Missions Stories from Around the World
(From Pray4SouthAsia.com) In early 2026, Maharashtra’s (a state in western India) passed an anti-conversion bill, making it the 13th Indian state with such legislation. The Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026, punishes religious conversions carried out through pressure, deception, material… Read moreIndia’s Anti-Conversion Laws Punish Christians
The 10/40 Window can best be described as an area of the world where people have little to no access to the the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Physically, it lies between the 10th and 40th parallels, and includes nations like… Read moreMost of the “unreached” live here….
(From Pray4SouthAsia.com). Uttar Pradesh (UP) is India’s most populous state, with about 244 million people (2026 estimates). About 81% are Hindu, while Muslims form a large minority at 18.3% (44.65 million). Christians are just 0.2% according to the census, yet… Read moreUttar Pradesh: Growth Amidst Opposition
(From Pray4SouthAsia.com). Nagaland is a small hill state in northeast India, bordering Myanmar. It recognizes 17 major Naga tribes. These, along with sub-tribes, form a diverse indigenous population with distinct languages, dress, and customs. Over 87-90% of the population is… Read moreNagaland: Unity, Witness, Peace, Transformation
(From Pray4SouthAsia.com. The State of Madhya Pradesh is a large central state in India with big cities like Bhopal (population of over 2,700,000) and Indore (population of over 3,400,000), and many more tribal and rural districts. Census 2011 reports the… Read moreMercy For The Middle of India
(From Movements.net – movements.net) Every year, fifteen thousand young Nepali girls are sold into sex slavery in India. Hilltop of Hope ministry rescues such women and their children. They connect with them in the red-light district, share the gospel, and… Read moreMultiplying Hope
The beautiful nation of Canada is a melting pot (much like America is) and draws both visitors and new residents from around the world. There’s much opportunity for evangelism to people of many faiths! Pray that believers don’t miss out… Read moreOh, Canada!
(From Mission Network News, mnnonline.org, 12/1/25) India (MNN) — Rajasthan (a state in the Northwestern part of India) recently joined a growing list of Indian states under legal scrutiny for anti-conversion legislation. The state’s new law, passed in September, immediately caught… Read moreRajasthan faces Supreme Court scrutiny over anti-conversion law
(Pray4SouthAsia.com)-South Asia is one of the most diverse regions in the world. It is home to nearly one-fourth of the world’s population. People here speak over 650 languages from families such as Indo-Aryan, Dravidian, Tibeto-Burman, and Austroasiatic. There are more… Read moreSouth Asia’s Cultural Diversity
(From worldprayerguides.org) “Though officially banned, caste discrimination continues to shape daily daily life for millions in India. Dalits, often called ‘the broken people’ still face routine exclusion from jobs, education, and even wells or temples. Many live in segregated villages…. Read moreThe Wounds of Caste: Healing From Injustice