Pastor Adam has faced repeated death threats because of his ministry work among Pakistani Christians who have converted from a Muslim background. During Ramadan, Islamic zeal runs particularly high, which can lead to religiously motivated violence by militants. Such was the case on the night of April 11th.
As is commonly done in Pakistan, Pastor Adam and his wife shared a home with many members of their extended family. On the night of the attack, the perpetrators broke into the home and entered the first bedroom they came across. There, they murdered Pastor Adam's sister and her husband before fleeing the home.
The rest of Pastor Adam's family have fled to another city for their protection. At this time, they do not consider it safe to return in order to retrieve their belongings or even bury the bodies of their deceased loved ones. For further reports addressing the suffering taking place among Pakistan's Christians, go to our country report.
Pray for the protection of Pastor Adam and his family. May they find peace in the midst of this troubling situation. Pray that those responsible for this attack would not only be brought to justice but that they would also come under the conviction of God's Holy Spirit, leading them to sincere repentance for their actions – and ultimately to salvation through Jesus Christ. Also prayerfully remember the Christians remaining in the village who were being discipled by Pastor Adam prior to the incident.
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