Pray for missionaries and inspire others to pray with you.
YOUR JOB:
Every church needs a concerted effort to pray for missionaries. Even with the best intentions, prayer will lapse without an organized leader. We know the value of going before our Father in Heaven, of always giving thanks for the work that others are doing, and for praying for the harvest. Your job is to get people started and to keep them going.
You need to find ways to encourage those who will pray. They need to feel that they are in touch with those on the field.
IDEAS:
Consolidated Prayer Lists: By gathering the information from all the church’s missionaries in order to formulate one prayer request list, you will be doing a great service to those who are willing to pray and to the missionary efforts. You will also find that this is a great way to get to know the missionaries that your church supports.
Prayer Events: Prayer meetings offer a way to gather people for the specific purpose of praying for missions and missionaries.
Short-term trips: Take a team on a missions trip with the primary goal of praying for the people and the work that is being done.
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People are praying 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in up to 46 countries around the world, with as many as 20 prayer rooms running concurrently. This concise but detailed guide will help churches, youth groups, Christian Unions and groups of churches set up prayer rooms for one day, one week or one month. The book gives an introduction to the ethos of 24-7 and a step by step guide to setting up a prayer room. It's full of creative, low-cost ideas that will help make the life-changing prayer room...
Today's 24–7 prayer movement is an international, interdenominational network of prayer which has grown unexpectedly from one prayer-room in England to impact 60 nations in just six years. This phenomenal movement is putting Christ-centered, mission-minded prayer back at the heart of communities all over the world. Now you can be part of it.
Hundreds of North American churches and universities have established night-and-day prayer rooms. The 24–7 Prayer Manual describes step-by-step how you can experience the power and release the potential of 24–7 prayer...
One of the greatest acts of faith is offering a simple prayer for a child, teen or young adult you have never seen, in a land where you have never been. Carefully researched profiles of 66 nations will guide you to a new level of awareness and targeted intercession by breaking down these huge problems into prayers that can be prayed in a few moments — prayers that can change the course of a nation.
A heart-breaking, hope-filled 272-page paperback to greater awareness and targeted intercession for the millions of young people living in the 10/40 Window....
Home to more than 65 million Muslims, Turkey is considered one of the least-evangelized countries in the world. Its history has been fraught with turmoil, and today the people of Turkey hunger for something they cannot find in secularism or Islam. This booklet will familiarize you with the land of Turkey, the people, and their spiritual needs. 19 pages.
The Acehnese live on the coastlands of the province called Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam (country of Aceh, House of Peace). Commonly known as AcehProvince, this area grabbed the world's attention in December 2004 when a devastating nearby earthquake and tsunami took the lives of more than 200,000 people, including thousands of Acehnese.
The Acehnese take pride in a rich culture, heritage, and faith in Islam which has existed for centuries. However,...
Woven into the tapestry of India's religions, cultures, and peoples are the Ansari. One of the largest Muslim people groups in India, the Ansari are famous for their beautiful hand-woven silk fabrics. Although proud of their Islamic identity, many Ansari are superstitious, practicing "folk Islam." Like most Muslims, the Ansari view God as distant and unknowable. This video will inspire you to pray that God would lift the veil of Islam from the hearts of the Ansari...
One of the largest Muslim people groups in South Asia, the 16 million Ansari live in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Nepal. Like Hindus, South Asia's Muslims are divided by caste. The Ansari are considered a low caste. As you read through this booklet, you will catch...
Is your prayer for the lost around the world dry and difficult? This issue of Pray! provides alternative incentives to stimulate desire and fervency in prayer for the nations with articles on praying into the story of every people group, bringing God glory through increased worship and a look at how the last few decades of prayer have changed the world. Also, this issue offers a front-line perspective on how to pray for troops in Iraq and a practical prayer strategy for praying down...
