Bangladesh: Pastor Attacked and Church Members Threatened

A pastor in Bangladesh was attacked by Muslim extremists and members of his church threatened as law-and-order has damaged down beneath an interim authorities.

Christians are asking for prayer as political turmoil has led to violence in opposition to spiritual minorities.

The White Home mentioned it’s monitoring the scenario and the U.S. will maintain the Bangladeshi interim authorities accountable to guard spiritual and ethnic minorities within the nation.

The pastor, who transformed from Islam, fled to a secure home and gave his testimony to Christian Freedom Worldwide. CFI eliminated names for safety.

Topic: A Humble Request for Prayer and Help

Greetings.

I used to be a son of Muslim household. At some point, whereas on the market, I met Brother ***, who shared the excellent news of Jesus Christ with me. For 2 years, I studied the Bible, and finally, I accepted Christ into my coronary heart and was baptized on December 6, 2009. Later, Brother *** despatched me to a six-month course at CDC, the place I obtained theology schooling. Since then, I’ve been actively engaged within the Lord’s ministry.

Nevertheless, this journey has not been simple. I’ve confronted persecution from my household, family members, and villagers. Regardless of these challenges, the Lord has sustained me by means of Bible research and prayer. Over time, 25 individuals from Muslim households accepted Jesus Christ as their private savior Lord, and I now am pastoring two congregations—one in my residence and one other 2 kilometers away. To help the ministry, I run a tea stall and dedicate tithes of my revenue to church actions and outreach.

Eight months in the past, a bunch of native spiritual leaders got here to my home and demanded to see the Bible. After I confirmed it to them, they dismissed it as invalid. I discussed a number of verses about Jesus from the Quran, which angered them. They slapped me and questioned why I referenced the Quran. Pissed off, I referred to as the police, however by the point they arrived, the attackers had fled. On the next day I went to police station and submitted a written criticism and requested for defense. Then police got here to the village and warranted the villagers that I had the suitable to observe my religion freely, however the threats continued.

One evening at 2:00 AM, I heard 4 males exterior my home, whispering threats. After I alerted my household, they ran away. One other time, a spiritual chief entered my residence early within the morning, pretending to hunt refuge. My spouse, unaware of his intentions, knowledgeable our youthful son. However when the person noticed my son holding a stick, he fled.

I continued to hope and quick, entrusting every little thing to the Lord. In the meantime, I rented a store to earn for my livelihood. On December 6, 2024, at round midday, the owner of the store got here and accused me of being a Christian who eats pork, asking me to vacate the store. Later, at 2:30 PM, some individuals looted my store, tore my garments, and beat me. I fled to the police station, however they suggested me to stay quiet, saying the scenario within the nation was unstable. One policeman was laughing at me and instructed, “You have to be punished for conversion into Christianity.

At present, my household and I are in hiding, however my aged mom stays at residence to examine on issues. On December 10, 2024, round 1:00 PM, a younger man and two girls tried to assault my mom. They insulted her, accusing her of elevating Christian sons, and demanded that she ought to kill her son and grandchildren. My mom is now in tears, continually praying to God for our security.

Subsequently, I earnestly request your prayers for defense for my household and the members of my congregation throughout these troublesome occasions.