Training Latinos for missionary service

Pray for the ministry of Ernest and Effie, ReachGlobal personnel in Venezuela, who are training Latinos missionary service. Pray for two of the candidates who went to Europe as they learn, adjust, and settle into ministry. Pray for another couple going to Paraguay to take further training in preparation for working with immigrants in English. Pray for these new missionaries as they begin to apply all they have been learning.

Elikya Center in Congo

Pray for ReachGlobal personnel, Sam, Sarah, Aaron, and Michelle as they complete their responsibilities at the Elikya Center in Congo. Pray that the training of the hospitality team who will host short-term teams coming to the Center will go well and that the team will be well-equipped to handle every aspect of the job.

Professors receive training

Pray for Enrique, ReachGlobal personnel with ProMETA, along with another professor who are training 20 seminary professors in Cuba April 28-May 7. These professors, who also work as pastors in local congregations, come to Havana from different parts of the country. Pray for wisdom and sensitivity to the Holy Spirit so that the teaching is relevant and strategic for these brothers.

Africa Division Conference in Kenya

Pray for ReachGlobal Africa personnel, ReachGlobal leadership from the national office, and 15 African national partner leaders meeting at the Africa Division Conference in Kenya April 24-29. Pray for God to move powerfully in the hearts of everyone in attendance that the vision for the next 10 years of ministry in Africa would be embraced and there would be a commitment to work together. Also pray for the three days of training and networking for our African national partners following the conference.

Training for business platform

Pray for Mark, ReachGlobal personnel, as he helps to develop and implement seminars for training global Christian workers start small businesses. A business platform enables Christian workers to circulate among unreached people groups, develop relationships and share the gospel. Pray for endurance and effective ministry for Mark as he participates in upcoming training seminars in India and East Africa.

EFCA EQUIP courses

Pray for Linda, ReachGlobal personnel on the EFCA EQUIP team, who is assisting with facilitation of a course on training others to facilitate and equipping them for ministry. She is also working with two colleagues to develop another course to help missionaries be more effective in ministry. Ask God to give her insight as she is assists individuals and churches preparing for summer short-term ministries, helping them plan for materials, English curriculum, and training.

Training short-term team

Pray for wisdom and clarity for Gary and Marilyn, ReachGlobal personnel with EQUIP, training a short-term team in Hastings, NE, February 10-12. They are preparing the team for English ministry in Belgium this April. Pray that the ministries of the team will be a strategic relationship-building and discipleship time. Ask God to prepare the hearts of the people the team will minister to as the seed of the gospel is planted.

Training in Puebla, MX

Thank you for praying for the training opportunity Mark, Enrique, and Mery had in Puebla, Mexico January 2-4, at UMAD (the University of Madero). They were able to introduce 22 Mexican university professors to the basics of distance education and how to teach online. ProMETA has a partnership with UMAD and they are beginning to introduce ProMETA’s courses in their program. Pray that God would prosper this relationship and that ProMETA will receive accreditation for its program through this University’s accredited status with the Mexican government.

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.

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.

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.

Business Discipleship program

Pray for Daniel, ReachGlobal personnel in Costa Rica, and the team from Vida Abundante del Este (VAE) Church, reaching Costa Rican business leaders through the Business Discipleship program. The VAE team held a series of workshops for business people, teaching Biblical principles on integrity, vision and time management. Pray, also, for the support of additional leaders that enables the team to expand the scope of the ministry in 2012 to include training for starting a business; Jobs for Life, developing the character, tools and support network essential for obtaining and keeping a job; Job Bank, connecting employers with potential employees within the church; and Bible studies on work- and business-related topics.

RG Leadership Meetings

Pray for unity, wisdom and the clear leadership of the Lord as the ReachGlobal Directional Team meets November 14-18, for a week of discussions, training, evaluation and strategic planning.  

Group leader at retreat

Pray for energy and spiritual guidance for Jane, ReachGlobal personnel on the Montreal City Team, who is serving as a group leader at the Overturning Strongholds retreat November 11-13. Ask the Holy Spirit to prepare the hearts and minds of those who are attending this counseling and training event. 

Students in Tanzania Learning English

Pray for Betty, Carol and Steve, ReachGlobal personnel in Tanzania, that God will give them creativity in teaching English as a foreign language to the 50 students in each of their classes. Pray for the men and women who are being trained as disciplers of Jesus, to be ready to reach out and train others in the places where God leads them. Pray that God will bring revival to this school, with students and staff becoming followers of Jesus. 

Training in missions outreach

Pray for Rock and Rachel, ReachGlobal personnel, assisting in training sessions at a church in Des Moines, IA, on September 16-17 and also in Williston, SD, September 23-24. This training, Developing a Missions Strategy that Fits Your Church, is designed to help churches become intentional and focused in their missions outreach. Pray that God will use this training to motivate and challenge each participant to be involved in expanding God’s Kingdom.

Ministry trip in Peru

Pray for Rebecca, ReachGlobal personnel in Latin America, on a ministry trip in Peru August 25-31, with the “Women without Borders” ministry through ReachGlobal. Rebecca and the team are training the women leaders to encourage and stimulate them in their ministry to women. Ask God to use this time to reshape hearts, lives and priorities. Also, pray for God’s blessing on the meeting the team will have with the pastors of the EFC of Peru to evaluate this ministry, the partnership with them and the future development of a women’s ministry in Peru.

Training in India

Pray for Sharon and a nurse from New Zealand, training village health workers in India August 24-26. Pray that God will bless their preparation and delivery of the material as they team teach this three-day course. Ask God to give the health workers wisdom and understanding of the prevention strategy as they work with the people in the villages.

Teaching at Bible school in Asia

Pray for Tom, ReachGlobal personnel in Asia, who is teaching a course on “Supernatural Change” at the Bible training school this week. Pray for the Holy Spirit’s presence and power to reveal Christ’s glory, strengthen faith, instill a resolve to pursue Christlikeness, and encourage faithfulness to gospel ministry. Ask God to use everyone to bless and encourage each other. Pray for God to guide regarding a possible future Kingdom partnership.

Training for evangelism ministry

Pray for wisdom for Ernie and Linda, members of the EFCA EQUIP Team, as they train a team of six young adults who are preparing for ministry in evangelism in Cyprus for one year among a hard-to-reach people group on a college campus. The team is going through online training designed by the EQUIP staff and on August 1-2, Ernie and Linda will conduct two days of intensive face-to-face training prior to the team’s departure.