God's heart longs to draw the Azerbaijani people to himself. He wants to be their hope and stronghold. The Azerbaijanis, though carrying a rich cultural heritage of poetry, art, and music, are searching for a new identity. They are ready to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ. God is opening a window, winning Azerbaijani worshipers to himself. He invites us to be a part of his plan for these people. This video contains a 10-minute presentation in a slide show format.
Smack-dab on top of one of the greatest ethnic, religious, and political fault lines in the world, live the Azerbaijani people. 40 million in number, this Turkic Muslim ethnic group is spread across the country of Azerbaijan and neighboring Iran. Azerbaijanis are community-oriented people who find their identity in their families and villages. Many Azerbaijanis would consider themselves Muslims before anything else. Their strong feelings about being Muslim may come from a long-standing sense of competition and conflict with people groups that call themselves Christian - like Russians, Armenians, and Georgians. They are proud to offer hospitality, careful...
Every culture and time has their moneymakers. India has the Bania. Their mythological history began through a covenant with the Hindu goddess of wealth. Today they continue the tradition of moneymaking and are, as one Bania puts it, "always the rich and famous." This video introduces you to three Bania businessmen as they explain what it means to be a Bania. Learn about deep-seated relationship to business, how they maintain their blessing from the goddess of wealth, and how far they are from a relationship with Jesus. This video contains a short (3:38 min.) and long (7:29 min.) version...
Help your church members expand their worldview as they take a spiritual journey along the Path of Prayer. This "experience-in-a-kit" will make it easy for you to communicate the deep truths of what it means to follow Christ.
Bryant gives you the practical information you need to create concerts of prayer in groups, churches, colleges, organizations, and communities everywhere.
The Dai people live in parts of China, Myanmar, Laos, and Thailand. This booklet focuses on the Dai in China, where they are one of more than 50 recognized minority groups. The Dai are Buddhists and are known for their friendliness and hospitality. This booklet brings clarity to the lives of the Dai people, and enables the reader to seek God effectively in prayer on behalf of this unreached people group. 32 pages, 2002.
Throughout China and the world the Dai are known for their annual "Water Splashing Festival." Discover the rich culture of the Dai people and find out why most Dai have no knowledge of salvation in Jesus Christ. This video contains a short (3:55) and a long (12:15) version of the same presentation, as well as an inspiring music video (2:35).
The Dungan are an ethnically Chinese people who left Russia in the late eighteenth century seeking religious and political freedom and a better life. The Dungan tend to be more devout in following Islam than most other Central Asian peoples. As you use this booklet to read about and pray for the Dungan, you will share in their lives and catch a glimpse of God's love for the Dungan. 33 pages, 2001.
The Fulani are considered to be the largest nomadic people group in the world. Their homeland lies in a geographical region of Africa called the Sahel, which stretches across 19 countries. They are one of the least-evangelized people groups in Africa. This video focuses primarily on those who live in Burkina Faso, a small country in West Africa, where more than 99% of the Fulani are Muslims. Spiritual resistance, extreme isolation, and physical hardship present tremendous barriers to the gospel. This compelling video will challenge you to pray for the Fulani of Burkina Faso and beyond. This video...
This beautiful prayer guide describes thirty-two of the unknown people groups living in the former Commonwealth of Independent States, as well as immigrants in Europe and the U.S. Each group is described on a full page with special prayer notes and a full-color portrait of a member of the group.
Since its independence in 1991, the Kazakh nation has been wooed and pressured by many different political, economic, and religious forces seeking to win allegiance. Kazakhs, now seeking their identity and choosing what to believe in, are ripe for spiritual harvest. This prayer guide has been developed to help you pray for Kazakhs in this time of great opportunity. 32 pages.
With the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Kazakhstan declared itself an independent country. Though welcoming the freedom, most Kazakhs find life is more difficult now. Disillusioned, confused, and struggling to survive, many are seeking truth on which to base their lives. Though some are looking to their Islamic heritage for answers, thousands have discovered the solution is Jesus Christ. Now is the time for the Kazakhs! This video contains a short (3:40 min.) and long (12:20 min.) version of the same presentation.
