Praise in the Midst of Pressure – Cuba and a growing movement toward Jesus.
While Cuba continues to arrest and intimidate pastors in 2026, a spiritual awakening swells. Sharing Christ publicly, street preaching, and worship in places unapproved by the Communist Party in Cuba often lead to arrests and silencing by the state police.
Food shortages, depleted medicine inventories, and power outages a half-day long or more have seen Christians and churches step into the gap to meet needs and provide daily resources. Many, especially young adults, find in the Gospel a safe place of hope; yet in spite of this hope, the government sees Christianity as the adversary.
One example of the growth seen by Pentecostal, Baptists and others is an increase of baptism services. One in September was held at Revival Tabernacle in eastern Cuba.
“Christian Daily International, citing local outlet Luzvisión Noticias, reported that hundreds of families attended the gathering, with estimates suggesting the number of people baptised may have been close to 350,” described in Premier Christian News.
Previously this year, pastors and churches came together at the beaches hours west of Havana; at least 450 people were baptized in the ocean in this celebration organized by Methodists and considered one of the largest public faith events in Cuba in decades.
As the Communist system unravels in Cuba, the fabric of Christian communities strengthens and a greater openness to express faith increases. Pray for the people of Cuba, for the leaders of this nation to recognize Christ as Lord and come to faith, and for our leaders in America as we seek to encourage freedom.
(Read more about this in Premier Christian News, September 19. 2026)