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Those leaders have since returned to Iran to model these essential Christian ordinances to other house church leaders. Pray that Iranian pastors receive the necessary training they need to lead their flocks. Pray that many in Iran will trust Christ through the faithful witness of these church leaders.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.persecution.com\/globalprayerguide\/iran\/?_source_code=WBPGGPG20B\">Click here <\/a>to find out about Christian persecution in Iran and learn how to pray.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icommittopray.com\/request\/2364\/church-leaders\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Post a prayer for Church Leaders on iCommitToPray.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the past, the Islamic government of Iran banned Christian seminaries from operating within the country. 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