Although some people are familiar with the Kazakhs of Kazakhstan, many do not realize that more than one million Kazaks live across the border in China and are traditionally semi-nomadic shepherds. Although Kazaks consider themselves Muslim, they do not hold to common practices such as going to a mosque or praying five times a day. Instead they follow their ancestors' animistic belief system. This booklet calls God's people to informed and effective prayer on behalf of the Kazaks of China. 32 pages.
Tibet is a mountainous place of intrigue which has long held attraction for explorers, diplomats, and missionaries. The Kham area of the Tibet Autonomous Region is home to 1.7 million Kham Tibetan people native to this region. Though they share the history and struggles of other Tibetan peoples, the Kham hold a special place. They are warriors - fierce fighters whom the Chinese fear and with whom the great Mongol leader, Genghis Khan, chose to make a treaty instead of conquer. This booklet provides insight into the Kham people and fuels strategic prayer for breaking the barriers that...
Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia is home to more than 4 million people, including the Kyrgyz and dozens of ethnic minorities. Most have never heard the gospel message. Among the least reached of these are the 70,000 Chinese Muslim Dungan. Your prayers for these people will help release God's power to work among them. 7:26 minutes.
The Kyrgyz are a Turkic Muslim people found primarily in the mountainous former Soviet republic of Kyrgyzstan. Historically a nomadic people, the Kyrgyz have been conquered, settled, and oppressed by many nations. Common to all Kyrgyz is their openness and welcoming spirit. The majority of this booklet focuses on the Kyrgyz; the final section is devoted to the Dungan. 19 pages.
This book — a nation-by-nation guide to praying for the 10/40 Window — is invaluable to any intercessor praying for the unreached! Christians worldwide have joined in a prayer campaign for this region co-sponsored by sponsored by CBN, Global Harvest Ministries, Campus Crusade, All Nations Institute, and more.
An estimated 95% of the world's unreached people and 85% of the world's poorest of the poor live in an area referred to as the 10/40 Window. This region spans the globe from West Africa through East Asia between 10 degrees and 40 degrees north of...
Indonesia's 13,000 islands are home to hundreds of languages and tribes. At 13 million, the Madurese of Madura and East Java are one of the largest ethnic groups in the region. The Madurese are Muslims who "hold religion tightly." Few have heard the life-giving gospel, and there are no distinctly Madurese churches. 7:43 minutes.
The thrilling story of a small church that dared to launch a ministry to Muslim refugees in Bosnia. This is a primer on releasing the potential that lies dormant in the small churches of the world. You will be amazed at God's ability to do extraordinary things through ordinary people. You will also never again see small congregations as second-class citizens in the kingdom of God. This is a must read for every leader of a small church. By John Rowell, pastor of Northside Community Church in Atlanta, Georgia. 387 pages.
Venture along the jungle coastline of Sumatra, Indonesia, to discover the gracious and hospitable Riau Malay. Nearly 100% Muslim, the Riau are proud of their Islamic heritage. The Riau once thrived as a royal kingdom. Today these humble fishermen and farmers have been forced to the margins of modern society. Learn how you can effectively pray for the Riau Malay - that they may come to know the living Savior, Jesus Christ. This video contains a short (3:34 min.) and long (17:50 min.) version of the same presentation.
Prayer can literally change everything. What better way to impact the life of a Muslim than to pray with insight and understanding, right to the heart of the issue. That is exactly what this set of 24 stunning prayer cards (with a carabiner clip) provides you: unique insight into the lives of Muslim peoples throughout the world. Come face-to-face with Muslim peoples who haven't had the chance to hear the name of Jesus. Learn about their daily lives, their struggles and challenges, and intercede on a personal level to see their lives changed forever by the love of...
Founded in the 6th century B.C., Patna is the third oldest city in India. Throughout this booklet you will learn more about Patna and, in particular, its Muslims. The 12 lessons in this booklet can be used either for personal prayer and devotions or group study and corporate prayer. 41 pages.
