Pray
Prayer is Vital to Global Missions…
Prayer for global missions changes our hearts as we learn more about the world and rejoice in lives changed by the gospel. Thank you for caring enough about prayer to reach this page! May you grow in faith and joy as you partner with us in praying for the nations.
Specific Ways to Pray
- Join us in praying for our missionary families, new believers, and the work of planting new churches among unreached people groups.
- Form a prayer group that meets regularly. Use the monthly prayer calendar as well as updates you receive from missionaries you know personally to form a prayer team that consistently and routinely blesses our ministry.
- Take a different kind of mission trip and pray on-site at one of our field prayer conferences. Locations vary each year – contact us for details!
- Pray for missionaries, specifically that God will continue to make us aware of the needs of the people we serve and how to most effectively reach them with the Good News.
- Pray for the world—that God’s glory will be known among the unreached, the suffering, the poor, and the persecuted.
This Month
Exploratory trip in Africa
Pray for a team of workers who are exploring a potentially new field for ministry in Africa. Pray for wisdom, discernment, insight, and understanding as they visit and evaluate this location.
Esimbi New Testament dedication
A second dedication of the Esimbi New Testament will be held this month in Cameroon. This celebration will be even larger than the one held last June. Pray for safety and protection for the people and that many would come to get their own copy of the New Testament.
Kids' club in France
Continue to pray for a kids club being started in Paris. Their Christmas gathering was well-attended and has led to more conversations with parents. Pray that these meetings will continue to grow and the kids and their parents will continue to be interested in the gospel.
Lesson planning in Taiwan
Pray for our team in Taiwan as they take the opportunity while students are on break to plan Bible study lessons for when they return. Pray that they will be prepared for the questions the students will ask, and pray for the students as they return in mid-February.
Baptisms in Cambodia
Praise God for the recent baptisms of ten house church members in Cambodia. Pray that they will continue to be guided by the Holy Spirit and keep following Christ.
Church leaders in Suriname
Our workers in Suriname ask that you pray for God’s leading as they continue to train and develop church
leaders. Pray that God will use the present and potential leaders who are being trained to make disciples and grow the church.
International Director search
Pray for the World Team Global Alliance search team as they continue to seek God's direction for the selection of the next International Director.
Appointees raising support
Pray for our appointees who are raising financial support and preparing to start cross-cultural ministry. Ask God to help them make connections with those who can help them reach their support goals.
Church planting training
A team met last month to work on developing content for church planting workshops for World Team appointees. Praise God for this time of training and fellowship, and pray that the impact of these church planting lessons will be great.
March RACE
Our next candidate assessment school will be held next month. Pray for each of the prospective workers as they prepare for this week-long exploration of their fit with World Team. Pray for the assessors and host families as they make preparations as well.
Last Month
World Team at CROSS CON
World Team's missions coaches will be attending CROSS CON January 2-4 in Louisville, KY. Pray for the team as they make connections with potential workers and promote the ministries of our teams across the globe. Pray that God will stir a passion for missions in the hearts of those attending the conference.
Church expanding in Cuba
Pray for a church in Cuba that is looking to expand. They have a need for workers as well as houses whose titles can be transferred to the denomination. Pray for guidance as they navigate these hurdles and reach out to potential workers.
Pastor in Brazil
Pray for a pastor in Brazil as he leads his church, shepherding and discipling its members through trials. Give thanks for a successful trip to share the gospel with a new community. Pray that the trip will bear fruit within that community.
Spiritual health in Peru
Pray that our workers in Peru will be reminded of God's promises and not be deterred by difficulties. Pray for their spiritual health as they move forward in their ministry.
Opportunities to share the gospel in Paraguay
Pray for the team in Paraguay as they establish their ministry. Ask God to provide divine appointments to share the gospel with those in their community. Pray also for believers there to become aware of their responsibility to share the gospel with others.
Coach training workshop
Pray for a coach training workshop within World Team being held this month. The training occurs over five sessions - pray for the planning and coordination of these sessions and for those who attend to grow in their leadership and coaching abilities through these sessions.
Need for workers in Africa
Pray that God will send more workers to World Team's ministries in Cameroon and Chad. There are needs for church planters, leadership trainers, pioneer missionaries, and more. Pray that God will bring in the right people for these growing ministries.
Former students in Cambodia
Praise God that all students at Plas Prai in Cambodia passed their senior exams and seven former students have completed training for hosting a youth camp - the first to be hosted entirely by Cambodians. Pray for these former students as they engage in ministry and grow in their relationships with God.
Typhoon recovery in the Philippines
Pray for the people of Caramoan after a typhoon hit the island and destroyed many of their homes. Pray that God would give them peace as well as the resources needed to repair the damage to their homes. Pray that they would see his love through this difficult time.
Relationships in Central Asia
Our workers continue to make connections and build relationships in Central Asia. Pray for the locals that they are sharing the truth of the gospel with to know Christ as their savior. Pray for the team to find strength and unity through Christ as they bring on new members in the coming months.