Voice of the Martyrs
Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) works to empower Christians facing persecution around the world. We help Families of Martyrs and Prisoners of Faith, We provide Bibles and Christian literature and we visit the church and develop projects that empower the local Church.
Andy Miller is the national advocate for VOM in New Zealand. He grew up in Peru a son of missionaries during at time when Christians faced persecution at the hands of the Shinning Path Communist revolutionary movement. Recently returned from being missionaries in Latin America, Andy now is based in Christchurch with his wife Shona and three grown children. His role is to travel around the whole country raising awareness of our church family that are risking their lives for Jesus.
Prayer Points
1. Pray for Susanna in Malaysia – Government Restrictions & Opposition.
Pastor Raymond Koh (Malaysia) was abducted in broad daylight in 2017 during a highly coordinated operation and has never been seen again. On 30th November 2026 his case goes to court as his wife Susanna and their children continue to seek truth, justice, and answers regarding his disappearance.
– For truth and justice regarding Raymond Koh’s disappearance.
– For Susanna and her children, that God would strengthen, comfort, and sustain them as they continue to seek answers.
– For Christians facing government restrictions and limitations on gospel ministry throughout Asia.
– For church leaders serving under pressure, that they would have wisdom, courage, and perseverance as they continue sharing Christ.
2. Pray for Oya (in Laos) and Christians facing Family & Community Rejection.
– For Oya, that God would strengthen and sustain him, provide for his needs, and draw his family to faith in Christ.
– For Christians across Laos and Asia who have been rejected by family or community because of their faith, that they would know God’s love, comfort, and presence.
– For strength, courage, and perseverance for believers facing isolation and pressure to abandon their faith.
– For reconciliation in divided families and for many to come to know Jesus through the witness of faithful believers.
3. Pray for Pastor Lakshya (India). False Accusations & Legal Pressure. Pastor Lakshya was arrested under anti-conversion laws after false allegations were made against him.
– For Pastor Lakshya, his family, and the churches he serves.
– For Christians facing legal challenges, arrests, and false accusations because of their faith.
– For protection, courage, and perseverance for pastors, evangelists, and church leaders serving under pressure.
– For justice, religious freedom, and fair treatment for believers across Asia.
4. Pray Access to God’s Word – Scripture can be difficult to obtain, expensive to purchase, or subject to restrictions on printing and distribution.
– For greater access to Scripture in local languages across Asia.
– For safe and effective distribution of Bibles and Christian resources.
– For believers who have limited access to God’s Word, that they would be strengthened and encouraged in their faith.
– That the gospel would continue to spread throughout Asia and draw many people to Christ.
How Can You Respond?
The stories in this guide represent only a small number of Christians across Asia who faithfully follow Jesus despite persecution. Learn more. Pray. Get involved.
Voice of the Martyrs NZ
vom.org.nz
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