“Torch” is a 35-year-old former Muslim, who has been a Believer for more than 16 years. Because he openly shared his faith with neighbors and friends in his village, he was arrested. He spent about two months in prison, was badly treated, beaten, and starved before being released. He met with Dr. Pat soon after he was released.

Since then, Torch has endured psychological and legal persecution because of his past imprisonment. The main issue he faces now is the notary document from the police, which states that he was arrested for two months for changing his religion. This record has become a major obstacle in his life.

Whenever Torch applies for jobs at companies or seeks funding for projects through state or quasi-banking institutions, this document is used to disqualify him. As a result, he is unable to secure employment in industrial companies or receive any financial support for projects.

Today, Torch faces great difficulty due to being unemployed. He is the primary breadwinner for his family, and his mother is seriously ill. She requires daily medication for diabetes and high blood pressure. Torch is struggling to support her and provide for his family, all while being treated as a criminal in his village simply because he converted from Islam to Christianity. This is another type of persecution faced by believers in a strict Muslim country.

His nickname, "Torch," describes his desire to spread God's love and light like a torch lights up other torches.

Please pray for Brother Torch as we search for a legal solution to remove this record from his criminal history. Pray for an attorney who can help him with this issue. Also, pray for his emotional well-being as he suffers isolation in his village, concern for his mother’s health and lack of financial resources for her medications, and his family‘s material needs.