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Kuwait
Kuwaitis have amassed significant wealth from their national oil reserves. As a result, a great deal of labor is outsourced to foreigners in the country. This foreign-labor economy has created opportunities for foreigners who have a heart to reach Kuwaitis with the gospel, despite the risk to their jobs and residency status. There is a sharp divide between Kuwait’s younger generation, which includes many who reject Islam and are open to new ideas, and Kuwait’s older, more traditionally Muslim generation.
Major Religion
Nearly all Kuwaitis identify themselves as Sunni Muslims, even though many do not practice their faith. Many Christian foreign workers are present in Kuwait, but churches are allowed only on designated compounds.
Persecutor
Christian converts from Islam are opposed by their families and communities.
WHAT IT MEANS TO FOLLOW CHRIST IN KUWAIT
Kuwaiti authorities are opposed to Christian witnessing and conversion. The small handful of indigenous Kuwaiti believers must exercise extreme care in disclosing their faith in Christ. If they are discovered and refuse to return to Islam, they may be disowned, beaten or killed. A small number of converts have been accepted by their families and are even able to attend worship services.
Access to Bibles
Access to Bibles is severely restricted. Most prefer to access Scripture online because of the risks associated with owning a Bible. Give Bibles
VOM Work
VOM serves those who have been persecuted and supports the training of local believers in evangelism and discipleship. Give to VOM’s Global Ministry
Pray for Kuwait
- Thank God that a few churches are allowed to operate in a Christian compound. Pray that more will be permitted to do so.
- Pray for cross-cultural workers who are planting seeds for Christ. Ask the Lord for lasting fruit from their efforts.
- Pray that Christian converts who have fled to Kuwait and live in hiding will be discipled.
- Pray that foreign Muslim workers in Kuwait will have opportunities to hear the gospel.
- Pray for internet and satellite television ministries working to spread the gospel in Arabic to Kuwaiti citizens.
