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Overview:

Libya has remained unstable and chaotic since the revolution and overthrow of its dictator in 2011. Three opposing governments vie for control, and the conflicts have severely damaged the country’s infrastructure and made gospel work in the country extremely difficult. Many missionaries and indigenous believers have been killed in recent years, and gospel work in the country is ruthlessly opposed.

Major Religion:

97 percent of Libyans are Sunni Muslims. 2 percent are Christians.

Persecutor:

Extremist groups, including the Muslim Brotherhood and the self-proclaimed Islamic State (ISIS), operate throughout the country. Friends and family also severely persecute converts.

What It Means To Follow Christ In Libya

Life is difficult in Libya, and the difficulties are compounded for Christians and especially Christian converts from Islam. There are few believers in Libya, and it is extremely difficult for them to practice their faith openly. Christians are rejected by their Muslim families and friends. They are beaten, lose families and jobs, and are sometimes killed. It is unknown how many Christians are imprisoned in Libya.

Access To Bibles:

Access to Bibles is severely restricted; they are brought into the country with extreme difficulty and risk. Christians in Libya take great risks just to own a Bible, including digital formats used on smartphones and computers. Give Bibles

VOM Work:

VOM supports strategies that allow believers to gather for fellowship and teaching, despite extreme risks, and that aim to give Libyans greater access to God’s Word in various formats. Give to VOM’s Global Ministry

Prayer Requests:

  • Pray that the instability of daily life will awaken a desire among Libyans to know the Prince of Peace.
  • Pray that Christians who are in prison for their faith will experience God's presence and peace.
  • Pray for missionaries and indigenous believers who take great risks to share the gospel.
  • Bibles are severely restricted in Libya. Pray that every believer will have access to a print or digital Bible.
  • Pray that Christians will find fellowship and discipleship with a local group of believers.
  • Pray that new Christians persecuted by their families, communities and radical Muslims will remain firm in Christ.