Pray for OMAN

Christianity in Oman is practiced primarily by the expatriate community, which constitutes the vast majority of the country’s estimated 187,000 to 196,000 Christians. While Islam is the official state religion and Sharia is the basis for legislation, the Omani government generally permits foreign Christians to worship in designated areas.  Key Characteristics of the Christian Community Demographics: Most Christians areContinue reading “Pray for OMAN”

Pray for GERMANY

Christianity is the largest religion in Germany, though it is currently in a state of rapid institutional decline. As of early 2024, approximately 45% to 48% of the population identify as Christian, a sharp drop from over 70% in 1991. Current Demographics and Denominations The Christian landscape is primarily split between two major bodies:  Roman Catholic Church: Approximately 24% of the population.Continue reading “Pray for GERMANY”

Pray for NORWAY

Christianity is the predominant religion in Norway, with approximately 61.7% of the population belonging to the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Norway as of 2024. While a majority maintain official membership, Norway is noted for being one of the most secular countries in the world, with very low regular church attendance (estimated at 2%) and a significant portion of the populationContinue reading “Pray for NORWAY”

Pray for GEORGIA

Christianity is the predominant religion in the country of Georgia, with approximately 83.4% to 88% of the population identifying as Christian. Most belong to the Georgian Orthodox Church, one of the world’s most ancient Christian institutions, which has played a fundamental role in shaping the nation’s identity for nearly 1,700 years.  Core Branches and Demographics Georgian Orthodox Church (approx. 83.4%): An autocephalousContinue reading “Pray for GEORGIA”

Pray for NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS

Christianity is the predominant religion in the Northern Mariana Islands, with over 80-85% of the population identifying as Christian. Roman Catholicism is the largest denomination (approx. 64-79%), deeply rooted in the culture due to Spanish colonization. The islands also have significant Protestant (approx. 16%) and growing Evangelical, Independent, and Latter-day Saint populations.  Roman Catholic Dominance: The RomanContinue reading “Pray for NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS”

Pray for THE GAMBIA

Christianity is a minority religion in The Gambia, practiced by approximately 3.5% to 4.5% of the population. While the country is over 95% Muslim, it is constitutionally a secular state where religious freedom is protected.  Denominations and Demographics Roman Catholicism: The largest Christian denomination, making up about 70% of the Christian population. The Diocese of Banjul, established in 1957, servesContinue reading “Pray for THE GAMBIA”

Pray for AFGHANISTAN

Christianity in Afghanistan is characterized by a small, underground community of believers who face extreme persecution under the current Taliban regime. As of 2025, Afghanistan is ranked among the top 10 most dangerous countries for Christians globally on the Open Doors World Watch List.  Current Status and Persecution The Taliban maintains that there are “no Christians” inContinue reading “Pray for AFGHANISTAN”

Pray for BANGLADESH

Christianity is the fourth-largest religion in Bangladesh, practiced by approximately 0.30% of the population (roughly 488,583 to 640,000 people). While a minority, the community has a deep historical presence and a significant impact on the country’s social fabric through education and healthcare.  Demographics and Distribution Ethnic Composition: The community is primarily composed of Bengali Christians and members of various indigenousContinue reading “Pray for BANGLADESH”

Pray for TURKEY

Christianity in Turkey has a rich, two-millennium history as the “land of the Seven Churches” and home to early centers like Antioch and Constantinople. Today, it is a small minority representing approximately 0.2% to 0.5% of the population, following a sharp decline from roughly 20-25% in 1914.  Modern Demographics & Communities Current estimates of the Christian population range from 200,000Continue reading “Pray for TURKEY”

Pray for SAUDI ARABIA

Christianity in Saudi Arabia is practiced almost exclusively by a large expatriate population, as the kingdom is an Islamic absolute monarchy where Sunni Islam is the official state religion. While there are no official church buildings in the country, recent reforms under Vision 2030 have slightly increased the visibility of non-Islamic celebrations.  Current Status and Demographics Population: Approximately 2.1Continue reading “Pray for SAUDI ARABIA”