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
Leader Cohort in Cambodia
Pray for the World Team leader cohort meetings in Cambodia this month. Seven trainers and 10 participants will be together in Phnom Penh for the final session. Thank God for the evidence of growth in the participants, and pray for them as they gather together for the last time.
Baka New Testament progress
Praise God for the progress that has been made on translation of the Baka (Cameroon) New Testament. The translation consultant recently approved the first five chapters of Mark, allowing one of our workers to gather several people to study Mark 1:1-15 together. After decades of prayer and waiting, the Baka people are finally beginning to hear and learn from God’s word in their own language!
Outreach team in Central Asia
Pray for the workers that are part of an outreach team in Central Asia to effectively share the gospel message with those who are seeking and that those people would come to faith. The vision is for a house church to eventually be planted there.
Ladies group in Middle East
The leader of a ladies group in the Middle East recently stepped down, and one of our workers has taken up the position. Pray for her as she continues to invest in the group, and pray for her to be intentional in starting valuable conversations and make the other women feel loved.
Summer home assignments
As summer in the United States approaches, many workers are planning trips home to see friends and family and raise support. Pray for them as they plan their travel and church visits, and pray that their time at home would be rejuvenating.
Language learning for Belgium team
Pray for our Belgium team as they are developing relationships during their language training in France. Pray that God would continue to give them opportunities to get to know people personally, connect to the community, and practice French. Pray for all of them to grow in their ability to understand and communicate in French.
Shifting ministry in Brazil
In April, our workers in Brazil met and made some major steps in the development of their new ministry location. Pray that God will bless those who they are working with and that He will send teammates who can further the vision they see God giving for the work in Brazil.
Pastors ordained in Paraguay
Praise the Lord for the ordination of three pastors in a church planted by our workers in Paraguay. The church, which started just four years ago, is now fully independent, with local leadership, a solid doctrinal statement of faith, and an established membership. Our workers recently participated in and led the ordination of three pastors who were chosen by the members of the church.
Interns in Spain
Pray for two interns in Spain who are leaving the field this month. They have been a blessing to the team and will be missed. Pray for them as they approach their futures and discern whether they are called to missions in a greater capacity.
Rising violence in Cuba
Pray for the situation in Cuba caused by a blockade of oil into the country. Everything in the country has been affected, and without fuel for vehicles or to generate electricity, everything is coming to a standstill. People are becoming desperate and violence is on the rise. Pray for the Lord's protection and security for the people of Cuba.
Last Month
Believers in Trinidad
Pray for two individuals who were baptized in Trinidad to be faithful in following the Lord. They will face many challenges to their faith. Pray that they will be courageous and lean on God in all that they do.
Storm recovery in Brazil
Praise the Lord that one of the leaders in a Brazilian community was able to get a new roof put on their house after the last one was destroyed by a storm. Pray for them as they work to pay off this repair. Pray also for those affected by flooding in the region due to heavy rainfall.
Easter celebrations
Pray for the many Easter celebrations that will be held this month by our teams. Pray that they would present opportunities to deepen relationships and draw people closer to the Lord.
March RACE candidates
All of the candidates who attended our candidate assessment (RACE) last month were accepted to join World Team. Pray for them as they make decisions about their future and take the next steps in their missionary journey.
Ladies group in Central Asia
Praise God for the growth of a ladies group in Central Asia. Many of the women are seeking to effect change in their own country. Pray that their hearts would be changed as well.
College students and MKs
Many college students and missionary kids are nearing the end of their semesters. Pray for them to finish their classes strong and to be encouraged as they take finals and complete projects.
Workers in the Middle East
Lift up our workers in the Middle East as they keep an eye on the ongoing conflict in the region. They remain safe, and their ministry continues. Pray for peace and safety for them and those they are ministering to.
Medical clinic in Cambodia
In February, Mercy Medical Center sent a team of 11 doctors, nurses, and assistants to put on a medical clinic in a refugee camp in Cambodia. They were able to treat 500 patients in five days, and many people heard the gospel. Pray for continued spiritual fruit and patient follow-ups.
Ministry needs in Senegal
Pray for the Holy Spirit to be at work in Senegal, opening the eyes of the spiritually blind and resistant. Pray for God's Word, especially the newly completed Wolof Bible, to go forth and speak to the people of Senegal, and pray for people to be drawn to ministry in Senegal with World Team.
Need for workers in Cameroon
Pray for workers to be raised up to present translated scripture to the Nizaa and Pol people of Cameroon. WT Cameroon is eager to launch ministries among these people groups, and there is a real need for people who can put in the legwork to make that happen. Pray that the Holy Spirit would stir the hearts of those who will go.