Persecution presses in on a group of minority church planters, yet their faith keeps growing stronger. They recently gathered to share new ways to plant and nurture churches in their homeland. Each planter carries both the weight of fear and the fire of hope. Pray that these faithful servants will walk in courage, using what they’ve learned to tell the gospel story to those who’ve never heard it. May their message take root even where opposition grows fierce. “Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the LORD your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you” (Deuteronomy 31:6). “Jesus, strengthen Your church planters who face danger for Your name. Let courage rise where fear whispers. May Your Spirit go before them, opening hearts and homes to the good news. Let their words be living seeds that bear fruit where none has yet grown. Amen.”