The stories in this booklet represent a mosaic - immigrants and refugees from many people groups settling in various locations throughout Europe. God has brought this flood of immigrants and refugees to Europe, giving them greater access to the gospel. This booklet will raise awareness and inspire prayer for the many unreached people groups represented in this population of people across Europe. 32 pages.
The definitive prayer guide to the nations, peoples and cities of the world.
A unique prayer manual that discusses the work of God worldwide at the same time it lays out the continuing spiritual needs of nations and peoples. Virtually every nation of the world is profiled, intended to help you focus your prayers for others worldwide. Includes major prayer challenges gathered direct from hundreds of on-site Christian workers across all denominations.
Home to more than 20 million people, the country of Yemen sits on the southwest corner of the Arabian Peninsula between Saudi Arabia and East Africa. In spite of its location near the Arab homeland, Yemen is home to more than just Arabs, and even the Arabs are distinguished by differences of language, social class, tribe, and way of life. Yemen is, in fact, made up of a complex diversity of people. This prayer guide provides a snapshot of life in various parts of Yemen and will help you pray for this rich mosaic. 32 pages, 2005.
Prayer is a strategic and foundational aspect of sharing the good news of Jesus Christ with the world.
The last thing Jesus told His disciples before ascending to heaven was that they would be His witnesses "to the ends of the earth" (Acts 1:8). To their credit, the disciples (and the early church) didn’t run off half-cocked to start evangelizing. First, they prayed. Acts 4:31 says, "After they prayed, the place where they were...
Step into some of the darkest corners of our world, seeking God's intervention among peoples yet to be touched by the light of the gospel.
God desires to use you and your church to welcome His kingdom throughout the world. Prayer journeys are one way to do exactly that. A prayer journey will invigorate your faith, deepen your love, and inspire your hope. You will know that you are a part of something so grand, so historic, so biblical, that normal things will never look the same.
Turn on Prayer for the world's least-reached peoples with this CD!
This professionally built PowerPoint presentation is a great tool for catching the attention of your audience and getting them actively involved with prayer for the unreached peoples of the world. Designed for large group settings, this montage combines striking photos, engaging facts, and key prayer points into one versatile production.
Striking photos help you ENCOUNTER a true reflection of life. Real life facts help you DISCOVER the people. Key prayer points help turn on INSPIRATION.
An incredible tool for large-group settings, before and after church services, intermissions,...
Ordinary believers are stepping into the streets to pray effectively for their neighbors. This book gives you a practical menu of proven ideas to begin preparing whole cities for spiritual awakening. Biblical insights will build your faith to voice city-size prayers. The stories of more than 100 prayer-walking Christians will fire your imagination for your first steps.
Missionaries are like soldiers on the front lines of a fierce battle. Use these Scripture-based prayers to help you intercede more specifically and effectively for the missionaries you know.
Vital information on the key cities within the 10/40 Window and the people groups located in and around each one. The prayer needs of cultural, religious, and political centers are outlined for specific, focused intercession.
An estimated 95% of the world's unreached people and 85% of the world's poorest of the poor live in an area referred to as the 10/40 Window. This region spans the globe from West Africa through East Asia between 10 degrees and 40 degrees north of the equator. Of its staggering 3.6 billion people, as many as 1.4 billion have...
Pray systematically through 66 different countries that fall geographically in or near the 10/40 Window. Featured are: history and prayer points for each country, useful information on prayer mobilization, ideas and resources for your church, 50 ways you can pray through the Window, a dozen ideas for kids ... and more! Individuals and groups can gain new insight and pray for specific issues affecting these peoples. Buy in bulk for your church's missions initiative or school setting. 120 pages.
Intercede for more than 120 people groups by using the prayer profiles in this book. Included are maps, stories, and prayer points. Get useful information on prayer journeys, people-group advocacy, building prayer into your local church, and more! 119 pages.
