. Click below to access materials.


2023’s 30 Days of Prayer for the Persecuted Church

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Prayer Guide