Online course KE101

Pray for wisdom for Linda, ReachGlobal personnel with EQUIP, as she interacts and guides learners through the material in the online course Kingdom Expansion 101 (KE101).  Pray for each learner to listen to God and understand his or her part in global missions. Ask God for multiplication to take place as these participants apply what they are learning in expanding God’s kingdom.

Distance Learning

Pray for wisdom and clarity for Lois, ReachGlobal personnel in Russia, who is teaching three discipleship courses on personal and relational evangelism for the Trinity Video Seminary Distance Learning, a ministry of global and viral distribution of biblical teaching. New technology enables courses to be translated in many different languages so Lois teaches in English without someone having to translate. Ask the Holy Spirit to stir the hearts of those receiving this teaching a hunger for God’s Word.

Prague City Team ministries

Pray for unity, vision and discernment for the Prague City Team. In the months ahead, they are working together planning, networking and carrying out ministry and events within the contexts of new church plants; Roma (Gypsy) ministry; the students at the Evangelical Theological Seminary; and the Christian International School of Prague.

Youth Bible study in Czech

Ask God to give understanding and insight to the English Club students who are attending the Bible study at youth group meetings held at Rajska Zahrada Church in the Czech Republic. Pray for creativity and wisdom for Renee, ReachGlobal personnel, and Hana, a Czech music teacher, as they prepare and organize the Friday night meetings, and disciple the teens who attend.

Ministry in Lisbon

Pray for Jonathan, ReachGlobal personnel in Portugal, and Ricardo, his church plant partner, that God would give them wisdom and discernment as to the right strategy and methods they need to pursue for moving the church forward in growth and outreach.  Pray for the Lisbon City Team planning meetings as they seek the Lord’s vision and guidance for ministry and the specific role each one will have.

Discovery Bible study

Pray for Aaron, ReachGlobal personnel serving in a creative access area of Europe, as he leads a family in his city and men in two other villages through a discovery Bible study. Pray that as they read and discuss Scripture they will discover who God is and how He has revealed Himself in Jesus. Ask the Holy Spirit to transform them by His Word so they will be obedient to it and share what they are learning with their family and friends.

Team-building via skype

Pray for Lois, director of the ENHANCE (member care) Team, as she ministers to missionaries through the internet. Today, she is leading a team-building discussion with the Africa Equipping Team via skype. Pray for clear communication and connections as she hosts a webinar tomorrow for ReachGlobal personnel on the topic of Personal Crisis Preparation.

Video production in Latin America

Pray for God's blessing on four video producers and two photographers going to four different countries in Latin America and the Caribbean for a video mission trip January 21-February 4. After shooting video of interviews, ministry footage, and city footage on location, the producers will meet in Costa Rica to produce five promotional videos for ReachGlobal Latin America. Pray for the team’s travel, health, and for strategic opportunities to capture the essence of ministry and the work God is doing in Latin America.

Ministry in CAC

Ask the Lord to bless Tony, ReachGlobal personnel, serving as the pastor of International Church in a creative access area of Asia. Pray for wisdom and clarity as he leads a discipleship group and preaches in the country’s language. Tony is also leading a Bible study with Iranian immigrants so pray for understanding and hunger for God’s Word to take hold in their lives.

EQUIP course on missions

Pray for Linda, ReachGlobal personnel on the EQUIP Team, as she facilitates the course Kingdom Expansion 101 from January 18-March 6. Pray for understanding and insight for the participants as they learn more about missions and interact with one another. Pray for that the participants would respond to God's leading as a result of this course.

Ministry in Africa

Pray for wisdom and discernment for several people currently exploring how God could best use them for ministry in Africa. Each of them has the potential for significant impact for the future of ministry in this region. Ask God to guide them to His will and His uniquely designed purposes for each of them.

Strategic meetings in India

Pray for energy, strength and safety for Sharon, ReachGlobal Asia Justice Initiatives leader, who is in India. Pray for God’s purposes to be accomplished with each person she meets with and in each meeting she participates in.

ENHANCE Team meetings

Pray for the ENHANCE (member care) Team meetings in Orlando January 13-18. Ask the Lord to bless the team’s time of prayer, looking at God’s Word and training as they focus on encouraging and equipping ReachGlobal personnel. Pray for Lois, director of ENHANCE, as she gives leadership to the meetings and has one-on-one time with each team member.

Strategic meetings in Asia

Pray for Mark and Jan, ReachGlobal personnel, as they travel to Bangladesh and India January 12-30. They will be meeting with field missionaries and local church partners working among hard-to-reach people groups. Under the guidance of ReachGlobal leadership, they are in touch with like-minded mission agencies with whom they could possibly work. Pray that they will identify a good fit for their gifts and experience, and that God will continue to use them to reach Asians for Christ.

National Human Trafficking Awareness Day

Today, January 11, has been designated by President Obama and Congress as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Pray for an increasing awareness of human trafficking and a growing passion by followers of Christ everywhere to address the issues of human trafficking globally.

Men's group in Japan

Pray for Duane, ReachGlobal personnel in Japan, as he prepares to host a men's group from Fukuoka EFC at his apartment on January 14. Ask the Holy Spirit to help them gain deeper understanding of their faith as they study God’s Word and spend time in prayer. Pray that the Lord will replenish this group with new people as a result of many returning to their home countries.

ReachGlobal Personnel

Pray for God's provision and encouragement for ReachGlobal personnel and their families concerning their support needs. Pray for God’s grace and patience for those who are going through the process of visa renewal. Pray for the empowerment of the Holy Spirit as they engage in ministry. Ask the Lord to grant good health and safety as home assignment personnel travel and connect with their supporters.

Training leaders

Pray for good health, safety and the Lord’s protection for Ben and his family, ReachGlobal personnel in Asia. Pray for wisdom and open doors for Ben who travels to neighboring creative access countries to train leaders. Ask God to provide the funds needed to pay for the land that the Hmong Bible School purchased to build on and is a project in partnership with the Hmong believers in Thailand.

Teams in Congo

Pray for the two teams going to Congo this month. One will focus on the development of a well drilling team and the other is gathering information on needs at the hospital and ministering to and training pastors and leaders in the church. Pray for God to orchestrate all of the preparations and details of these trips for His glory.

Latin America Area Conference

Pray for ReachGlobal Latin America/Caribbean personnel and leaders from the Minneapolis national office meeting in Florida for the Latin America Area Conference January 5-12. Pray for sensitivity to the Spirit, wisdom, and insight as they share and encourage one another in the ministry. Ask the Lord’s blessing on the team from Lincoln, NE, conducting the children’s program and for good health for everyone.

Church plant in Madrid

Pray for Sam and Jill, ReachGlobal personnel in Spain, as they work with the church plant in Madrid. Ask the Spirit to give them grace and strength in all they do serving Him and bringing the gospel to those who do not know Him personally. Pray for wisdom and discernment as they consider hosting a weekly home group meeting for the next six months. Pray for patience and grace as the church goes through bureaucratic details to be recognized by the government as an official religious entity.

Discipleship groups in Tanzania

Pray for the first year students who are in Steve and Carol’s discipleship groups in Tanzania. Pray for quality time with these students and ask the Lord to give Steve and Carol wisdom and discernment when answering the students’ questions. Pray that nothing will block the students understanding of the gospel.

Somali refugees in Kenya

Pray for ReachGlobal partners in Africa working with the Somali refugees in northern Kenya as they plan to launch another phase of response in January, with more training and less direct food distribution. Ask the Lord to allow them many opportunities to reach into the hearts of these displaced people, so that they would find refuge in God, the True Giver of life.