The Rajputs, whose name means "sons of the king" in the Hindi language, are descendants of feudal lords and warriors who ruled the Indian subcontinent for centuries. Though India is now ruled by a democratic government, Rajputs still control much of the country. While outwardly they appear self-reliant and proud, inwardly the Rajputs are searching for recognition and appreciation in a country that no longer needs kings and warriors. This booklet will inform and give insight about North India, Hinduism, and the high-caste Rajput peoples. 33 pages.
For hundreds of years the fiercely proud Rajputs ruled and protected this desert kingdom as feudal lords. The name Rajput means "son of the king." Now they are searching for a new identity in a modern India. Come meet some new friends and find out how you can be a part of bringing them freedom and purpose in Christ. This video contains a short (3:45 min.) and long (15:30 min.) version of the same presentation.
Apart from the famous carpets that bear their name, the Berber people of North Africa are virtually unknown by the outside world. This booklet focuses specifically on the 1.8 million Riffi Berbers whose name comes from the Rif Mountain range which is their homeland. As you use this booklet to get acquainted with the Riffi people and culture, please join with other Christians around the world in praying for the establishment of God's church among them. 28 pages.
More than half of the world's approximately 24 million Sikhs live in the North Indian state of Punjab. This prayer guide give you a look at their lives and invites you to join a movement of prayer for this precious people. 33 pages.
"Where there are potatoes, there are Sikhs!" In many major cities of the world, followers of the Sikh religion are making their homes and making their mark. This video takes you along on a personal journey to the Punjab state of India - the homeland of the Sikhs. Meet new friends, hear their stories, and ask how you can be a part of bringing the good news of Christ to these precious people. This video contains a short (4:00 min.) and long (23:50 min.) version of the same presentation.
We want to help you know how best to pray for South Asia. You need some insight into the religions and culture. These prayer guides will help you in your prayer advocacy.
We want to help you know how best to pray for South Asia. You need some insight into the religions and culture. These prayer guides will help you in your prayer advocacy.
We want to help you know how best to pray for South Asia. You need some insight into the religions and culture. These prayer guides will help you in your prayer advocacy.
We want to help you know how best to pray for South Asia. You need some insight into the religions and culture. These prayer guides will help you in your prayer advocacy.
We want to help you know how best to pray for South Asia. You need some insight into the religions and culture. These prayer guides will help you in your prayer advocacy.
The 10/40 Window includes: • 97% of the inhabitants of the world’s least evangelized nations, • 95% of the world's unreached people, and • 85% of the world’s poorest of the poor
This intercessor’s guide features maps and information on each nation, covering trends, religions, people groups, and historical background. Pray with accuracy for the needs of the people, and help break down the strongholds of the 10/40 Window. 272-page paperback.
Tearing Down Strongholds is a "textbook" for understanding and engaging against the enemy and his forces of darkness. With over thirty years of missionary experience, Richard Webster shares stories of "direct engagement" and inspiring victory over those forces of darkness in Taiwan.
Worship and Warfare is a treasure of truths which can enrich your prayer ministry. Includes names of God, reminders of his character, hymns,...
More Christians were martyred in the twentieth century than all previous centuries combined, and this onslaught has continued unabated into the new century. As Christians living in the twenty-first century, it is our duty to be knowledgeable and be compelled to take action on behalf of those who are persecuted. One of the most essential actions we can take is to stand in the gap for them through prayer.
The Persecuted Church Devotional lists over sixty countries that are in desperate need of prayer. It describes the past and present situation in each country and...
This prayer guide brings to life the goal of "a church for every people and the gospel for every person."
The 10/40 Window is the primary spiritual battleground in the world today. The very cradle of civilization is now the Church's final evangelistic frontier. In this window over 1 billion Muslims, 800 million Hindus, and 300 million Buddhists live in almost total isolation from the gospel of Christ.
Behind the towering wall of the Himalayan mountains lies a land of incredible beauty and deep, spiritual darkness. Tibet, home to more than 2 million Tibetan-speaking people, has been hidden for centuries behind the curtain of Tibetan Buddhism. Use this booklet to pray for the salvation of Tibetans and the planting of a vibrant Tibetan church. 32 pages.
