Missions Prayer
Praying for missionaries supports their work amid challenges like cultural barriers, language, isolation, and spiritual opposition. Prayer grants them strength, wisdom, and protection, sustaining their passion and perseverance. As a church family, regular prayer unites us in spreading Christ’s love worldwide.
If you’d like a printable pdf, you can access it here: January 2026
North America
Pray for January’s topical studies in the Word: abiding, bearing fruit, and our identity in Christ.
Pray for continued opportunities for gospel conversations and discipleship this semester.
Pray for gospel opportunities at the Super Bowl Outreach in San Francisco on February 7th.
Pray for spring break trip to Denver, CO in March where the team will be partnering with local churches and a rescue mission.
Pray for March trip to Jamaica to serve a Christian camp with Hurricane Melissa cleanup and supply clean water to 50 families through Filter of Hope while sharing with them the Living Water Jesus offers.
Pray for recruiting and fund development for students attending Ultimate Training Camp and Kids Across America Kamp in May following graduation.
Pray for 26 new ministry partners in 2026.
Pray for the family’s transition back to the US and for the team at Hospital of Hope.
Pray for God to direct a new team leader for the medical ministry in Togo.
Pray for the current group of residents at the two Togo hospitals and for clinical and spiritual growth for them as they serve.
Pray for the spiritual awakening of students at WSU.
Pray for the trip to Thailand in January to invest in a ministry team serving in Chiang Mai.
Pray for upcoming ministries in the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Nicaragua, and for new opportunities emerging in Eastern Europe.
Pray for Christa’s work as Director of Human Resources and for future opportunities in marriage coaching with couples.
Pray as Dale & Christa as they continue to pursue people and opportunities both locally and globally.
Praise God for his work through the fall retreat that served 70 students from 8 campuses. One of the student leaders was able to share the gospel and help lead a student at the retreat to Christ!
Pray for God to work in the lives of students attending a winter conference in January.
Pray for the upcoming spring break trip and for students as they prepare to go.
Pray for financial provision for the ministry.
Central & South America
Pray for peace for the family as they continue to grieve the loss of Phil’s father in November 2025.
World Cup Initiatives: Pray for funds, strategies, logistics and connections with churches.
Pray for the new ministry season and the opportunities it presents.
Praise the Lord for a smooth residency renewal process in November!
Please continue to pray for answers from medical tests regarding health and direction for treatment.
Please continue praying for teachers at Las Palmas and the new semester. There continues to be a shortage of teachers this year and almost every member of leadership is stepping in to fill teaching positions right now. The ministry is looking for five additional English-speaking teachers from the U.S. for the next school year. Please feel free to share this need with your personal family and friends who may have interest.
Pray for our time in Croatia teaching the final module training a group of pastors and church leaders strategically working throughout the country.
Pray for the completion of a 450-page training manual that has been translated into two different languages with hopes for a third translation in 2026.
Pray for Krista as she teaches and counsels women in Hungary in 2026.
Pray for the new location Joel has been invited to teach at in Brazil.
Pray that we have wisdom (know how to glorify God in all situations).
Pray for the eight locations targeted in 2026 for new, healthy churches to be planted and the multiplication and discipleship of believers in each area.
Pray for provisions for each strategic move.
Pray for protection from evil and guidance from the Holy Spirit.
Pray for more workers for the harvest, which is plentiful.
Pray for the ongoing discipleship occurring in our different growth groups.
Europe
Pray for his training and transition to his new field of ministry.
Pray for gospel opportunities in the community.
Africa
Praise the Lord for his sufficient grace over 20 years in ministry in Namibia!
Pray for the meeting coming up between GRBC Elders and Westside concerning merging. Pray that God grants wisdom and unity as they seek the way forward.
Pray for wisdom as they map out this year's schedule and plan for the various ministries and events.
Pray for the new ministries they are looking to start this year: youth ministry, bible school, and library.
Pray for the leaders of various ministries to be faithful in their service.
Pray for the oversight and support of Gobabis Reformed BC and their growth and development. They are thankful to be a part of the re-planting and strengthening of this church in the east.
Pray for adjustment to a new culture and language learning as relationships are built.
Pray for continued financial support.
• Pray for adjustment to a new culture and language learning as relationships are built.
Asia
Pray for their transition to a new field of ministry and fruitful ministry to those they serve.
Pray for healing, comfort, and peace to cover their land.
Pray for opportunities to build relationships and share the hope of the gospel.
Praise the Lord for the arrival of their fourth child this summer.
Pray for them as they return to the field after furlough in September and readjust to the culture.
Praise God for provision to purchase a laptop that allows for high quality video production and for funds to fully pay off the $11,000 loan for the school!
Praise God completion of the manuscript for Beyond Exams! Pray for a smooth printing process.
Pray for strength and clarity for JTA pastor research and writing. JTA is a model being developed to train emerging pastors in the region in practical ministry skills, biblical foundations, leadership, problem-solving, and sustainable livlihood/entrepreneurship.
Pray for guidance and unity for teachers and students at DPS.
Pray for health, wisdom, and peace for the family and for the develop of the U.S. partnerships God desires.
Praise the Lord for his grace and preservation on the family’s 2800 mile trip through 12 countries to arrive at their new place of ministry.
Pray for family’s transition from France to the ministry in western Asia.
Pray for the church they leave behind, Centre Evangelique Protestante, to remain faithful to the Gospel. Pray for purity in marriages, courage to speak boldly of their faith, and for God's glory to not be veiled any more in France.
Praise God for one of the Weaver’s ministry partner’s 50 years of marriage, 52 years of church planting, and 30 years of partnership with the Weaver’s ministry. Together this couple has helped start 43 churches!
Pray for young church planters currently being trained to commit to a lifetime of faithful ministry and service.
Praise God for the dormitory construction that has begun to house church planters in training. Pray for provision of the $30,000 needed to complete the project.
Continue to pray for Joy’s Mom as she undergoes cancer treatment.
For the unreached people groups they are seeking to reach, and for the indigenous workers who will be working alongside them.
Pray for spiritual blindness among the unreached groups to be lifted to see the light of the glory of the gospel. Many are animists (spirit worshippers in things), folk Islam, and folk Christianity.
Members on Mission
Pray for three "Grace Groups" Kari will be leading this fall. One group includes missionary women who have been on the field for several years, another includes missionary moms, and the final group includes staff members who work from the US to support the work of missionaries around the world.
Pray for a mentor training ministry I am helping with to equip existing missionaries as on-the-field mentors for new arrivals to a ministry area to aid in their transition to the field and promote sustainable service.
Pray for wisdom as Bill leads AIA Global.
Pray for Quinn as she leads AIA’s soccer ministry.
Pray for Tim & Casey as they mentor athletes with AIA.
Praise the Lord for two who trusted Christ during the recent International Coaches Academy.
Pray for ongoing discipleship with a new believer from a restricted area.
Pray for needed ministry support to be raised.
Pray for opportunities to share Christ and make disciples in the locker room and on the field.