"God has a wonderful plan by which you can have a world influence through your prayer," writes Dr. Wesley Duewel. "God has planned that ordinary Christians like you and me can become mighty in prayer for the reaping of Christ’s harvest among the nations today."
Touch the World through Prayer explains how every Christian can pray for the missionaries, church leaders, and political leaders in countries around the globe where the gospel is being preached today. Dr. Duewel gives specific Bible promises that we can...
Tunisia, a long wedge of land between Algeria and Libya, has long been a gateway from the Mediterranean to the African continent. Christianity flourished in Tunisia during the fourth century A.D. Today, Islam permeates the heart of Tunisian culture. While Tunisia still has the problems of a developing country, the people seem generally content with their lives and Islamic traditions. Today's Tunisians are working to reconcile their Muslim heritage with their reputation as one of the Arab world's most progressive countries, especially in the areas of education and freedom for women. 2005.
· A brief description of the basic beliefs and practices of Islam. · 26 short stories (including specific prayer requests) to educate people on how to pray strategically for Tunisia.
Tunisia, a long wedge of land between Algeria and Libya, has long been a gateway from the Mediterranean to the African continent. Christianity flourished in Tunisia during the fourth century A.D. Today, Islam permeates the heart of Tunisian culture. While Tunisia still has the problems of a developing country, the people seem generally content with their lives and...
With the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, Turkmenistan declared itself an independent country. This newfound independence has left the Turkmen people struggling to determine who they will become. Traditionalism, Islam, and the materialism of the West are tugging at the Turkmen people's hearts. May the Turkmen people find that Jesus Christ is the answer to their hearts' cry! This video contains one 8-minute presentation in a slide show format.
A rich and complex history now finds Turkmen people scattered from eastern Turkey eastward to northern Pakistan. Since Turkmenistan's independence, Turkmen tradition and Islamic pratices have been revived. This prayer guide offers you the opportunity to join the Lord in what he is doing among the Turkmen people. 33 pages.
Keep the unreached peoples in the forefront of your mind with these 24 colorful prayer cards. Each 3" x 4" card has a beautiful color photo on one side and helpful cultural information and prayer points on the other. Strategically place these prayer cards in your home, car, and office. Use them as bookmarks in your Bible. Perfect for distributing in Sunday school classes, missions conferences, church bulletins, youth rallies, and newsletters. Prayer cards sold only in sets. Includes carabiner clip.
Cards in the set are from the following people groups: Acehnese, Amdo Tibetans, Ansari. Azerbaijanis, Bania,...
This is the fourth edition of our unreached people group booklet on the Uzbeks. Since the first printing in 1992, the spiritual landscape in Uzbekistan has changed dramatically. Where there were once just a few national believers, there is now a burgeoning church movement. This booklet will give you a part in this remarkable advance of God's kingdom in Uzbekistan. 32 pages.
The spiritual gates of Uzbekistan were closed to the gospel for many centuries. In recent years God has thrown them open to make his name known among the Uzbeks. This video describes the Uzbek people from a historical, cultural, and spiritual perspective, and challenges the viewer to participate in the remarkable advance of God's kingdom among them. Now is the time! This video contains a short (3 min.) and long (12 min.) version of the same presentation.
This book is your ticket to travel around the world! See how children live, what they like to do, where they go to school, what they eat and wear, and what they hope and dream. With this book, young people and adults alike - in homes, churches, Sunday schools, children's church, youth groups, missions groups, and other settings - will be able to see and pray for the world of the new millennium. Written by Daphne Spraggett with Jill Johnstone. Paperback, 221 pages.
101 True Stories from North America to South America, Africa, Europe and Asia, God has heard...
Over 35 years ago, pastor, teacher, and missionary Wentworth Pike realized the value of encouraging others by telling how God had worked through prayer in the lives of his people. He started collecting stories of people from all walks of life, miracles to disappointments. From these, Wentworth compiled 101 true accounts from all over the world.
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